Persephone

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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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Innovative gameplay mechanic where players use their 'dead bodies' as blocks to solve puzzles.
Variety of puzzles and mechanics that ramp up in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge.
Beautiful graphics and engaging music that enhance the overall experience.

Lack of an undo feature leads to frustration, especially in longer and more complex levels.
Controls are inconsistent and can be buggy, making gameplay frustrating at times.
Glitches and issues with saving progress detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
50%
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 experience a smooth learning curve as they navigate through increasingly complex challenges, although some reviewers note the prevalence of sokoban-style mechanics in the genre. Overall, the gameplay is described as fluid and well-executed, providing an enjoyable experience.
- “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.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The game's story is criticized for being weak and underdeveloped, with players finding it tedious and lacking depth. It is divided into two parts, focusing on two characters, Persephone and Demeter, across 100+ levels, but many feel the narrative fails to engage effectively. Overall, the storytelling does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience.
- “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.”
- “Story is split into 2 parts and a half.”
- “Not only is the gameplay tedious, the story is bare bones, and to be completely honest, the isometric nature of the game made the controls frustrating, resulting in a majority of the puzzle mistakes.”
- “The story is a little weak.”
- “The grandma story so far is a challenge.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
50%
The graphics in the game are widely 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 bland and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the game.”
- “The environments feel empty and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has been criticized for frequent glitches and buggy, inconsistent controls, leading to a frustrating user experience.
- “The game is plagued by glitches.”
- “The controls are buggy and inconsistent.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and frustrating, exacerbated by a lackluster story and challenging controls due to its isometric design. While there are occasional respawn points, they do not effectively save progress, leading to a repetitive and laborious experience, especially in later levels.
- “Not only is the gameplay tedious, the story is bare bones, and to be completely honest, the isometric nature of the game made the controls frustrating, resulting in a majority of the puzzle mistakes.”
- “There are occasional respawn/checkpoints on the levels, but those are for puzzle purposes, not to save actual progress, and some later levels are really tedious.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 game runs smoothly on a variety of hardware configurations, making it accessible to a wider audience.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have optimized the game for both high-end and low-end systems.”