Kitrinos: Inside the Cube

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Kitrinos: Inside the Cube is a single player puzzle game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Yazorius and was released on July 16, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Kitrinos is a 1st person adventure game reminicent of Myst or Zork, part of the Black Cube series (ASA: A Space Adventure...). Play as an archaeologist who's forced to pass brain challenges to prove the value of his people.

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music4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is free to play, making it accessible to a wide audience.
It features challenging puzzles and a captivating story that appeals to fans of Myst-like games.
The art direction and music create a beautiful atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.

The game suffers from poor execution, including bugs and slow input response.
Many puzzles are overly simplistic or broken, leading to frustration.
The graphics and navigation feel outdated and clunky, detracting from the gameplay experience.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the interesting artwork and nostalgic old-school style reminiscent of classic titles. However, others criticize the overall graphical quality as outdated, likening it to visuals from two decades prior, and note that navigation can be confusing due to the strange visual design. Despite these issues, the visuals and accompanying music are highlighted as appealing aspects that enhance the experience.
- “What initially drew me in with this game was the visuals.”
- “I tend to avoid puzzle games like it's the meaning of my life, but I had to stray off that path, simply for the artwork.”
- “Nice old school Myst-style graphics and old film-style cutscenes.”
- “The music and visuals are fine enough, but they're not worth dealing with the dull, tediousness of the rest of the game.”
- “Supposedly it was released in 2018, but the graphical quality appears to be about 20 years earlier.”
- “The first section is a little difficult to navigate; the strange visuals make it hard to understand where you are and where to go.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is generally praised for its ability to create a fantastic atmosphere, with many reviewers noting that it complements the visuals effectively. While some find the overall experience tedious, the soundtrack is described as beautiful and well-suited to the game's ideology, enhancing the overall ambiance.
- “The art direction fits in perfectly with the soundtrack and the ideology of the game, creating a fantastic atmosphere.”
- “Great ambience and beautiful soundtrack.”
- “The music and visuals are fine enough, but they're not worth dealing with the dull, tediousness of the rest of the game.”
- “Aside from this conglomeration of distinguished visuals, the music is as if tailor-made.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The story aspect of the game is described as a mixed bag; while some players find it intriguing and well-written, others consider it contrived and not particularly memorable. It is primarily delivered through splash screens and cutscenes, complementing the game's artistic design and puzzle-solving elements. Overall, the narrative adds some depth but may not be the main draw for all players.
- “In Kitrinos, inside the cube, you go inside the cube, then you solve puzzles inside the cube. It's like a point-and-click adventure puzzle game, filled with some tricky puzzles and an intriguing story.”
- “It feels like a beautiful interactive piece of art, with a well-written and interesting story.”
- “Maybe the story will do it for you, but I found it to be fairly contrived.”
- “There is a story to it, told in splash screens that come up at certain milestones, but it's nothing to write home about.”
- “It's predominantly an artistic game with a handful of well-thought-out puzzles and a story told in short cutscenes and text.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and dull, overshadowing the otherwise decent music and visuals. The repetitive nature of the puzzles detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “The other puzzles are mostly tedious.”
- “The music and visuals are fine enough, but they're not worth dealing with the dull, tediousness of the rest of the game.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is reminiscent of Myst, offering an exploratory experience that can be completed relatively quickly, as players report traversing most of the content in about an hour. Overall, it appeals to fans of puzzle and adventure genres.
- “If you enjoy a Myst-like gameplay, give it a try.”
- “I have no idea how large the game is, but of the five demo shots and one video on the Steam page, I have seen everything but a single picture in about an hour of gameplay, so I think I managed to traverse most of it.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its seamless integration of art direction and soundtrack, resulting in a captivating and immersive experience that enhances the overall ideology of the game.
- “The art direction fits in perfectly with the soundtrack and the ideology of the game, creating a fantastic atmosphere.”
- “It's strikingly well composed and adds in equal measure to the strange and captivating atmosphere.”

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Kitrinos: Inside the Cube is a puzzle game with fantasy theme.

Kitrinos: Inside the Cube is available on PC and Windows.

Kitrinos: Inside the Cube was released on July 16, 2018.

Kitrinos: Inside the Cube was developed by Yazorius.

Kitrinos: Inside the Cube has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its graphics.

Kitrinos: Inside the Cube is a single player game.

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