
USSR, 1986. A girl goes missing in the closed city of Vorkuta-5, yet not a soul seems to be concerned. Uncover the mystery behind her disappearance and transmit your signal to the universe.
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USSR, 1986. When Ira Grachevskaya goes missing in the closed city of Vorkuta-5, not a soul seems to be concerned – except for the quiet outcast Asya Shubina, that is. Uncover the mystery behind Ira’s disappearance, transmit your radio signal to the universe and learn why a bird flies past the window.
Meet the cast.

A problem child and a truant, Ira doesn't have the best reputation. Her standoffish demeanor makes her difficult to talk to, especially for someone as meek as you. There is a rumour she's been meeting with an older man.

Marina's carefree personality makes her quite popular among her classmates. Adults don't seem to like her very much, probably due to poor grades. Despite the girl's outgoing nature, her worldview is rather cynical.

A boy with an unpleasant sense of humour. Likes picking on people weaker than him, namely you. His family has been a little out of it the past few weeks.

You. Not worth writing about.
Z.A.T.O. is a linear visual novel with roughly 7-8 hours of playtime. There are no choices. The ending is predetermined. Sit back and enjoy your time in a town that doesn't exist.
DISCLAIMER: the game contains strong language, loud noises and flickering images.
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NICE. Enjoyable.
♥♥♥♥♥♥ UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Game | Estimated lifetime revenue | Reviews | Review score | Price |
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| $2.8M | 6.7K | 95% | $24.99 | |
| $810 | 11 | 100% | $4.24 | |
| $0 | 276 | 98% | Free | |
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| $148.9K | 1.2K | 98% | $7.99 |
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I was completely deceived by the overwhelmingly positive reviews about this game. T-T The visuals, ost, intro, and the start were all VERY strong. But, sadly, that first impression didn't last throughout the whole game. Don't go into it thinking it will be good. Go only if you are excepcionally curious about it. It's not like it's absolute trash, but the reviews make it look VERY distant from what it actually is. So, I hope you stay aware of it before commiting some of your hours into it! Thank you for reading! <3
Grown man, 20, aspiring pilot and athlete. I cried. The game itself perhaps doesn't carry THAT much of a meaning in my very personal opinion. I see the universe somewhat differently. But the emotional impact, the feeling throughout the game, of both solitude, hope, acceptance, mystery... It's genuinely a masterpiece. I cannot explain why but it hit me like a truck. The art, the music, the storytelling, I think everything is as perfect as it gets. As I said I am not sure I truly understood the ending but the emotional impact was monumental. I think the game is worth playing. It's definitely gonna leave something in me, I can't say if a scar or a positive memory though. Maybe neither. We don't have to know everything. I feel like I'm yapping too much but I'm writing this straight after finishing the visual novel and using whatever comes from my heart. I can't express how much I liked these 8 hours. 10/10. If I may leave a note for anyone patient enough to read this: You won't be always happy or where you want to be. I once believed in free will but as I grow older I admit that some things are just meant to be. Do your best of course, but keep in mind that if something has to happen it'll happen regardless of what you do. Don't give up. Live at your fullest, and when you're down always stand up again. You're meant to do so. I hope I didn't waste your time and make this review incomprehensible. There's always love and good things coming from behind the corner, don't forget it.
El juego es bastante bello; me encantó el arte y la personalidad de los personajes. No voy a contar mucho de la historia porque para eso está el juego, que además es gratuito. Es bastante bonito y te hace reír en algunas partes, pero puede ponerse bastante cansado leer en algunas ocasiones. Sin embargo, cuando lo terminas puedes entender por qué tiene ese nombre y cómo lo ve la protagonista.
原来这就是电波系作品吗,居然让我感受到了俄国文学的深重特质。让我想起许多科幻作品,索拉里斯星、路边野餐......
我无法想象现实中有谁的性格能像阿莎雅一样虔信而始终不心生痛苦,因为她所坚信的命运和宇宙意志,在游戏里确实很好地显现了自己的存在,确实存在扭曲,世界也确实为了维持平衡在抹除掉这一切。 于是留下的只有她对这个世界满满的爱意。
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