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Coridden

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93%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
grinding, monetization
93% User Score Based on 279 reviews

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Coridden is a single player and multiplayer hack and slash game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Aftnareld and was released on January 29, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Coridden is a fantasy hack-and-slash action RPG featuring intense combat and innovative shapeshifting mechanics. Players can morph into powerful monsters, mastering unique abilities and skill trees while exploring a dynamic world solo or in up to four-player co-op, including local split-screen. The game combines a gripping story, fabulous gameplay, and phenomenal graphics with grinding progression.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 279 reviews
gameplay37 positive mentions
grinding7 negative mentions
  • The shapeshifting mechanic is innovative and adds depth to combat, allowing players to switch between human and beast forms seamlessly.
  • The game offers a rich co-op experience, making it fun to play with friends, especially with the ability to ride on each other's backs in beast form.
  • The graphics and world design are visually appealing, creating an immersive environment that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
  • The camera controls can be frustrating, sometimes obstructing the player's view and making navigation difficult.
  • There are limited enemy types, which can lead to repetitive encounters as players progress through the game.
  • The inventory management system feels cumbersome, with limited space and no option to easily sort or categorize items.
  • gameplay
    100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this title is characterized by its innovative shapeshifting mechanics and cooperative elements, allowing players to seamlessly switch between human and beast forms, which enhances both combat and exploration. While the game features intuitive controls and a variety of customization options, some players noted issues with bugs and certain mechanics feeling poorly implemented. Overall, the gameplay is engaging and offers a unique experience, particularly for fans of action RPGs, despite some rough edges and areas for improvement.

    • “The shapeshifting mechanic is hands down one of the coolest features I’ve seen in an action RPG.”
    • “The gameplay feels pretty fluid and swapping forms doesn't take long, making it easy to swap mid-fight.”
    • “Blending the gameplay of an ARPG like Diablo, the story of Horizon Zero Dawn, and a creature design of Monster Hunter meets Jurassic Park, Coridden delivers on various fronts with great visuals, a decent combat system, and many customization options.”
    • “Overall a pretty fun game but it has problematic game mechanics making it significantly more annoying than it needs to be.”
    • “And some mechanics are fun but poorly implemented (ridable boats and logs in the rivers), as well as having glitches from time to time (placing a trap makes it appear somewhere else sometimes, or a helmet floats in front of the character instead of being placed on the head).”
    • “The not so nice parts that need improvements: the story is rather boring and obvious, the quests are cringe, and there are quite a lot of bugs, especially involving the jumping mechanics and the falling into cliffs, a lot of empty space on the maps, some quests are bugged, but we found the solution a bit later, the energy depletion mechanics is not ok the way it is, because quite often there is no damage caused because the energy is depleted - some kind of sound alarm or a more obvious visual alarm would be welcomed.”
  • story
    94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Coridden" has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and enjoyable, while others describe it as predictable and lacking depth. Many appreciate the unique elements, such as shapeshifting mechanics and a fantasy setting, but criticize the dialogue and character development as weak. Overall, while the narrative has potential, it often feels underwhelming and could benefit from more depth and variety in quests.

    • “The story is surprisingly engaging, and I actually care about the characters and their journey.”
    • “Very, very interesting and unique game with novel gameplay mechanics and a captivating story; I highly recommend it if someone's looking for a new fun isometric RPG.”
    • “Blending the gameplay of an ARPG like Diablo, the story of Horizon Zero Dawn, and a creature design reminiscent of Monster Hunter meets Jurassic Park, Coridden delivers on various fronts with great visuals, a decent combat system, and many customization options.”
    • “It could be great, but right now it's just a samey grind that fails to make me feel connected to the story and characters.”
    • “The story's kinda bad (decent premise though), the dialogue is weak, and the characters aren't interesting but the actual gameplay and co-op makes up for it in my opinion.”
    • “The not so nice parts that need improvements: the story is rather boring and obvious, the quests are cringe, and there are quite a lot of bugs, especially involving the jumping mechanics and the falling into cliffs.”
  • graphics
    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the unique art style and vibrant visuals, while others note issues such as repetitive environments and occasional graphical bugs. Overall, the visuals are considered good, especially for a smaller studio, but they may not reach the polish of larger budget titles. Players appreciate the immersive atmosphere and fluid animations, though some express a desire for further optimization and refinement.

    • “The art style is unique, blending traditional environments with futuristic aspects like bio-luminescent foliage or highly technological wreckage.”
    • “From breathtaking graphics to a fantastic combat system, the game feels smooth as butter.”
    • “Graphics: 10/10 - crispy clear and beautiful even at medium level.”
    • “While this might lack in the graphics department, the co-op gameplay, the writing, and world building are stellar.”
    • “Now I'm not sure if this is resolution or graphics setting specific; I didn't try testing that... but it shouldn't exist in a full release.”
    • “Again, you won't mistake this for a big budget game, as graphically it's fine, but nothing to write home about, and voice acting is sparse with some curious voice direction.”
  • optimization
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally solid, with smooth performance at ultra settings and enjoyable gameplay mechanics. However, players have reported occasional stuttering and frame drops, particularly during travel moments, and there are calls for improvements in multiplayer optimization and resource management. While these issues are noted, they do not significantly detract from the overall experience.

