13:Origin

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13:Origin is a single player puzzle game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Corvus Studio and was released on August 27, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

When you wake up in the mental institute you're in charge of, you realize you've been locked in your room by your most dangerous (and clever) patient. Will you be able to reach the way out while taking the journal you found in your room and stepping into an ancient story? 13: Origin is a web of clues that you must follow and not miss, as in most room escape/puzzle games. As you untie each knotted…

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Audience ScoreBased on 166 reviews

story8 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a good storyline and nice graphics, making it visually appealing.
Many puzzles are clever and enjoyable, providing a satisfying challenge for players.
It's a free game, which makes it accessible for those looking for a short, engaging escape room experience.

Puzzles can be obtuse and unintuitive, often requiring players to revisit areas multiple times to interact with newly available objects.
The journal and clues are poorly explained, leading to confusion and frustration during gameplay.
The game suffers from issues like small text on 4K displays and a lack of brightness controls, making it difficult to see and interact with the environment.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally praised for being intriguing and well-crafted, with many players noting its depth and engaging narrative. While some express disappointment over gameplay limitations, the overall sentiment highlights a promising and enjoyable storyline that enhances the gaming experience.
- “The story is intriguing.”
- “I genuinely love the story and gameplay.”
- “So tl;dr - promising story, game can be improved.”
- “I'm recommending because I imagine the story will be pretty long and have depth.”
- “This game provided me pleasant time with its carefully prepared puzzles and story.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many users praising their quality, especially considering the low system requirements. Players appreciate the visual design and how the environment evolves as they progress, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The graphics are nice and I like how the room changes as you progress.”
- “For the game itself, the graphics are pretty good for low system requirements.”
- “This game is very thought-provoking; I like the puzzles and the graphics. Great game, can't wait for the full release.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some players finding the mechanics frustrating and certain puzzles overly challenging, leading to moments of confusion. However, many still enjoyed the overall experience and appreciated the story, indicating that while improvements are needed, the gameplay can be engaging and fun.
- “Some things can be improved; one riddle got me stuck for most of the gameplay, but I still had a lot of fun playing this.”
- “I genuinely love the story and gameplay.”
- “I've experienced many escape simulators and encountered a variety of puzzle styles, but this game's mechanics seem frustrating.”
- “Even figuring out how to turn the pages of the journal, an integral part of the game, required me to look for a gameplay video because it wasn't made clear to the player at all.”
- “Just another gameplay.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Many users report experiencing stuttering and random FPS drops, particularly on ultra and very high video settings, even on reasonably powerful PCs. This suggests that the game's optimization may not be fully effective, leading to performance issues for players.
- “I experienced significant stuttering and random FPS drops/freezing on ultra quality video settings, even with a pretty good but not maxed out PC.”
- “I encountered issues with stuttering and random FPS drops/freezing on ultra quality video settings, and even on very high settings, despite having a decent PC.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users expressing admiration for its visual design and immersive qualities. Overall, it creates a captivating environment that leaves players eager for more content.
- “Very atmospheric and loved the look of it, waiting for chapter 1.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised, with multiple users highlighting its quality and appeal.
- “The music is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack is incredibly well-composed and fits perfectly with the game's atmosphere.”
- “I love how the music evolves with the gameplay, adding depth to every moment.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and confusing, exacerbated by slow movement speed, which detracts from the overall challenge and enjoyment.
- “All of these things, mixed with the slow movement speed, make the game feel more tedious and confusing, less puzzling and challenging.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report a high level of stability, noting that there were no glitches or issues encountered during the prologue.
- “Had no glitches or issues of any kind in this prologue.”