COLINA: Legacy
- September 13, 2018
- Chance6 Studios, LLC
Get on SteamIn COLINA: Legacy, explore your grandmother's ominous house to solve cryptic puzzles and uncover hidden secrets, aiding you in your escape. Inspired by classic horror games and escape rooms, this psychological horror game immerses you in a dark story with third-person exploration and a unique flashlight mechanic for combat and puzzle-solving. With only your wits and the environment to guide you, COLINA: Legacy promises a thrilling return to old-school survival horror.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a polished art style that enhances the overall experience.
- The story is original and engaging, with over 100 well-written notes that provide a rich backstory.
- The puzzles, especially those in the underground temple, are interesting and fun to solve.
- The combat system is clunky and inconsistent, making encounters frustrating.
- There are several annoying sliding puzzles that detract from the gameplay experience.
- The game lacks clear direction in certain parts, leading to confusion and aimless wandering.
- story112 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story of "Colina: Legacy" is noted for its originality and depth, featuring over 100 well-crafted notes that provide a rich backstory, including dark themes and Lovecraftian influences. However, many players find the narrative structure confusing, with a sense that a larger story was truncated, leading to a disjointed experience that relies heavily on reading notes for context. While some appreciate the intriguing twists and lore, others feel the storytelling lacks coherence and can be overwhelming, making it challenging to piece together the overall plot.
“The story is original, and there are over 100 well-written interesting notes spread all over the game explaining a massive original backstory to the game.”
“Now then, the story is really good with plenty of good twists and turns, and it also touches upon some pretty dark themes like abuse. It also takes some inspiration from Lovecraft, which I found to be quite interesting with its portrayal of elder gods.”
“You can tell they put a lot of original thought into the game design and story with extensive notes to read that have their own writing flavor as they reveal the trippy plot behind Alex's journey into finding out what happened to his family.”
“The story aspect was more confusing than satisfying in the end, and it takes more effort than it's worth to try to piece together the jigsaw of the stories within the lore and the little plot that there is.”
“It felt like a larger story was present and set up for, but then game development and/or storytelling had to be wrapped up quickly without really finishing a much bigger world.”
“The story itself is told through very sparse cutscenes and rampant notes and journals that are mostly incomplete and read about as interestingly as religious text.”
- gameplay40 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Colina: Legacy" is a blend of puzzle-solving and combat, featuring a unique flashlight mechanic that utilizes various glyphs with distinct abilities. While many players appreciate the engaging puzzles and tense atmosphere, some criticize the repetitive nature of certain mechanics and the lack of clear instructions early in the game. Overall, the gameplay is seen as rewarding and enjoyable, though it has room for improvement in terms of depth and clarity.
“The gameplay is pretty good; it's a mixture of puzzle and combat. Basically, you get this amulet that you can shine a flashlight through, allowing you to use these glyphs. Each glyph has its own unique property, like one can kill enemies, and another can bring things to life. I found the glyphs to be a pretty interesting concept; I only wish it was explored more.”
“The combat mechanic involving the use of a flashlight, runes, and the need to preserve your battery power creates a wonderful tense atmosphere that genuinely makes you uncomfortable.”
“Great ambiance, the gameplay is smooth, the puzzles are challenging, and the story is amazing!”
“Extremely poor explanation, or lack thereof, in the first 30 minutes of the game regarding mechanics that are very important.”
“The clever flashlight combat and puzzle-solving mechanic becomes an afterthought, with getting battery power more of an annoyance than tense survival horror resource management.”
“Don't have any interest in reloading and finishing the same chunk of gameplay over and over because of bad gameplay mechanics.”
- graphics30 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and immersive art style, particularly on max settings, which enhance the spooky atmosphere across its unique levels. While many reviewers note the visuals are above average with impressive details and color use, some mention performance issues, such as stuttering and graphical glitches, that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's mood, though some feel they could benefit from modernization.
“The graphics are very good with a nice use of color and scenery that just makes the whole place feel spooky. The levels are very good; it's four levels but each one is quite unique and doesn't overstay its welcome, and each one has little touches that make the place feel alive and spooky.”
“From the graphics to the ambient sounds, this game is super immersive.”
“The graphics were above average, especially the detail on clothing and the general world.”
“It's definitely not a pretty game graphically as it just looks dated and could really use a new engine if there are any sequels.”
“However, after I switched subtitles on, the game's framerate or graphics had suddenly dropped out of nowhere, and now everything is blurry, pixelated and I can't read anything.”
“Released with day one Linux version that was fine other than a graphical glitch (not sure if that has been fixed in the current version).”
- atmosphere20 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its creepy sound effects and a strong sense of foreboding, particularly in the initial levels, which effectively keeps players on edge. Many reviewers highlight the tension created by unique mechanics, such as flashlight usage and battery management, contributing to a genuinely uncomfortable experience reminiscent of classic survival horror titles. However, some express disappointment in the overall execution, wishing for additional atmospheric music to enhance the ambiance.
“The atmosphere is nice, with a great sense of foreboding, especially in the first level of the game, and it keeps you on edge the first time you play.”
“The combat mechanic involving the use of a flashlight, runes, and needing to preserve your battery power creates a wonderful tense atmosphere that genuinely makes you uncomfortable.”
“To wrap up, you've got to give credit where it's due as Colina Legacy captures to a great extent the survival horror atmosphere of the classics.”
- music12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring nice tracks that complement the various areas effectively, though some players feel it could benefit from more atmospheric elements. While the voice acting is praised for its quality, there are mixed opinions on the overall music, with some noting it doesn't fully meet expectations but remains enjoyable. The ambient soundtrack suits the puzzle gameplay, enhancing the experience despite a desire for more background music.
“The music is very good, with nice tracks to listen to that fit each area very well. The voice acting is good and doesn't feel wooden at all.”
“Great music and surroundings to keep you on your toes.”
“It's basically a puzzle game with an ambient soundtrack, and the entire story is told through an overwhelming amount of notes that the main character constantly trips over because there are so many scattered around.”
“Wish there had been some atmospheric music in the background.”
“It's basically a puzzle game (full of number locked boxes) with an ambient soundtrack and the entire story is told through an overwhelming amount of notes which the main character constantly trips over because there are so many scattered around.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates strong stability, with users reporting no crashes or noticeable glitches throughout their playthroughs. Additionally, the developers actively addressed issues raised during streaming sessions, contributing to an overall smoother experience.
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game has limited replayability, primarily revolving around collectible hunting, as its short length does not encourage multiple playthroughs.
“It's short and doesn't have much replayability apart from collectible hunting.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find humor in the irony of receiving a Steam achievement for defeating the blue fairy, questioning the validity of their victory since the character repeatedly returns. This playful commentary highlights the game's self-aware and lighthearted approach to challenges.
“It's kind of funny that I got a Steam achievement for defeating the blue fairy because can I really say I defeated them when they keep coming back over and over?”
