A solid start so far! It feels like the inspiration comes from not only Modern Resident Evils, but STALKER as well, the scares reminding me of FEAR, and equipping and shortcutting items hailing from Fallout New Vegas.
The base mechanics are super solid, and the concentration on utilizing light or light sources, even at the expense of better weapons later on is a really interesting mechanic and I am excited to see more. I also enjoy that bleeding, infection, and Radiation are something to pay attention to, and the food and water survival mechanics aren't too aggressive.
That being said, I found myself bleeding and infected anytime I took damage at all, and it feels a bit overkill. Perhaps having it be a percentage roll for standard enemies? It could also lead to introducing newer enemies down the road with higher chances of bleed, infection, or even radioactive.
While I see where the game is going with it, combat definitely need some polish. All fights seem to revolve around popping some early enemies, and backpedaling in circles while unloading at a large ball of dudes. AI is rather basic as well, HOWEVER it is still Alpha, so I understand it is early early. I found myself enjoying the exploration, and item management mechanic more than combat by far.
While I did enjoy looking around and looting, map is rather basic. A myriad of corridors set in a grid. It could very well be a rough draft, so again, understandable, but variety is the spice of life!
All in all, a grand start. I did enjoy this demo for what it is, and what it brings to the table. I'm excited to see what the team creates and where this goes!
Reminded me so much of classic Resident Evil, which I love! I always loved having herbs in games to collect and mix, and infection rate to worry about. I enjoyed my experience with the game so far and look forward to the final game. One thing I feel can be improved on is having the subtitles be a bit larger so it is easier to read. :)
I appreciate you reaching out to me to play your game! It's an honor. ^_^
This game was very fun and has HUGE potential, I can't wait for a full release and I definitely plan to keep posting videos on it. Feel free to check that out!
I really love what you have here so far! It felt like so many older classics like half life, doom 3, the stalker series but with its own feel and take! I liked finding green and red herbs such a great call back! I tried all modes but I think I could go further in the demo mode, Ill made a dedicated video to see how far I can get throughout the experience! I cant wait to play more and see what you add and update in the future. Great job I cant wait to see this keep growing!
Hello there, I really like the game, its the graphics and the gun play is so good. But there is quite some issues with the enemies. Thanks for the email dude, and here is my gameplay in spanish.
Hello, I think there is an issue with the tracking, for some reason, some enemies will come and attack from very far away, and sometimes even tho I shoot them, they will not move even if I'm 1 meter away. And sometimes, the enemies will receive no damage if you use the wrench.
These are minor things. I enjoy the game, so good luck mate, and keep it up.
PS: Dudeee the spawn rate of the zombies is insane like what are 10 zombies doing in a bedroom loool
I played this game while it was demo and it was great. The enemies were a bit buggy but it looked great. Im installing it right now and cant wait to see what you have added
First off I'll say that I'll be watching for any and every update along the path to this titles completion. Also to those of you who play it: Make sure that in the title screen you click the bottom hashtag that gives you access to much more than the menu actually shows, including the story mode development door with multiple levels. So take a deep breath, there's plenty to do for at least an hour between everything if you're even just quickly playing through it all.
While being essentially a demo in a sort of debug mode during this section of my coverage (and current review) the v2.7 development shows great promise and already works damn near perfectly. The gunplay works immaculately although the melee is a little off imo as far as the range vs hit ratio goes but no worries there, it's a work in progress.
The enemies can be agile and even sneaky "it's the quiet ones you have to watch out for" lol. The early development is very generous with being able to get everything you'll need to progress without worrying TOO much about supplies running out while still being almost absolutely overwhelmed (in a good way) by enemies and surprise attacks at times.
Big thanks to the KARANTIIN team for reaching out and I look forward to seeing every new development.
(PS if you watch the video and need some free voice work, I'm available for free lmao)
2.7 early development access review total: 7/10 (I'm sure that'll get even higher by the full release)
Thanks for the email to try the game out! I've tried the best I could do with the game and hopes this video helps your game get more viewers! I did read the tutorial I PROMISE!
