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CORPSE FACTORY

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81%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization
81% User Score Based on 699 reviews

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About CORPSE FACTORY

CORPSE FACTORY is a single player action game with horror, mystery, thriller, anime and others themes. It was developed by RIVER CROW STUDIO and was released on May 31, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

CORPSE FACTORY is a visual novel driven by pure suspense. It’s a psychological thriller with full English voice acting performed by an all-star cast. Become part of the story and influence the ending of this spine-chilling tale. Immerse yourself in the darkness with an atmospheric original soundtrack, with a vocal performance by Emi Evans (Nier:Automata) and music composed by Alec Shea. TOKYO, IN …

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81%Audience ScoreBased on 699 reviews
story211 positive mentions
monetization3 negative mentions
  • Engaging and captivating story with unexpected twists and turns.
  • High-quality visuals, art, and voice acting that enhance the overall experience.
  • Well-developed characters that explore complex themes of mental illness and morality.
  • The story falls apart in the later acts, with rushed pacing and unresolved plot points.
  • Limited choices that do not significantly impact the overall narrative.
  • Some characters' actions and motivations are inconsistent and unrealistic.

  • story

    803 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    26% positive mentions, 69% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    The story of "Corpse Factory" has garnered mixed reviews, with many players praising its intriguing premise and character development, particularly in the first act. However, numerous critiques highlight significant plot holes, rushed pacing in later chapters, and a tendency for the narrative to become convoluted and predictable as it progresses. While the voice acting and visuals are often commended, the overall execution of the story leaves some players feeling unsatisfied, particularly regarding its resolution and coherence.

    • “The story is dark and full of unexpected twists, keeping me hooked throughout.”
    • “The attention to detail in the storytelling, the intricately developed characters, and the stunning graphics all contribute to an immersive experience that few games can rival.”
    • “The developers skillfully crafted a story that is filled with unexpected twists and turns, leaving me constantly on edge, never able to predict what would unfold next.”
    • “There are a lot of plot holes and things just don't make sense.”
    • “The plot is all over the place with more plot holes than I can count; I am baffled how people enjoyed this game.”
    • “The story starts off strong but trails into ridiculous and awful territory very rapidly.”

  • music

    174 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 38% neutral mentions, 2% negative mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its ability to enhance the atmosphere and emotional depth of the story. The soundtrack is described as haunting, beautifully crafted, and well-integrated into the gameplay, although some noted a lack of variety in tracks leading to repetitiveness. Overall, the music, alongside the visuals and voice acting, significantly contributes to the game's immersive experience, making it a standout feature despite some criticisms of the narrative.

    • “The music fit the game very well, and did a great job in increasing the tension in certain scenes.”
    • “The soundtrack is exquisite and pushes the game's atmosphere into truly horrific territory.”
    • “Aside from the opening song, which hits hard the first time you hear it, none of the OST really stood out to me.”
    • “The soundtrack mixes lo-fi noise, static, and eerie ambiance to create a constant hum of wrongness.”
    • “The music doesn't have a wide range of tracks, but they're really good and set the mood fantastically.”

  • graphics

    88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    63% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions

    The graphics in this game are widely praised for their stunning artwork, vibrant character designs, and atmospheric backgrounds, which significantly enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the high-quality visuals and the effective integration of the soundtrack and voice acting, creating an immersive environment. However, some critiques mention that while the graphics are exceptional, they sometimes fail to match the intensity of the darker themes presented in the story.

    • “In terms of presentation, it is exceptional: sumptuous anime artwork, a haunting original score enriched by celebrated vocalist Emi Evans, and a full English voice cast composed of seasoned talent.”
    • “The game's visuals are stunning, with vibrant backgrounds that create a sense of existence within the game world.”
    • “Absolutely stunning visual novel, super clear visuals and a really intriguing story and characters, haven't finished the game yet but I can say for sure that I'm really impressed with what the devs have done here.”
    • “But for players seeking a coherent, satisfying narrative to match the polish of its aesthetics, disappointment is inevitable.”
    • “For instance, the text may describe a guy lying in a river of his own blood, his eyes gouged out, his neck slit, his stomach caved in, his butthole gaping, etc., but the artwork just shows him sitting on a bench dehydrated with some ketchup dripping from his mouth.”
    • “Most of the art is very well done (with the exception of Tomoe and Shinya, their art seems unpolished and doesn't mesh well with the artwork of the rest of the game).”

