Kore

About Kore

Kore is a single player action game with a drama theme. It was developed by Penguin Void Productions and was released on January 14, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

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

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Reviews

84%Audience ScoreBased on 101 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

Elegant minimalist puzzle and stealth gameplay with creative mechanics and a unique setting based on Persephone's myth.
Beautiful art style with calm colors and atmospheric sound design that complement the gameplay and create an immersive experience.
Good effort and polish for a student project with full voice acting, smooth controls, and level design that make it a fun and charming short game.

Very short gameplay duration (about 20-30 minutes) that leaves players wanting more and limits story and character development.
Occasional bugs and glitches such as clipping through walls, falling through floors, and optimization issues causing lag and crashes.
Voice acting quality is inconsistent and sometimes awkward, and lack of tutorial or hint systems can frustrate players.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions
"Kore" offers a simple yet engaging stealth gameplay experience, uniquely integrating Greek mythology, particularly the Persephone myth, to add narrative depth and intrigue. While mechanics such as hiding from enemies and using special abilities are functional and occasionally creative—like the bog mechanic—some players find certain elements repetitive or restrictive, and the game could benefit from improved animations and optimization. Overall, the gameplay is accessible and enjoyable, though it may feel basic or underdeveloped to some.
- “Kore delivers a truly unique and captivating stealth experience, brilliantly weaving the classic myth of Persephone into its gameplay.”
- “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 in the genre.”
- “Despite the brief amount of time you'll be controlling Persephone, you will have several mechanics thrown at you showing the creativity the team is capable of.”
- “The bad parts probably include 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 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 this mechanic optional after the first encounter would be better.”
- “The gameplay is okay, visually the game could be more polished, but overall, it is not a bad experience... however, the plot is immature and couldn't be further from Persephone's myth.”
- “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.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54% positive mentions, 35% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their beautiful, colorful, and cartoonish art style that complements the game's atmosphere and Greek mythology theme. However, some users note issues with optimization, limited graphics settings, and occasional performance lag. Overall, the visuals are seen as a strong point that enhances immersion despite the game's brief length.
- “The game's visuals and sound design work in perfect harmony to create a truly immersive experience.”
- “The environment is gorgeous, and the visuals are stunning, especially the skybox.”
- “+Excellent artwork, visuals, and environments.”
- “The story line is great and the graphics were beautiful.”
- “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.”
- “Graphics need to be updated.”
story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41% positive mentions, 48% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions
The story is generally described as simple, cute, and easy to follow, with some players appreciating its fresh twist on the Persephone myth and heartfelt moments. While the narrative is short and sometimes seen as immature or underdeveloped, it effectively frames the gameplay and offers an enjoyable experience, especially for those interested in Greek mythology. Overall, the story is considered charming but not deeply impactful or highly complex.
- “The story is simple but effective, and puts a nice twist on the original myth.”
- “The storyline is great for this type of game and the ending is perfect.”
- “So the good parts are probably the simple and easy to follow story, fully voiced subtitles, and more than one route to follow.”
- “The storyline is also pretty mediocre, and overall, the game just didn’t leave any impression.”
- “The gameplay is okay, visually the game could be more polished, but overall, it is not a bad experience... but the plot is immature and couldn't be more far 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.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 86% negative mentions
The game is generally stable and runs smoothly with minimal bugs, making for an enjoyable experience. While some users noted occasional glitches and minor visual issues, none are game-breaking. Overall, stability is solid enough to recommend the game despite a few imperfections.
- “And most importantly, it works and wasn't buggy.”
- “Unfortunately, there are times where things get very buggy and Perse 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, and it is a very short game, but nonetheless it's pretty fun and I definitely recommend it.”
- “A fun half an hour with a few glitches but nothing game breaking.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its enchanting and suspenseful immersion, achieved through detailed graphics and a fitting soundtrack. While most find the mood-setting effective, some suggest that enhancing the main screen visuals could further improve the overall ambiance.
- “From the moment you step into its beautifully crafted world, you're immersed in an atmosphere that's both enchanting and suspenseful.”
- “Graphics and sounds create an atmospheric experience with plenty of suspense.”
- “The atmosphere and soundtrack do a great job setting the mood.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, including mandatory use of certain mechanics that limit player choice and a lack of adjustable graphics settings. Additionally, motion blur and simplistic cutscenes detract from the experience, indicating that better performance tuning was needed.
- “Good but should have been optimized better”
- “The bad parts probably include poor optimization (motion blur on by preset didn't help either).”
- “Another thing that bugged me was the poor optimization and the lack of adjustable graphics.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is modest, featuring a fairly common story that is slightly heartfelt and manages to create some emotional attachment despite its brief 30-minute length. However, the gameplay and animations could use improvement to better support the experience.
- “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
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The music is subtle and quietly enhances the overall experience without overshadowing voice acting or gameplay, effectively contributing to the game's atmosphere and 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 atmosphere and soundtrack do a great job setting the mood.”
- “The music is fine.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Grinding in the game is considered tedious, particularly during sneaking sections, which can feel slow and repetitive.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor in the game is appreciated for its playful and amusing elements, particularly highlighted by the entertaining boat mode.