Koudelka is a fantastic, original horror game. It is nothing like Resident Evil. Not even close. If anything, it's maybe a little like Galerians.
Combat is delivered in RPG format: turn-based, simple, and random. Where this game shines is in its plot, and the voice acting in Koudelka is as excellent as Metal Gear: Solid or any other game with high production value. The game rea... read more
I bought this game with the intention of playing it once I had finished with Final Fantasy VIII but I never did. It seemed like a waste of an idea. I don't think anything could have been done to save it.
It just sits on my shelf, untouched and I have no drive to ever bother with it. It reminds me of a dream I once had, a dream I never want to relive.
Description:On Halloween 1898, a troubled-yet-determined medium named Koudelka is driven by the spirit of an unknown woman to the ominous Nemeton monastery. Once a place of worship, it evolved into a prison where the sentenced died horrible deaths. There, along with Edward, the adventurer, and James, the bishop, she will discover horror, danger aOn Halloween 1898, a troubled-yet-determined medium named Koudelka is driven by the spirit of an unknown woman to the ominous Nemeton monastery. Once a place of worship, it evolved into a prison where the sentenced died horrible deaths. There, along with Edward, the adventurer, and James, the bishop, she will discover horror, danger and adventure in the ruined and haunted abbey. Either they will solve their mysterious quests, or they will die trying.
Manufacturer's Description
An epic tale of murder, mystery and mayhem, featuring Koudelka, a troubled yet determined medium, who embarks on a mission to unravel the evil doings at the ominous Nemeton monastery.
Control a group of three characters and explore the dark, mysterious monastery and become enmeshed in a twisted plot of witchcraft and evil sorcery.
"Release Date: November 30, 1999 (NA)
Publisher: SNK
Developer: Sacnoth
Genre: RPG - Horror
Koudelka is a unique blend of survival horror-style gameplay with random, turn-based battles and a leveling up system found in most RPGs. The end result is a game that is simply average at both and not great at either. That said, it's got an interesting story to help push you through the game, and fans of the Shadow Hearts games should take note that they spawned from this title. In fact, Roger Bacon even"
"Release Date: November 30, 1999 (NA)
Publisher: SNK
Developer: Sacnoth
Genre: RPG - Horror
Koudelka is a unique blend of survival horror-style gameplay with random, turn-based battles and a leveling up system found in most RPGs. The end result is a game that is simply average at both and not great at either. That said, it's got an interesting story to help push you through the game, and fans of the Shadow Hearts games should take note that they spawned from this title. In fact, Roger Bacon even"
"Release Date: November 30, 1999 (NA)
Publisher: SNK
Developer: Sacnoth
Genre: RPG - Horror
Koudelka is a unique blend of survival horror-style gameplay with random, turn-based battles and a leveling up system found in most RPGs. The end result is a game that is simply average at both and not great at either. That said, it's got an interesting story to help push you through the game, and fans of the Shadow Hearts games should take note that they spawned from this title. In fact, Roger Bacon even"
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"Beat June 22, 2011
This unique survival horror/RPG hybrid definitely has its flaws, but it's not a horrible game by any means. I found the story to be rather interesting, even if James O'Flaherty's personality was pretty annoying. There are some control issues here, though...And the map system is pretty poorly done...And with my horrible memory, I'm never a fan of backtracking and having to remember what room is where...But, overall, I enjoyed my time with this game. There are multiple endings,"
“Koudelka is a fantastic, original horror game. It is nothing like Resident Evil. Not even close. If anything, it's maybe a little like Galerians.
Combat is delivered in RPG format: turn-based, simple, and random. Where this game shines is in its plot, and the voice acting in Koudelka is as excellent as Metal Gear: Solid or any other game with high production value. The game really does have an amazing script. The graphics are also quite good for the PSone.
While I typically do not enjoy RPG turn-based combat (because I typically do not enjoy RPGs at all), I found it tolerable because so much of the rest of the game is just excellent.
The game follows a gruff and beautiful gypsie girl, a soul-searching adventurer and a haunted Vatican bishop. They me” read more
“I bought this game with the intention of playing it once I had finished with Final Fantasy VIII but I never did. It seemed like a waste of an idea. I don't think anything could have been done to save it.
It just sits on my shelf, untouched and I have no drive to ever bother with it. It reminds me of a dream I once had, a dream I never want to relive.
It's a cross between a console-RPG and Resident Evil, when both are perfectly fine how they are: separate!” read more
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