Egregore

About

Egregore is a single player puzzle game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Team Egregore and was released on June 21, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

They wish to summon an Egregore,to shape reality as they see fit.Egregore is a first-person adventure where you uncover an occult conspiracy in modern Cairo. Using a unique graphing mechanic, you’re empowered to connect the dots and discover a web of intrigue and possibility. Egregore questions what constitutes “truth”, immersing you in a deep and uncertain world.What would you do to uncover the t…

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

Unique and interesting puzzle mechanics involving connecting people, places, and ideas to unravel the story.
Impressive aesthetics, music, and environmental art for a student project, providing an unsettling and memorable atmosphere.
Free to play with no in-game purchases, making it accessible for players to try without financial commitment.

Lack of save functionality and stability issues cause progress loss and frustration due to crashes and soft locks.
Heavy reliance on excessive visual novel-style text cutscenes, which slows down gameplay and disrupts immersion.
Short and somewhat incomplete experience; feels more like a prologue or game jam submission lacking depth and polish.

gameplay
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The gameplay features a unique and thought-provoking puzzle mechanic centered around linking people, places, and ideas, creating an engaging and memorable experience. However, it is hindered by excessive and poorly integrated visual novel-style text sections that disrupt the flow and detract from active play.
- “I like the node gameplay mechanics which served as a puzzle mechanic.”
- “I recommend Egregore for its lore & story, its look & feel, and its unusual game mechanics (linking people, places, objects, and ideas in different combinations to progress the plot).”
- “This is a short, memorable puzzle/adventure game with a mind-bending central mechanic that made me consider the ways we connect information in our brains.”
- “The developers failed one of the most basic, fundamental requirements of game design: 'show, don't tell.' You'll spend a huge amount of time not playing the game, but clicking through endless lines of poorly written visual novel text cutscenes because the developers couldn't work out how to relate their narrative through the game mechanics. Instead, they decided it would be better to compete with reading a book for your time.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by low-quality, low-poly 3D visuals that may deter many gamers, though the aesthetics are notably impressive considering it is a student project. Overall, the visuals are seen as a weak point but understandable given the game's development context.
- “The aesthetics were also very impressive for a student game.”
- “In terms of visuals, this features fairly low quality low poly 3d graphics which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
- “Gaming is a visual medium, and while some developers struggle with creating high quality visuals, failing to do so is a disservice to gamers.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its intriguing lore and unique mechanics that link elements to advance the plot, but some players find it hard to follow and feel the narrative delivery relies too much on extensive reading and clicking. A more engaging presentation could enhance the overall experience.
- “I recommend Egregore for its lore & story, its look & feel, and its unusual game mechanics (linking people, places, objects, and ideas in different combinations to progress the plot).”
- “I think if the story and lore were delivered in a more engaging way instead of having to rely on constant clicks and lots of reading, it would have made the puzzle aspect more enjoyable.”
- “Honestly, the story was hard to follow and I don't know what the player's goal is supposed to be (besides trying to progress through the puzzles).”
- “I think if the story and lore were delivered in a more engaging way instead of relying on constant clicks and lots of reading, it would have made the puzzle aspect more enjoyable.”
music
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The music effectively complements the environmental art to create an unsettling and immersive atmosphere, reminiscent of classic 90's LucasArts adventure games.
- “The music and environmental art as you walk through the alleyway at the beginning of the game really set the stage for an unsettling, never-know-what-you'll-find-next adventure title in the vein of LucasArts games from the 90's.”