Immersive Puzzle Mystery Games: Hades and Return of the Obra Dinn

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The chapter discusses the unique and satisfying experience provided by immersive puzzle mystery games like Hades and Return of the Obra Dinn. They emphasize the clever use of language as gameplay mechanics in Hades and express their admiration for the game. One of the speakers didn't love the game, but the others found it clever and satisfying.

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Games discussed: Baldur's Gate 3, Chants of Sennaar, Alan Wake 2, Armored Core 6, Dredge, Dave the Diver, Blasphemous 2, Sea of Stars, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Spider-Man 2, Connections, Cocoon, Lies of P, Super Mario Wonder, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

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