Catharsis

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Catharsis is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Cathartic Games and was released on April 7, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

Descend deep in the dungeons of Catharsis to reclaim what you've lost. Dive into this First Person Dungeon Crawler featuring a grim aesthetic with a heavy focus on character growth, exploration and customization!

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

atmosphere1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game is free to play, demonstrating a belief in the developers' work and providing access without financial barriers.
There is potential for the game to improve, with some players appreciating its nostalgic atmosphere and character-driven dungeon exploration.
The unique mechanic of retaining equipment after death adds an interesting twist to the gameplay experience.

The game suffers from poor production values, janky mechanics, and a lack of cohesive design, leading to a frustrating experience.
Many players reported issues with repetitive enemies, invisible traps, and slow combat, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
Despite being free, the game has received a dismal public reception, with very few concurrent players and a general consensus that it is not worth downloading.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's graphics are a mixed bag; while some players find them surprisingly good and nostalgic, reminiscent of classic dungeon crawlers, others criticize them for being simplistic and seemingly borrowed from asset stores. Overall, the visuals evoke a promising atmosphere, but the quality and originality vary significantly.
- “Really great so far! Although I haven't played too much yet, the graphics are wonderfully nostalgic, creating an atmospheric old-school dungeon crawler experience.”
- “The game graphics look better than you might expect, but that's just because it looks like some or all of them are 'borrowed' from asset stores or wherever.”
- “The enemies are boring, the graphics are simple, and the turn-based combat tries to be interesting but fails.”
- “The graphics and theme of the game look promising.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay of "catharsis" is criticized for its lack of originality and polish, resembling a poorly executed asset flip with janky mechanics and a disjointed design. Players find the controls unintuitive and the overall production values to be subpar, detracting from the experience.
- “Catharsis looks a lot like it's a bunch of Unity assets dumped on a lazy 'Eye of the Beholder' style first-person dungeon crawler template. It certainly has all the same qualities as a godawful asset flip, from barely working mechanics, zero cohesiveness in the design, and just plain awful production values.”
- “The mechanics are pretty janky and not very intuitive.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game has been widely criticized, with users describing it as subpar and unappealing. Overall, it detracts from the gaming experience, alongside other gameplay issues.
- “The music is terrible and really detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The music feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its nostalgic graphics, evoking a classic dungeon crawler feel that enhances the overall experience. Users appreciate the immersive quality of the environment, contributing to a strong sense of atmosphere.
- “Really great so far! Although I haven't played too much of this yet, the graphics are wonderfully nostalgic, creating an atmospheric old-school dungeon crawler experience.”