a beautiful aesthetic and overall vibe - i really like the creativity that makes this game feel unique. it took a second to understand the battle system, but the tutorial/manual does a good job. i'm looking forward to playing it against a human opponent. the game play feels a little bit like a fast paced rock-paper-scissors, but almost like an auto battler. its easy to get into a trance while playing the game, especially on the higher BMP levels. great work!
Pulse Codex EP
- Release Date:
- Jul 20, 2023
- Developer:
- nonmateria
- Publisher:
- nonmateria
- Platforms:
- Windows Linux
Game Tags
About This Game
An au​diovisual asemic codex.
Featuring:
- a blend of ink doodles, claymotion and shaders, rendered in crunchy 540p
- battle against strange entities with an unusually obscure gameplay*
- xenmodal microtuned music
- 15 pages of asemically written zine unlocked by various conditions
- Jukebox mode to enjoy watching the computer playing against itself
- 2P Local Versus mode to challenge your friends
- 2-3 hours of content
* interactive manual included, also available in the free demo
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User Reviews
Played a ton from the Itch.io demo, the world really needs more games like this
Yeah first off it was kinda confusing but after reading the manual it made alot of sence, now i just need to learn these different combinations and different characters. Confusing at fist sights: 10/10 WOULD CONCIDER PTSD AGAIN
Immaculate aesthetics, hauntingly beautiful sound design, and a simple yet deep real-time combat system that's left me feeling absolutely cathartic after a clutch win. I kinda regret buying this discounted, even if it's short. Nonmateria has made something truly special here, and I can't wait to git gud so I can unlock and read the whole zine. Don't be discouraged by the funky visuals, and give it a try! It's even got local multiplayer (that works with Remote Play Together), so you can beat-glyph battle your friends!
it's gonna make me bust a move it's a very small game with a fun gameplay loop and beautiful visuals and sounds. more a work of art than a game, but still a game! definitely worth playing. encourages multiple playthroughs by providing you with multiple different characters and level difficulties, along with unlockable rewards for completing challenges.
Came for the cool looking visuals and sound design, stayed for the surprisingly addictive gameplay loop and evocative worldbuilding. Even if the combat wasn't enjoyable, the beautiful aesthetics and art direction would probably make it worth the price anyway. Overall, very good game that should be played by way more people.
i am enthralled by the sounds
very simple yet cool fighting game. Great artistic direction.
I have to praise the inventiveness of this game. My curiosity was initially peaked by the peculiar visuals and it has paid off with interesting musical fights that have me guessing all the time. Great job!
System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11
- Processor: Intel i5 3rd gen or equivalent
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: any graphic card supporting OpenGL 3.3
- Storage: 80 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
FAQ
How much does Pulse Codex EP cost?
Pulse Codex EP costs $4.99.
What are the system requirements for Pulse Codex EP?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11 Processor: Intel i5 3rd gen or equivalent Memory: 512 MB RAM Graphics: any graphic card supporting OpenGL 3.3 Storage: 80 MB available space Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
What platforms is Pulse Codex EP available on?
Pulse Codex EP is available on Windows PC, Linux.
Is Pulse Codex EP worth buying?
Pulse Codex EP has 94% positive reviews from 16 players.
When was Pulse Codex EP released?
Pulse Codex EP was released on Jul 20, 2023.
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