This demo is super well thought through and pretty awesome! It seems to be lending game mechanics from iconic horror games from the past and is well done here! The humor is also really funny! Had a great time with it! Keep up the good work!
This is an amazing experience! Karantiin has several game modes which offers lots of replayability, a great atmosphere and mechanics, scary enemies, and unforgiving gameplay. This could very well become the next big indie horror experience and it more than deserves attention and praise! I cant wait too see the future of Karantiin
Had a fantastic time playing the game. If you'd like to use the montage at the end of the video as promotion material, I don't mind giving you a separate link for it. Here is the review:
I have played some more and I would like to add that:
- it would be nice if you could add money from the chest to your inventory even when your inventory is full but you already have money inside -- > i had to remove something from inventory to just add money from chest to my current money
- encountered a bug where I saw collectible things through the walls but it resolved by itself after 10 seconds or so
Maybe you already fixed that on the new patch as I am playing on v.2.6.5
Otherwise I enjoyed the game and for the viewers here's the video:
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A solid start so far! It feels like the inspiration comes from not only Modern Resident Evils, but STALKER as well, the scares reminding me of FEAR, and equipping and shortcutting items hailing from Fallout New Vegas.
The base mechanics are super solid, and the concentration on utilizing light or light sources, even at the expense of better weapons later on is a really interesting mechanic and I am excited to see more. I also enjoy that bleeding, infection, and Radiation are something to pay attention to, and the food and water survival mechanics aren't too aggressive.
That being said, I found myself bleeding and infected anytime I took damage at all, and it feels a bit overkill. Perhaps having it be a percentage roll for standard enemies? It could also lead to introducing newer enemies down the road with higher chances of bleed, infection, or even radioactive.
While I see where the game is going with it, combat definitely need some polish. All fights seem to revolve around popping some early enemies, and backpedaling in circles while unloading at a large ball of dudes. AI is rather basic as well, HOWEVER it is still Alpha, so I understand it is early early. I found myself enjoying the exploration, and item management mechanic more than combat by far.
While I did enjoy looking around and looting, map is rather basic. A myriad of corridors set in a grid. It could very well be a rough draft, so again, understandable, but variety is the spice of life!
All in all, a grand start. I did enjoy this demo for what it is, and what it brings to the table. I'm excited to see what the team creates and where this goes!
I had a lot of fun! Here is the twitch vod and will be up on youtube probably tomorrow so ill update with that too
but also a clip of me getting terrified https://www.twitch.tv/dawnsplace/clip/CourageousZanySparrowANELE-LPMmjVeQXTzFWCT...
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1786273404
10/10 Would recommend and will continue to play between my twitch and my yotube as it gets updated! I will get good at this eventually!
Edit Here is the game VOD>
Also Two Fun Shorts!Warning to viewers: SPOILERS IN VIDEO!
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Reminded me so much of classic Resident Evil, which I love! I always loved having herbs in games to collect and mix, and infection rate to worry about. I enjoyed my experience with the game so far and look forward to the final game. One thing I feel can be improved on is having the subtitles be a bit larger so it is easier to read. :)
I appreciate you reaching out to me to play your game! It's an honor. ^_^
This game was very fun and has HUGE potential, I can't wait for a full release and I definitely plan to keep posting videos on it. Feel free to check that out!
HAD A FREAKIN BLAST PLAYING THIS GAME CANT WAIT FOR THE FULL GAME! ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU FOR THIS GAME! HOPEFULLY EVERYBODY ENJOYS THIS VIDEO! :}
Muy buen juego, le recomiendo mucho, siento que el juego tiene bastante potencial
Finally made you a video, I have to say I got addicted:
Waiting for more updates
Tried all modes will try more
Thank you for the game enjoyed and frightened me
DEAD ASS THIS WAS GREAT (I still smell rotting ASS :-p )
I really enjoyed playing this with my community on Twitch. We had a blast!
