Katharsis

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Katharsis is a single player simulation game. It was developed by KOCMOC17 and was released on August 25, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Katharsis is a surreal exploration game with puzzle elements. The main character wants some milk. So go find it.

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Single-Player

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Quick and easy exploration game that doesn't overstay its welcome.
Features multiple endings and some fun, humorous vignettes.
Offers a unique, abstract storytelling experience that can be engaging for the right audience.

Gameplay can be frustrating, with unclear objectives and poor navigation leading to aimless wandering.
Sound design is minimal, lacking music and sound effects, which detracts from the experience.
The game feels overpriced for its short playtime and lack of high production value.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is highly abstract, which may leave players confused if they are not accustomed to this style of storytelling. While some players found the narrative engaging, others criticized it for lacking coherence and failing to advance the main character's quest, rendering the overall experience unsatisfying.
- “So... the whole quest was pointless and you really want love even though nothing in the game pointed you that way.”
- “This is a very abstract game, so if you aren't into abstract storytelling, this will leave you confused and unhappy.”
- “For the most part, my interest was kept in the story, but as I look back on the gameplay, it actually was quite a mess.”
- “It really didn't progress the character's story or further the quest that the main character had been pursuing at all.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The humor in the game is hit-or-miss; while some players found certain goals amusing, others felt the overall comedic elements fell flat. However, there are moments, particularly in specific endings, that some players found genuinely funny and charming. Overall, humor may appeal to a niche audience.
- “Each level has a little goal, and some of them are quite funny.”
- “I got an ending that was too funny and lovely to be true.”
- “So better stay away from this one unless you find the examples I mentioned funny.”
- “But it is not funny.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's music aspect is notably lacking, with minimal sound effects and a limited number of music tracks, leading to a sparse auditory experience.
- “There are very few sound effects or music tracks in the game.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous.”
- “The sound design feels underwhelming and doesn't enhance the gaming experience.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay has been criticized as poorly executed, with many players feeling that it detracted from the overall experience, despite the story being engaging.
- “Gameplay-wise, it is really bad.”
- “For the most part, my interest was kept in the story, but as I look back on the gameplay, it actually was quite a mess.”