Qelochia

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Qelochia is a single player action game with horror, romance, drama and science fiction themes. It was developed by Super Brain Hemorrhage and was released on March 16, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

!!!AN ISSUE OF UTMOST URGENCY REQUIRES YOUR ATTENTION. THERE HAS BEEN AN INCIDENT AT THE INGOLSTADT RESEARCH BASE, RELATED TO THE SHELLEY PROJECT. DECISION-PARALYSIS IS IN EFFECT. PLEASE REVIEW THE NECCESSARY CONTEXT, AND GRANT YOUR INPUT. FEATURES Comb through the logs of a secret arctic research base. Learn about the lives and struggles of four unique inhabitants. Experience a strange world…

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

story4 positive mentions

Engaging and emotional narrative with well-developed, relatable characters.
Intriguing and rich worldbuilding that is organically integrated into the story.
Unique art style combining ASCII backgrounds and detailed character portraits, complemented by fitting music and sound design.

Some romance elements feel rushed and forced, lacking proper buildup.
Occasional confusing in-universe terminology and minor spelling errors.
Short length leaves players wanting more from the setting and characters.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is engaging and emotional, set in an interesting world with strong worldbuilding and a well-paced narrative. It features mostly linear progression with a meaningful final choice leading to two possible endings. Users appreciate its simplicity, immersive atmosphere, and compelling love story that keeps players invested throughout.
- “An engaging and emotional story (mostly linear but with two endings depending on a choice at the end) with some really cool worldbuilding.”
- “A story to be taken scene-by-scene at your pace, organized through a good user interface with just the right amount ambience and feedback to satisfy without distracting from the writing.”
- “Going in blind, slowly learning about the characters, the setting, and where the plot was heading... was such a huge part of what enamoured me, but I can't share any of that without spoiling everything!”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
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The graphics blend unique pseudo-ascii art with hand-drawn character portraits, creating a visually striking and imaginative aesthetic. The believable and expressive character designs enhance the emotional impact, making the overall visual experience both captivating and well-crafted.
- “The characters are believable and painfully human, the visuals are a hypnotic set of pseudo-ascii art and hand-drawn portraits that grease the wheels of imagination, and the conclusion is impactful.”
- “It's hard to say what drew me to the title, the unique contrast between the character portraits and the ascii art style, the strangely fascinating name, or I was just feeling a short romance VN.”
- “It is well-made, it has a great aesthetic.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its excellent art and music, which effectively create an immersive and well-balanced mood. The restrained quality of the soundtrack enhances the overall experience without overwhelming players.
- “The art and music are awesome and both do a great job in setting the atmosphere for the game.”
- “The atmosphere and music of this game feel restrained, in a good way.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for effectively setting a fitting and atmospheric tone, with a restrained style that enhances the overall experience.
- “The art and music are awesome and both do a great job in setting the atmosphere for the game.”
- “The atmosphere and music of this game feel restrained, in a good way.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers an engaging and emotional narrative, enriched by compelling worldbuilding and featuring a primarily linear story that includes two different endings based on a final choice.
- “An engaging and emotional story (mostly linear but with two endings depending on a choice at the end) with some really cool worldbuilding.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development is praised for its fun and unique designs, with a particular appreciation for the creative use of ASCII art.