Chordosis

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Chordosis is a single player survival puzzle game with horror and science fiction themes. It was developed by AdamDubiGames and was released on September 15, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

"Chordosis" is a cosmic survival sci-fi horror game set in the small, remote Hungarian village of Dunahont. Take on the role of Sadie, searching for her missing twin sister while being ignored by authorities. Solve physics-based puzzles, manage your inventory, and survive encounters with otherworldly creatures to uncover the truth behind the overwhelming number of alien abductions in the area.

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Audience ScoreBased on 234 reviews

story18 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

The game has a unique and chilling atmosphere that effectively conveys feelings of helplessness and suffocation.
The sound design and visuals are outstanding, creating a deeply immersive horror experience.
The puzzles are engaging and rewarding, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult.

The game is plagued by bugs and crashes, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences and potential softlocks.
Navigation can be confusing due to poor direction and excessive backtracking, making it easy to get lost.
Some players found the story hard to follow and felt that the game lacked a coherent narrative throughout.

story
126 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Adam - Lost Memories" is a deeply personal narrative centered around themes of child abuse, but many players found it confusing and hard to follow due to its disjointed presentation and the blending of sci-fi elements with autobiographical content. While some appreciated the emotional depth and metaphorical aspects, others criticized the lack of clarity and coherence, feeling that the gameplay often overshadowed the narrative. Overall, the game offers a unique storytelling experience, though it may leave players wanting a more cohesive plot.
- “The story hits hard the idea of being a stranger in your own home.”
- “This is a phenomenal terrifying game that gives you just a small percent experience of what the real person behind this story (and many others) have experienced.”
- “What a beautifully crafted horror game and a very creative and atmospheric way of telling this story.”
- “The story was lacking and a good amount of the puzzles made zero sense.”
- “Barely any story exists and what is there feels like two completely distinct stories and neither really do much to emphasize child abuse.”
- “The story seems split in half between alluding to the dev's personal story and the story of some sci-fi expedition gone wrong.”
atmosphere
100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Adam - Lost Memories" is widely praised for its oppressive, eerie quality that effectively builds tension and psychological horror. Players describe it as claustrophobic and haunting, with masterful sound design and unsettling visuals that create a genuinely chilling experience. However, some reviewers note that while the atmosphere is strong, it can lose its impact due to linear gameplay and repetitive puzzles.
- “The game's masterful blend of unsettling visuals and haunting sound design crafts an atmosphere that's genuinely chilling.”
- “I'm blown away by how intensely dreadful and amazingly crafted the atmosphere and the scares are.”
- “What a beautifully crafted horror game and a very creative and atmospheric way of telling this story.”
- “At this point of the game, I just wanted it to be over; I had no thrill, no appreciation for the atmosphere nor the ending.”
- “Unfortunately, the game falls short with puzzles back to back and problem after problem; by the end, the atmosphere and sense of horror was starting to wear off.”
- “The atmosphere initially is strong but it loses itself before even the midpoint.”
graphics
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning detail and atmospheric design, effectively creating a chilling and immersive experience. Players appreciate the unique industrial sci-fi and steampunk aesthetics, with distinct environments that enhance the narrative and horror elements. However, some users noted issues with optimization, which can detract from the overall visual experience.
- “The game's masterful blend of unsettling visuals and haunting sound design crafts an atmosphere that's genuinely chilling.”
- “The visuals are fantastic, I love the industrial sci-fi setting, and every room and hallway is distinct and visually striking.”
- “I've been streaming it on Twitch for a few days and I was genuinely very impressed with the atmosphere and horror aspects of the game, but the optimization is pretty bad. Even with all my graphics at minimum, I am unfortunately unable to finish the game.”
- “The graphics reflect the game's nature well and perfectly portray a dark, gritty, and hellish nightmare.”
- “As people tend to favor meme horror games, instant jumpscares, and the usual PS1 graphics and aesthetics for the lazy nostalgia factor.”
gameplay
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "adam lost memories" is characterized by a linear and exploration-focused design that often detracts from the horror experience, leading to feelings of boredom and frustration among players. While the atmosphere and narrative elements are praised, the mechanics are criticized for being simplistic and lacking in tension, with many players feeling lost and disengaged throughout their playthrough. Overall, the game offers a mix of exploration and item collection, but fails to deliver a compelling survival horror experience.
