Undying Symphony

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Undying Symphony is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Siberian Koala and was released on July 25, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Undying Symphony is a story-driven adventure that follows four civilians bravely enduring the hardships of the Siege of Leningrad. Players navigate realistic environments, solve puzzles, and experience the resilience and spirit of a city under relentless siege. The game highlights human courage and survival during one of history’s most tragic wartime episodes.

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Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

story12 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game offers a meaningful and emotional story based on the historical events of the Siege of Leningrad, providing players with a unique perspective on this tragic period.
The art style and music are well-received, contributing to the game's atmospheric experience and enhancing the storytelling.
As a free game, it provides an opportunity for players to engage with important historical themes without any financial commitment.

The translation quality is poor, which disrupts immersion and makes the dialogue difficult to read.
Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with mini-games that feel like an afterthought rather than an engaging part of the experience.
The characters are poorly developed, making it hard for players to connect with them or feel invested in their stories.

story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a tragic yet hopeful narrative centered around the historical context of World War II, particularly the blockade of Leningrad. However, many players criticize the poor translation and lack of character development, which detracts from immersion and emotional engagement. While some appreciate the attempt to convey a significant historical event, others find the plot superficial and lacking depth, ultimately feeling more like a political statement than a compelling adventure.
- “It is a tragic story but one that inspires hope and perseverance.”
- “A beautiful game about a tragic story from real life.”
- “Good and very humane story about hard times.”
- “The first most upsetting thing is the poor translation, which breaks any immersion in the story and is at times painful to read.”
- “On the other hand, the story is weak and lacks real historical context.”
- “The plot is flat, the characters lack development, and the game feels more like a political statement than an engaging adventure.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is largely criticized for being monotonous and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting that it feels more like a poorly executed visual novel than an engaging interactive experience. While some appreciate the graphics and the attempt at unique puzzles, the overall execution is deemed weak, with a focus on cliched storytelling and underdeveloped mechanics. Despite its shortcomings, a few users suggest that it may still be worth a single playthrough due to its low cost.
- “Interesting novel about the Second World War, with good graphics (I like this style of drawing) and good mechanics of interaction.”
- “If we talk about the gameplay, then it is quite good for a visual novel.”
- “There are many things that make the classic novel gameplay more diverse, and this is a positive part of the game.”
- “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
- “The plot component is similar to a rather mediocre and cliched war game, and the gameplay, although it has unusual puzzles, feels very monotonous.”
- “The game would've been much more enjoyable and replayable had it delivered the gameplay which it first intended (something akin to 'This War of Mine').”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally well-received, with many praising the art style and visual aesthetics as decent and immersive. While some players appreciate the historical representation and the quality of the drawn visuals, others feel that the graphics lack depth and fail to convey the game's more serious themes effectively. Overall, the visuals are considered appealing but may not fully engage players looking for a more profound narrative experience.
- “Interesting novel about the Second World War, with good graphics (I like this style of drawing) and good mechanics of interaction.”
- “The stories weren't bad, I liked some of the puzzles, and the graphics were nice.”
- “I 'recommend' it because it has good music and a good drawing art style.”
- “It feels like this is a game for kids, where they just show the aesthetics, but not the story.”
- “The graphics, or rather the drawn picture, in the game are not bad.”
- “Because of this, the visuals during gameplay are pretty simple, but believable, and they do not hurt immersion.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its immersive and evocative atmosphere, effectively capturing a dystopian setting that resonates with players. While the visuals and rendered scenes enhance the experience, some reviewers noted the absence of music during gameplay, which could have further intensified the drama and tension. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, making it a compelling choice for those interested in the theme.
- “The game is very atmospheric; if anyone is interested in this topic, then do not pass it by.”
- “The atmosphere of dystopia is present in this game.”
- “Other than that, the rendered scenes are great -- very atmospheric and capable of immersing the player into the historical setting shown.”
- “Definitely worth playing, the atmosphere is terrifying.”
- “Music, in the trailer there is a nice composition, but in the game there is no music; it does not enhance the drama, or the tension, or the atmosphere.”
- “I do not know much about the events of that time, but I think the developers tried to convey the whole atmosphere and they succeeded.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its quality and composition while others find it forgettable and lacking in diversity. Although the soundtrack is noted as decent, it fails to enhance the gameplay experience or contribute to the overall atmosphere. Overall, while the art and music are impressive, they do not significantly elevate the game's engagement.
- “The art and music in the game is very impressive.”
- “I recommend it because it has good music and a good drawing art style.”
- “Art is great, very good music (although it could've been more diverse).”
- “I would say that there is music here, like in a huge number of mediocre movies or games, which you forget after 5 minutes of playing and which you did not even feel during the game.”
- “The characters, music, and art style are decent, but it is still boring to play.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized for appearing to rely on deceptive practices, with numerous reviews suggesting that the game is part of a trend of asset flips and cash grabs, supported by suspiciously similar user accounts that seem to promote these scams.
- “The monetization system feels exploitative, with prices set unreasonably high for in-game items.”
- “It seems like the game is designed to push players towards spending money rather than enjoying the gameplay.”
- “The constant barrage of ads and prompts to purchase upgrades ruins the overall experience.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a click to advance, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative.
- “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best. Imagine the best novel you ever read, be it 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' or '2001: A Space Odyssey' or 'Twilight' (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the story.”
- “I found myself spending hours on grinding without any real sense of progress, which made the experience frustrating.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, particularly with puzzles that are frequently buggy due to a high volume of malfunctioning scripts in the game.
- “The second problem is the puzzles; more precisely, they are often very buggy due to the huge number of scripts in the game that do not work correctly.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers feel that the game's replayability is hindered by its failure to deliver the engaging gameplay initially promised, which could have made it more enjoyable and worth revisiting, similar to titles like "This War of Mine."
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game particularly impactful, especially those with personal connections to the Siege of Leningrad, as it resonates deeply with their experiences and memories related to the city.
- “It's cool to have a game about the Siege of Leningrad; when most of your life is connected to the city, it feels much more emotional.”