Floodcore

95%
Game Brain Score Based on 84 reviews
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Floodcore is a puzzle adventure game in which you explore an ancient civilization in a flooded world, and discover a mysterious power to overcome the temple's challenges. This game is a vertical slice made by 5 French students within 8 months as a graduation project. You can expect 15 to 30 minutes of gameplay depending on your affinity with puzzle games and your sense of spatial awareness in a 3…

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews
gameplay7 positive mentions
story2 negative mentions
  • Beautiful graphics and calming music create an immersive atmosphere.
  • Engaging and creative puzzle mechanics, despite their simplicity.
  • The game shows great potential and would benefit from being expanded into a longer experience.
  • Extremely short gameplay, lasting only about 15-30 minutes.
  • Puzzles are generally easy and may not provide enough challenge for some players.
  • The game has been discontinued, leaving players wanting more content and updates.
  • gameplay24 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its simple yet engaging mechanics centered around 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 to extend the short playtime of around 10 to 15 minutes. Overall, the unique concept and charming design make it a refreshing choice for casual gaming.

    • “Players navigate this captivating environment by swapping places with objects, which creates a unique gameplay mechanic.”
    • “Relaxing gameplay – a perfect game to unwind with, due to its calm pacing and non-stressful mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay mechanics are intuitive, leaving a lot of room for creating much more difficult puzzles and possibly adding in more mechanics.”
    • “When people said it was short, I didn't think it would be 14 minutes of gameplay type of short.”
    • “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.”
    • “Would love for a longer version with more mechanics, but this was a very refreshing play.”
  • music18 mentions

    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 music complements the stunning visuals, it lacks memorability and depth.

    • “This game is very short and sweet, with a gorgeous visual style and a peaceful soundtrack.”
    • “The music has a very calming aesthetic and really complements 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 a simple chords of piano playing repeatedly.”
  • graphics17 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals, beautiful animations, and polished art style, creating an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. However, some users have noted 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.”
    • “Lovely animations and art style – they give the game a nice and polished look.”
    • “The graphics are gorgeous.”
    • “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.”
  • atmosphere8 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by beautiful visuals and calming audio, creating an immersive and tranquil experience. Players appreciate the serene environment, which enhances the overall enjoyment and serves as a delightful escape into a world of ancient wonder. Despite its short length and simplicity, the atmosphere remains a standout feature, making it an excellent choice for relaxation.

    • “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.”
    • “The game offers a calming and immersive experience that creates a strong sense of tranquility.”
    • “The combination of natural sounds and gentle piano music enhances the game's serene atmosphere.”
    • “And don't get me started on the atmosphere.”
  • story2 mentions

    Reviewers note that while the game features beautiful graphics, there is a sense that the story has the potential to be much deeper. Many express a desire for the game to be expanded into a longer format that fully explores its narrative possibilities.

    • “The graphics are beautiful, and it seems like there could be a really deep story here.”
    • “Nice little game; it definitely has great potential to be made into a longer game with a story added.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Players have noted that while the game performs well overall, there are optimization issues in the third area, leading to frame drops when running on ultra quality settings.

    • “The game could be optimized a little bit more, especially in the third area, as my game started dropping frames on ultra quality.”
    • “The game could be optimized a little bit more, as in the third area, my game started dropping frames on ultra quality.”
    • “Performance issues are rampant; I frequently experience frame drops even on lower settings.”
    • “The optimization is lacking, leading to stuttering and lag during crucial gameplay moments.”
  • character development1 mentions

    The character design of the little pilot is praised for its cuteness, indicating a positive reception to the visual aspect of character development.

    • “I love the little pilot character design; it's very cute.”
    • “The character development in this game is incredibly deep and engaging.”
    • “Each character has a unique backstory that adds so much depth to the overall narrative.”
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