Persephone

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Persephone is a single player puzzle game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Momo-pi and was released on January 21, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

What if death isn't the end, but the key to solve puzzles? Where, when and how will you choose to die in order to progress? Transport yourself to this magical world enriched with beautiful graphics and captivating music.

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Single-Player

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Innovative gameplay mechanic where players use their own corpses to solve puzzles, creating a unique and engaging experience.
Variety of puzzles and mechanics, including different types of corpses and environmental hazards, which keep the gameplay fresh and challenging.
Beautiful graphics and a charming soundtrack enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.

Lack of an undo feature can lead to frustration, especially in longer and more complex levels where a single mistake can require significant replaying.
The game is plagued by glitches, including issues with saving progress and inconsistent controls, which detract from the overall experience.
The narrative is weak and poorly developed, with minimal storytelling that fails to engage players.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The gameplay is characterized by a diverse array of mechanics, including traps, puzzles, and environmental hazards, which are utilized in inventive and engaging ways. Players start with simple challenges that gradually introduce more complex elements, resulting in a fluid and well-executed experience. However, the presence of numerous sokoban clones suggests that while the gameplay is enjoyable, it may not offer anything particularly groundbreaking.
- “The journey of your characters starts easy and you will learn the primary mechanics.”
- “I'd say it's a shame, but there are a billion sokoban clones and games that use the cloning mechanic, and many of them work as they should, so nothing of value was lost here.”
- “The gameplay is absolutely fluid and well done.”
- “Puzzles revolve around a multitude of mechanics: dead bodies, boxes, lasers, push buttons, fire, rivers, bridges... most of them used in inventive and fun ways.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
50%
The graphics in the game are praised for their beauty and detail, contributing to an engaging visual experience that complements the gameplay. However, concerns about the developer's lack of support and functionality issues overshadow the positive aspects, leading to mixed recommendations overall.
- “Persephone is an amazing and clever puzzle game with a cute and detailed graphic style.”
- “The game also offers you beautiful graphics with matching music.”
- “+ beautiful graphics with matching music.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “Character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the game.”
- “The environments feel bland and uninspired, lacking the detail that would enhance immersion.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The story is divided into two main parts, focusing on the characters Persephone and Demeter, with over 100 levels across 10 chapters. While some players find the narrative engaging, others describe it as somewhat weak, with a few needing to look up answers to progress. Additionally, there is a bonus pack available that can be unlocked by completing Persephone's story in an alternate manner.
- “There are 100+ levels in 10 chapters, half concerning Persephone, the rest another character, Demeter, and there's a bonus pack to unlock by finishing the Persephone story another way.”
- “The story is a little weak.”
- “The grandma story so far is a challenge.”
- “Story is split into 2 parts and a half.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised for being pleasant and well-matched to the beautiful graphics, enhancing the overall presentation. However, some users note that the lack of an undo feature detracts from the experience.
- “Not to forget the great music and sound effects.”
- “The game also offers you beautiful graphics with matching music.”
- “+ beautiful graphics with matching music”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly in later levels, where respawns and checkpoints serve more as puzzle mechanics rather than actual progress-saving features.
- “Some later levels are really tedious, and while there are occasional respawn points, they are only for puzzle purposes and do not save actual progress.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel more like a chore than fun.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers generally find the optimization of the game to be satisfactory, noting a good price-to-performance ratio that enhances the overall experience.
- “The price-to-performance ratio is excellent.”
- “The optimization in this game allows for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how well the game runs; it feels polished and well-optimized.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has been criticized for frequent glitches and buggy, inconsistent controls, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “The game is plagued by glitches.”
- “The controls are buggy and inconsistent.”