Koltera
- December 8, 2023
- King Otter Games
- 37h median play time
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Windows
Reviews
- The game is a fun creature raising idle game that offers a relaxing experience for players who enjoy collecting and upgrading creatures.
- The developer is very responsive and actively implements player feedback, which enhances the overall experience and shows commitment to improving the game.
- The art style is charming and the mechanics of breeding and augmenting creatures provide a unique twist to the idle genre.
- The game suffers from slow progression and a lack of engaging content, making it feel grindy and repetitive over time.
- The removal of offline progress has frustrated many players, as it requires the game to be left open for extended periods to make any meaningful advancement.
- There are significant issues with bugs and incomplete mechanics, leading to a feeling of an unfinished product that lacks depth and clarity.
- gameplay17 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its repetitive mechanics, lack of depth, and minimal engagement, primarily revolving around mining and breeding creatures. While some players appreciate the unique creature designs and the charm of discovering mechanics over time, many feel that the game is too simplistic and lacks rewarding content, making it feel more like a grind than an enjoyable experience. Recent updates have altered core mechanics and pacing, but overall, the gameplay is seen as lacking in creativity and depth, leading to a recommendation against playing in its current state.
“I've grown attached to all of the designs in the game, and thoroughly enjoyed each and every mechanic the game had to offer, even if I only figured out how to use them most efficiently late in the end game.”
“It's not the best idler out there, but the creature mechanics feel unique in the genre.”
“While the mining is fine overall, adding a co-miner or buddy mechanic could be interesting, allowing the mines to be sped up further.”
“Starting the game over again basically from scratch with new mechanics and removing old ones should never be done.”
“Gameplay loop is basically reduced to a few clicks per hour as you just set up your creature to mine, wait till you get enough ores to either sell and get like 2% faster stamina regen or augment/mutate your creature so you can hope (literally hope) for some good stat RNG.”
“At the current state of the game, I just cannot recommend it; close to zero gameplay, just keep the app open as there's no offline progress (could be a bug).”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game is heavily grind-focused, particularly in its breeding and combining mechanics, which can feel tedious and time-consuming, especially for players aiming for 100% completion. However, some players appreciate the idle nature of the game, finding it enjoyable to play alongside other activities. Overall, while the grinding aspect may deter some, it appeals to those who enjoy collecting and incremental progress.
“The game gets a bit more interesting once you can actually use the breeding mechanic (you unlock it relatively early but it's useless for most of the game as you can't afford the coin cost or the fable storage space), but this quickly turns into another grinding simulator of breeding/combining to get as close to a perfect 100% fable as possible.”
“It's really grindy, and I really mean it.”
“It's one of those grindy do-something-else-while-playing kind of games.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their aesthetic appeal and artwork, which many consider the standout feature. However, some users express dissatisfaction with the limited rewards for offline play, indicating a disconnect between visual enjoyment and gameplay mechanics.
“The artwork is the best part about the game, in my opinion.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming and relaxing qualities, providing a soothing backdrop that enhances the overall experience. However, some users suggest improvements, such as the addition of more music options and user interface scaling.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
“Could use some music or UI scaling, but decent grab so far.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting the importance of perseverance in the face of challenges. However, players express a desire for more content, such as additional quests and equipable items, to enhance the narrative experience.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life holds in store for you. If I had given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, and I found it difficult to connect with any of the protagonists.”
“The plot twists are predictable, and the overall storyline fails to deliver any real surprises.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report a high level of stability, with no glitches or issues encountered during gameplay.
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features a solid monetization model with no ads and offers a demo version, enhancing the overall enjoyable experience for players.