- “It seeks to establish itself with atmospheric locations, puzzles, survival horror gameplay, and an autobiographical narrative that unfolds.”
- “The gameplay is mainly exploration and item collection, through dark hallways of pipes and industrial machines.”
- “With such a heavy focus on story, I am surprised to say that the gameplay is quite decent as well.”
- “Survival horror gameplay is neither truly survival based nor particularly horrifying.”
- “While the atmosphere in sight and sound works overtime to intimidate and horrify the player, the gameplay itself is so linear, straight-jacket, and blunt as to numb the participant to any sharp incisions it would otherwise make.”
- “I would also note that the gameplay had me annoyed while I played it as I was constantly asking myself 'where am I going and why am I doing this?' and near the end I was just trying to finish it to be done with it.”
emotional
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its deeply emotional and unsettling narrative, drawing parallels to emotional abuse and personal trauma without visible scars. Reviewers highlight its unique and impactful ending, alongside a haunting atmosphere that combines steampunk aesthetics with themes of abandonment and torment, making it a compelling experience that resonates on a profound level. The visuals and sound design further enhance the emotional weight, contributing to its status as a hidden gem in the horror genre.
- “The ending was decent as well, maybe a bit overt but it was actually quite emotional and very unlike most horror game endings I've come across.”
- “The whole atmosphere is very creepy, and also heartbreaking knowing that he is reflecting on his own experiences.”
- “It has themes of perpetual descent, and heart-breaking moments of abandonment and torment.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including frequent crashes and bugs, even at minimum graphics settings. While some found the overall performance acceptable, the frustrations stemming from these optimization problems have deterred others from continuing or exploring more titles from the developer. Overall, the optimization appears to be a notable drawback for many players.
- “Performance was good.”
- “The performance does buckle quite a bit, but for me the optimization wasn't that huge of an issue.”
- “The frustrations I have had with this game are a huge turn off for me and although Chordosis was great, I don't think I'm going to give any other games of his a shot because even in Chordosis there were bugs galore and performance issues in spots.”
- “I've been streaming it on Twitch for a few days and I was genuinely very impressed with the atmosphere and horror aspects of the game, but the optimization is pretty bad, even with all my graphics at minimum, and unfortunately, I am unable to finish the game.”
- “I had multiple crashes, maybe around 10 or so, the performance isn't great but that's not that big of a deal, then I would have preferred to have a real story and then the puzzles.... those can be quite hard, I mean most of those are just find item X and use it at location Y but the levels are quite big and non-linear.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been widely criticized, with players reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder the gaming experience. While some users experienced hard crashes and frame rate drops, others noted that they were fortunate enough to avoid major game-breaking issues. Overall, stability appears to be a significant concern for many players.
- “I have played this game for 7 hours total over two solid attempts (chapter 4 in my second attempt), but I can't get past the bugs, glitches, frustrations, and crashes, and I wish I hadn't even tried to play this game.”
- “I did, however, have 3 hard crashes which obviously are a buzzkill, and early on experienced some FPS drops, but didn't encounter any game-breaking glitches I noticed all over the forums; maybe I got lucky.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is minimalistic, often lacking loud accents, which some players find more effective for creating tension and inducing fear than traditional jump scare techniques. This subtle approach enhances the overall horror experience, proving that less can be more in the realm of atmospheric sound design.
- “The music in this game perfectly sets the atmosphere, enhancing every moment and making the experience unforgettable.”
- “The soundtrack is a masterpiece, blending seamlessly with the gameplay and elevating the emotional impact of the story.”
- “Each track is carefully crafted, creating a unique ambiance that draws you deeper into the game world.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and empty, often feeling that the repetitive task completion lacks engagement and depth. Many suggest that adding more story dialogue and exposition could enhance the experience and reduce the monotony of running back and forth between objectives.
- “I feel like what would help the game is more back and forth from completing and solving various tasks, perhaps more story dialogue and exposition, because it can feel very tedious and empty running back and forth from broken thing to strange thing.”