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Morkredd

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76%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
grinding, replayability
81% User Score Based on 269 reviews
Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

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Morkredd is a single player and multiplayer quiz game. It was developed by Hyper Games and was released on December 10, 2020. It received neutral reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Morkredd is a tense, physics-based co-op puzzle game for one to two players combining skill-based puzzle-solving, a challenging balance of light and shadow, and a dark world full of secrets to unlock.

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81%
Audience ScoreBased on 269 reviews
gameplay18 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions
  • Unique and innovative cooperative gameplay mechanic centered around light and shadows.
  • Beautiful, atmospheric, and minimalistic art style with effective sound design that enhances the eerie mood.
  • Well-balanced puzzles that encourage communication and teamwork, suitable for a short and focused co-op experience.
  • Single-player mode is challenging and awkward as it requires controlling both characters simultaneously, making it frustrating for solo players.
  • Game is very short, typically completed in 2-3 hours, which some feel does not justify its full price, especially with DLC sold separately.
  • Controls can feel clunky or buggy at times, with occasional glitches affecting gameplay and causing player frustration.
  • gameplay
    65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay in "Morkredd" is defined by its unique dual-character light-and-shadow mechanics, requiring players to cooperate to navigate puzzles while avoiding lethal shadows—a concept praised for its originality and atmosphere. While the puzzles are generally straightforward and the game length concise, some players find controls occasionally cumbersome and shadows frustrating, especially in single-player mode, though the cooperative experience is often highlighted as engaging and enjoyable. Overall, the gameplay offers a fresh, tense puzzle experience balancing creativity with some repetitiveness and minor execution flaws.

    • “Absolutely stunning game with unique movement and mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay stays varied throughout, so it never feels repetitive.”
    • “Gameplay in "morkredd" revolves around the clever use of the two characters, each of whom must be leveraged to solve intricate puzzles.”
    • “The gameplay is overly simplistic, becoming monotonous within just a few minutes.”
    • “Love the art direction and it's a solid enough premise, but unfortunately didn't care for the execution of the shadow mechanic; the fact that falling into shadow will kill a character near-instantly (sending you back to the most recent checkpoint), and especially that one playable character can cast a lethal shadow on the other, results in far too many accidental deaths even when just doing extremely basic navigation around the level to figure out a puzzle.”
    • “Ultimately, I just found it too frustrating to recommend, let alone to finish; it might be better in co-op, but I imagine the shadow mechanics would still be an issue.”
  • graphics
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their minimalist, dark, and atmospheric art style that perfectly complements the game's eerie and mysterious tone. While not highly advanced or ultra-detailed, the visuals are consistently described as beautiful, fitting, and well-executed, enhancing the immersive experience without demanding high system requirements. Overall, the aesthetic choices contribute significantly to the game's unique mood and appeal.

    • “With its stunning visuals, atmospheric sound design, and innovative gameplay, "morkredd" offers a deeply engaging experience that highlights the importance of cooperation and connection.”
    • “The graphics are dark or spooky but not in a scary way, beautifully creates a slightly dark, mysterious atmosphere.”
    • “The art style is beautiful, sound is crisp and effective, atmosphere is spot on and the levels have nice variety.”
    • “Visuals are at most times pretty bleak but serve their purpose, with a handful of some short more interesting sequences strewn in (about once per level).”
    • “I understand visuals are meant to be simplistic, but still there would’ve been room for more polish (e.g., end of clip 1 pipe shadow, end of clip 2 air physics, end of clip 5 shadow).”
    • “There is no advanced graphics available.”
  • story
    39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Morkredd" is subtle, atmospheric, and primarily conveyed through environmental details, murals, and brief cutscenes, creating a mysterious and emotionally resonant experience. While some players appreciate the intriguing, Lovecraftian themes and enjoy piecing together the lore, others find the storytelling minimal and abstract, feeling it takes a backseat to the puzzle-focused gameplay. Overall, it offers a unique cooperative narrative that enriches the game’s eerie ambiance but may leave those seeking a more explicit or expansive story wanting more.

    • “The game is not just puzzles to solve and paths to pass by, there is also a story (lore) that is shown at the murals that you will find through the game and some cinematics.”
    • “The story unfolds organically through the gameplay, with minimal dialogue or exposition, allowing players to piece together the characters’ backgrounds and motivations as they progress.”
    • “Without spoiling anything, the lore is absolutely something I want more of and would love to read a book based on this game and the backstory just so I can figure out what the heck is going on.”
    • “In another game you could just give more space to the storytelling and world, but the fact that you must constantly focus on the ball and your shadow positioning means your attention is too held up to soak things in.”
    • “The game does well to balance itself around its constraints, but I can't help but feel a little short changed, wanting a more conspicuous story or clever puzzles.”
    • “As chilling as the story is, I wish there was more for me to experience after the credits roll.”
  • atmosphere
    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of "Morkredd" is widely praised for its dark, eerie, and mysterious tone, enriched by stunning visuals, effective sound design, and Lovecraftian themes. While some note occasional camera and control issues that disrupt immersion, most find the game's moody, tension-filled ambiance and well-crafted world-building deeply engaging, comparable to titles like Limbo and Inside. Overall, its atmospheric storytelling strongly complements the puzzle mechanics, making it a unique and emotionally resonant experience.

