Delve into a troubled student's mind as his grip on reality unravels . . .
Reviews: Mixed — 69% — of 55 reviews
Released: 2020-06-05
Developer: socah development
Publisher: socah
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
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