Kujlevka
- April 6, 2023
- Callback
Get on SteamIn "Kujlevka," set in 1992 Russia, a flying saucer crashes into the local chairman's house, making the village a hub for science, exploration, and the supernatural. As the headmaster of the collective farm, you must screen visitors to the UFO, as the aliens observe humanity. This game offers a unique take on alien encounters, requiring you to learn about the extraterrestrial beings before they study you.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Linux
Reviews
- The game has a very nice atmosphere and is enjoyable to play for a few hours.
- It features a rich, original story with meaningful choices that can alter the ending.
- The writing is praised as some of the best of 2023, with a mix of humor and philosophical themes.
- The game lacks significant gameplay and can feel repetitive after a couple of playthroughs.
- Some players found the English translation to lose meaning and the voice acting to be subpar.
- Technical issues, such as crashes on Linux and save-sharing problems on Windows, hinder the experience.
- story7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its rich and original story, focusing solely on narrative and the consequences of player decisions, making it a hidden gem for those seeking a short, engaging experience. Players recommend it for its interesting mechanics and depth, appealing to fans of story-driven gameplay.
“Hidden gem with a rich story and interesting mechanics.”
“Good, original story-rich game with meaningful choices.”
“Would recommend to anyone who wants to experience a short, engaging story.”
“The game has no action component; it relies solely on the story and the consequences of the player's decisions.”
“I would recommend it to anyone looking for a short, few-hour-long story experience.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, with many users noting that it "slaps" and enhances the overall experience through excellent sound design. There is a strong desire among players for a premium soundtrack, highlighting its appeal and impact.
“Great visual and sound design, and I really want to have a soundtrack as a premium item!”
“And that soundtrack is top notch.”
“The music slaps.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive post-Soviet depression style, creating a captivating environment that players find enjoyable to explore, particularly during evening sessions.
“It has a very atmospheric post-Soviet depression style and is just enjoyable to walk through.”
“Very nice atmosphere to play for an evening or two.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a unique blend of abstract and philosophical themes interspersed with memes, creating a juxtaposition of seriousness and comedy that many players find highly entertaining.
“It's a weird mixture of abstract, philosophical topics, combined with some memes and humor while at the same time trying to be serious.”
“Very funny!”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is minimal but offers a significant number of choices that can impact the ending, enhancing the experience. Players appreciate the rich story and intriguing mechanics, labeling it a hidden gem despite its limited gameplay.
“Hidden gem with a rich story and interesting mechanics.”
“Not much gameplay, but there seems to be quite a lot of decisions you can make to alter the ending, which is cool.”