    • “With its stunning visuals, atmospheric sound design, and innovative gameplay, "morkredd" offers a deeply engaging experience that highlights the importance of cooperation and connection.”
    • “"Morkredd" is really a surprising physics puzzle game with a well-built atmosphere, filled with dark omen vibes that immediately pull you in.”
    • “The art style, level design, mood and atmosphere are perfectly crafted, creating a very unique experience.”
    • “The atmosphere is not as strong as it wants to be, attempting to impose scale on you with large shots, but then cuts all around with the camera awkwardly. Amidst so much annoyance and desperately trying to roll the janky orb, the atmosphere is completely lost.”
    • “There was no real atmosphere, no feeling, nothing—just meh.”
    • “The graphics are dark or spooky but not in a scary way, only creating a slightly dark, mysterious atmosphere.”
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally atmospheric, soothing, and ethereal, effectively complementing the visuals and enhancing the immersive, dream-like world. While some players note the music as ambient and understated rather than memorable, it consistently supports the game's mood and tone. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's unique and immersive atmosphere.

    • “The art style and music really creep up on you; more and more you get sucked into this dark, dream-like world that will spin your head around.”
    • “The visuals and music are beautiful, and the gameplay is challenging.”
    • “The ending is beautiful, and so is the music and the design of the entire game.”
    • “There is no music, no voices, just quiet ambience and a few sound effects, indicating what's happening.”
    • “On top of that the visuals were nice and matched the atmosphere of the game, and the music and sound, while not memorable, did this too.”
    • “-Dismissing music for just ambient sound design is an interesting concept which comes up a lot in this title.”
  • grinding
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and repetitive, with the orb-moving mechanic feeling more like a chore than an engaging challenge. This repetitiveness leads to boredom and makes it difficult to stay invested, despite some appreciation for the story.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “A lot of grinding.”
    • “The game is okay but it gets annoying and tedious pushing the light ball everywhere.”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers limited replayability, primarily appealing to players who want to experience both solo and co-op modes or hunt for missed collectibles. However, its short length and lack of substantial new content after the initial playthrough reduce its incentive for repeated plays. Performance issues like lag can also impact the enjoyment in multiplayer mode.

    • “It works like many other games where, as a single player, you control two or more characters with the same control, such as brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Shift Happens, Never Alone, Shadow Puppeteer, Home Sheep Home, Joggernauts, Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime, Overcooked, Ibb & Obb, Over My Dead Body (for you), Pode, Tales of the Tiny Planet, Octodad… In this case, if the game doesn't seem replayable to you, you can always play it once co-op and another time solo.”
    • “☐ Infinitely replayable/multiplayer.”
    • “The game has some replay value, but only if it can be played without the lagging to ensure both players enjoy the fluentness of the game.”
    • “The game has some replay value, but only if it can be played without the lagging to ensure both players can enjoy smooth gameplay.”
    • “Morkredd left me with a lot of questions, but there's not much replay value beyond discovering a few paintings you missed on your first playthrough.”
    • “Takes 2-3 hours to beat; I can't say it has any replay value after that, and the achievements are silly.”
  • humor
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game primarily arises from playful interactions involving the shadow mechanics, leading to spontaneous laughter and fun moments, especially when playing with others who embrace a lighthearted approach.

    • “We have had several moments laughing as we accidentally kill each other by crossing our shadow over the other person.”
    • “I remember the giggling and laughing each time we are about to step into the shadow of the other, this actually increased the fun.”
    • “The shadow mechanics when playing together can sometimes be hilarious!”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from frequent bugs and glitches that become increasingly disruptive as players progress, detracting from the overall experience. Additionally, controller support is problematic, notably with issues controlling the second character using a 360 controller.

    • “The concept is great, but the mechanics feel buggy too often for a price and gametime like this.”
    • “There are little glitches that become way more obvious and disruptive the further you get through the game, and they're insanely frustrating.”
    • “360 controller is buggy in the game; can't control the second character correctly.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of "morkredd" is praised for its atmospheric storytelling that highlights the importance of connection and cooperation in overcoming challenges. The game provides a unique, emotionally resonant journey that effectively blends mood and puzzle gameplay, making it a standout indie title.

    • “As players navigate the dark world, they are reminded of the emotional stakes involved in their journey, reinforcing the importance of connection in overcoming life’s challenges.”
    • “"morkredd" stands out as a unique entry in the indie gaming scene, offering an emotional journey that deftly balances atmospheric storytelling with engaging puzzle mechanics.”
    • “For fans of atmospheric puzzles and emotionally resonant storytelling, "morkredd" is a must-play title that beautifully captures the essence of cooperation in the face of adversity.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from poor optimization, including issues with recognizing native resolutions, resulting in a subpar performance experience.

    • “The game won't recognize the native resolution and has terrible optimization.”
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Morkredd is a quiz game.

Morkredd is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Morkredd.

Morkredd was released on December 10, 2020.

Morkredd was developed by Hyper Games.

Morkredd has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Morkredd is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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