Chrysalis Inc.

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Chrysalis Inc. is a single player action game. It was developed by Dark Circles and was released on April 27, 2022. It received negative reviews from players.

Slipping between the past and present, a child puzzles their way through a crumbling toy factory filled with the remnants of its child workers and the grudges they bear.

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29%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

emotional2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features good graphics and a unique art style that many players appreciate.
The atmosphere and visual effects create an engaging experience, making it a cool indie project.
The concept of the game is interesting and has potential for improvement with future updates.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
Controls are poorly designed, with no option to reconfigure them, leading to confusion and difficulty in gameplay.
Many players experience arbitrary deaths and unclear mechanics, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The graphics are generally praised for their quality and artistic style, with many players appreciating the concept art and overall visual feel of the game. However, technical issues, such as freezing, significantly detract from the gameplay experience, leading to frustration among users.
- “I really enjoyed the art style, the concept art, and the feel of the game.”
- “The artwork is the only positive thing I have to say about this.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel unpolished.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, which detracts from the overall experience.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring good graphics and an intriguing past and present mechanic, but it suffers from freezing issues and is generally considered the weakest aspect of the game.
- “The past and present mechanic is used well, especially in the early stages.”
- “The game looks interesting, and the graphics are decent.”
- “The game looks okay, and it seems interesting, but the gameplay is the bad part about it.”
- “So... the past and present mechanic is used... okay in the early stages.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a sense of emotional connection through tactile experiences in the game, highlighting moments that evoke nostalgia or surprise. The interaction with familiar elements creates a deeper engagement, enhancing the overall emotional impact of the gameplay.
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is perceived as confusing and lacking clarity, with some comparisons made to the convoluted narrative of "Bioshock Infinite." This opacity has led at least one player to abandon the game due to frustration with the plot.
- “The story is, at the point I quit, completely opaque.”
- “So it's like the story of Bioshock Infinite, caw caw.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players report that while the game's ambience is appealing, its stability is compromised by numerous bugs, making consistent gameplay difficult.
- “The ambience is good, but the game is too buggy to play consistently.”
- “I keep experiencing crashes that ruin my gaming sessions.”
- “The frequent glitches make it hard to enjoy the game.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The lack of ambient sound or music in the game has been noted as an odd choice, leaving players uncertain if this was an intentional design decision.
- “There also isn't any ambient sound or music, which is really odd and I'm not sure if that was how it was supposed to be.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive visual effects, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, with stunning visual effects that draw you into the game world.”
- “The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, creating a sense of tension and wonder.”
- “Every detail contributes to the rich atmosphere, making each moment feel alive and engaging.”