Software:Kona (video game)

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Short description: 2017 adventure video game
Kona
Konacovergame.jpg
Developer(s)Parabole
Publisher(s)Parabole (PC)
Deep Silver (PS4, PCVR)
Ravenscourt (NS, XONE, Stadia, PSVR)
  • EU: Koch Media (NS)
EngineUnity
Platform(s)Linux, macOS, Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Shield TV, Stadia, PlayStation 5
ReleaseLinux, macOS, Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
March 17, 2017[1]
Nintendo Switch, Shield TV
March 9, 2018[2][3][4]
Stadia
August 1, 2020
PlayStation 5
December 7, 2021[5]
Genre(s)Adventure
Mode(s)Single-player

Kona is an adventure video game developed by the Canadian studio Parabole and published by Ravenscourt. Set in October 1970, the game centers on Carl Faubert, a private investigator, who arrives at a snowy town in Nord-du-Québec, only to find the place deserted with something that is lurking around.[6] A sequel, Kona II: Brume, was released on October 18, 2023.[7]

Gameplay

Kona includes survival and supernatural elements with buildings to explore, which contain loot (tools, light) and can serve as shelters.[8] The threats include cold (solved by setting up fire) and wolves (which can be shot or distracted with raw meat).[9] There is a stress level, which increases by seeing upsetting scenes, dealing with tough situations, or having accidents. A higher stress level will decrease the sprint speed and add a shakier aim, but Carl can calm himself by smoking cigarettes and drinking beers that are spread around.[10]

The navigation of the region is done by Carl's truck in a first-person viewpoint. While driving, Carl can hold the zoomable map in his right hand in case something needs to be checked.[11] The game has Carl's thoughts being narrated as he goes through clues to find out what has happened to the town, along with puzzles that support the story.[12]

Development

Kona was developed by the Canadian-based company Parabole. Initial funding for the game came through a crowdfunding campaign on the Kickstarter website. The campaign was launched on August 7, 2014, with a goal of CA$40,000; it ended on September 6, 2014, with CA$44,271 raised by 1,304 people.[13] The lead developer, Alexandre Fiset, later said that the funding from Kickstarter would have produced a five-minute game.[14] Later funding for the game came from the Canada Media Fund, which accounted for roughly half.[15] It was released on Steam Early Access in March 2016, and fully released a year later.[16] The game was ported to virtual reality on June 19, 2018 for the PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift, and HTC Vive platforms, with support for motion controls.[17][18]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic73/100 (PC)
71/100 (PS4)
63/100 (Switch)[19]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Destructoid8.5/10[20]
Nintendo Life7/10 stars[21]
Nintendo World Report7/10[22]
Digitally Downloaded3.5/5 stars[23]

On its release, Kona was met with "mixed or average" reviews from critics on Metacritic, with an aggregate score of 73% for Microsoft Windows, 71% for PlayStation 4 and 63% for Nintendo Switch.[19]

