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The Diary

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54%Game Brain Score
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82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

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The Diary is a single player casual role playing game with fantasy and mystery themes. It was developed by Pone Games and was released on June 20, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Several diaries gradually reveal the thrilling story of a missing case; after multiple deductions, are the answers in the past or present? With frequent plot twists, you never know which is the truth and which is the unexpected; in a dense fog, time buries the past, but the marks remain.

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
story14 positive mentions
  • The character designs and art style are visually stunning and captivating, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The storytelling is engaging and well-crafted, with a compelling narrative that keeps players invested.
  • The game offers a unique gameplay experience that combines diary exploration with puzzle-solving, making it enjoyable and immersive.
  • Some players experienced game-breaking bugs that hindered progress, leading to frustration and a lack of support from the developers.
  • The puzzles are often too simplistic and predictable, lacking the depth and challenge found in similar games.
  • The game is relatively short, leaving some players wanting more content and a deeper gameplay experience.
  • story
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is highly praised for its engaging narrative and character designs, with players appreciating the immersive experience of unraveling a complex plot through diaries and other media. While some found the story predictable, the unique gameplay and art style contributed to a rich storytelling experience that kept players entertained. Overall, the game is recommended for its compelling narrative, despite its simplicity in puzzle mechanics.

    • “I can't even put into words how much I enjoyed this, and the storytelling is amazing!!”
    • “The way the story was presented also just had so much detail and care put into it; I'm absolutely in love.”
    • “You sift through various people's diaries and a phone in order to disentangle an abduction and the story behind a long-ago suicide.”
    • “Mystery and puzzles are easy, mainly used to move the plot along.”
    • “It is a story game, so the puzzles are not hard or require that much thought put into them.”
    • “It's a bit more of an interactive novel than a full-blown detective game where you deduct things, as it's mostly about putting pictures/text into the right spots, but the story kept me entertained throughout the entire playthrough with some nice little twists and turns.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as polished and snappy, providing a unique experience on each page that effectively engages players in the story. While there are minor localization issues, they do not detract from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay, which successfully combines limited mechanics with a compelling narrative.

    • “In my personal experience, I found this game to be very polished, and the gameplay was snappy.”
    • “Each page offers a unique gameplay experience that pieces together the puzzling story in a way that made me want to turn every page.”
    • “Great example of using limited gameplay to keep players invested in something that's otherwise kind of more a straight-up novel.”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
    • “I encountered several bugs that disrupted the gameplay, causing frustrating moments that pulled me out of the experience.”
    • “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which significantly detracts from the overall gameplay enjoyment.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the character designs and find the unfolding story engaging, indicating a positive reception of character development throughout the game.

    • “I really liked the character designs and enjoyed watching the story unfold.”
    • “The character development is incredibly rich, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
    • “I appreciated how the characters evolved throughout the game, with their backstories adding depth to the overall narrative.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are highly praised for their appealing art style and cohesive storytelling, enhanced by charming animations. Overall, the visual presentation, along with the music, contributes significantly to the game's positive reception.

    • “The artwork looks amazing and has a very appealing style, and the animation adds so much charm to the whole thing.”
    • “The art style was fun and the story was cohesive with just the right amount of moving characters.”
    • “Graphics, music, and overall presentation are really good as well.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its captivating and artistic quality, contributing significantly to the overall aesthetic and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight its beauty and alignment with the game's clear vision, enhancing the overall design.

    • “In general, the whole game was very captivating design-wise - UI, art, music... super beautiful, very artistic, and with such a clear vision.”
    • “Graphics, music, and overall experience are really good as well.”
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The Diary is a casual role playing game with fantasy and mystery themes.

The Diary is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

The Diary was released on June 20, 2025.

The Diary was developed by Pone Games.

The Diary has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Diary is a single player game.

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