Cortex

The psychedelic tunnel-runner. "You are a thought. A thought to be born..." Guide your thought through the labyrinth of the brain, avoid hitting the walls and obstacles, nothing should distract you... A minimalistic-ambient reflex game with a 60 frames per second flow experienceand the atmospheric music of Tamas Katai. Cortex is open-source, feel free to learn how to write muti-platfor…

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

47%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

graphics2 negative mentions

The game features great music and responsive controls, making it enjoyable to play.
It's a minimalist and addictive indie game that provides a fun way to pass the time.
The game is free to play and offers a nice challenge, especially for those who enjoy endless runners.

The graphics and visual presentation are considered lazy and worse than many mobile apps.
There are microtransactions involved, which some players feel detracts from the overall experience.
The gameplay can feel shallow and lacks depth compared to other games in the genre.

gameplay
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for being easy to learn, but it has been criticized for its lack of depth and inferior graphics compared to even simpler games like SkiFree. Overall, it appears to offer a straightforward experience that may not satisfy players seeking more complexity.
- “The gameplay is easy to learn.”
- “That's right, this game has worse graphics and shallower gameplay than SkiFree.”
music
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and fittingness, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the responsive controls, although some express frustration with the monetization model that restricts access to certain music sections. Suggestions include selling the soundtrack separately to improve accessibility.
- “The handling is good, and the music is fitting.”
- “It's a nice challenging game with great music and responsive controls.”
- “For monetization, instead of asking for a donation, you might want to just sell your game's soundtrack on Bandcamp.”
- “The music in the game feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The audio quality of the music is subpar, and it often clashes with the game's atmosphere.”
graphics
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are criticized for being inferior and less detailed than those of Skifree, with locked resolution and controls that limit customization options. Overall, the visual presentation is considered shallow and lacking in depth.
- “That's right, this game has worse graphics and shallower gameplay than SkiFree.”
- “Resolution and controls are locked; there are no graphics tweaks.”
monetization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Reviewers express frustration with the game's monetization strategy, questioning the need for microtransactions in a low-quality endless runner. They suggest alternative revenue methods, such as selling the game's soundtrack, rather than relying on in-game purchases.
- “Why does a garbage endless runner, worse than Unity asset flips, need microtransactions?”
- “For monetization, instead of asking for a donation, you might want to just sell your game's soundtrack on Bandcamp.”