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Order of the Sinking Star Review: A Maxed-Out Puzzle Game Masterpiece

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Order of the Sinking Star
Genres · adventure, puzzle
Release · Oct 8, 2026
Developer · Thekla, Inc
Nintendo SwitchPS5PC
18 articles 18 writers 4 reviews
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Role · Developer
Active · 2007
Latest · The Conveni 2: Zenkoku Chain Tenkaida!
Top genres · simulation
14 articles 14 writers 1 games
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