• Publisher: inkle
  • Release Date: Apr 7, 2026
  • Also On: PC
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71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. May 15, 2026
    60
    A great story, interesting voice acting and music, and the idea itself deserves recognition. However, I encountered a lot of crashes on the Switch, and the limitation to English language may be problematic for many.
  2. Apr 8, 2026
    78
    While its visual presentation is more minimalist, the mystery of the machine in front of you, and the many entries it has hidden within it, are compelling if you have the proper mindset.
  3. Apr 7, 2026
    75
    TR-49 is an engrossing puzzle game. The idea of solving a mystery through hyperlinking is novel, and the simplified implementation of decoding pages by matching code references with the title is thrilling in action, even if it doesn't seem that way on paper. The main story is fine, but the story told within the documents will be more interesting to some, and the presentation is also good. The performance issue drags down things, and if that can be patched out, then TR-49 is a game that earns its place in a puzzle fan's library.