PT2:
pt3:
Yup, I'm excited for this. Can't wait for future updates!
wow omg
Thanks for the email about the game!
Hello there, I really like the game, its the graphics and the gun play is so good. But there is quite some issues with the enemies. Thanks for the email dude, and here is my gameplay in spanish.
Can you describe the issues?
Hello, I think there is an issue with the tracking, for some reason, some enemies will come and attack from very far away, and sometimes even tho I shoot them, they will not move even if I'm 1 meter away.
And sometimes, the enemies will receive no damage if you use the wrench.
These are minor things. I enjoy the game, so good luck mate, and keep it up.
PS: Dudeee the spawn rate of the zombies is insane like what are 10 zombies doing in a bedroom loool
melee will be a lot better in 2.8 and the enemy tracking also :)
i enjoyed it.
Thoroughly enjoyed playing! Thank you Karantiin for letting me know about this game. Keep up the awesome work!
I played this game while it was demo and it was great. The enemies were a bit buggy but it looked great. Im installing it right now and cant wait to see what you have added
good luck lad
First off I'll say that I'll be watching for any and every update along the path to this titles completion. Also to those of you who play it: Make sure that in the title screen you click the bottom hashtag that gives you access to much more than the menu actually shows, including the story mode development door with multiple levels. So take a deep breath, there's plenty to do for at least an hour between everything if you're even just quickly playing through it all.
While being essentially a demo in a sort of debug mode during this section of my coverage (and current review) the v2.7 development shows great promise and already works damn near perfectly. The gunplay works immaculately although the melee is a little off imo as far as the range vs hit ratio goes but no worries there, it's a work in progress.
The enemies can be agile and even sneaky "it's the quiet ones you have to watch out for" lol. The early development is very generous with being able to get everything you'll need to progress without worrying TOO much about supplies running out while still being almost absolutely overwhelmed (in a good way) by enemies and surprise attacks at times.
Big thanks to the KARANTIIN team for reaching out and I look forward to seeing every new development.
(PS if you watch the video and need some free voice work, I'm available for free lmao)
2.7 early development access review total: 7/10 (I'm sure that'll get even higher by the full release)
Coverage available on:
YouTube.com/@GodOfHorror
Twitch.tv/TheGodOfHorror
Very fun to watch!
im about to turn on the highest graphics, my laptop is gonna explode, wish me luck
You will be alright!
I WANT MORE !!!
Watch my gameplay for Karantiin on youtube guys
thankyou so much !!
Absolute BANGER of a game! 100% recommend!
My video if you wanna laugh while seeing the game XD
Thanks for the email to try the game out! I've tried the best I could do with the game and hopes this video helps your game get more viewers! I did read the tutorial I PROMISE!
It can be tough but otherwise very good game so far :)
This demo is super well thought through and pretty awesome! It seems to be lending game mechanics from iconic horror games from the past and is well done here! The humor is also really funny! Had a great time with it! Keep up the good work!
This is an amazing experience! Karantiin has several game modes which offers lots of replayability, a great atmosphere and mechanics, scary enemies, and unforgiving gameplay. This could very well become the next big indie horror experience and it more than deserves attention and praise! I cant wait too see the future of Karantiin
Had a fantastic time playing the game. If you'd like to use the montage at the end of the video as promotion material, I don't mind giving you a separate link for it.
Here is the review:
Great game!
I admit that I was scared in many places and I didn't show them!
I tried to make something funny out of this horror game.
PS: The video is in my native language, you won't understand anything :))
Honestly had a blast playing this even though I'm not typically fond of shooters usually! Great game :D
Really well made game!
So excited to try out the game modes!
I have played some more and I would like to add that:
- it would be nice if you could add money from the chest to your inventory even when your inventory is full but you already have money inside -- > i had to remove something from inventory to just add money from chest to my current money
- encountered a bug where I saw collectible things through the walls but it resolved by itself after 10 seconds or so
Maybe you already fixed that on the new patch as I am playing on v.2.6.5
Otherwise I enjoyed the game and for the viewers here's the video: