The Core

About The Core

The Core is a single player and multiplayer platformer game. It was developed by Electric Machine Games and was released on August 13, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Discover a world of mystery and self-discovery with The Core, an immersive action-adventure game. As an autonomous AI core, you awaken alone in a long-forgotten facility, your memory lost. Embark on a thrilling journey to uncover your true identity and unravel the purpose behind your creation. Explore a vast and mysterious world as you roll through the decaying remains of a once-active facility, w…

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67%Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story3 positive mentions

Engaging story with interesting characters and environmental storytelling.
Challenging but intuitive puzzles that combine platforming and spatial awareness.
Excellent music and sound design that enhances the immersive experience.

Progression is blocked by mandatory trials that can be frustrating and feel unfair.
Graphical glitches and occasional control issues detract from gameplay.
Game suffers from inconsistent difficulty and an awkward blend of puzzle and platforming elements with no difficulty settings.

story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The story is engaging and well-developed, drawing players in with its unique elements and lore-rich environments. It effectively builds curiosity and motivation to progress through trials, complemented by immersive music and storytelling through game design.
- “Overall, the story and gameplay definitely have me wanting more.”
- “It has elements inspired by Portal but stands on its own with its story.”
- “I'm liking how the story is developing so far, and the rooms that can be opened after completing trials for more items or lore motivate me to beat the trials quickly.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its immersive and engaging qualities, enhancing the storytelling and exploration experience. Players appreciate both the main soundtrack and subtle sound effects, finding them memorable and well-crafted. Overall, the music is considered a standout element that significantly contributes to the game's atmosphere.
- “Not only do the environments do a good job of telling a story all on their own, but the music does a great job of drawing you in.”
- “I wasn't expecting to enjoy the music and sound design as much as I did, but I'm happy to report that I've even enjoyed the little 'tings' from when Skatoo ends up running up against rails or other surfaces.”
- “Exploration is rewarding, puzzles are challenging but solvable, and the writing and music is top notch.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users generally find the graphics acceptable, with most issues being minor or potentially related to individual setups. While a specific graphical problem was noted on trial 5-3, it does not appear to be widespread.
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and thought-provoking, especially in challenge modes that effectively utilize varied mechanics. While some controls feel slightly unpolished, the overall experience, combined with the story, keeps players eager to continue.
- “As of this point, some parts of the game controls are still a little janky, but overall the story and gameplay definitely have me wanting more.”
- “I've currently made it far enough in the game to find the 5th key for challenges and have played through the end of challenge 4-6. I enjoy them so far and like how they get you thinking more about how the mechanics work in varying environments.”