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IGDB / 127031

The Rewinder

2021 60 / 100 Adventure Indie Point-and-click
The Rewinder is a 2D puzzle adventure game inspired by traditional Chinese folklore. The game uses pixel art to mimic the aesthetics of Chinese ink paintings. Players will get to meet mythological figures such as the Spirit Wardens, the Ox-head and Horse-face Guardians of the Beyond, and the Tudi Gong (Keeper of the Land). The player takes on the role of Qi Yun, a "rewinder" who has the ability to enter people's me Show full summary

The Rewinder is a 2D puzzle adventure game inspired by traditional Chinese folklore. The game uses pixel art to mimic the aesthetics of Chinese ink paintings. Players will get to meet mythological figures such as the Spirit Wardens, the Ox-head and Horse-face Guardians of the Beyond, and the Tudi Gong (Keeper of the Land). The player takes on the role of Qi Yun, a "rewinder" who has the ability to enter people's memories and influence their actions. By utilizing "senses" and swaying others' "intentions", he can change history.

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At the request of the Spirit Wardens, Qi Yun goes to a small village to investigate why a spirit couldn't be reincarnated. The once thriving village has been deserted and filled with resentful spirits, leaving one woman alone in the teahouse. Who's she waiting for? Where did all the other villagers go? What really happened seven years ago?

GameplayPuzzles GenreAdventure GenreIndie GenrePoint-and-click ThemeFantasy ThemeHistorical ThemeMystery
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Studio & publishing

Developer
MistyMountainStudio
Publisher
Gamirror Games
Franchise
Standalone
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Spielprofil

Modi
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Fantasy, Historical, Mystery
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Platform releases

  • Mac Sep 10, 2021
  • PC (Microsoft Windows) Sep 10, 2021
  • Nintendo Switch Aug 10, 2023
  • Xbox One Apr 29, 2024
  • Xbox Series X|S Apr 29, 2024

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