Morphine
- October 28, 2015
- Kerim Kumbasar
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Morphine" is a single-player Horror Adventure game that provides a unique, hilarious twist to the genre. As an isolated high school student, players will journey through the character's past, uncovering dramatic events that shaped his life. The game immerses you in an alternative subconscious world, making you empathize and witness his experiences from a different perspective, taking about 5 hours to complete.
Reviews
- The game has a unique and interesting story that tackles the serious subject of bullying.
- Despite its flaws, the game can be entertaining and unintentionally funny, making it a memorable experience.
- The developer's passion and effort are evident, and the game has some good atmosphere and artistic elements.
- The game is plagued by numerous technical issues, including glitches, crashes, and poor optimization.
- The English translation is often poor, leading to confusion and making the story difficult to follow.
- Gameplay mechanics are clunky and unrefined, detracting from the overall experience.
- story64 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around themes of bullying and emotional struggle, with many players appreciating its heartfelt message despite its execution flaws. While some found the narrative compelling and unique, others criticized it for being shallow, poorly presented, and riddled with technical issues. Overall, the story is seen as a significant aspect that could resonate with players, but it suffers from a lack of polish and coherence.
“The single dev obviously put his heart into the story.”
“I think the idea of putting school bullying in the focus is commendable as not many video games use it for storytelling purposes.”
“I think the story is one that had the potential of being predictable, but the way it's told is unique and simultaneously scary and enjoyable.”
“The story and writing are both fundamentally bad.”
“The story tries to be clever, but is nothing but tropes you've seen before, executed poorly.”
“I understand the story and what the creator is trying to show us, but the execution is very poorly done.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 24 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered primitive and subpar, with many reviewers noting issues like clunky visuals, graphical corruption, and overly dark scenes that hinder gameplay. While some appreciate the art style and find it acceptable for an indie title, the overall consensus is that the graphics detract from the experience, with many players feeling that they are a significant drawback despite the game's story and aesthetic appeal.
“Hey, the mechanics suck, but the story and aesthetic are surprisingly good. For £2, I felt I got my money's worth, and some of the designs are awesome!”
“The art works are not bad.”
“- acceptable graphics for an indie title.”
“The graphics are rather primitive, but that doesn't seem to matter once you get into the story.”
“It's clunky controls, epileptic graphics, and jarring audio make it impossible to play.”
“First, the graphics: most of the scenes are very dark, and you either look for dark gray objects on a darker gray ground, or try to find your way using an absurdly small cone of light coming from your mobile or a flashlight.”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a mix of intentional and unintentional comedy, with players finding joy in its absurd characters and situations, despite its flaws. Many reviewers noted that the game is more comedic than scary, with hilarious animations and bizarre scenarios that elicit laughter, even amidst moments of horror. Overall, the game's charm lies in its ability to entertain through its "hilariously bad" execution and quirky design, making it a unique experience.
“But, it was unintentionally funny, and made me laugh more than most games.”
“Nice design, play it for fun; the game is more comedy than horror. Some characters are so weird and hilarious.”
“The game fails so hard at what it tries to deliver on every level, yet does it so charismatically hilarious that it is almost impossible to even get irritated by all of its numerous bugs and glitches.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users noting its lack of flow and poor mechanics, leading to a generally bland experience. While some appreciate the story and aesthetic elements, the overall execution is criticized as subpar, with complaints about jittery controls and reliance on jump scares for horror. Despite these issues, a few players feel that the game offers decent value for its price.
“A lot of things break the flow of gameplay.”
“Basically, the execution is so poor, and the storyline and gameplay are so lame that it is even painful to go through.”
“The gameplay is simply bland.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from numerous technical glitches and bugs, leading to a frustrating experience for many players. Despite these issues, some users find the game's charm and humor make it somewhat enjoyable, even amidst the instability. Overall, stability is a significant concern, with many players reporting a range of frustrating screen and gameplay issues.
“There are too many technical glitches.”
“That's my biggest complaint among numerous other glitches.”
“The game fails so hard at what it tries to deliver on every level, yet does it so charismatically hilarious that it is almost impossible to even get irritated by all of its numerous bugs and glitches.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its relaxing qualities, providing a soothing experience that enhances the overall atmosphere. Additionally, it is noted that the art complements the music well, contributing to a positive impression.
“Also, the art and music are good.”
“Free DRM music.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“- Free DRM music”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its creativity and engaging transitions between scenes, contributing to an intriguing overall experience. However, some players feel that while the concept and atmosphere are appealing, the story may not fully meet expectations.
“It has some good atmosphere, and some inventive transitions between scenes.”
“I like the concept, the atmosphere, the story seemed a bit interesting but... let's summarize:”
“The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
“Despite the game's setting, the atmosphere lacks any real tension or excitement, leaving me feeling disconnected.”
“The environments are bland and forgettable, which severely detracts from the overall experience.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to performance problems that hinder gameplay and slow down players' computers. Many users report encountering various bugs that exacerbate these issues.
“There are some serious optimization errors that slow the computer down and make it hard for players to enjoy the game.”
“The game is plagued by performance issues and other bugs.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game evokes a strong response, with players expressing heartbreak over significant display errors that hinder its potential, while also experiencing moments of joy that can bring them to tears.
“I cried tears of happiness.”
“It is really heartbreaking to see the potential getting crippled with huge display errors here.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, detracting from the overall experience.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and monotonous, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the repetitive tasks to be a major drag, taking away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the fun.”
