Coldfall

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Coldfall is a single player survival role playing game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by CharybGames and was released on December 13, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Coldfall is a short puzzle/exploration sidescroller game set during the Cold War. Attempt to escape from the town before the next nuclear strike hits.

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Single-Player

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging experience, with a good mix of horror and adventure elements.
Graphics are decent pixel art that effectively convey the game's atmosphere.
The gameplay is fluid and enjoyable, with a good balance of challenge and excitement.

The lack of a save feature can be extremely frustrating, forcing players to restart after dying.
Some players found the game to be monotonous, with repetitive fetch quests and a steep difficulty curve.
The game feels unfinished in certain aspects, such as limited settings and unclear controls.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a captivating blend of arcade and survival elements, featuring fluid movement and precise hitboxes as players navigate a desolate city filled with deadly mutants and interactive NPCs. The well-placed events enhance the overall experience, appealing to fans seeking strong emotional engagement.
- “Although the concept is a mix between arcade and survival, the final result is certainly appealing to major fans of strong emotions, as you adventure through the city streets looking for clues among deadly mutants. The interactions with NPCs asking Bruce for items highlight the whole gameplay experience.”
- “The gameplay is fluid, with nice movement and perfect hitboxes.”
- “Although the concept is a mix between arcade and survival, the final result is certainly appealing to the major fans of strong emotions, as you adventure through the city streets looking for clues among deadly mutants across the desolated city. Some NPCs will interact with Bruce and ask for items, which highlights the whole gameplay.”
- “It’s simply that good, and manages to captivate, with well-placed events and solid gameplay.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a pixel art style that is generally considered serviceable, particularly effective when played in a windowed mode. Despite their simplicity, the 2D visuals effectively convey horror elements and evoke a nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of classic 90s survival horror games, successfully portraying the desolation and intensity of the game's setting.
- “One would think 2D visuals would have a hard time depicting the desolation or the intensity, but the truth is, moving around in such a dreary place delivers a very specific feeling, one we can only achieve by reaching our memories of classic survivor horrors of the 90s.”
- “The horror element is well presented, even in a simplistic 2D way; all the visuals portray the violence and terrifying events that occurred in this little town that resembles a characteristic small town in the US.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is straightforward and brief, focusing on characters navigating a contaminated town with ample dialogue that effectively drives the plot forward. However, the lack of an in-game save option adds a layer of tension, as players must make timely decisions to succeed in their mission.
- “The story is pretty simple; there’s not much to tell, considering it’s a short adventure. However, there are more than enough dialogues between characters who find themselves lost in the contaminated town. These dialogues provide a good placement of occurrences and a point of change that drives new events further.”
- “That’s right, there is no in-game save option; thus, the success of your mission depends on the right decisions at the right time.”
- “The story is pretty simple; there’s not much to tell, considering it’s a short adventure. There are more than enough dialogues between characters who find themselves lost in the contaminated town, but even so, they provide a good placement of occurrences and a point of change that drives new events further.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for effectively enhancing the horror atmosphere, complementing the gameplay without relying solely on jump scares. Reviewers appreciate the decent soundtrack that sets the tone as the character navigates through dark environments.
- “Very nice game, simple with a horror tone set in well with decent music and not trying to rely purely on jump scares like most other indie games.”
- “The atmosphere is well crafted, as Bruce walks with his flashlight through the darkness, accompanied by the perfect soundtrack.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives 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.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is effectively immersive, combining a dark, eerie environment with a fitting soundtrack that enhances the typical zombie horror experience as players navigate through the game.
- “Its atmosphere is steeped in the typical zombie horror feel.”
- “The atmosphere is well crafted, as Bruce walks with his flashlight through the darkness, accompanied by the perfect soundtrack.”
- “Its atmosphere is drenched in the typical zombie horror feel.”