- Publisher: Wadjet Eye Games
- Release Date: Dec 5, 2012
- Also On: iPhone/iPad, Switch
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Pelit (Finland)Aug 22, 2014While the story and puzzles falter a bit, there is still something utterly captivating about Primordia. The robots, broken both on the outside and on the inside, claimed for themselves a small part of my heart. And with your heart, not your mind, Primordia should really be approached.
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Dec 6, 2012Only a few clunky systems, a couple of irritating puzzles, and a brief playing time let the game down, and none should put you off buying. Between this and Machinarium it seems post-apocalyptic adventures in robot civilisations are a safe bet for excellent puzzling.
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Dec 17, 2012Polished aesthetics, good writing and a beautiful, decadent world presented with a mix of light humor and pessimism, raise Primordia from the multitude of adventures out there.
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PC PowerPlayFeb 6, 2013It doesn't reinvent the genre, but Primordia's rich script, interesting world and solid puzzles make up for its minor annoyances. [Feb 2013, p.72]
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Jan 24, 2013Every weakness is compensated by a strength, and while I would prefer to have the latter without the former, I can't complain too much about the overall effect. I found Primordia charming and intriguing, and its mysteries well worth solving.
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CD-ActionJan 6, 2013Primordia's intentionally outdated looks prove that the story (including atmosphere and puzzles) is still the most important element of a point'n'click adventure game. [1/2013, p.48]
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Jan 3, 2013A sci-fi adventure? Yes, and even more! A nice story, a true adventure game gameplay and a little voyage into old game melancholy. A game that every point and click lover shouldn't miss.
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Dec 14, 2012Primordia follows the path set by recent indie adventures and combines a well written story with an old-school presentation. Ridiculous pixel hunting occasionally obscures the better parts of the gameplay but interesting events and characters keep the game coming out on top of any technical problems.
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Dec 10, 2012Falling just a little short of instant classic status, Primordia is still a gorgeous, clever, and melancholy science-fiction parable.
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Dec 5, 2012Although having a sidekick like Crispin corrodes Primordia's otherwise beautiful presentation, there are nevertheless fun puzzles, memorable conversations, and new thoughts to be had.
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PC Master (Greece)Feb 4, 2013Mark Yohalem has penned a truly impactful story, more profound than first impressions would suggest. Its strength lies with the characters, the deep symbolism and various philosophical questions raised. [February 2013]
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Dec 14, 2012If you like your adventure loaded with puzzles, this might not be your cup of tea. But if you like unusual characters and stories, you should join Horatio and Crispin on their pixelated retro-journey.
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Jan 7, 2013Wornwood Studios has developed a great adventure game in retro style, based on the history of Horatio Nullbuilt v5 and his robotic creature, Crispin, living in a planet inhabited only by robots. The game offers a new interesting plot about the science fiction universe in a post-human scenario trying to explain the truth about the last Era and the Creator.
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Dec 17, 2012Primordia is a nice little s-f game. It's ugly, classic and short, but at the same time intriguing, well thought-out and quite literary. A game that tries to tell something about important things, but does so without being pompous. It's a modest game that has a huge spirit. An adventure game without impressive graphics has to rely on content, smart script, atmosphere and style. Primordia does well in almost all of these things, but definitely is not a breakthrough game.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 169 out of 189
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Mixed: 10 out of 189
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Negative: 10 out of 189
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Dec 7, 2012
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Dec 9, 2012This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view.
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Dec 9, 2012