Nora to Toki no Koubou: Kiri no Mori no Majo

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Nora to Toki no Koubou: Kiri no Mori no Majo is an Atlus RPG where you play as Noora, a time manipulator wrongly accused of being a witch. The story follows her quest to clear her name by solving puzzles and completing tasks in the mist-shrouded forest of Tenperina. Combat uses a turn-based system with time-bending abilities that let you rewind actions or slow enemy turns. Exploration is key, with branching paths and hidden items tied to the DS’s touch screen. The game leans into Atlus’ strengths with a quirky, character-driven narrative but feels more niche than its publisher’s bigger titles. Its creative use of the Nintendo DS hardware for time-based mechanics is praised by fans of handheld RPGs, though its 2011 release date and limited English support keep it under the radar. Completionist reviews note the story’s moral themes and a handful of clever environmental puzzles in the foggy forest setting.