Over the last few months, I've been searching for new games to play. During this search, I stumbled upon the fun #AdventureGamesFriday hashtag over on Twitter where indie developers share their new and upcoming games with each other. This is where I found, Saint Kotar: The Yellow Mask, a point and click horror adventure game created by Red Martyr Entertainment.
Saint Kotar: The Yellow Mask is the prologue story for the game Saint Kotar. The prologue was released on June 18th, 2020 with the full game, Saint Kotar, to be released on October 28th, 2021. The minute I saw this game, I knew I had to play it for myself! I want to thank Red Martyr Entertainment for giving me the opportunity to play an early release copy of the prologue. So, let's get started!
Disclaimer:
*I was sent a code for this game in return for an honest review. All opinions are my own.*
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| Saint Kotar The Yellow Mask: Benedek Dohnany |
Follow the fear of Benedek Dohnany and Nikolay Kalyakin and play the onset of a dark and chilling narrative adventure. Make decisions and affect the events that precede a macabre series of murders, allegedly related to devil worship and witchcraft.
Saint Kotar: The Yellow Mask is a free prologue of the full game Saint Kotar. It follows the mysterious events that precede a macabre series of murders, allegedly related to devil worship and witchcraft.
Saint Kotar: The Yellow Mask is a free prologue of the full game Saint Kotar. It follows the mysterious events that precede a macabre series of murders, allegedly related to devil worship and witchcraft.
You play with two fascinating characters, Benedek Dohnany and Nikolay Kalyakin, to unravel a captivating and branching story set in the small rural town of Sveti Kotar.
Your actions and words affect the storylines you experience and the characters you meet in this dark place tormented by agony and sorrow.
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| Saint Kotar The Yellow Mask: Benedek Dohnany at Cabin |
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| Saint Kotar The Yellow Mask: Benedek Dohnany and Nikolay Kalyakin At Forest Enterance |
Storyline
I really enjoyed the storyline for this game. I'm really intrigued with the history behind Benedek Dohnany and Nikolay Kalyakin. Benedek and Nikolay's relationship really caught my attention. They both seem to have a negative view about each other and are very defensive when confronted about the simplest of things. It's one thing to not get along with one another, but it felt more like they wanted to rip each others head's off, which was surprising. I can tell that they both have some issues with each other and I'm curios to see how they will interact with each other moving forward. Will they work together and try to piece the puzzle together or will they both try to do things by themselves.
The mystery surrounding the disappearance of Viktoria and the theft of both Dohnany and Kalyakin's belongings seems very odd. Everything seems to be clouded in a shrewd of mystery and each question that they asked the townsfolk would get you nowhere. I kept seeing everyone try to skirt around the questions being asked and continued to pick and poke at Benedek and Nikolay by distracting them from what's really going on.
I will admit, while playing this game it reminded a lot of the original Black Mirror (2003) game series. The dark and creepy atmosphere of the town and the similar design immediately reminded me of the game. With these similarities, I have found myself super exited to solve the mysteries that Benedek and Nikolay face as they search for Viktoria in this superstitious town.
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| Saint Kotar The Yellow Mask: Kalyakin at the Lake |
Music
The simple piano music playing in the game is simply beautiful. I could sit for hours listening to it play in the background. After finishing the game, I decided to leave it open just so I could listen to it while writing this review because of its peaceful melody. In a way, it seems to describe the town and the game perfectly, if not foreshadow what's to come. The melody of the music is haunting, yet sad as if it's expecting things to not have a happy ending as it could lead to a sad and possibly tragic event. But, we will just have to wait and see if this is true! |
| Saint Kotar The Yellow Mask: Town Square |
World/Graphics
I loved the world and the atmosphere of this game. The dark, quiet, and foggy atmosphere of the town really intrigued me. When you think of a town, you think lively and busy yet this town looks almost deserted. Except for the burned statue in the center of the square, you wouldn't have realized anyone lived there or that it was considered a functioning town. Everything about the design of the world is breathtakingly beautiful, yet creepy. I cannot wait to explore more of this little town.
Thank you everyone for reading! I loved playing the Saint Kotar: The Yellow Mask and I'm hooked on the storyline and what could happen next. I cannot wait to play the full game! If you want experience the game for yourself you can find the free Saint Kotar: The Yellow Mask Prologue on Steam and play it for yourself now. As of today, Red Martyr Entertainment also started there Saint Kotar KickStarter Campaign for the game! So, if you want to support the development of the game, you can go fund the game right now and in the process secure your own copy of the game!
Until next time,
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