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PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE

Something's hiding in the cassette. Rearrange the words of your enemies to investigate a small-town conspiracy in this mystery puzzle game.

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teaisfortoby!
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About the Game

Static. Your body is foreign territory.

PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE is a cozy-meets-creepy puzzle game about communicating with people you don't understand.

College grad Louis has just moved back to his childhood home, but things seem worse this time around. He's chronically ill, struggling to find adequate healthcare, and can't seem to recognize the streets he was raised on. When he is attacked by a mysterious entity, communicating only through a cassette player, he must consult with it and the other townsfolk to discover the true nature of the assault.

Features

  • Consult with witnesses using only phrases they have already said in unique word-based puzzles.

  • Unravel a supernatural conspiracy in a small town.

  • Chat with the locals and distract yourself with their problems.

  • Take pictures of the city's bugs for a friend!

Accessibility

PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE currently has:

  • Full controller and keyboard support

  • An optional in-game content warning system 

  • Dialogue auto-play

  • Toggles to disable sensitive sounds 

  • Swappable fonts

  • In-game hints and solutions

  • Objective reminders and character summaries

  • Limited voice acting

  • Screen reader compatibility

This game contains sensitive content that some may find upsetting. Please check the mature content description below for details. The inclusion of this content is intended to create a meaningful, emotional experience, but please be mindful of your own comfort with this subject matter.

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