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Prophour23

52%Game Brain Score
graphics, atmosphere
gameplay, music
57% User Score Based on 42 reviews

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"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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57%
Audience ScoreBased on 42 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 that requires critical thinking and experimentation with organ connections to fend off enemies.
  • The game has a dynamic and fast-paced nature, making it addictive as players strive to survive and improve their strategies with each attempt.
  • The tutorial is poorly designed, providing insufficient information and making it difficult for players to grasp the game's mechanics.
  • Gameplay can feel chaotic and overwhelming due to random events and a lack of clear objectives, leading to frustration.
  • The game suffers from clunky controls and a steep learning curve, which may deter casual players from fully enjoying the experience.
  • gameplay
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is primarily a tower defense experience with a steep learning curve, requiring players to adapt to the absence of lanes and the unpredictable movement of enemies. While the mechanics are innovative and the aesthetic elements are well-executed, some players find the gameplay simplistic or frustrating due to vague instructions and artificial difficulty. Overall, the game offers a unique blend of strategy and experimentation, rewarding players who invest time in mastering its systems.

    • “The game has a learning curve that will take some getting used to. The gameplay is essentially a tower defense format, but there are no lanes or restrictions. The insects move and attack from any angle, which is the biggest adjustment. The game can be quite brutal and unforgiving, but it gets easier as you learn to play and understand the mechanics.”
    • “There is a lot of strategy in this game. Casually looking at it doesn't do it justice, but as you play and progress, you see and feel the depth. The developers did an amazing job with the mechanics, making the game seem simple yet brilliantly executed.”
    • “The gameplay is well-constructed mechanically, and the aesthetics are very solid. It sports some innovative tower defense mechanics and gets frantic fast, making for an engaging experience.”
    • “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

    The graphics of the game 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, though opinions on their execution vary.

    • “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

    The music in the game is widely praised for its unique and fitting composition, enhancing the overall experience with a blend of classical and obscure sounds that complement the hand-drawn graphics. While some players noted that the soundtrack could fade into the background, its originality and suitability for the game's atmosphere are frequently highlighted. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that adds depth to the gameplay.

    • “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.”
    • “Music accompanying is perfect.”
    • “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

    The game's story presents a unique and brutal premise where players defend against a bug infestation using strategically placed organs as towers, creating an engaging and intuitive gameplay mechanic. Set over three days and nights, the narrative unfolds in a permadeath RTS format that balances strategic depth with short play sessions, while also offering a sandbox mode for extended survival challenges.

    • “The story behind the game is 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.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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

    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.

  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is noted for its oddity and humor, providing players with a unique and entertaining experience.

    • “This game is oddly hilarious and keeps me laughing!”
    • “The humor is quirky and adds a unique charm to the gameplay.”
    • “I love the witty dialogue and the absurd situations that make me chuckle!”

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