    • “I know gamers on the internet love their stats and numbers and optimization of DPS and whatever.”
    • “+ surprisingly good performance for the game engine used compared to other games that use the same engine.”
    • “It runs smoothly at ultra settings, gameplay is intuitive, and the morphing between human and beast form is fast, making it easy to transform mid-combat in order to utilize both forms, each with their own energy pool.”
    • “Multiplayer optimization needs work.”
    • “The game needs some resource optimization work.”
    • “I've also experienced a few minor stuttering issues/frame drops on my RTX 3070.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, described as immersive and dynamic, complementing the rich visuals and distinct environments. While some players appreciate its subtlety, others feel it can be overshadowed by combat sounds, leading to mixed opinions on its prominence. Overall, it contributes positively to the engaging experience of the action RPG.

    • “It has not only rich colorful visuals and immersive music, but also offers a fresh and engaging experience for fans of action RPGs.”
    • “The environments are distinct, each with their own soundtrack, and offer breathtaking views at times.”
    • “I don't have anything that bothers me so far; the combat is smooth, the music is dynamic, and the gameplay is what I expected it to be, so it's very enjoyable.”
    • “In my opinion, it's a little too subtle and I often found the music overshadowed by the sound of combat.”
  • grinding
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed feedback; while some players find the extensive farming necessary for progression tedious and poorly balanced, others appreciate the depth it adds to gameplay. The repetitive nature of arenas and limited enemy variety contribute to the grind, but the RPG mechanics and form-swapping combat provide enough engagement for some players to enjoy the experience. Overall, the grind may deter some, but others may find it acceptable or even enjoyable.

    • “Played through twice now, I would like to recommend this, but it's been so long and the game is just riddled with bugs still. It's poorly balanced and requires far too much farming for such a short and simple game, mostly relying on doing arenas over and over if you want more out of it than 10-12 hours per playthrough. There are only about 10 different enemies plus variants of them and a few unique bosses. While they allow you to pick and choose classes and skills, the actually interesting skills for whatever you choose to spec into are very limited.”
    • “Performance on the deck is alright; the game is a bit grindy, but I admit I did enjoy most of it. The camera is a pain in the butt, and I wish you could control it more or zoom out further. The game can be played solo from start to finish, as the tutorial mission is scripted to have the other three 'characters' help, but after that, you don't see them again unless playing co-op.”
    • “- Most quests feel tedious as the game offers no quest helper-like mechanics, but I guess some may like that even more.”
  • humor
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as a mix of hilarity and endearment, reminiscent of classic PS2 titles. Players find amusement in original mechanics, such as the teleportation-like mounting system, and unexpected transformations, like turning into a dinosaur, which often lead to funny and chaotic situations. Despite some unfinished elements, the game successfully incorporates humor into its isometric RPG experience.

    • “But for me, it's either very funny or endearing.”
    • “Some places it even has old school PS2 levels of funny.”
    • “When I suddenly turned into a dinosaur for the first time, I burst out laughing; it was so unexpected! :D”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, while the game features smooth gameplay, users report occasional glitches and poorly implemented mechanics, such as misplaced traps and floating items, which detract from the overall stability experience.

    • “Gameplay is bug-free and very smooth.”
    • “The game runs flawlessly without any crashes.”
    • “I appreciate how stable the game is; it never lags or freezes.”
    • “Some mechanics are fun but poorly implemented, such as ridable boats and logs in the rivers. Additionally, there are glitches from time to time, like traps appearing in the wrong location or helmets floating in front of the character instead of being placed on their head.”
    • “Yes, there are glitches and some scuff around the edges.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a relaxed pace and a distinct art style, offering a pleasant experience, though it lacks the gritty intensity found in titles like Diablo 4. Players appreciate the strong lore and world-building, contributing to an engaging overall ambiance.

    • “No negatives encountered, great art style and atmosphere in the game.”
    • “Great atmosphere, lore, and world-building.”
    • “It is definitely not Diablo 4 or Path of Exile and lacks the gritty atmosphere, but it's good for playing when you want to take it easy.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a straightforward monetization model with a single purchase and no additional microtransactions, which is appreciated by users for its lack of exploitative practices. However, this approach raises concerns about the potential for ongoing content updates and expansions in the future, as there may be limited financial incentive for developers to continue supporting the game.

    • “Not having scummy monetization is a good thing, as is being affordable while polished, but it does mean there won't be a financial incentive to continue to push out new updates and leagues unless they start selling expansions, which does not look like what they have planned.”
    • “There's no monetization - just a single purchase.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the extensive options for character development, including the ability to respec using in-game currency, allowing for a highly customizable gameplay experience.

    • “There are tons of options for character development and respecs available for a small amount of in-game currency.”
    • “The depth of character customization allows players to truly shape their heroes' journeys.”
    • “I love how the character development system lets me experiment with different builds and playstyles.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users feel that the emotional delivery in the game comes off as forced and disconnected, suggesting that the voice acting lacks genuine depth and spontaneity.

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Coridden is a hack and slash game with fantasy theme.

Coridden is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 12 hours playing Coridden.

Coridden was released on January 29, 2025.

Coridden was developed by Aftnareld.

Coridden has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Coridden is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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