Prophour23

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Prophour23 is a single player real-time strategy game. It was developed by Thotep and was released on October 22, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Prophour23" is a fast-paced real-time strategy game where you build and customize organisms out of various organs in short, replayable 15-minute playthroughs. Its deep mechanics and randomized elements provide a unique experience each time, as you discover optimal organ combinations and watch your creation evolve or disintegrate. Available on PC and Android.

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Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

The game features a unique and intriguing art style that resembles hand-drawn illustrations, enhancing the overall atmosphere.
It offers a challenging and strategic gameplay experience, requiring players to think critically about organ placement and connections to fend off insect attacks.
The game has a steep learning curve that rewards patience and experimentation, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.

The tutorial is poorly designed, providing insufficient information and making it difficult for players to grasp the game's mechanics.
Gameplay can quickly become chaotic and frustrating due to random events and a lack of clear objectives, leading to a sense of confusion.
The game may feel unbalanced and overly difficult, with mechanics that seem to add artificial difficulty rather than depth.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as a challenging tower defense experience with a steep learning curve, where players must adapt to unpredictable enemy movements and utilize unique mechanics involving biological organs as defenses. While the game offers strategic depth and a compelling atmosphere, some players find the tutorial lacking and certain mechanics unnecessarily difficult, leading to mixed feelings about its accessibility and overall enjoyment. Despite its simplistic appearance, the game rewards experimentation and mastery of its systems, making it both brutal and engaging for those willing to invest the time.
- “The game has a learning curve that will take some getting used to. The gameplay is pretty much in the form of a tower defense, but there are no lanes or restrictions. The insects move and attack from any angle, which is the biggest learning curve to adjust to and plan for. The game can be quite brutal and unforgiving, but it gets easier as you learn to play. The better you understand the mechanics and make use of them, the easier this game gets.”
- “There is a lot of strategy in this game. Casually looking at it just doesn't do it justice, but as you play, experience, and progress, you see and feel the depth. The developers did an amazing job with this perspective; the game may seem simple and mini in nature, but the mechanics behind it are brilliantly executed.”
- “It's a tower defense game where the tower is your heart, but the mechanics vary a little. It sports some innovative tower defense mechanics and gets frantic fast.”
- “The night mechanic just feels rough; do I waste resources making eyes, or do I just hope that my traps are set up enough to survive?”
- “Extremely simplistic gameplay with vague mechanics and no real objectives.”
- “- The tutorial is one of the worst I have seen: it's far too quick, makes no pause for reading, explains little, and especially does not explain all mechanics.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are characterized by a unique hand-drawn art style that evokes a vintage aesthetic, reminiscent of old anatomy textbooks, which many players find visually appealing and atmospheric. However, some reviewers criticize the graphics as being lazy or lacking the polish expected in modern RTS games, suggesting that while the art style is interesting, it may not compensate for shortcomings in gameplay. Overall, the visuals are described as solid and engaging, contributing positively to the game's unique atmosphere.
- “The graphics are done in quite a decent hand-drawn style that really complements the gameplay, accompanied by a unique soundtrack that has you pausing just to think it through and wonder; truly a unique combo.”
- “Gorgeous and classy art style (reminds me of 'Aviary Attorney') plus perfectly themed and timed sounds.”
- “With a hand-drawn art style and a setting so out there and different, a soundtrack so maniacally obscure, it's hard not to have your curiosity at least a little piqued.”
- “The graphics are pretty lazy considering RTS is done best when it looks great, like Starcraft 2, Grey Goo, and the C&C remasters.”
- “The art style is also a lazy copout.”
- “It's important for devs to understand there's no prizes for not bothering to do important parts of the job like arranging proper PC graphics.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its unique and fitting soundtrack, which complements the hand-drawn graphics and gameplay. Reviewers note that the classical and obscure elements of the music enhance the overall experience, although some mention that the soundtrack can fade too quickly. Overall, the combination of visuals and music creates a distinctive atmosphere that stands out in the genre.
- “The graphics are done in quite a decent hand-drawn style that really complements the gameplay, accompanied by a unique soundtrack that has you pausing just to think it through and wonder; truly a unique combo.”
- “With a hand-drawn art style and a setting so out there and different, a soundtrack so maniacally obscure it's hard not to have your curiosity at least a little piqued.”
- “When it comes to strategy titles with a penchant for detailed hand-drawn art and an intense and brooding soundtrack, nothing really comes to mind before discovering this game, making it a totally original idea.”
- “The graphics are superb, and the music at the beginning when you open the game is great, but it quickly dies out.”
- “They also advertise this game like the soundtrack is something worth being an addon you can purchase with the copy.”
- “With a hand-drawn art style and setting so out there and different, a soundtrack so maniacally obscure it's hard not to have your curiosity at least a little piqued.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story features a unique premise centered around a bug infestation, where players strategically use organs as towers to fend off invaders, creating an engaging and brutal gameplay experience. It is structured over three days and nights, offering both a narrative-driven mode and a sandbox survival option, all while maintaining strategic depth despite its permadeath mechanics.
- “The story behind the game was uniquely created, featuring a bug infestation that you must hold off against. Instead of using laser and flamethrower towers, we use organs. That's right, your innards are the towers here, and they must be used strategically to survive the night. This very intuitive mechanic makes it brutal and fun to play and discover, as connecting organs together creates new methods of fending off the invaders.”
- “The game itself is split into two forms: story, which takes place over three days and three nights, and sandbox, which is a more generalized 'survive as long as you can.'”
- “Permadeath RTS that doesn't sacrifice strategic depth in its quest for short play sessions.”
- “The game itself is split into two forms: story, which takes place over three days and three nights, and sandbox, which is a more generalized 'survive as long as you can'.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks the depth needed to engage players fully.”
- “Character development is minimal, making it hard to care about the outcomes of their journeys.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its quirky and amusing elements, providing a unique blend of oddity and humor that resonates well with players.
- “This game is filled with oddball humor that keeps you laughing!”
- “The quirky characters and hilarious dialogue make every moment enjoyable.”
- “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create laugh-out-loud moments!”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by its captivating artwork and a blend of creepiness that enhances the overall gameplay experience, making it oddly addictive.
- “Oddly addictive game with great artwork and atmosphere.”
- “All this makes the gameplay very atmospheric and creepy at the same time.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that certain random events in the game evoke strong emotional responses, particularly when they occur at pivotal moments, enhancing the overall immersive experience. The timing of these events, especially before significant transitions, adds to the emotional weight, making players feel more connected to their characters and the game's narrative.