Colony

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Colony is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Gamer Genesis Studio and was released on December 24, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Colony is a first-person horror game set in a creepy bungalow where players must solve intricate puzzles to uncover the story of an evil spirit. The eerie atmosphere and unsettling sound design heighten the tension, while interaction with the ghost adds a psychological horror element. The game combines suspenseful exploration with compelling narrative-driven puzzle-solving.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features a unique Tamil horror theme, which is a refreshing addition to the genre.
The atmosphere and sound design effectively create a sense of dread, enhancing the overall horror experience.
The puzzles are engaging and challenging, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving.

The game is excessively dark, making navigation difficult and often leading to frustration due to limited visibility.
Battery life for the flashlight is too short, causing players to run out of light while solving puzzles, which can lead to having to restart the game.
The lack of an auto-save feature and the presence of permadeath can be punishing, requiring players to restart from the beginning after dying.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
53%
18%
The gameplay is centered around solving puzzles and avoiding a ghost, offering an engaging experience with immersive visuals and authentic voiceovers. However, several mechanics, including movement and interaction, require further refinement, and existing bugs can disrupt the flow. Overall, while the gameplay is captivating and features spine-chilling moments, improvements in polish and bug fixes would enhance the overall experience.
- “The gameplay revolves around solving puzzles and completing tasks while avoiding the ghost.”
- “The combination of immersive gameplay, engaging visuals, and authentic Tamil voiceovers is truly commendable.”
- “The gameplay is captivating, with some genuinely spine-chilling moments.”
- “However, some gameplay mechanics, such as movement and interaction, could benefit from more polish.”
- “Some gameplay mechanics feel unpolished.”
- “During gameplay, I encountered a bug while searching for a key in the Jesus photo frame.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its exceptional design and sound, creating a tense and immersive experience that effectively enhances the horror elements. While it may not be groundbreaking, it successfully keeps players on edge with its dark ambiance and well-executed jump scares. Overall, the atmospheric elements significantly contribute to the game's challenge and appeal to horror fans.
- “The game's strength lies in its atmospheric design.”
- “Excellent atmosphere and sound design.”
- “The atmosphere, sound design, and jump scares kept me on edge the entire time.”
- “The dark atmosphere adds to the challenge.”
- “Enhancing horror sounds and atmosphere.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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17%
33%
The story revolves around a teenage boy retrieving a cricket ball, triggering a series of events that unfold in an intriguing yet ambiguous manner. While the narrative lacks depth regarding the ghost and the house, this ambiguity contributes to the game's unsettling charm, making it appealing to some players despite its limited storytelling for those seeking a richer experience. Overall, the plot is considered interesting and well-executed by the development team.
- “The game's plot is very interesting, and great kudos to the team for their effort!”
- “The story begins with a teenage boy retrieving a cricket ball from the house, which sets off the chain of events.”
- “While the game doesn't delve deeply into the backstory of the ghost or the house, the ambiguity adds to its unsettling charm.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their immersive quality and polished visuals, which enhance the engaging gameplay experience. Additionally, the authentic Tamil voiceovers contribute to the overall appeal, making the visuals feel even more compelling.
- “The combination of immersive gameplay, engaging visuals, and authentic Tamil voiceovers is truly commendable.”
- “The game's visuals and mechanics are polished, with a compelling system that keeps you invested.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have noted that the lack of an auto-save feature complicates progress recovery after unexpected deaths or glitches. Additionally, existing bugs, particularly those affecting resource management and cutscenes, detract from the overall stability and smoothness of gameplay.
- “The absence of an auto-save feature makes it challenging to resume progress, especially after unexpected deaths or glitches.”
- “Additionally, addressing existing bugs, such as occasional glitches with resource management and during cutscenes, will elevate the overall experience and smoothen gameplay.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players feel that the addition of new levels would greatly improve the game's replayability, offering more opportunities for exploration and mastery.
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more; every playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple character paths and endings, I find myself diving back in to experience everything the game has to offer.”
- “Adding new levels would significantly enhance replayability, giving players more to explore and master.”