Coralina
- January 6, 2023
- Guilherme Alexander (@guigagliardo)
- 3h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"Coralina" is a single-player, mystery role-playing game that takes about 3 hours to beat. As cinema student Cora, you'll find yourself in the Limbo, a land of oblivion, after a traumatic event. Joined by a crow claiming to be a god of death, you'll solve the mystery of your presence in Limbo and other deaths through an investigation across time and space, encountering original soundtracks and various art styles in this retro RPG.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The art style is unique, beautiful, and diverse, showcasing impressive creativity.
- The game has a complex and intriguing story with engaging characters and backstories.
- The game is available in both Portuguese and English, making it accessible to a wider audience.
- The writing is confusing and poorly executed, leading to a lack of coherence in the story.
- Character interactions and dialogue feel unnatural and forced, detracting from immersion.
- The game is relatively short, leaving players wanting more content and depth.
- story8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story shows significant potential, but many reviewers feel it lacks depth and development, particularly regarding character backstories. As this is the first part of a planned series, players are eager for future installments to expand on the narrative. However, the unique world and storyline of Coralina are highlighted as standout features that contribute to its charm.
“Keep in mind Coralina has its very special story and world, though; that's what makes it unique in its own way.”
“The game has a lot of potential, but I think they could have developed the story and the backstory of the characters more overall.”
“This is the first part of the game, which means it is kind of a first chapter and the continuation of the story is currently being created, not out yet.”
“One big thing about this game is the story.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their unique and haunting art style, which combines retro RPG elements with an arthouse aesthetic. Reviewers highlight the psychedelic settings and surrealist characters, noting that the visuals contribute significantly to the game's overall atmosphere and symbolism. Overall, the artistic direction is considered a standout feature, enhancing the immersive experience.
“The art style is flexible and haunting, and the dialogue feels provocative.”
“One thing I liked a lot is the graphics; big up to the artists!”
“A retro RPG indie game with an arthouse school aesthetic that follows the titular character of Coralina through a surrealist setting with some puzzles and plenty of symbolism.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music and sound design in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players initially find them annoying, they often grow to appreciate their uniqueness and fit within the psychedelic and surreal art style. Overall, the soundtrack is noted as good, complementing the visually striking environments, though some feel the depth of the lore does not match the aesthetic appeal.
“The good: unique art style, cool music and sound design, psychedelic setting and surrealist characters, and is unlike anything I've played before.”
“I found the music and sounds kind of annoying at first, but I ended up appreciating them.”
“The scenarios are nice, the soundtrack is good, but the story is a never-ending mess. I understand that it might be intentional, but I really didn't like that it felt like something merely 'pleasing to the eye'—beautiful on the surface but very shallow in its lore, despite trying to use deeper elements like limbo and reality.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some players suggesting that potential buyers should watch trailers for a clearer understanding. While there are no major negative feelings about the gameplay itself, there are concerns regarding the coherence of the story and its attempt at depth, which may detract from the overall experience.
