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The Colossus Is Coming: The Interactive Experience

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75%Game Brain Score
story, atmosphere
music, grinding
75% User Score Based on 55 reviews

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The Colossus Is Coming: The Interactive Experience is a single player casual simulation game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by FYRE Games and was released on November 4, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

All seems calm. The multitude of towering trees sway in the breeze... But something feels wrong. Something is watching you, something omniscient. The feeling that you may not be alone grows ever-stronger... It's coming... find the tapes...

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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews
story6 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a beautiful and atmospheric experience, effectively creating a sense of unease and dread.
  • It's a unique and experimental auditory narrative that pairs well with the accompanying music album.
  • Being free, it provides a short yet intriguing experience that is worth trying for those interested in interactive storytelling.
  • The gameplay is extremely short, often completed in about 15 minutes, leaving players wanting more.
  • Many players found the story confusing and lacking depth, with some describing it as a promotional tool for the artist rather than a true game.
  • Technical issues, such as screen flickering and buggy achievements, detracted from the overall experience for some users.
  • story
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and atmospheric, while others criticize it as confusing or lacking depth. Many appreciate the unique storytelling method through audio tapes, describing it as suspenseful and innovative, though some feel the overall narrative falls flat or is poorly executed. Overall, the experience is seen as a short, intriguing horror story that may not resonate with all players.

    • “The mechanics are simple and the story is nice.”
    • “A really cool short story.”
    • “You take control of an unnamed protagonist as you uncover the story of a mysterious colossus through a series of cassette tapes.”
    • “Like the story made no sense to me.”
    • “It's not really a story and more importantly, it's no good.”
    • “A boring 15 minute 'demo' where you walk around in circles in a small area and listen to a dumb and pointless story.”
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music aspect of the game is primarily viewed as a promotional tool for the artist's album, with mixed opinions on its quality. While some users appreciate the unique approach and find the soundtrack fitting for a horror experience, others criticize it as lacking depth and recommend alternative ways to enjoy the music. Overall, the game serves more as a listening experience than a traditional video game, with the music being a central but divisive element.

    • “The game is an extension of the music album of the same name by auric echoes.”
    • “Wow just wow! I am lost for words; this is a fantastic horror game and great story. The fact that this guy created an interactive expansion to his album is just pure genius. This is probably the most unique way to promote music I've never seen this done before. I highly recommend this.”
    • “Let's be clear, this is not a video game - this is a 'listening experience' for a music artist.”
    • “The dev didn't lie, this was just made to promote his music album, which in my opinion is not that good, but to be fair everyone has different music tastes.”
    • “Really, even if you are into the kind of music genre he makes (experimental rock), this demo is still a complete waste of time.”
  • atmosphere
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is generally praised for its beautiful visuals and effective sound design, creating a sense of mystery, suspense, and dread. However, some users feel that the experience is ultimately short-lived and lacks depth, leading to a disappointing payoff after the buildup. Overall, it offers a compelling atmospheric experience, though opinions vary on its engagement and substance.

    • “No fluff, just providing an atmosphere of mystery, some dread and anticipation.”
    • “Quick little atmospheric experience that looks good and has great sound design.”
    • “Beautiful and atmospheric visuals, making full use of the Unity HDRP.”
    • “The game fails to create a truly immersive atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the world.”
    • “Despite its potential, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to engage players.”
    • “The attempts at building tension fall short, resulting in an atmosphere that feels more tedious than thrilling.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their beautiful and atmospheric visuals, effectively utilizing Unity's HDRP. However, some users experienced significant visual stuttering on high settings, which could be mitigated by switching to medium graphics.

    • “Beautiful graphics and very good sound effects and story!”
    • “Beautiful and atmospheric visuals, making full use of the Unity HDRP.”
    • “The art style is impressive and adds a unique charm to the game.”
    • “I will say that I had significant visual stuttering on high graphics (my computer can handle it), but that was almost entirely resolved by putting it on medium.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity in mechanics, complemented by an engaging story. Overall, players appreciate the straightforward nature of the gameplay experience.

    • “The mechanics are simple and the story is nice.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring an unrealistic amount of effort to progress.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is generally well-received, with smooth performance noted during gameplay, though some users experienced significant visual stuttering on high graphics settings. Switching to medium graphics effectively resolved these issues for those affected. Overall, the game is short, taking about 15 minutes to complete, and runs well on moderate settings.

    • “You're in a small wooded area where you collect cassettes to play. They're not difficult to find, and the whole game can be completed in approximately 15 minutes, but the performance is well optimized.”
    • “The game's optimization allows for smooth gameplay, making it easy to navigate through the environment without any lag.”
    • “I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization; it really enhances the overall experience and keeps the gameplay fluid.”
    • “I will say that I had significant visual stuttering on high graphics (my computer can handle it), but that was almost entirely resolved by putting it on medium.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users have reported that the stability of the game is generally good, but there are some bugs, particularly with the handgun achievement, which can be frustrating.

    • “The only thing that's a bit annoying is that the handgun achievement seems to be buggy.”
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The Colossus Is Coming: The Interactive Experience is a casual simulation game with horror and mystery themes.

The Colossus Is Coming: The Interactive Experience is available on PC and Windows.

The Colossus Is Coming: The Interactive Experience was released on November 4, 2021.

The Colossus Is Coming: The Interactive Experience was developed by FYRE Games.

The Colossus Is Coming: The Interactive Experience has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its music.

The Colossus Is Coming: The Interactive Experience is a single player game.

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