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Kona

$14.99
Release Date:
Metacritic:
73
Developer:
Parabole
Publisher:
Parabole, Ravenscourt
Platforms:
Windows Mac Linux
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About This Game

Northern Canada, 1970. A strange blizzard ravages Atamipek Lake. Step into the shoes of a detective to explore the eerie village, investigate surreal events, and battle the elements to survive. Kona is a chilly, narrative-driven interactive tale you won't soon forget.

"Parabole has created a stunning game of duality, effortlessly blending survivalism with detective work and well-researched history with dying folklore."
- Stephen Turner, Destructoid

"It’s tremendous at creating its distinct atmosphere and then drawing you deeper in. It’s witty, spooky, and achieves an ideal sense of urgency. Weird, clamant and intriguing, this is well worth a look."
- John Walker, Rock, Paper, Shotgun

Setting

October 1970. W. Hamilton, a rich industrialist who owns a hunting manor in Northern Canada, reports several cases of vandalism perpetrated against his property. Unable to find out who dared to commit these acts, Hamilton calls Carl Faubert, a renowned private detective to handle the affair.

In Kona, Carl becomes trapped up in the deep north, engulfed in an unexpected snowstorm, and is unable to find his client —or any other living inhabitant for that matter. The player incarnated detective Faubert, who must shed light on the mysterious events befalling the area.

Key Features

  • Step into a surreal interactive tale of mystery and investigate the perplexing quietness in the entire town
  • Explore a vast, frigid Northern environment and battle the elements to survive
  • Enjoy the atmospheric soundtrack featuring music by Quebec folk band CuréLabel
  • Experience the tale through the omniscient, third-person storyteller
  • Go back in time with a vintage look and feel reminiscent of 1970s rural communities

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User Reviews

Very Positive
11 user reviews
91%
Positive
5 hrs at review
Recommended

calling it a detective or survival game rubs me the wrong way considering wolfs are basically your only enemy and they go down with 2 hits of the axe while health recovery is plentiful and the only "detective" work youre doing is visiting all the landmarks on your map and solving maybe 2 small puzzles. 15€ is a steep price for this as well

10 hrs at review
Recommended

Fantastic atmosphere and a great game

1 hrs at review
Not Recommended

It would be great if not so buggy. I've got to the point where generator was turned on but no way to turn on light in either gatarage or main (separately or not). This effectively halts game after hour of gameplay

10 hrs at review
Recommended

Great paranormal detective game

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7 and up
  • Processor: i5 2.0 ghz+
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon 6850 / Intel HD 5000+
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 and up
  • Processor: i5 2.5 ghz+
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 / ATI Radeon 7850
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

FAQ

How much does Kona cost?

Kona costs $14.99.

What are the system requirements for Kona?

Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 and up Processor: i5 2.0 ghz+ Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 460 / ATI Radeon 6850 / Intel HD 5000+ DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 5 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: OS *: Windows 7 and up Processor: i5 2.5 ghz+ Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 / ATI Radeon 7850 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 5 GB available space

What platforms is Kona available on?

Kona is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.

Is Kona worth buying?

Kona has 91% positive reviews from 11 players. Metacritic score: 73/100.

When was Kona released?

Kona was released on Mar 17, 2017.

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