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Is It Comes Around - A Kinetic Novel worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Horror readers who want a supernatural school mystery
- Players who prefer narrative-focused games
- Fans of stories about groups facing supernatural danger
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a game centered on combat or other action mechanics
- Players looking for broad simulation or role-playing systems beyond a kinetic novel
- Readers who prefer lighthearted stories instead of horror
Our take on It Comes Around - A Kinetic Novel
The kinetic-novel format places the emphasis on a fixed narrative experience, giving up the broader gameplay systems found in simulation, strategy, or role-playing games.
What is It Comes Around - A Kinetic Novel?
It Comes Around is a horror kinetic novel about the Sugimori Occult Club.
Students and teachers perform a ritual to investigate the mysterious death of a schoolmate, but the ritual goes wrong and traps them in a dangerous cat-and-mouse game. The story centers on the group’s struggle to survive the night. The game is available on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
How It Comes Around - A Kinetic Novel plays
- 01Occult Mystery
- The plot begins with an attempt to investigate a schoolmate’s unexplained death.
- 02Trapped Characters
- Students and teachers from the Sugimori Occult Club become trapped after the ritual fails.
- 03Desktop Support
- The game is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
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It Comes Around - A Kinetic Novel: platforms & release
Is It Comes Around - A Kinetic Novel worth it?
It is worth it if: horror readers who want a supernatural school mystery. Skip it if: players seeking a game centered on combat or other action mechanics.
Where can I download It Comes Around - A Kinetic Novel?
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What platforms is It Comes Around - A Kinetic Novel on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
