I'm a huge history nerd, and Name of the Rose is one of my favourite novels, so this game seems tailor-made for my interests. And I loved a lot of it, specifically the love and care that went into depicting a vibrant and lively sixteenth century Bavaria. All the little details, the amanuensis aesthetic, the different fonts people speak in, the "glossary" being actual annotations on the "game book" all contribute to making this game's world feel alive, genuine, and lovely. The historical references are on point, and they allow the main themes of the story, such as legacy, historical preservation and class struggle, to shine through.

I also loved the "traits" you can give your character, as they really matter in conversation and plot events. My Andreas was a latinist and an orator, and that helped him in several occasions.

I unfortunately found some parts of the game to be amazing too look at and to ponder on, but not as fun to play through. Solving the mysteries seems sometimes unfulfilling, since you don't have enough information to "get it right", and the final reveal feels a bit underwhelming (and derivative, if you read Name of the Rose), and it makes your efforts up to then seem kind of pointless. The third act also feels a bit long winded and verbose, almost watering down a story that frankly should have been coming to a conclusion much sooner, in my opinion.

These are somewhat minor complaints, though, as I quite enjoyed my time with this game and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to someone.