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Lost for far too long, he’s drowning in his loneliness looking for a lean comfort by remaining close to the same rock. His feelings elude leaving him in oppressive despair. How to find the spark to lit the darkness? In which form will it come to you?

Reviews: Mixed — 63% — of 19 reviews
Released: 2018-01-08
Developer: Alexandre Rousseau
Publisher: Share Dreams Family
Genres: Indie, Free To Play, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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