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13:ORIGIN - Chapter One is a single player puzzle game with a horror theme. It was developed by Corvus Studio Yazilim Anonim Sirketi and was released on July 28, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"13:ORIGIN - Chapter One" is a puzzle-oriented horror game that follows Edmond Lavier's journey to uncover the mysteries of his past. As Edmond, players will encounter traps, solve puzzles, and delve deeper into the darkness that surrounds his childhood memories. The game is rich in detail and atmosphere, featuring challenging puzzles that will test the limits of the player's intelligence. This immersive experience is just the beginning of the 13:ORIGIN series.

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Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

story5 positive mentions

atmosphere2 negative mentions

The game features cleverly designed puzzles that strike a good balance between difficulty and satisfaction, making it enjoyable for puzzle enthusiasts.
The voice acting and graphics create a solid atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience without relying on cheap jump scares.
The storyline is intriguing and adds depth to the puzzle-solving experience, making it feel more engaging and purposeful.

The game is criticized for being too short for the price, with some players feeling it should have been a full game rather than just an initial chapter.
There are significant technical issues, including bugs that affect lighting and save functionality, making it difficult to play.
The hint system is considered unhelpful by some players, and the minimal story content is seen as insufficient for the game's price.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for its minimal content, consisting of only eight audio cassettes with brief monologues, leading some to feel the price is not justified for such a limited narrative. However, others find the story intriguing and well-integrated with the puzzle-solving elements, expressing excitement for its potential development in future installments. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some appreciating the mystery and depth while others lament the lack of substantial storytelling.
- “A short, but interesting story and puzzle-based game.”
- “What a wonderful mystery/thriller supported by an intriguing story.”
- “What truly sets this game apart is the captivating storyline woven into the puzzle-solving experience.”
- “The price of this game might be better suited for the full story, because it's hard to even call the minuscule amount of story you get in this a 'chapter', since the story is essentially limited to 8 audio cassettes containing approximately 2 lines of monologue each.”
- “It is early days to fully understand the story that is unraveling itself, while you try to escape and learn more of what happened in the past.”
- “The messages left, while telling the story of what happened, also supposedly provide hints on what to do next.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics, beautiful graphics, and intriguing narrative, making it a standout in its genre. Players appreciate the decent duration, especially when factoring in puzzle-solving time, and note the absence of cheap jump scares. However, some feel that the price point is more suitable for a full game rather than just an initial chapter.
- “Its engaging gameplay, beautiful aesthetics, and intriguing narrative make it a true standout in the genre.”
- “It would have made more sense to pay this price for a full game rather than 1 initial chapter, but the graphics and ambience were good, no lame jump scares, a decent gameplay duration if you include the time spent to solve the puzzles.”
- “No cheap jump scares, and the gameplay duration is decent, especially if you factor in the time spent solving the puzzles.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The graphics and ambience of the game are generally praised as solid and visually appealing, contributing positively to the overall atmosphere and narrative. While some users feel the price for just one chapter is steep, they acknowledge the beautiful aesthetics and engaging gameplay as standout features in the genre.
- “The graphics are okay and the soundtrack blends well with the atmosphere of the setups and the story.”
- “Its engaging gameplay, beautiful aesthetics, and intriguing narrative make it a true standout in the genre.”
- “The graphics and atmosphere were solid.”
- “The graphics are okay, but they don't stand out in any significant way.”
- “The graphics and atmosphere were solid, but I expected more for the price of the game.”
- “The visuals feel outdated and lack the polish that modern games offer.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is generally well-received, with users noting that the graphics are satisfactory and the soundtrack effectively complements the game's settings and narrative. However, some feel that the value for the price is questionable, given that it only covers an initial chapter.
- “The graphics are okay, and the soundtrack blends well with the atmosphere of the settings and the story.”
- “The graphics are okay, and the soundtrack blends well with the atmosphere of the setups and the story.”
- “It would have made more sense to pay this price for a full game rather than just one initial chapter, but the graphics and atmosphere were solid.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with players reporting frequent bugs that hinder gameplay, such as improper lighting rendering and save file deletions when accessing the menu. Overall, these problems make the game nearly unplayable for many users.
- “Too buggy to play - half the time the lighting barely renders properly even with the lowest settings, and going into the menu during the first puzzle dropped me out of the world and deleted my save.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is well-received, with a soundtrack that effectively complements the atmosphere and narrative, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The soundtrack blends perfectly with the atmosphere of the game, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The music really elevates the storytelling, making each moment feel more impactful.”
- “The combination of graphics and music creates an immersive environment that draws you into the game.”

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13:ORIGIN - Chapter One is a puzzle game with horror theme.

13:ORIGIN - Chapter One is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing 13:ORIGIN - Chapter One.

13:ORIGIN - Chapter One was released on July 28, 2023.

13:ORIGIN - Chapter One was developed by Corvus Studio Yazilim Anonim Sirketi.

13:ORIGIN - Chapter One has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its atmosphere.

13:ORIGIN - Chapter One is a single player game.

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