Evil Cogs

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"Evil Cogs" is a mystical, dark fairy-tale themed game where you help a little light beam fight against darkness. As the light, you'll explore a strange and fantastic world, facing challenges and overcoming fears on your journey. With its unique atmosphere and gameplay, "Evil Cogs" offers a thrilling and immersive experience.

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Single-Player

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and a captivating atmosphere, enhanced by fitting music and sound effects.
The gameplay offers a unique hover movement mechanic that can be enjoyable for fans of puzzle games.
The puzzles and obstacles are well-tuned, providing a balance that is neither too easy nor overly difficult.

The control scheme is frustrating, as it often leads to unintended movements, making navigation through tight spaces challenging.
The game can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with puzzles that are not particularly engaging or challenging.
There are technical issues, such as occasional freezing and poor audio quality, which detract from the overall experience.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
25%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their immersive and atmospheric qualities, with a dark art style reminiscent of titles like "Inside" and "Limbo." While many users appreciate the combination of visuals, sound, and gameplay, some critiques highlight issues with odd visuals and poor audio in "Evil Cogs." Overall, the game's aesthetic is considered a strong point, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
- “Atmosphere, graphics, also music and sounds fit well into this dreamy world.”
- “The game graphics alone will have you immersed and in awe as you enter into a world of dankness and light.”
- “The game has a mysterious atmosphere, great sounds, effects, animation, and great graphics!”
- “I generally try not to speak negatively of a game for aesthetic reasons alone, but the combination of odd visuals and poor audio are some of the biggest issues in Evil Cogs.”
- “At its core, it's very reminiscent of games like Inside and Limbo with its dark art style and scary themes.”
- “A must-have, Evil Cogs sheds new light on an intensive graphical design and gameplay rolled into one!”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
Gameplay is initially challenging due to a steep learning curve related to controls and mechanics, which can lead to frustration. While the core mechanics, such as speed boosts and slow motion, are promising, their implementation feels underdeveloped, and the necessity to grind for in-game currency to upgrade them can be tedious. Overall, players appreciate the gameplay's potential and graphics, but the control scheme requires adjustment.
- “I like the gameplay and love the graphics, but the controls will take some getting used to.”
- “The game also has in-game currency which allows you to purchase upgrades for the slow motion and speed boost mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is really good and well made.”
- “It takes some time to get used to the entire thing - controls, shop - it took like the first hour of gameplay for me to understand some concepts (like up/down movements are actually speed up/slow down, quests, shop items - what are those items good for, etc).”
- “Then on top of it all, the controls and control scheme made the gameplay needlessly frustrating.”
- “Also early on you're forced to grind for money in order to upgrade your mechanics, which is completely tedious.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, seamlessly blending with the graphics and ambient sounds to create a captivating and immersive experience.
- “Good graphics, ambient sounds, and music.”
- “The atmosphere, graphics, and music all fit well into this dreamy world.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its dreamy quality, enhanced by impressive graphics, sound effects, and music that collectively create a mysterious and immersive experience.
- “The atmosphere, graphics, music, and sounds all fit perfectly into this dreamy world.”
- “The game has a mysterious atmosphere, with great sounds, effects, animations, and stunning graphics!”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is enhanced by engaging characters, a humorous narration, and unexpected twists, providing a refreshing experience that complements the game's impressive graphics and development.
- “The addition of 'buddy in the module' at Level 2 is a refreshing twist to the story.”
- “The game introduces various elements like characters, storyline, and humorous narration, which enhance the already outstanding graphics and game development.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The monetization model for Evil Cogs includes a free mobile version with microtransactions, allowing players to try the game before deciding to purchase the Steam version, which is free of microtransactions. However, some reviewers suggest that the game may not be worth the investment unless players are particularly fond of its dark themes.
- “You can at least get it on mobile and try it out to see if you're willing to pay for it on Steam (which has no microtransactions).”
- “The good thing here, though, is that Evil Cogs was also released on mobile and is apparently free there (though with microtransactions).”
- “You can at least get it on mobile and try it out to see if you're willing to pay for it on Steam (and have no microtransactions), but even given that option, I think I would avoid it unless I was a huge fan of pointlessly dark games.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report occasional game freezes lasting a few seconds, which may be attributed to individual hardware performance issues.
- “The game freezes from time to time for a couple of seconds - maybe my computer is slow?”
- “I frequently experience crashes that disrupt my gameplay.”
- “The stability issues make it hard to enjoy the game, as it often lags or disconnects.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly early on, as they are required to grind for money to upgrade mechanics, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's humor is highlighted through its engaging characters, storyline, and witty narration, which complement its impressive graphics and overall game development.
- “The game features a hilarious cast of characters, a witty storyline, and funny narration that enhance the overall experience.”
- “The humor is cleverly woven into the gameplay, making every moment enjoyable and often laugh-out-loud funny.”
- “I love how the game balances its serious moments with lighthearted humor, keeping the experience fresh and entertaining.”

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