REVIEW : Morkredd (PC)
We analyze Morkredd, an engaging puzzle game that uses the contrast of light and darkness in a very pleasant title to play both alone and with others.
One of the main temptations of the video game scene is its capacity for innovation, to amaze us with original and fresh proposals that make us feel new sensations. From what has become recognised as the explosion of autonomous video game development, it is specifically from this sector that some of the most influential and best wonders that this blessed form of entertainment has provided us in recent years are getting from. The Norwegian studio based in Oslo Hyper Games adds with its unique title to the year 2020 that amongst misfortune leaves us one of the greatest harvests of independent video games that we remember.
Morkredd is the title of this mysterious adventure of puzzles and skill that takes place in a disturbing and dark world. Its main feature, and what we liked the most about the game, is that it offers two distinct perspectives on it depending on whether we play it individually or with others, without altering the number of letters on the screen or the mechanics it gives. It will always be necessary to control two characters, having to do it a single-player if he plays alone, or each player controlling one if we do it accompanied.
The entire plot of Morkredd is portrayed through the visual components that it presents on the screen, without using dialogue or cinematic scenes proper beyond some small video in several transitions. It is up to us to create the plan as we play and understand what we see. All of this from a very disconcerting start. A kind of ball of light falls on a background of complete unenlightenment, and in the midst of an open field where we see numerous lifeless bodies, it brightens and gives life to two forms that seem human, one female and the other male. We soon see that the slightest touch of any of the forms with the darkness ends them, having to remain under the shelter of the brightness that the orb gives off, in the middle of a completely dark place full of strange shapes.
At first, the luminescent orb levitates by itself and we must obey it. Subtly the game is releasing clues to us about the world in which we move, and we have loved the sensation that it makes us feel of being a few tiny pieces in a puzzle or gear of cyclopean proportions concerning us. The setting and the ability to immerse in the title are excellent and work wonders, pushing us on to see what it surprises us with next.
As we have already stated, the playable approach of the title differs if we do it solo or with others. In the first instance, we examine each of the forms concurrently with each of the sticks of the gamepad, in a similar way to that seen in the excellent Brothers: A Tale Of Two Sons. If we play mutually, each one will control one of the characters. The key in both cases is the coordination, but in each one, it will be a diverse matter. Playing alone, we must be informed at all times of which player we move with each stick, although we can also change that task on the fly by pushing a button. Playing doubles, we must adjust perfectly with the other person.
And what barriers will we have to defeat besides not killing ourselves with our shadows? The goal will be to push through the stage pushing the orb of light with us, avoiding losing it or its end. To do this, it will be necessary to activate levers, mechanisms and avoid a multitude of obstacles, always remaining in the areas of light projected by the sphere. By having two characters, there will be segments where they will be divided and will have to perform autonomous tasks in a coordinated style. This makes greater than logic, said coordination and perfect timing between characters are also vital to solve the puzzles.
We liked the variety of circumstances and mechanics implemented. At no time does the game fall into boredom, although it is true that it does not have much time for it either. The short span of the title, within the period of 3 to 5 hours according to our expertise and desire to explore, is our main complaint regarding it.
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