Mortificatio
- February 16, 2017
- NedoStudio
On the edge between life and death you immerse yourself into Mortificatio – a place that will tell you how a Hero has challenged Darkness.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features well-thought-out puzzles that are complex and challenging, providing a satisfying experience for puzzle enthusiasts.
- The graphics are good for an indie game, contributing to a dark and atmospheric setting that enhances the overall experience.
- The game offers a choice and consequences system, adding depth to the gameplay and encouraging exploration.
- The English translation is poor, with many typos and mispronunciations, making the puzzles often unclear.
- Voice acting is subpar, with some characters sounding unnatural and overly filtered, detracting from immersion.
- The game is quite short, with a playtime of about an hour, which may not justify its price for some players.
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story centers on an alchemist named Eloakh, exploring themes of life and death, but is criticized for being bland and poorly presented, leading some players to consider skipping it. While some appreciate the atmospheric integration of alchemy themes within the puzzles, others find the narrative disconnected and lacking depth. Overall, the reception of the story is mixed, with some enjoying it and others feeling it detracts from the gameplay experience.
“The story itself revolves around an alchemist named Eloakh, life, and ultimately, death.”
“This is a pretty neat puzzle game that uses a lot of alchemy themes to tell a story and present puzzles.”
“I enjoyed this game so much; both the atmosphere and story are awesome!”
“The plot is rather bland and the presentation of it is dull, so whether or not you wish to skip through it is entirely up to you.”
“The story is kind of disconnected and it doesn't have much to do with puzzles.”
“Unity 2 allows for amateurs to make games that really suffer in story, quality, creativity, and graphics.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its dark and foreboding qualities, effectively creating tension and intrigue. While the music enhances the ambiance, some players note issues with visibility in darker areas. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it an engaging experience for a few hours.
“Mortificatio is a dark, atmospheric puzzle game wherein you play as an unnamed protagonist.”
“The developer has done a decent job of setting up a dark, foreboding atmosphere, that's even a little tense at times.”
“I enjoyed this game so much, both the atmosphere and story are awesome!”
“The developer has done a decent job of setting up a dark, foreboding atmosphere that's even a little tense at times.”
“The atmosphere feels empty and lifeless, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
“Despite the initial promise, the atmosphere quickly becomes repetitive and uninspired.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users praising them as good for an indie game, while others criticize the overall quality as mediocre and lacking creativity. Despite decent visuals, the graphics alone do not seem to elevate the game's overall experience.
“Good graphics for an indie game.”
“The quality of the graphics and voice acting is very mediocre, to be generous.”
“Unity 2 allows for amateurs to make games that really suffer in story, quality, creativity, and graphics.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a focus on mechanical puzzles rather than the anticipated alchemy-based challenges, involving pattern matching and maze navigation, which some players found less engaging. Additionally, the endings were perceived as underwhelming.
“It's not totally what I was expecting - many of the puzzles were mechanical rather than alchemy-based (turning things to match patterns, mazes with object-shaped keys, that sort of thing) and the endings were a bit underwhelming.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music is noted for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the game's immersive experience; however, some players feel that the overall ambiance can be overly dark and slow-paced, detracting from the enjoyment.
“The music is atmospheric, enhancing the overall experience of the game.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's mood and setting.”
“The diverse range of musical styles keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
“The music is atmospheric, but the overall experience often feels too plodding in the dark without proper gamma correction.”
“The soundtrack lacks variety and quickly becomes repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“While the music tries to set a mood, it often feels out of place and detracts from the gameplay experience.”
