Master Lemon: The Quest for Iceland (2025)

MASTER LEMON is a narrative adventure game inspired by a true story. Players solve puzzles and face challenges on a journey where freedom and dreams clash with tough choices. Join Lemon as he seeks to save a distant land from a memory-eating plague threatening world history and languages.

Adventure FantasyXbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One

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Epic, contemporary, grave and classical in form.

intimateepic
contemporarynostalgic
gravecomic
classical in formformally daring
earnestironic

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GameGrinBex ProuseDec 202510/10
Master Lemon is not just a game; it's a touching elegy to a lost friend and an important reminder of the power of language for humanity to connect with one another.
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LadiesGamers.comLaurane Reine-AdelaïdeNov 2025
I loved Master Lemon: The Quest for Iceland. Even if some of the mechanics feel familiar, the core concept is refreshingly unique. The quests, the many philosophies behind the characters you meet, and the emotional moments. Everything enriches the journey. I even loved the ending. And for those who reach it, please come back and tell me how you felt about it. The personal story behind the game, understanding where its inspiration comes from, is simply the cherry on top. I want to wholeheartedly congratulate the team behind it. It’s a game that blends entertainment, knowledge, and emotional depth. I think a lot, and I mean a lot, of people could enjoy it. And more importantly, finish it with something small yet meaningful left in their hearts. Isn’t that the dream? A game that stays with you? As the wizard character, Draco, said himself, “What are games if not sorcery in code ?“A demo of the game is available on the Steam Page. Feel free to give it a try!
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About the game

Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Pepita Digital
Publisher: Gixer Entertainment, Pepita Digital
Released: November 4, 2025
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Engine: Unity 6
Time to beat: 7 h completionist

IGDB rating 8.7/10 from 13 ratings.

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