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Sarawak

Cowleyfornia Studios · Jan 28, 2021

PC

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Sarawak is a literary mystery game set in Oxford and Borneo. A university professor is found dead on the steps outside your hotel. The police arrest someone very close to you for his murder. The dead professor has left behind him a web of secrets that you alone can unravel. Sarawak is a short narrative adventure game that takes you from the dreaming spires of Oxford to the jungles of Borneo as you make interactive choices and solve puzzles in a story that blurs the boundaries between narrative games and conventional literature.

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  • WorthPlaying

    Lauren Hall · Jun 29, 2021

    8.0
    Despite the lack of extensive character development, the main character is one you happily root for, and she would not be out of place in a typical mystery novel. The story is as engaging as it is brief, but the story length does not have to be considered a flaw, as a shorter game can be a welcome break from the usual 20- to 50-hour gaming marathon.
  • Adventure Gamers

    Andy Jones · Feb 25, 2021

    7.0
    While certain areas of Sarawak are more developed than others, the end result is a well-crafted, beautiful mystery adventure with a uniquely literary feel that’s cleverly enhanced by an inspired interface.
  • GameSpace.com

    Emily Byrnes · Feb 24, 2021

    8.0
    Sarawak can be found on Steam right now for $9.99. I highly encourage anyone that’s a fan of mysteries and interactive novels to give it a try, and support this wonderful new indie studio.
  • TechRaptor

    Courtney Ehrenhofler · Feb 03, 2021

    7.5
    Sarawak is an interesting story that sells itself too short, with interesting gameplay and an intriguing premise but ultimately not enough exposition.
  • Game Reactor

    Ben Lyons · Jan 15, 2021

    8.0
    If you're expecting a Telltale Games level of adventure and production from this indie developed by a brand-new studio, you won't find that here. But what you will find is a charming, pleasant and relaxing game that takes you to some locations you've probably never even given a second thought to.

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