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Play as Persephone finding her way through a dangerous Underworld as she sneaks past Lost Souls and the prying eyes of her mother.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 98 reviews

story11 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game offers a cute and interesting retelling of the Persephone myth, with charming visuals and a simple, easy-to-follow story.
Gameplay is functional and smooth, with decent graphics and a unique atmosphere that enhances the experience.
It's a free game that provides a short but enjoyable experience, making it a worthwhile time-killer for fans of stealth games and Greek mythology.

The game is very short, taking only about 20-30 minutes to complete, which may leave players wanting more content.
Voice acting and character animations are often criticized for being stiff and lacking depth, detracting from the overall immersion.
Gameplay mechanics can feel simplistic and unchallenging, with some players experiencing bugs and glitches that disrupt the experience.

story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
48%
11%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it simple yet effective, offering a cute and heartfelt retelling of the Persephone myth, while others criticize it as mediocre and lacking depth. Many appreciate the fully voiced subtitles and multiple routes, though some feel the short duration limits character connection. Overall, the narrative is seen as a decent framing for the gameplay, with beautiful visuals enhancing the experience.
- “The storyline is great for this type of game and the ending is perfect.”
- “The story is simple but effective, and puts a nice twist on the original myth.”
- “I liked the story and visually it is very well done.”
- “The storyline is also pretty mediocre, and overall, the game just didn’t leave any impression.”
- “The plot is immature and couldn't be further from Persephone's myth.”
- “The story is nothing to flip out about, fairly common story idea stretched to the span of 30 minutes, but at the same time slightly heartfelt.”
graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
37%
11%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful art style and atmospheric visuals, while others criticize poor optimization and a lack of adjustable settings. Overall, many find the graphics to be decent or good, contributing positively to the game's experience, though technical issues detract from the overall quality for some users.
- “Graphics and sounds create an atmospheric experience with plenty of suspense.”
- “The environment is gorgeous, and the visuals are stunning, especially the skybox.”
- “I love the visuals and it's cartoonish/plastic style.”
- “Another thing that bugged me was the poor optimization and the lack of adjustable graphics.”
- “When I started the game, it loaded for multiple minutes and once I got in, I had horrible FPS. Upon finishing the game or trying to exit to the main menu from in-game or trying to exit to my desktop from the main menu, I was unable to close the game and even had difficulties starting the task manager. A simple fix for this would be to allow us to change the quality of the graphics or to optimize the game better.”
- “Sadly though, mediocre voice acting, brevity, lag, and a shortage of graphics settings hold the game back.”
gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
52%
13%
The gameplay is generally described as simple and functional, featuring basic mechanics like running, crouching, and stealth elements that engage players, though some feel it lacks polish and depth. While the game runs smoothly and has creative mechanics, such as hiding from lost souls, players express a desire for better optimization and more varied cutscenes. Overall, the experience is enjoyable but could benefit from refinement in animations and gameplay options.
- “I love Hades and Persephone, so I was already predisposed to liking this, but the gameplay pulled me in.”
- “The bog mechanic in particular added a subtle amount of anxiety into the game, and to my knowledge, the attributes of the bog are unique to this stealth game when compared to others of the genre.”
- “Smooth gameplay throughout, and it's great with those little tutorials added throughout the game.”
- “The bad parts probably would say poor optimization (motion blur on by preset didn't help either), all cutscenes except the last are just displayed as an orange flame symbolizing Demeter and a blue one as Hades (which felt quite underwhelming; it would probably be better to just run those 'cutscenes' as normal dialogue like the rest). Being a stealth game, I would expect a way to avoid the watchers rather than being forced to use the Eye of Demeter every time we encounter them (making the use of the mechanic in the first encounter would be fine for the player to know it was an option, but don't make it mandatory).”
- “The gameplay is alright; it needs some touching up with animations.”
- “The game mechanics, specifically hiding from the lost souls, can be a bit tricky and I wish there was a way to evade the lost souls once they spotted you, but once you get the hang of it, it's fun.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
86%
Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with many users reporting smooth performance and minimal bugs. While some players experienced occasional glitches, they were not game-breaking and did not detract significantly from the overall enjoyment. The game is considered a worthwhile experience, especially for a free title, despite some minor stability issues.
- “And most importantly, it works and isn't buggy.”
- “Unfortunately, there are times where things get very buggy and the character ends up with gumby arms.”
- “Its a fun game to play if you're bored; it has some glitches and moving wasn't very realistic.”
- “A fun half an hour with a few glitches but nothing game breaking.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance, including issues like motion blur and a lack of adjustable graphics settings. Additionally, the cutscenes are underwhelming, represented only by symbolic flames, which detracts from the overall experience. Players also expressed frustration with mandatory mechanics that limit gameplay options.
- “The game runs smoothly with excellent optimization, allowing for a seamless experience.”
- “The graphics settings are adjustable, which greatly enhances the overall performance.”
- “I appreciate the attention to optimization, as it significantly improves gameplay.”
- “The bad parts probably would say poor optimization (motion blur on by preset didn't help either). All cutscenes except the last are just displayed as an orange flame symbolizing Demeter and a blue one as Hades, which felt quite underwhelming. It would probably be better to just run those 'cutscenes' as normal dialogue like the rest. Being a stealth game, I would expect a way to avoid the watchers rather than being forced to use the Eye of Demeter every time we encounter them. Making the use of the mechanic in the first encounter would be fine for the player to know it was an option, but don't make it mandatory.”
- “Another thing that bugged me was the poor optimization and the lack of adjustable graphics.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's graphics and sound design effectively create a suspenseful and immersive atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users feel that incorporating a clip of a game area on the main screen could further improve the visual appeal and atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack significantly contributes to establishing the game's mood.
- “Graphics and sounds create an atmospheric experience with plenty of suspense.”
- “The atmosphere and soundtrack do a great job setting the mood.”
- “I think if the developers had made the main screen a clip of one of the game areas, it would have made it much more atmospheric and pleasing to the eye.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the gameplay and story are considered average and somewhat clichéd, players find a degree of emotional resonance in the narrative, which, despite its brevity, manages to evoke a heartfelt connection.
- “The story is nothing to flip out about, fairly common story idea stretched to the span of 30 minutes, but at the same time slightly heartfelt.”
- “That's where the emotional attachment kicks in.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game is subtle and quiet, enhancing the overall experience without overshadowing voice acting or gameplay. Reviewers appreciate how the soundtrack effectively sets the mood, contributing positively to the atmosphere.
- “The atmosphere and soundtrack do a great job setting the mood.”
- “The music was fairly quiet, but I think its subtlety enriched the experience as it doesn't try to take away from the voice acting, gameplay, or any other aspect of this project.”
- “The music is fine.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly criticizing the sneaking mechanics as monotonous and repetitive.
- “The sneaking, though... tedious.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its visually appealing design and the amusing "boat mode," which adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay experience.
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, especially the boat mode which is absolutely hilarious.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and funny character interactions.”
- “The game's quirky humor and unexpected jokes kept me entertained throughout my playthrough.”