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Games Like The Rose and I

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An immersive, animated VR film. Crafted by the artists, animators and storytellers of Penrose Studios, “The Rose And I” is about loneliness, friendship, love, and loss. Come meet a lonely Rose living in the unlikeliest of places, and join her as she transports you to a brand new universe.

Reviews: Very Positive — 89% — of 186 reviews
Released: 2016-04-05
Developer: Eugene Chung
Publisher: Penrose Studios
Genres: Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 42 min
Mean playtime: 17.3 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 47%

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