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REWIND

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89%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
89% User Score Based on 64 reviews

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About REWIND

REWIND is a single player casual role playing game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Damian_Zhao and was released on June 29, 2026. It received positive reviews from players.

A film crew booked the penthouse hotel last night, and this morning the director was found dead in the pool. You need to investigate the scene. First, determine if it's murder. If so, identify any suspects among those present. Finally, you need to reconstruct the events of the case. 《REWIND》 is a hardcore text-based detective puzzle game containing nearly a hundred clues. Players need to carefu…

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Reviews

89%Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews
story9 positive mentions
  • Engaging detective story with clever evidence combining mechanics that reward logical thinking and investigation.
  • Enjoyable art style and atmosphere with detailed environments and sound effects enhancing immersion.
  • Free game with solid gameplay that offers a satisfying short mystery experience and shows great potential for future projects.
  • English translation and localization suffer from numerous grammatical errors and awkward phrasing, sometimes affecting clarity.
  • Tutorial and user guidance are insufficient or unclear, causing confusion about how to interact with clues and progress.
  • Game is short and somewhat linear, with flat character personalities and certain UI/animation rough edges that could be improved.

  • story

    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    47% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 16% negative mentions

    The story is generally described as a short, interesting, and satisfying detective narrative with engaging dialogue and atmosphere, though somewhat simple and linear. While it lacks deep character development and complexity, its use of environmental storytelling and investigative mechanics keeps players involved. Some users wish for a longer, more immersive story with richer character investment in future installments.

    • “Very satisfying small detective story with the sweet aftertaste of a job well done.”
    • “Warm graphics and animations, cool dialogues and storyline, catchy overall idea.”
    • “The story kept me interested and the atmosphere was great from start to finish.”
    • “It's interesting, somewhat, would be better with some engaging background music and a little more of a story that gets you invested in the main character at least.”
    • “- Story is somehow simple.”
    • “I'll be honest, I'm not actually sure how I completed the game as I don't really understand the full story that I unraveled.”

  • gameplay

    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    29% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 18% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its innovative evidence-combining mechanics and fresh take on detective investigation, offering a straightforward yet engaging experience reminiscent of classic point-and-click games. While initially slightly confusing and somewhat simplistic, the core mechanics are solid, intuitive, and keep players interested throughout. Suggestions include adding movement controls and more complex storylines to enhance depth and player immersion.

    • “Very cool evidence combining mechanics the game is built around.”
    • “Gameplay felt really fresh also – not something I've seen in detective games before.”
    • “The investigation mechanics were really innovative.”
    • “The direction is a bigger problem mechanically.”
    • “I thought rewind title meant there's time mechanic but apparently it's just a recap.”
    • “The main gameplay loop is a bit confusing at the beginning but it's not that hard to get your head around it.”

  • graphics

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    70% positive mentions, 30% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are widely praised for their appealing and immersive art style, warm animations, and well-crafted environments that enhance the overall atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the visual presentation for complementing the gameplay and storyline, despite minor issues like spelling errors or personal preferences in art style. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to keeping players engaged and immersed.

    • “It's short and straightforward, with amazing graphics and fun gameplay that kept me interested from start to finish.”
    • “The atmosphere, art style, and soundtrack all do a great job of building suspense and keeping you immersed.”
    • “Otherwise the graphics and environments are well made, and the fact that you get it for free easily compensates for a few minor flaws.”

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is praised for effectively enhancing the atmosphere and immersion, contributing to suspense alongside the art style. However, some users feel the soundtrack could be more engaging to better complement the game's storytelling.

    • “The atmosphere, art style, and soundtrack all do a great job of building suspense and keeping you immersed.”
    • “The graphics and music are nice.”
    • “It's interesting, somewhat; it would be better with some engaging background music and more of a story to get you invested in the main character.”

  • emotional

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game provides a fun and non-stressful experience that can make players feel smart, but its flat character development limits emotional engagement and investment in the story.

    • “Took about an hour, was fun, non-stressful and made me feel smart.”

  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is consistently praised for its immersive quality, with the art style and soundtrack effectively enhancing suspense and maintaining player engagement throughout the story.

    • “The story kept me interested and the atmosphere was great from start to finish.”
    • “The atmosphere, art style, and soundtrack all do a great job of building suspense and keeping you immersed.”
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8h Median play time
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REWIND is a casual role playing game with mystery theme. Common tags for REWIND include free to play, indie, 2.5d, detective, stylized and others.

REWIND is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 8 hours playing REWIND.

REWIND was released on June 29, 2026.

REWIND was developed by Damian_Zhao.

REWIND has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked REWIND for its story.

REWIND is a single player game.

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