Kona

 Switch
Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Nintendo Life
    Mar 21, 2018
    70
    Kona is a walking simulator that makes an admirable attempt to increase the usual level of interactivity and player agency. While not all of those attempts pay off, and it suffers from some disappointing technical issues, it remains a highly absorbing and atmospheric adventure-survival experience.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Mar 16, 2018
    70
    The supernatural elements in the game had me interested right away, but the interface issues and the tone of the narration kept pulling me out of the experience.
  3. Everyeye.it
    Mar 22, 2018
    63
    Loaded with tension and cadenced by the need to survive, Parabole's work tries to change a genre often negligent on the gameplay front, but fails to worthily conclude a story that at first proves interesting.
  5. Nintenderos
    Mar 22, 2018
    60
    Although the game of Parabole is strongly captivating from the very beginning, the development of its story and the improvable technical work will make the player lose interest. Due to that, the sound quality and interface are relegated to the background, resulting in a game with good ideas that will remain submerged in the snow of Quebec.
  6. Meristation
    Mar 22, 2018
    60
    Kona aims to satisfy those users who do not like narrative adventures, but ends up failing in their attempt. Unfortunately the narrative goes in the same way, leaving serious plot gaps after a few hours of interest. However, just to feel the recreation of a humble Canadian rural village is worth going into it despite the visuals problems on Nintendo Switch.
  7. Eurogamer Italy
    Mar 27, 2018
    50
    Kona is a game made by canadians for canadians. Only them could really fall in love with the wintry and snowy atmosphere of a quiet North American village and its local folklore.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Adremere
    Sep 21, 2022
    9
    The good: This game nails the supernatural feel without being a horror game that relies at all on jumpscares. It largely focuses on aThe good: This game nails the supernatural feel without being a horror game that relies at all on jumpscares. It largely focuses on a narration driven story that's pushed along with detective style game play. The survival tones give a sense of urgency to your quest when you first start off but make no mistake this game is not an experience in difficulty.

    The bad: There's not much bad about the game if you like all the above mentioned things, however I will say that a few of the puzzles are a little obtuse. As I said before the game isn't difficult, which is a double edged sword in this case because the game doesn't feel as pressing as it possibly could. However, it's a minor complaint and if you're not a seasoned survival/horror veteran you may find the difficulty very appealing.    … Full Review »
  2. laytonalan
    Oct 19, 2020
    9
    Very good game. The graphics could use a little work but the voice acting and level of detail these devs achieved is truly beautiful. GreatVery good game. The graphics could use a little work but the voice acting and level of detail these devs achieved is truly beautiful. Great art direction and color pallet as well. I really felt like I was in the 20th century!… Full Review »
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