  • atmosphere

    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    53% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions

    The atmosphere of "Corpse Factory" is consistently praised for its grim and foreboding tone, enhanced by striking visuals, an atmospheric soundtrack, and strong voice performances that immerse players in a dark and disturbing experience. While the game excels in creating a captivating and tense environment, some reviewers noted that the optimistic ending feels out of place against the backdrop of decay and fatalism. Overall, fans of psychological thrillers and visual novels will likely appreciate the game's haunting atmosphere and engaging narrative, despite some minor flaws.

    • “The striking visuals, atmospheric score, and immaculate voice performances envelop the player in an experience that feels assured in its identity.”
    • “This visual novel has really good visuals, the entire thing is voiced, and the macabre music creates a truly chilling atmosphere.”
    • “The canonical ending’s breezy optimism jars with the meticulously cultivated atmosphere of decay and fatalism.”
    • “"Corpse Factory" is a visual novel that quickly draws you into its dark and disturbing atmosphere.”
    • “The soundtrack is exquisite and pushes the game's atmosphere into truly horrific territory.”

  • gameplay

    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    18% positive mentions, 71% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions

    The gameplay in "Corpse Factory" is primarily focused on its visual novel elements, offering minimal interactivity with only a few choices throughout the experience. While some players appreciate the engaging narrative and atmosphere, many note that the gameplay is largely absent, with little to no mini-games or significant decision-making, making it more of a kinetic novel than a traditional game. Overall, it caters well to those who enjoy story-driven experiences, despite its limited gameplay mechanics.

    • “Choices feel reasonably meaningful, and you feel like you get a good amount of gameplay out of a single playthrough.”
    • “It has a great atmosphere and engaging narrative, and it is well worth playing if you are looking for a unique and thrilling experience, albeit a short one with about 10 hours of gameplay in total.”
    • “The gameplay and route selection is fine for an introductory visual novel, but if you want more than raw visual novel experience, then tough luck.”
    • “I have played a few visual novels with stories ranging from good to bad, and the gameplay is minimal at best.”
    • “However, on the gameplay side, the amount of choices and ramifications are few and far between.”
    • “Corpse Factory is definitely heavy on the visual novel elements and light on choice-making and gameplay.”

  • humor

    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is described as a mix of dark comedy and absurdity, often reminiscent of cult classic films with unintentionally funny moments. Players appreciate the witty dialogue and character interactions, particularly the voice acting, which enhances the comedic elements. However, some humor is seen as hit-or-miss, with certain edgy jokes and character traits eliciting mixed reactions, yet overall, the game successfully delivers laugh-out-loud moments amidst its serious themes.

    • “I decided to perceive the game as a horror/mystery-comedy (kinda like those horror movies with bad acting that are more funny than scary but still addicting to watch) and found it genuinely fun and enjoyable.”
    • “There were lines that truly made me consider this game to be 'The Room' of anime visual novels purely out of serious lines coming across so hilariously in a game that wants you to take it seriously.”
    • “The story is completely bonkers near the end but at least it's funny.”

  • character development

    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    63% positive mentions, 21% neutral mentions, 16% negative mentions

    Character development in the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the intricate storytelling and detailed character arcs, particularly for characters like Noriko and Kojiro, others criticize the overall execution as messy and insufficient. The character designs and voice acting are generally praised for their charm and quality, but many feel that the linear nature of the game limits deeper character exploration. Overall, the game's artistic elements shine, yet the depth of character development leaves room for improvement.

    • “One of its best qualities is the amount of detail (and love, certainly) put into the character development of Noriko and Kojiro.”
    • “The attention to detail in the storytelling, the intricate character development, and the gorgeous graphics all contribute to an immersive experience that few games can match.”
    • “The story development and the character development was brilliant and I enjoyed my time with both the character I was playing and the characters that appeared in the game.”
    • “Insufficient character development occurs, and plot twists become confusing.”
    • “The character development was messy.”
    • “This novel is allergic to character development on-screen!”

