This was one of my games of the year in 2024, and being a playtester I got to share in its creation. It's truly a labour of love which doesn't leave any pixel unturned, in other words you can interact with pretty much everything to your heart's content! The story follows the exploits of the "fellows" with some of the greatest names in adventure gaming, Oliver Cobblestone and Englebert Picklebender ;) To get the most out of the game it's best not to rush through it and take the time to appreciate all the attention to detail and banter between Oliver and Englebert, and maybe even get the grand total of all 100 achievements!? It's been almost a year since this game released and it still holds a special place for me and I'd recommend it to anyone who's looking to get haunted, in a good way ;)
I was a Kickstarter backer for this game and was hoping it would turn out to be just like some of my other favorite horror adventures like Black Mirror or Dark Fall. Well despite some flaws it mostly did! The best thing about Saint Kotar is the setting, story and atmosphere. After a slow start I got drawn in more and more while exploring the town and its surroundings. There are many secrets to discover and side quests to complete, and the backstory is fleshed out the more you explore. So the more you get immersed in the game the more you get out of it! There are several loose ends and locked doors that could be expanded on, and I can't wait for the devs to release some DLC. They are also committed to fixing any bugs. There are two characters you can control, and one bug that I find more hilarious than anything is that the AI for the other character just does whatever it wants. He'll walk around aimlessly, walk in place and you can even push him around! I was also a beta tester so have come to see how this game has developed, and I can say it just gets better and better! It's much more story than puzzle driven, so if you're looking for an immersive and atmospheric game with an intriguing story then dim the lights, light a candle and venture into the fog enshrouded world of Saint Kotar...
