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The Novelist asks one central question: can you achieve your dreams without pushing away the people you love? The game focuses on Dan Kaplan, a novelist struggling to write the most important book of his career while trying to be the best husband and father he can be.
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12/10/2013
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Ratings
| Source | Rating |
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 OpenCritic | 69 / 100 |
 Metacritic | 66 / 100 |
 Steam | Mostly Positive (447 reviews) |
How Long To Beat
| Mode | Hours |
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| Main Story | 2 Hours |
| Main Story + Extra | 3 Hours |
| Completionist | 3 Hours |
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Unknown
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Is The Novelist Worth Buying Right Now?
Reception is on the weaker side. A very short experience. A remarkably efficient use of your gaming budget. One of the best deals available right now.
The Novelist PC System Requirements and Specs
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Can Your PC Run The Novelist?
One of the lighter downloads out there — very storage-friendly. Runs comfortably on very low memory — even older PCs can handle it.
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IGN
Keza MacDonald
6.5
The Novelist is an interesting, minimalist study of family relationships undermined by a rather superficial narrative.
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Cara Ellison
8
It's an interesting short experiment in narrative choices, then, but perhaps I'm just missing the point because I'm single, young, childless, and will never be able to afford that house. In any case, I really hope Mr Ghost gets to flip a table over one day or spew some food just once, because he's really earned it.
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Joe Juba
7
Seeing one character succeed at another's expense isn't exactly fun, but it results in some tough and thought-provoking decisions
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Carolyn Petit
7
The Novelist doesn't tell the most tightly constructed of stories, but the choices it forces you to make have real, affecting weight.
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The Novelist Buying and Gameplay FAQs
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Price & Deals FAQs
How much does The Novelist cost?
Right now, you can buy The Novelist for as low as $0.48, depending on the store and platform.
Is The Novelist on sale right now?
Yes, The Novelist is currently on sale with up to 90% off at select stores.
How much is The Novelist on Steam?
On Steam, The Novelist is listed at $4.99 (MSRP $4.99).
What is the historical lowest price for The Novelist?
The lowest recorded price for The Novelist is $0.22, based on past sales and discounts.
Crossplay & Platforms FAQs
Is The Novelist available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch?
The Novelist is available on PC.
Gameplay FAQs
Is The Novelist single-player only?
The Novelist is primarily a single-player experience.
Game Stats FAQs
How long does it take to beat The Novelist?
The main story takes around 2 hours, while a completionist run averages 3 hours.
When did The Novelist release?
The Novelist launched on Tue Dec 10 2013.
How much free space do I need for The Novelist?
The game requires at least 800 MB of free space.
DLC & Content FAQs
Does The Novelist have DLC?
Yes. The Novelist has at least 1 DLC. This includes The Novelist: Original Score.
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The Novelist PC – Buying Guide, Reviews and Deal Summary
The Novelist was developed by Orthogonal Games, released on 2013-12-10.
The Novelist Review Scores and Player Reception
The Novelist has been rated 66/100 on Metacritic, 69/100 on OpenCritic and "Mostly Positive" on Steam. Use these scores alongside player feedback to decide if it's worth adding to your library at its current price.
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