  • emotional

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is marked by a mix of striking character moments and uneven storytelling, leading to a lack of cohesive emotional impact. While some characters evoke genuine feelings through their struggles, the narrative often falters with underdeveloped arcs and an unsatisfying conclusion, leaving players frustrated despite moments of emotional resonance. Overall, the game presents a compelling yet flawed exploration of its characters' psychological turmoil, with moments that can be both haunting and impactful.

    • “Tomoe starts out as a stereotypical rude office girl but turns into a strange, touching counterbalance to Noriko’s downward spiral.”
    • “Literally made me feel all kinds of emotions.”
    • “There were many twists in the game that, while I expected what might happen, I just didn't expect how brutal it would feel emotionally to many of the characters, and I think they did that well.”

  • replayability

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, receiving a score of 0/5 in this aspect. While players can enjoy the story and characters, there are no alternative endings or significant reasons to replay the game beyond achieving all achievements, making it feel more like a static visual novel than a traditional video game.

    • “But, it doesn't stop the story from being a fun ride and there is replay value in trying to get all of the achievements.”
    • “☐ infinite replayability”
    • “As a result of this, the game feels more like a slightly interactive visual novel than a video game, and while this does not detract from the quality of the game's best aspects (its characters and story), it does make some of its advertising look disingenuous and reduce the game's replay value.”
    • “On the downside is the replay value.”
    • “As a result of this, there is no replayability for different endings.”
    • “Therefore, Corpse Factory does not have any replayability unless an individual wanted to re-experience the visual novel.”

  • optimization

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    56% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions

    The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, particularly regarding the pacing of dialogue skipping, which is slower than in similar titles, making 100% completion time-consuming. However, the overall production quality, including striking visuals and top-notch voice acting, enhances the immersive experience, despite some minor issues with voice direction. Players appreciate the high production value achieved through crowdfunding, contributing to a compelling narrative and strong performances.

    • “They understand how writing works best in this medium and executed it well with a reasonably meaty story, they killed it with the presentation, and thanks to the crowdfunding campaign they were able to go all out with the production value, even hiring a cast of experienced voice actors to make some great performances for the game.”
    • “Impressed with the English voice acting; usually I don't like it, but it fit really well with how good the performance was.”
    • “The game takes much longer than 10 minutes to 100%, even when using an optimized skipping guide, because the skip button only really skips as fast as you can push it, as opposed to the full skips in other similar games that go right to the next decision or dialogue choice at lightning speed.”

  • monetization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for featuring intrusive microtransactions that detract from the overall experience, making it feel more like an interactive visual novel than a traditional video game. While the characters and story are praised, the monetization approach is seen as disingenuous and negatively impacts replay value.

    • “As a result of this, the game feels more like a slightly interactive visual novel than a video game. While this does not detract from the quality of the game's best aspects (its characters and story), it does make some of its advertising look disingenuous and reduces the game's replay value.”
    • “Horrible microtransactions to play!”
    • “This game could've been your coffee advertisement.”

  • grinding

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while some appreciate the ability to explore different endings without tedious backtracking, others find the grinding aspect excessive and tedious.

    • “So... much... grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
    • “I wish there was a way to progress without having to grind for hours.”

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users report that "Corpse Factory" runs smoothly on the Steam Deck without the need for any adjustments, indicating strong stability across platforms.

    • “Corpse Factory runs great on the Steam Deck without any tinkering.”
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Play Times

11h Median play time
12h Average play time
6-20h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 5 analyzed playthroughs
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CORPSE FACTORY is a action game with horror, mystery, thriller, anime and others themes. Common tags for CORPSE FACTORY include indie, trading, 2d, female protagonist, psychological and others.

CORPSE FACTORY is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 12 hours playing CORPSE FACTORY.

CORPSE FACTORY was released on May 31, 2022.

CORPSE FACTORY was developed by RIVER CROW STUDIO.

CORPSE FACTORY has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked CORPSE FACTORY for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

CORPSE FACTORY is a single player game.