Need a packet?

August 20, 2018 Marginal act, Sometimes You Marginal act, Sometimes You
Platform Puzzle Simulator Strategy
PS4 PC Mac Vita Switch
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Beep Beep Beep -> Register products -> Take cash -> Go insane
Need a packet is a horror-simulator about supermarket cashier, who is gradually losing her mind from routine work. She starts to feel that the cash register is turning into a medieval tower, while dragons and chimeras are flying around.
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Release Date August 20, 2018
Developer Marginal act, Sometimes You
Publisher Marginal act, Sometimes You
Game Modes Single player
Themes Horror
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