Coffin of Ashes
- December 8, 2016
- Angels Blue Digital Entertainment
Get on Steam"Coffin of Ashes" is a first-person puzzle-adventure game set in a mysterious, ancient tomb. Players must navigate through treacherous environments, decipher cryptic puzzles, and uncover the truth behind a powerful artifact. With a focus on exploration and discovery, players will encounter a cast of intriguing characters and confront dark secrets in this immersive, atmospheric experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a captivating story with multiple endings that keeps players engaged.
- The character designs and artwork are charming, contributing to a visually appealing experience.
- Puzzles are creatively designed, providing a good level of challenge without being overly frustrating.
- The game suffers from poor translation, leading to awkward dialogue and a lack of immersion.
- Some puzzles are illogical or require trial and error, which can frustrate players.
- The story feels underdeveloped at times, with characters lacking depth and emotional engagement.
- story116 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging narrative, character development, and multiple endings, while others criticize it for being flimsy, confusing, or clichéd. Many appreciate the depth and twists revealed in the "new game+" mode, although some feel that the pacing and execution detract from the overall experience. Overall, the story is seen as a highlight for some, but not universally compelling, with varying opinions on its effectiveness and originality.
“A nice RPG Maker horror game with good characters, atmosphere, and story.”
“The story is interesting, well developed, and sweet!”
“The story was very good, with nice twists and turns and some very cute moments in it.”
“The story is incredibly flimsy and lacks any details.”
“The plot is beyond being serviceable; it is instead pretty boring and clichéd for its first half and devoid of acceptable explanation or payoff in the latter half.”
“The story, what little there was, felt distant and not very flowing, and I was downright annoyed at our main character's reactions to things.”
- music24 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its ability to create a creepy yet cute atmosphere and enhance the overall experience, while others find it loud or forgettable. Despite criticisms regarding the story and puzzles, many players appreciate the soundtrack for its quality and how it complements the game's mood. Overall, the music is generally regarded as a strong point, contributing positively to the game's ambiance.
“One thing it did right was its music.”
“The soundtrack is relaxing and focusing.”
“Great music and atmosphere.”
“Lots of games like this play the same looping music for areas, and at times I can find that annoying.”
“The game has the same music as all the other free games; there's a lot of unnecessary jumpscares (scary pictures flashing on screen or random loud noises), it's honestly annoying to play.”
“Music/art: the game feels older than a 2016 title.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth mechanics and engaging puzzles, though some puzzles can be unintuitive. Players appreciate the balance between story and gameplay, with a satisfying experience overall, despite some criticism regarding pacing and the game's short length. While the mechanics draw comparisons to other titles, they still offer unique elements that enhance the overall experience.
“The mechanics work flawlessly and the story is just so good.”
“It has satisfying and easy gameplay, allowing the player to focus more on the details around them, particularly aspects of the plot.”
“The gameplay is simplistic but engaging.”
“Enemies are instant kill, but you can take damage by stepping on traps (and heal with healing potions), which can be confusing until you understand the mechanic.”
“Gameplay/puzzles: like most puzzle games, some of the puzzles make sense and are intuitive, while others make no sense.”
“The mechanics of this game are kind of similar to The Witch's House, but it's still an interesting game.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, particularly by fans of 2D and pixel art, with many praising the cute artwork and character designs. While some reviews note that the graphics are decent for an RPG Maker title, opinions vary, with one reviewer rating them a 5/10. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's atmosphere and storytelling.
“A really enjoyable game with interesting characters and story, some puzzles to make your brain work finally, decent graphics (considering it's made in RPG Maker), in addition to the good music and sounds that together with the environment, create a perfect atmosphere and mood that fit excellently with the entire game.”
“The pixel art/graphics are very good and the notes you can read are very good as well and helped with the story.”
“The art style and designs for characters were very nice to look at.”
“Graphic: 5/10”
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“Well done graphic, an anime art style, which is really good.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its dark and immersive qualities, enhanced by good music and detailed graphics, which contribute to a fitting mood for the horror genre. However, some reviewers feel that the chilling effect is diminished by cheap jump scares and a lack of originality. Overall, while the atmosphere is enjoyable and complements the story and characters, it has room for improvement.
“A nice RPG Maker horror game with good characters, atmosphere, and story.”
“A really enjoyable game with interesting characters and story, some puzzles to make your brain work, decent graphics (considering it's made in RPG Maker), in addition to the good music and sounds that together with the environment create a perfect atmosphere and mood that fit excellently with the entire game.”
“Coffin of Ashes is a beautiful game; the designs and character portraits are nicely detailed and work well to create a good atmosphere.”
“For sure the 'thriller' or 'horror' does not apply all too much as this is an RPG, but the atmosphere is still sad and dark.”
“The atmosphere—although it tries to be chilling—is not as good as it could've been, especially with the very cheap jumpscares at every turn.”
“Game atmosphere: 5/10”
- character development7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is highly praised, with reviewers noting well-crafted personalities and engaging storylines that feature multiple endings. The character designs are consistently described as excellent and visually appealing, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
“Characters: the character development and personalities are well done.”
“Interesting story, multiple endings, and very nice character designs.”
“Also has cute character designs and an interesting story with multiple endings.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth.”
“Characters are one-dimensional and fail to evolve throughout the game.”
“There is little to no meaningful interaction that contributes to character growth.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability due to its multiple endings and various achievements to pursue, encouraging players to revisit it despite its shorter length.
“Enjoyable and replayable thanks to the multiple endings.”
“It's not a very long game, but it has a few different endings and achievements to chase after, which makes it replayable.”
“It's not a very long game, but it's got a few different endings and achievements to chase after, which makes it replayable.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and consequences means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Coffin of Ashes is praised for its smooth performance and overall solid optimization, ensuring a pleasant gaming experience.
“Coffin of Ashes plays nicely and runs smoothly.”
“The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it maintains a steady frame rate without sacrificing visual quality.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a deep emotional connection to the game, often feeling compelled to articulate the reasons behind their feelings, indicating that the narrative or character development resonates strongly with them.
“But I shall not leave you with that, so let me explain why it made me feel this way.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