References

  1. ↑ "Snowy, Canada-based thriller Kona is releasing on March 17" (in en-US). 2017-02-17. https://www.pcgamesn.com/kona/kona-release-date. 
  2. ↑ "Kona s'offre une sortie surprise sur Switch". March 9, 2018. http://www.jeuxvideo.com/news/810562/kona-s-offre-une-sortie-surprise-sur-switch.htm. Retrieved September 7, 2019. 
  3. ↑ "Kona". https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ravenscourt.kona. 
  4. ↑ Sholtz, Matthew (2018-03-13). "24 new and notable Android games from the last week (3/7/18 - 3/13/18)" (in en). https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/03/13/24-new-notable-android-games-last-week-3-7-18-3-13-18/. 
  5. ↑ Square, Push (2021-12-07). "Frigid Survival Game KONA Now on PS5, Free Upgrade Available" (in en-GB). https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2021/12/frigid-survival-game-kona-now-on-ps5-free-upgrade-available. 
  6. ↑ Johnson, Maxime (March 14, 2017). "Kona: un jeu vidéo unique dans le Nord-du-Québec en 1970". Métro. Montreal. https://journalmetro.com/plus/techno/1103273/jouer-dans-le-quebec-des-annees-1970/. Retrieved September 7, 2019. 
  7. ↑ "Kona II: Brume announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC". July 15, 2022. https://www.gematsu.com/2022/07/kona-ii-brume-announced-for-ps5-xbox-series-ps4-xbox-one-switch-and-pc. 
  8. ↑ Walker, John (March 24, 2017). "Wot I Think: Survival meets adventure in Kôna". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2017/03/24/kona-review/. Retrieved September 7, 2019. 
  9. ↑ Hoelscher, Kevin (October 9, 2017). "Kona". Adventure Gamers. https://adventuregamers.com/articles/view/33465. Retrieved September 7, 2019. 
  10. ↑ Sheridan, Connor (June 16, 2016). "Kona is a survival exploration game with a chilling supernatural edge". GamesRadar+. https://www.gamesradar.com/kona-is-a-survival-exploration-game-with-a-chilling-supernatural-edge/. Retrieved September 7, 2019. 
  11. ↑ Taylor, Brian (April 25, 2017). "Kona Unites Story and Survival". Paste. https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2017/04/kona-unites-story-and-survival.html. Retrieved September 7, 2019. 
  12. ↑ Riendeau, Danielle (March 23, 2017). "'KONA' is a Superb, Snowy Adventure". Vice. https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/qkm5vd/kona-is-a-superb-snowy-adventure. Retrieved September 7, 2019. 
    - Turner, Jack (March 22, 2017). "KONA REVIEW: AN IMPRESSIVE DETECTIVE GAME SUFFERING FROM AN IDENTITY CRISIS". The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/gaming/kona-review-ps4-xbox-one-pc-deep-silver-a7643061.html. Retrieved September 7, 2019. 
  13. ↑ Parabole (August 7, 2014). "Kôna - A Survival Adventure Game". Kickstarter. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/studioparabole/kona-a-survival-adventure-game/description. Retrieved September 6, 2019. 
  14. ↑ Francis, Bryant (May 17, 2017). "Take a look at the indie biz strategy that made Kona successful on Steam". Gamasutra. https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/298282/Take_a_look_at_the_indie_biz_strategy_that_made_Kona_successful_on_Steam.php. Retrieved September 6, 2019. 
  15. ↑ McAloon, Alissa (May 19, 2017). "How Kona's devs used the Canada Media Fund, and why they won't use it again". Gamasutra. https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/298469/How_Konas_devs_used_the_Canada_Media_Fund_and_why_they_wont_use_it_again.php. Retrieved September 6, 2019. 
  16. ↑ Chalk, Andy (February 17, 2017). "Kona, the snowy supernatural mystery set in Canada's north, is coming in March". PC Gamer. https://www.pcgamer.com/kona-the-snowy-supernatural-mystery-set-in-northern-canada-is-coming-in-march/. Retrieved September 6, 2019. 
  17. ↑ "Kona VR Comes To PlayStation VR" (in en). 2018-06-19. https://www.vrandfun.com/kona-vr-comes-playstation-vr/. 
  18. ↑ Game, Kona (June 19, 2018). "Survive Northern Canada’s harsh weather in a new perspective". https://twitter.com/KonaGame/status/1009096490155995136. 
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 "Kona for PC Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/kona/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. Retrieved September 6, 2019. 
    - "Kona for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/kona/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4. Retrieved September 6, 2019. 
    - "Kona for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/kona/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch. Retrieved September 6, 2019. 
  20. ↑ Turner, Stephen (March 24, 2017). "Review: Kona". Destructoid. https://www.destructoid.com/review-kona-426102.phtml. Retrieved September 6, 2019. 
  21. ↑ Mundy, Jon (March 21, 2018). "Kona Review (Switch eShop)". Nintendo Life. http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/kona. Retrieved September 6, 2019. 
  22. ↑ Veillette, Guillaume (March 15, 2018). "Kona (Switch) Review". Nintendo World Report. http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/46716/kona-switch-review. Retrieved September 6, 2019. 
  23. ↑ Codd, Matthew (April 17, 2017). "Review: Kona (Sony PlayStation 4)". Digitally Downloaded. http://www.digitallydownloaded.net/2017/04/review-kona-sony-playstation-4.html. Retrieved September 6, 2019. 

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