Katharsis
- August 25, 2017
- KOCMOC17
Get on SteamKatharsis is a surreal exploration game with puzzle elements. The main character wants some milk. So go find it.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a quick and easy exploration experience, making it suitable for players looking for something short and simple.
- It features multiple endings and some fun, humorous vignettes that add variety to the gameplay.
- Despite its flaws, the game has interesting ideas and can be enjoyable for those who appreciate abstract storytelling.
- The gameplay can be frustrating, with confusing mechanics and a lack of clear guidance, leading to aimless wandering.
- The sound design is minimal, lacking music and sound effects, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Many players feel the game is overpriced for its short playtime and limited content, especially when compared to other titles.
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as 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 felt that the gameplay did not effectively advance the character's journey or the overarching quest, leading to a sense of pointlessness in the narrative progression.
“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.”
- humor4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
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.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's music and sound effects are notably sparse, with very few tracks available to enhance the overall experience.
“There are very few sound effects or music tracks in the game.”
