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Kindred [High Tide]

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79%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

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Kindred [High Tide] is a single player action game with horror, fantasy, romance, mystery and others themes. It was developed by Victoria Rafaelian and was released on October 24, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

n this dark romance, horror visual novel, a brutal attack on your village leaves you stranded and vulnerable. Making matters worse is your run-in with the beast of the nearby woods. Will you find a way to escape your demented captor, or will you earn his trust? Choose a side; Don't look back.

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews
story15 positive mentions
  • Compelling and emotionally engaging story with multiple meaningful endings that encourage replayability.
  • Atmospheric presentation combining minimalist yet effective art style, fitting soundtrack, and strong narrative tone.
  • Clever use of the visual novel format to explore moral dilemmas and build tension in a short, intense gameplay experience.
  • Very short gameplay duration, with a full playthrough and all endings achievable quickly.
  • Some choices feel inconsequential or do not clearly impact the story outcome, reducing perceived player agency.
  • Art style is somewhat minimalist and may be considered underwhelming by some players despite fitting the mood.

  • story

    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    63% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The story of Subject 6244 is widely praised for its compelling, mysterious, and immersive narrative that blends supernatural elements with familiarity, offering players meaningful choices that shape the experience. Though relatively short, the plot is rich with intrigue, psychological depth, and a dark, chilling atmosphere reminiscent of SCP lore. Its unique art style and storytelling approach captivate players, making it a highly recommended game for fans of narrative-driven and psychological horror experiences.

    • “Subject 6244 is a pretty compelling story that asks just how much or how little you can empathize with something completely supernatural but at the same time something very familiar.”
    • “The variance in how the player character is characterized based on your decisions was great as well, and the deeper implications of the story and background lore is fun and chilling to think through.”
    • “A fun and mysterious story with a dark twist told through an engaging choose your own adventure format with a unique and immersive art style.”
    • “The main plot is really short, and even getting all of the endings took me only an hour.”
    • “Some choices are just for the player to get more info and do not impact the story at all.”
    • “Subject 6244 is the first of the developer's Kindred Universe games. I bought it in a 20% discounted bundle with the second game Snowbound after being fascinated by the story outline and the artwork, but the story itself was underwhelming.”

  • atmosphere

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    71% positive mentions, 29% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its immersive and evocative quality, effectively enhanced by strong writing, compelling art, and a fitting soundtrack. It successfully creates a mysterious and psychological horror tone that many similar visual novels struggle to achieve. Overall, the atmosphere significantly enriches the narrative experience and engages players deeply.

    • “The atmosphere is great, built by the writing, great art, and really fitting soundtrack; I had a fun time piecing together the mystery behind Subject 6244.”
    • “The art is great, the atmosphere is really immersive, and the story itself is super interesting and fun to go through.”
    • “I appreciated the evocative and mysterious atmosphere on my first playthrough, but I have a much deeper appreciation after spending a little bit more time with the game.”

  • graphics

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 57% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics of Subject 6244 feature a distinctive, lean monochrome art style that effectively creates a claustrophobic, dystopian atmosphere. The beautifully crafted visuals, combined with terse dialogue and haunting storytelling, deliver an immersive and emotionally compelling experience. Overall, the unique aesthetic significantly enhances the game's tension and mystery.

    • “The lean monochrome artwork, the terse dialogue, the horrors both in the past and threatened for the future, and the accompanying soundtrack, all conjure up a dystopian world in a claustrophobic secret bunker.”
    • “With an incredibly distinctive aesthetic approach, Subject 6244 sets itself apart immediately, settling you into your routine as an agent and drumming up tension and mystery at a breakneck pace.”
    • “The art style is beautiful, the writing compelling and emotional.”

  • music

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is highly praised for its fitting and atmospheric quality, effectively enhancing the game's dystopian and claustrophobic setting. It complements the art and story, immersing players deeply into the game's mysterious and haunting world.

    • “The atmosphere is great, built by the writing, great art, and a really fitting soundtrack, and I had a fun time piecing together the mystery behind subject 6244.”
    • “The lean monochrome artwork, the terse dialogue, the horrors both in the past and threatened for the future, and the accompanying soundtrack all conjure up a dystopian world in a claustrophobic secret bunker.”
    • “The sound design and music selection are well-suited to the atmosphere the game is going for, with a setting that borrows from S.C.P.”

  • emotional

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game stands out for its deep emotional engagement, drawing players into its world and characters with compelling writing and beautiful art. It creates a unique and impactful emotional experience that resonates strongly with players.

    • “What sets it apart from its potential inspirations, though, is its ability to engage you in its world and attach you to its characters with a passion and emotional nuance that is beyond inspirational.”
    • “The art style is beautiful, the writing compelling and emotional.”
    • “This game had a very unique effect on my mental and emotional state.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is praised for being concise yet highly replayable, offering lasting enjoyment in multiple playthroughs.

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Kindred [High Tide] is a action game with horror, fantasy, romance, mystery and others themes. Common tags for Kindred [High Tide] include indie, psychological, psychological horror, dystopian, supernatural and others.

Kindred [High Tide] is available on PC and Windows.

Kindred [High Tide] was released on October 24, 2024.

Kindred [High Tide] was developed by Victoria Rafaelian.

Kindred [High Tide] has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Kindred [High Tide] for its story.

Kindred [High Tide] is a single player game.

Similar games include Scarlet Hollow, PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo, Beacon Pines, Lacuna, Cabernet and others.