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The Sun Will Rise is a completely free Final Fantasy-style game about depression. Made by an international development team of gamers and mental health professionals, it is designed above all else to be a rewarding playing experience with a positive message behind it.

Reviews: Mixed — 56% — of 75 reviews
Released: 2016-10-03
Developer: The Sun Will Rise Team
Genres: Action, Adventure, Free To Play, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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