Floodcore

About

"Floodcore is a single-player puzzle adventure game with impressive graphics and soundtrack. As an explorer in a flooded world, you can swap positions with objects, solving creative puzzles in different ways across various ruins of an ancient civilization. Expect 15-30 minutes of immersive, challenging gameplay."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 168 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Beautiful graphics and calming music create an immersive atmosphere.
Engaging puzzle mechanics that are simple yet creative, providing a relaxing gameplay experience.
Despite its short length, the game shows great potential and leaves players wanting more.

The game is extremely short, taking only about 15-30 minutes to complete, which feels more like a demo than a full game.
Puzzles are generally easy and lack complexity, leading to a less challenging experience.
The game has been discontinued, leaving players disappointed with the lack of future content or updates.

gameplay
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
65%
6%
The gameplay is characterized by a simple yet engaging mechanic of swapping positions with objects to solve puzzles, creating a relaxing and intuitive experience. Players appreciate the game's calming atmosphere and creative puzzles, though many express a desire for more levels and mechanics due to its short duration of around 10 to 15 minutes. Overall, the game is praised for its beautiful design, lovely music, and potential for deeper gameplay in future iterations.
- “Players navigate this captivating environment by swapping places with objects, which creates a unique gameplay mechanic.”
- “- [b]relaxing gameplay[/b] – a perfect game to unwind with, due to its calm pacing and non-stressful mechanics.”
- “Its unique mechanics and calming atmosphere make it an excellent choice for anyone looking to relax and unwind.”
- “When people said it was short, I didn't think it would be 14 minutes of gameplay type of short.”
- “Would love for a longer version with more mechanics, but this was a very refreshing play.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are intuitive, but it leaves a lot of room for making much more difficult puzzles and maybe even adding in more mechanics.”
music
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
36%
8%
The music in the game is generally described as beautiful and calming, enhancing the serene atmosphere with gentle piano melodies and natural sounds. However, some players find it repetitive and suggest the option to lower the volume or turn it off entirely. Overall, while the soundtrack complements the stunning visuals, it lacks memorability and depth.
- “Beautiful music and breathtaking graphics.”
- “The music has a very calming aesthetic and really compliments the environment of the area.”
- “Stunning visuals, relaxing music, great concept, very short, hope to see a full-fledged game down the line.”
- “Relaxing game, however the music becomes a little repetitive in a non-relaxing kind of way.”
- “There is no way to turn off the music and it's a single piano key at a time.”
- “Beautiful game, shortest game ever played, music is simple chords of piano playing repeatedly.”
graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
21%
9%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals, beautiful art style, and polished animations, creating an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. However, some users have reported issues with screen tearing and the lack of a vsync option, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these technical concerns, the visuals are considered a highlight, complementing the calming music and enhancing the gameplay.
- “Beautiful visuals and atmosphere.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous.”
- “The visuals are stunning and the puzzles were fun and satisfying to clear!”
- “Screen tearing is a major issue, and there's no vsync option, which is absurd for a game that apparently prides itself on its visuals.”
- “The environment feels very natural, despite technically being completely empty (by that I mean it's all aesthetic, you can't interact with anything besides the puzzle elements).”
- “The art style reminds me of the Lone Sail games.”
atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
19%
6%
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its beautiful visuals and calming, immersive experience, creating a strong sense of tranquility. The combination of pleasant audio, including natural sounds and gentle piano music, further enhances this serene environment, making it an ideal choice for players seeking relaxation and a cozy escape into a world of ancient wonder.
- “Although it is relatively short and easy, it immerses you in a calming atmosphere, making it a delightful escape into a world of ancient wonder.”
- “- [b]atmospheric[/b] – the game offers a calming and immersive experience that creates a strong sense of tranquility.”
- “- [b]pleasant audio[/b] – the combination of natural sounds and gentle piano music enhances the game's serene atmosphere.”
- “And don't get me started on the atmosphere.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers highlight the game's beautiful graphics and express optimism about its potential for a deeper narrative. Many feel that the current story is underdeveloped but see promise for expansion into a more substantial storyline in future iterations.
- “Nice little game definitely has great potential to be made into a longer game with a story added.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and it seems like there could be a really deep story here.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players have noted that the game's optimization could be improved, particularly in the third area, where frame drops occur on ultra quality settings.
- “The game could be optimized a little bit more, as in the third area, my game started dropping frames on ultra quality.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development is highlighted by the charming and cute design of the little pilot character, which has resonated positively with users.