COLINA: Legacy

72%
Game Brain Score Based on 82 reviews
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  • graphics
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In 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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72%
Audience ScoreBased on 82 reviews
story15 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game features a beautifully polished art style and graphics that create an immersive atmosphere, reminiscent of classic survival horror titles.
  • The story is original and engaging, with a wealth of well-written notes that provide a rich backstory and lore, enhancing the overall experience.
  • Puzzles are interesting and varied, with a unique flashlight mechanic that adds depth to both combat and exploration.
  • The combat system is clunky and frustrating, with issues such as inconsistent enemy interactions and a lack of enemy variety.
  • Several puzzles, particularly sliding block puzzles, are tedious and detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • The game suffers from a lack of clear direction in certain areas, leading to confusion and extended periods of aimless wandering.
  • story56 mentions

    The story of "Colina: Legacy" is noted for its originality and depth, featuring over 100 well-crafted notes that provide a rich backstory, though it can feel disjointed and confusing at times. While many players appreciate the dark themes and Lovecraftian influences, some criticize the pacing and structure, suggesting that the narrative feels rushed and incomplete. Overall, the game offers an intriguing plot with twists, but requires players to engage deeply with the scattered lore to fully grasp the story.

    • “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.”
    • “The story is really good with plenty of good twists and turns, and it also touches upon some pretty dark themes like abuse. It 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.”
    • “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 texts.”
    • “Turns out the story is a mix between Lovecraftian nonsense and a crazy family relationship, with nothing explained and too much left for your imagination.”
  • gameplay20 mentions

    The gameplay in "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 lack of clear instructions and repetitive mechanics, particularly in the later stages of the game. Overall, the gameplay is seen as rewarding and enjoyable, though it has room for improvement in certain areas.

    • “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.”
  • graphics15 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful art style, unique level designs, and effective use of color that enhances the spooky atmosphere. While some players noted that the visuals can be charming and immersive, others pointed out issues such as occasional stuttering, dated graphics, and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are considered above average but could benefit from improvements in performance and engine updates.

    • “The art style and graphics are beautiful; in 2024 on max settings, it feels like a brand new game.”
    • “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.”
    • “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).”
  • atmosphere10 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. While some reviewers noted potential shortcomings, many highlighted the tense ambiance created by unique mechanics like flashlight usage and battery management, drawing favorable comparisons to classic survival horror titles. Overall, the atmosphere is described as fantastic, filled with dread and a rich mythology, though some players wished for additional atmospheric music.

    • “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.”
  • music6 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 experience, with some wishing for a more immersive background score. Overall, the soundtrack is considered good, enhancing the gameplay without major complaints.

    • “The music is very good, with nice tracks that fit each area very well. The voice acting is good and doesn't feel wooden at all.”
    • “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.”
    • “Great music and surroundings to keep you on your toes.”
    • “I wish there had been some atmospheric music in the background.”
    • “It's basically a puzzle game filled with number-locked boxes, accompanied by an ambient soundtrack. The entire story is conveyed through an overwhelming amount of notes that the main character constantly trips over due to their scattered nature.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, with users reporting no crashes or noticeable glitches during gameplay. Additionally, the developers actively addressed issues raised by players, contributing to a smoother experience throughout extended play sessions.

  • replayability1 mentions

    The game offers 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.”
    • “Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
    • “The lack of varied endings makes it feel like a one-and-done experience.”
  • humor1 mentions

    Players find humor in the game's mechanics, particularly in the irony of receiving a steam achievement for defeating a recurring character, the blue fairy, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.

    • “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?”
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