KOBOLOK

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KOBOLOK is a single player action game. It was developed by Marginalact and was released on October 20, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

KOBOLOK is an ethnic horror game based on an Eastern European fairytale about round bread "Kolobok" aka "O Koblížkovi" aka "Pannkauken". This is a story about a boy who ran away from his parents and got lost in the woods. The woods were dark and trembling, so the boy wanted to find a new herd, and he did indeed! That was a wonderful pack full of friendship and un…

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Adventure

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Single-Player

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55%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a cool art style that many players appreciate.
Some players found the game to be weird but fun, delivering effective spooky moments.
The game has an interesting premise with multiple endings that can change based on player choices.

Gameplay is often described as awful, with unclear objectives and frequent softlocks.
Many players experienced bugs and issues that made the game unplayable or frustrating.
The story and design elements were criticized for being underdeveloped and confusing.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some players feeling it lacked depth and emotional connection, citing confusing sequences and jarring transitions. Critics suggest that the narrative could have benefited from more attention and coherence, while others believe that the story is present but not effectively communicated. Overall, the storytelling appears to be a significant point of contention among players.
- “The story confused me more than provided emotional connection to the game; the scene sequences and transitions felt janky and random, as well as the selection of most of the visual iconography.”
- “It could have been interesting if the author had given more love to the story and the animal designs.”
- “Some people seem to have played with their eyes closed because it seems they didn't see the story in the game at all; the game doesn't throw things at you randomly at all.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with players noting that it primarily consists of moving forward rather than engaging in meaningful interactions or challenges. Despite the appealing art style, the overall gameplay experience is deemed unsatisfactory.
- “Barely any gameplay aside from going forward.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their cool art style, though this positive aspect is overshadowed by criticism of the gameplay.
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized for its confusing narrative and disjointed scene transitions, which detract from the player's ability to form a meaningful connection with the story. The visual iconography also fails to enhance the emotional experience, leaving players feeling disconnected.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized as shallow and campy, evoking a delightfully weird and spooky atmosphere reminiscent of an old amusement park haunted house. Players find it amusing and entertaining, contributing to the overall quirky experience.
- “The overall feeling I had after playing this game was similar to visiting a haunted house in an old amusement park: shallow and campy, but delightfully weird, funny, and spooky.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has received negative feedback regarding its stability, with users reporting significant bugs that render it unplayable. Despite an appealing style, the technical issues detract from the overall experience.
- “I like the style of the game, but it's just unplayable and buggy from what I can tell.”