Korpus: Buried over the Black Soil

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Korpus: Buried over the Black Soil is a single player action adventure game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Korpus and was released on February 14, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Korpus: Buried over the Black Soil is a first-person horror game in which you have been sent to evaluate an abandoned house, set somewhere in Eastern Europe. Uncover the houses past and the secrets buried within.

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86%Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

story20 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game features a clever mechanic where the house reshapes itself based on the notes read, providing an engaging narrative experience.
The graphics and atmosphere are impressive, with a nostalgic PS1 style that enhances the overall horror experience.
The story is thought-provoking and well-crafted, drawing attention to a neglected historical event while offering immersive puzzles.

The game has limited replay value due to its linear structure and underutilized mechanics related to environmental changes.
Chase scenes can be frustrating, with issues like poor door physics and a protagonist with very limited stamina, detracting from the horror experience.
The transition between different story elements can feel jarring, and some enemy encounters rely on gimmicks that may not resonate with all players.

story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
23%
10%
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its clever integration with the environment and immersive puzzles that keep them engaged. While the narrative is intriguing and atmospheric, some players feel it falters towards the end due to frustrating enemy encounters and gameplay mechanics. Overall, it offers a solid, linear experience that balances narrative and horror elements, though it may not satisfy those seeking intense scares.
- “An atmospheric setting and a rollercoaster story make for a fantastic short story with a few stumbles along the way.”
- “The story kept me hooked right from the beginning, and the way the house changed with the story was very clever.”
- “The puzzles felt immersive and were tied well into the story.”
- “The game looks and feels spooky, but as far as the story and actual scares go, they leave a lot to be desired. The enemy encounter sections made me quit; they consist of bad gimmicks and dark mazes.”
- “The sheer potential of this 'mechanic', the concept of 'anything' you learn can be a curse or blessing, can be taken to such extreme potential in a horror game. However, this game is built with a story in mind and isn't designed to give you a truly terrifying experience.”
- “Look, I actually like the story and don't mind the 1990s graphics, but if you are going to make this a chasing game in some parts, make it easier to open doors and improve the shift button to run, which hardly works.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The graphics of the game are praised for their impeccable atmosphere and clever design, particularly the authentic PS1-era style that enhances the overall experience. Many users appreciate the art direction and level design, noting that the visuals contribute significantly to the game's spooky ambiance. However, some players express frustration with gameplay mechanics related to movement, suggesting that the graphics, while appealing, could be better integrated with smoother controls.
- “The graphics and atmosphere are impeccable, and the game looked and felt polished.”
- “Authentic PS1 style graphics with an atmosphere so spooky that I have to gather courage to play it.”
- “The PS1 era inspired graphics worked well with the whole concept.”
- “Look, I actually like the story and don't mind the 1990s graphics, but if you are going to make this a chasing game in some parts, make it easier to open doors and ensure the shift button to run works properly. The character can only run 2 inches from the last spot?”
- “The PS1 era graphics are candy for the eyes.”
- “It might be worth $10 for graphics, so I would wait for a discount if you're on the fence.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
12%
38%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its impeccable graphics and immersive soundscape, creating a believable and spooky environment that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the clever design of the house and the engaging spatial puzzles, contributing to a captivating and atmospheric storytelling experience. Overall, the combination of authentic PS1-style graphics and a compelling atmosphere makes for a memorable gameplay experience.
- “The soundscape made the environment believable and atmospheric.”
- “An atmospheric setting and a rollercoaster story make for a fantastic short story with a few stumbles along the way.”
- “Authentic PS1 style graphics and an atmosphere so spooky that I have to gather courage to play it.”
- “The atmosphere is immersive, but it often feels empty and lacking in depth, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “While the graphics are impressive, the atmosphere fails to engage me, leaving the game feeling flat and uninspired.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The gameplay offers a 1.5 to 2-hour experience centered around puzzles and a linear narrative, featuring a unique mechanic that alters the environment based on the player's knowledge. While the concept holds significant potential for deeper exploration, it feels underutilized in this title, which prioritizes storytelling over intense challenges. The game's steep price may also deter some players from fully engaging with its mechanics.
- “The game is a solid 1.5 to 2 hour experience with puzzles, a linear story, and an interesting mechanic that changes the surroundings depending on what you read or see; rooms change and time changes.”
- “The sheer potential of this mechanic, the concept that anything you learn can be a curse or blessing, can be taken to extreme levels in a horror game. My imagination runs wild with what could be possible if a developer were to amplify this concept immensely for the purpose of giving the player a challenging experience.”
- “The game is built with a story in mind and isn't designed to simply scare you, but rather to engage you with its unique gameplay mechanics.”
- “The cons are the steep price and my internal screaming about the mechanic relating to how 'the environment around you changes, the more information/knowledge you have' - I feel it is sorely under-utilized.”
- “The sheer potential of this mechanic, the concept of 'anything' you learn can be a curse or blessing, can be taken to such extreme potential in a horror game. My imagination goes wild on what could be possible if a developer were to take this concept and amplify it immensely for the sole purpose of giving the player a masochistic challenge. This game, however, is built with a story in mind and isn't designed to make you feel terrified.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers minimal replayability due to its linear progression of notes, which limits the exploration of its core mechanic of a reshaping house. As a result, players may find little incentive to revisit the experience.
- “The game's main pull - that the house reshapes itself depending on the notes you've read - is sadly a little underexplored, given that notes are seen only in a linear fashion, so the game has zero replay value.”
- “Maybe not exactly, as it has no replay value.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music and sound in the game are consistently praised as exceptional, highlighting their high quality and effectiveness in enhancing the overall experience.
- “The music and sound design are top-notch.”
- “The music and sound design are top-notch.”

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Korpus: Buried over the Black Soil is a action adventure game with horror and mystery themes.

Korpus: Buried over the Black Soil is available on PC, Windows and PlayStation.

Korpus: Buried over the Black Soil was released on February 14, 2020.

Korpus: Buried over the Black Soil was developed by Korpus.

Korpus: Buried over the Black Soil has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Korpus: Buried over the Black Soil for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Korpus: Buried over the Black Soil is a single player game.

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