Games like ARK -the lost fairytale-
by Narrator, STORIA
An exploration game made with 'RPG Maker'. Different from other exploration games where you solve puzzles through 'logical reasoning', these puzzles are based mainly on fairytales. Help the little girl find her favourite rabbit doll and discover the secrets of the mansion!
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