Conarium
Stormling Studios · 2017 · Adventure, Lovecraftian, Horror, Indie, Walking Simulator
PC
Mostly Positive76% · 1,88971Metacritic
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About Conarium
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Explore an abandoned Antarctic base as an amnesiac scientist, uncovering the horrifying truth behind a forbidden expedition that left you dead yet mysteriously alive in this Lovecraftian tale of cosmic horror. Navigate between nightmarish visions and reality while evading eldritch horrors, with multiple endings and atmospheric puzzle-solving that rewards those brave enough to uncover every dark secret.
Conarium is a chilling Lovecraftian game that follows the gripping story of four scientists and their endeavour to challenge what we normally consider to be the "absolute" limits of nature. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's novella At the Mountains of Madness, but largely set after the original story.
You, as Frank Gilman, open your eyes inside a room filled with strange, pulsating noises. Patterns of lights executing a Danse Macabre on the walls is presented by a queer device on the table. Having recalled nothing other than that you’re in Upuaut, an Antarctic base located near the South Pole, you find the place deserted and have a distinct feeling of something being terribly wrong. Somehow knowing that your memories cannot guide you enforces a strange feeling of vulnerability, a familiar yet alien sensation of being a part of a peculiar whole... Soon you will discover that having used the device during the expedition, you have died but then returned subtly changed, speaking of strange memories and of strange places. You have lost something important or gained something sinister...
Explore the Antarctic base, as well as dreams and visions. Study clues and unlock secrets, whilst avoiding macabre beings at all cost.
Key features:
Powered by Unreal Engine 4, Conarium aims to bring cutting-edge visuals for a more immersive storytelling and gaming experience.
You, as Frank Gilman, open your eyes inside a room filled with strange, pulsating noises. Patterns of lights executing a Danse Macabre on the walls is presented by a queer device on the table. Having recalled nothing other than that you’re in Upuaut, an Antarctic base located near the South Pole, you find the place deserted and have a distinct feeling of something being terribly wrong. Somehow knowing that your memories cannot guide you enforces a strange feeling of vulnerability, a familiar yet alien sensation of being a part of a peculiar whole... Soon you will discover that having used the device during the expedition, you have died but then returned subtly changed, speaking of strange memories and of strange places. You have lost something important or gained something sinister...
Explore the Antarctic base, as well as dreams and visions. Study clues and unlock secrets, whilst avoiding macabre beings at all cost.
Key features:
- A deep and suspense-filled Lovecraftian story with lots of secrets and Easter eggs.
- Ominous but wonderful graphics created with Unreal Engine 4.
- Multiple endings.
- A haunting and atmospheric soundtrack.
Powered by Unreal Engine 4, Conarium aims to bring cutting-edge visuals for a more immersive storytelling and gaming experience.
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What Steam players say
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I kind of liked this game, but I think I would have enjoyed it better without the cheap mummy chase gimmick where I somehow couldn't run, or the run mechanic wasn't working properly and I ended up getting killed because I was WALKING. Therefore screwing up my no-deaths run. Luckily I backed up my saves to another folder beforehand. Forewarned is forearmed, no? Dumb achievements aside, I find Lovecraftian games interesting and typically outside of normal game expectations. This game, while at times quite normal, throws enough spanners into the works that it suitably unhinged me. There are a few good games out there that step over the line and into the strange and bizarre, and perhaps this one is worth your time. It is a little odd in that it mentions four scientists in the blurb, but we only ever really come to know about the protagonist and Dr Faust. There are two main endings but I couldn't say either of them are feel-good endings. Games like these ... you shouldn't expect a feel-good ending... Considering the game length, I'd say wait for a discount.2 found this helpful
It's a decent lovecraftian experience. Dont go in expecting to be terrified, tho. Not scary or tense, for that matter. Explore cool environments, enjoy lovecrafrtian flavor. Very aesthetically pleasing game with a nice story. Story: 7/10 Gameplay: 6/10 Horror: 2/10 Atmosphere: 8/10 Voice acting: 7/10 Reccomend it if you're in lovecraftian vibe and dont feel like playing a terrifying horror game.
Yikes! Total Bloatware! Sets off my computer's fans (heat reaction) immediately and no other game does that.
I get big eye-strain from this game. Even after I increased the super bad fov from 80 to 105 in the config file... It still makes me nauseous. Even the flashlight lags behind for 0,5 seconds when you move your mouse..F that.
This game is basically a continuation to The Mountains of Madness. If you like Lovecraft Lore, and don't mind that its a walking sim with some light puzzles. Tuck in.
WAIT FOR SALE! Cool game, cool story, about 4 hours to complete. Aliens, alternate dimensions, trippy world. Really enjoyed my time... BUT HOLY SH*T WAY TO MUCH READING!!!! I get that a lot of these love craftian games have a lot of clues and stuff to read but if i wanted to read a book i would go to the library lol. Other than that would recommend on sale.
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