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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique and interesting story that tackles the serious topic of bullying.
- Despite its flaws, the game can be entertaining and unintentionally funny, making it a memorable experience.
- The developer's passion for the project is evident, and the art and music contribute positively to the overall atmosphere.
- The game is plagued by numerous technical glitches, including crashes, poor optimization, and confusing mechanics.
- The English translation is often poor, leading to misunderstandings and a lack of clarity in the story.
- Gameplay is often interrupted by bugs and pacing issues, making it difficult to maintain immersion.
- story129 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story, centered around themes of bullying and emotional turmoil, has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its heartfelt message and unique approach, others criticize its execution as shallow and poorly presented. Many reviewers note that despite the primitive graphics and gameplay issues, the narrative's emotional weight and the developer's intent shine through, making it a worthwhile experience for those willing to overlook its flaws. However, the overall consensus suggests that the story could benefit from better writing and refinement to fully realize its potential.
“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.”
“This game is a masterpiece and its storytelling is nothing short of perfect.”
“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.”
- graphics35 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 26 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered subpar and primitive, with many users noting issues such as clunky visuals, dark scenes, and graphical corruption. 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, overshadowed by better storytelling elements.
“Hey, the mechanics suck, but the story and aesthetic are surprisingly good, and you get used to the random buttons. 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.”
“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.”
“The visuals are subpar, the story is mediocre at best, the gameplay is jittery, and worst of all the only horror aspect is a collection of jump scares.”
- humor18 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as both intentional and unintentional, with many players finding it hilariously bad and charming despite its flaws. The quirky character designs and absurd scenarios contribute to the comedic experience, making it more of a comedy than a horror game. Overall, the game's failures and glitches are seen as endearing, leading to a unique blend of laughter and discomfort.
“Hilariously good, but there are like 3 jump scares, so play it at a low volume if you give it a shot.”
“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.”
- gameplay17 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 47 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with many users describing it as bland, basic, and often jittery, which disrupts the overall flow. While some appreciate the story and aesthetic elements, the mechanics are criticized for being poor and unengaging, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a weak point, overshadowed by subpar visuals and a lack of depth.
“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.”
- stability12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by numerous technical glitches and bugs, leading to a frustrating experience for many players. Despite these issues, some find the game's charm and humor make it somewhat enjoyable, even if it struggles to deliver on its promises. Overall, stability is a significant concern, with many users citing it as their biggest complaint.
“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.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its quality and relaxing nature. Many find it enjoyable enough to enhance their overall experience, contributing positively alongside the game's art.
“Also, the art and music is good.”
“- free DRM music”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its strong atmosphere and creative scene transitions, contributing to an engaging overall experience. While the concept and story are noted as intriguing, the atmosphere remains a standout feature.
“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 summarise:”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to performance problems and bugs that hinder gameplay and slow down players' computers.
“The game is plagued by performance issues and other bugs.”
“There are some serious optimization errors that slow the computer down and make it hard for players to play the game.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game evokes strong feelings, with players expressing both heartbreak over its potential being hindered by display errors and joy that brings them to tears. This duality highlights the game's ability to connect deeply with its audience, despite technical shortcomings.
“I cried tears of happiness.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, detracting from the overall experience.
