
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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Languages: English
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i love this game and everything in it
This is a wonderful game. I'm very depressed and somewhat confused, but I think that's very Russian Literature about it. And also very denpa, I guess it's called. The characters, worldbuilding and music are all great. Despite being a kinetic novel, it feels immersive and as a novel it's the type that can be hard to put down.
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| Game | Estimated lifetime revenue | Reviews | Review score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.8M | 6.7K | 95% | $24.99 | |
| — | 0 | — | — | |
| $0 | 275 | 98% | Free | |
| — | 0 | — | $4.24 | |
| $148.7K | 1.2K | 98% | $7.99 | |
| $94K | 907 | 92% | $7.99 |
Hours played at review time, across 1.9K reviews with recorded playtime.
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牛逼
я люблю ато и все что с ним связано
毛子文学真的牛比
peak story peak characters and asya is funny 100/10
I Love the World an Everything In It
Absolute masterpiece best game around frfr
depression.
игра - пустышка, словно наша жизнь. Не знаю, говорят ли в обзорах про главную мысль игры, поэтому скажу прямо. Главный посыл: "нужно любить себя". Многие могут быть не согласны, что Z.A.T.O именно про это, но мне безразлично. Я написал это обзор, потому что Ася Шубина - буквально я. Конечно без маниакальности и с маленьким гендер свапом. Но всё же, я - Ася
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