Koa: The Forgotten Gods

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Koa: The Forgotten Gods is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Omnia Games and was released on August 8, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

Become Kalena, a warrior who finds herself pursuing her revenge against the goddess of volcanoes, travel through the fantastic islands of the Pacific, seek the blessings of the Forgotten Gods and fight to dispel the curse that gnaws at you.

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Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and epic cutscenes, making it visually appealing.
The combat system is fluid and enjoyable, providing a fun gameplay experience.
As a student project, it shows a lot of promise and effort, with a genuinely interesting story and cultural representation.

The game feels incomplete and lacks polish, resembling a beta version rather than a finished product.
There are issues with gameplay mechanics, such as clunky movement and a lack of challenge in combat.
Despite being free, the game has not gained much traction, with a very low player count on Steam.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
23%
33%
The graphics in the game are generally well-received, featuring vibrant and appealing visuals that enhance the overall experience. While some reviewers note a lack of personality and polish in other areas, the effort put into the graphics is commendable, making it a visually enjoyable game, especially for those seeking a casual gaming experience.
- “The graphics in this game are really quite good, which at least makes the game look more appealing.”
- “I went into this expecting a game with mostly Unity free assets and a bad storyline but was pleasantly surprised by the sheer amount of effort put into the graphics and story, as well as the music which adds another level of ambiance and structure to the game.”
- “Fun little game, the combat was very fun and the visuals were vibrant and eye-catching, definitely worth a play if you have a few minutes to kill!”
- “It feels like it’s lacking personality, and everything is riding on the border of mediocre, from the combat mechanics to the voice acting, the writing, music, enemy variation, graphic design, the list goes on.”
- “No graphical, audio, etc. what it is is what you get.”
- “- weird voice acting but the story visuals are pretty slick tho.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay is visually stunning and offers enjoyable moments, particularly with its flying mechanics, but it suffers from a lack of personality and repetitive structures. Combat mechanics and overall design are described as mediocre and clunky, suggesting that while the game has potential, it falls short in execution. Players express hope for future improvements in sequels or new titles.
- “Beautiful game! I enjoyed every minute of it. Is there any sequel to this game? Please make sure to create more games like this; it's so good! I'm mesmerized by the gameplay cinematics and how cool it was, especially the part where I can fly (into nowhere).”
- “If they were able to create this short game with interesting combat mechanics in their free time, I can't wait to see what they will do in the future.”
- “It feels like it’s lacking personality, and everything is riding on the border of mediocre, from the combat mechanics to the voice acting, the writing, music, enemy variation, graphic design, the list goes on.”
- “The levels themselves may have some degree of uniqueness visually speaking, but when combining the repetitive structure with the previously stated issue of 'a>b' gameplay, all of that gets thrown out the window.”
- “While the mechanics are clunky, what was there was functional.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
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The game features an engaging story complemented by voice acting, which many players appreciate as a significant element. Despite its simplicity, the narrative is intriguing and highlights Polynesian culture and mythology, while the visuals and music enhance the overall experience. Players were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the storytelling and graphics, defying initial expectations.
- “It has a story with voice acting, which is truly a big thing I want in the overwhelming majority of games I play.”
- “For as simple as the game is, the story is genuinely interesting, and we need more Polynesian representation of both the culture and the gods.”
- “The story visuals are pretty slick.”
- “The voice acting is weird, but the story visuals are pretty slick.”
- “I went into this expecting a game with mostly Unity free assets and a bad storyline, but I was pleasantly surprised by the sheer amount of effort put into the graphics and story, as well as the music, which adds another level of ambiance and structure to the game.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with users noting a cool concept but experiencing occasional bugs and small to medium freezes, potentially linked to Proton compatibility issues.
- “Cool concept, a bit buggy here and there.”
- “Small to medium freezes, but that could be a Proton issue.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; some players find it lacking personality and mediocre, while others appreciate its contribution to the overall ambiance and structure, highlighting the effort put into it.
- “I went into this expecting a game with mostly unity free assets and a bad storyline but was pleasantly surprised by the sheer amount of effort put into the graphics and story, as well as the music, which adds another level of ambiance and structure to the game.”
- “It feels like it’s lacking personality, and everything is riding on the border of mediocre, from the combat mechanics to the voice acting, the writing, music, enemy variation, graphic design, the list goes on.”
- “I went into this expecting a game with mostly Unity free assets and a bad storyline but was pleasantly surprised by the sheer amount of effort put into the graphics and story, as well as the music which adds another level of ambiance and structure to the game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight the game's atmosphere as a standout feature, particularly praising the engaging set-pieces that contribute to an immersive experience.
- “I also enjoyed the last set-piece and the whole atmosphere.”

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Koa: The Forgotten Gods is a action adventure game.

Koa: The Forgotten Gods is available on PC and Windows.

Koa: The Forgotten Gods was released on August 8, 2022.

Koa: The Forgotten Gods was developed by Omnia Games.

Koa: The Forgotten Gods has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Koa: The Forgotten Gods is a single player game.

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