Two priests will have to face the evil that is ravaging.
The horror genre often offers original and interesting experiences. However, sometimes we use too much clichés and hackneyed elements. Therefore, there is a very real risk of falling into something very popular and it causes people to lose interest. When I received Saint KotarI had no idea what awaited me. And I must say that what I found surprised me in a way.
Developed by Croatian studio Red Martyr Entertainment and published for SOEDESCO, Saint Kotar is a horror adventure that was released in 2021 on PC and is now coming to Xbox consoles. It combines a point-and-click mechanism with an interactive story and incorporates puzzle elements. It is therefore a hybrid in which several genres are mixed.
Religion and witchcraft in Croatia
Use the witchcraft and religion because central themes can be tricky. However, Saint Kotar does a great job of blending opposing ideas into a very interesting story. Plus, its dark setting and distinctive characters work well with the bizarre plot.
The story takes place in Croatia and focuses on two priests. These are invited to an ancient God-believing city called Sveti Kotar. However, once they enter this creepy place, things quickly go awry. Benedek and Nikolai they are abandoned by Viktoria as she performs a supposed demonic ritual. Therefore, the God-fearing community rises up against the situation and the two priests are held responsible for all the harm. By exploring the area and interviewing the locals, perhaps the couple can figure out what’s going on. However, the more they insist on answers, the greater the danger they face.
Combination of playable mechanics
Nevertheless, it must be said that The development of Saint Kotar is too slow. The first few hours or so are confusing, arduous and intimidating. However, once you get past them, you have an experience worth having.
The main mechanic concentrates on the dialogue, puzzles and exploration. Thus, we will investigate all kinds of places while looking for clues and interacting with the strange inhabitants. Additionally, the decisions we make often have consequences, and many key characters may die because of us. Consequently, we must consider issues and actions before we act.
This element of the game was often uncomfortable and gave the story a twisted psychological twist. However, this is where the depth of the dialogue ends. Above all, each interaction serves as a gateway to new locations or act as a gateway to side missions.
Tale of two characters
Saint Kotar It has several simultaneous stories. As such, we will experience the stories of each playable character and their horrific ordeals in parallel. At crucial moments, we’ll transition from character to character as they use their strengths to advance. Next, we will interact with some residents several times and their answers will change the flow of the story.
This is a very positive point, since gave the game real depth while reinforcing the unusual and clumsy nature of the plot. However, the puzzles lacked any kind of difficulty. Therefore, little consideration was needed to overcome each situation.
A dark and scary world
You have to applaud the developers for this managed to create this dark world. Dark colors and claustrophobic areas create an oppressive atmosphere. However, the animations can be greatly improved in all their aspects and the graphic part at the level of the textures is very basic. On another side, ring It helps to reinforce the gloomy atmosphere. With dark music and a creepy soundtrack, the story will give you goosebumps. Plus, the incredible ambient sounds are the icing on the cake for a game that needs to be played with headphones. Voice in English and subtitles in Spanish.
A point-and-click console game that handles beautifully
There is a maxim that says: point-and-click games and consoles mean frustration. However, Saint Kotar breaks this rule. Combine smooth motion and point-and-click mechanics work great. Moreover, the smart yet simple user interface helps even more. Yes, there are times when it’s a bit boring, but that’s never been a problem. I was therefore pleasantly surprised by the quality of the configuration of the controls.
conclusions
Religion, Witchcraft and Horror Genre These are subjects that go well together, but which also repeat themselves a lot. As such, the combination of all three will discourage some players. But, in this case, it shouldn’t. The excellent but eerie story, grim characters and strange locations negate the slow and arduous start. Plus, the spooky visuals and interesting stories make for an uncomfortable yet engrossing experience. A title that cannot be recommended to many people, but that can appeal to those who dare to try it.
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Saint Kotar
34,99$
Advantages
- Spooky and disturbing setting
- excellent controls
- Very elaborate sound section
The inconvenients
- clunky animations
- The rhythm slows down several times
- The story sometimes beats the pot a little.
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