Code Alkonost: Awakening of Evil

i cannot in any good faith recommend this game at all... i received a key from Lurkit after i was specifically requested to review it, so i checked it out. The idea seemed interesting, as a slavic person the slavic mythology theme got me interested and the screenshots looked like its similar to visage and bridge curse but i cant even judge if thats so. The game crashed after the intro cutscene, forced me to reevaluate the data files within steam and reinstall because the files corrupted for no reason. Literally 3 minutes into the game it already broke... The reinstallation crashed my steam and all my apps i had running except OBS, My pc by far not low end or anything like that. the hardware is very up to date. Idk what caused any of this but the game caused me immense technical issues that took 40mins to resolve. Evenetually i tried to uninstall it just to find out i couldnt. It took multiple steam restartts and atttempts to get it to uninstall. Idk what is with this game but it seems more like a bug then a safe file to run on your pc. Now to another thing that botherred me...NOWHERE was mentioned the Voice over and illustrations of this game are AI generated. Im an arttist AND voice actress. I was specifically asked to review this game knowing what my content is and who i am. IDK if this is a bad joke considering the whole SAG-AFTRA stuff going on or if the devs just didnt care but i dont really like this. I get indie devs dont have a big budget but then dont do any voice over at all and limit the artworks you use for your game OR make a crowdfunding for the costs! I have played many indie games in the past, reviewed just as many and work closely with studios together to promo their content and support devs. I have not once written a bad review before, this is genuinely my first time and im not enjoying it but i cannot in any good faith recommend this game to anyone. I am quite literally worried about my PC now as well and will be doing a clean wipe to make sure i have no corrupted data or malware anywhere on it, considering how tthis game caused my pc some serious issues. I sincerely apologize for the bad review, i know this must be crushing to read as a dev but theres genuine nothing good i can say from my short lived experience with this game. The concept idea is good, but as things stand rn its not in a good place and nothing id support personally. Please supportt human artists and code smth that doesnt kill ppls pc

Взял только ради музыки группы Alkonost, ну и заодно решил посмотреть что из себя представляет эта игра. Оказался редкостный треш: - Меню отвратительное, без DLSS очень фигово работает, хотя там графика 10 года. - Очень странное положение камеры как бы сбоку от тела, будто человек всегда немного боком ходит. - Не выключаемый блюр. - Сюжет просто дичь невыносимая, которая к тому же озвучена с таким лютым славянским акцентом и наличием ошибок произношения, что кровь из ушей начинает идти. Ну почему не могли на родном языке озвучить - совершенно неясно. - Выход из игры каждый раз сопровождается Fatal error - После определенных сцен всегда моргает экран. Зачем так сделали? Непонятно для кого слепленная поделка. Я искренне надеялся, что игра неплохая, но пока что мусор. Подождём патчей, хотя надежды на исправления крайне мало, а жаль.

Pretty good game, needs some optimization but was still fun. here's a walkthrough with settings in 4K if you're interested https://youtu.be/VgCFfawkKRI

Was granted this game for free on Lurkit, decided to give it a go and here are my thoughts: Voice acting I couldn't fully get into; especially when the plot jumps straight into the point of finding your lost sister without the proper buildup. I couldn't feel the thrill for a horror game to have. There were sudden flashes when going in between using the device to flash enemies away and trying to run away from them; I have an epileptic moderator and greatly feel this should be fixed up for epileptic viewers. Could only adjust the sensitivity in game to look around with my gaming mouse. It comes with the ability to change look sensitivity, and I feel that for others that don't have such a gaming mouse they would have a hard time getting by with the low look sensitivity. Thank you for the opportunity in giving this game to me for free, but me and my viewers couldn't feel it in the stream that I provided. But I wish you best of luck with further developments

I installed Code Alkonost because of my love for Slavic mythology, and I have to say—it delivers! The story is absolutely captivating, with deep lore, engaging characters, and an atmosphere that pulls you right into its mystical world. The narrative is top-tier, and I can't wait for the sequel! One of the things I truly appreciate is that the Alkonost Team constantly improves the game. Weekly updates bring new fixes and enhancements, showing their dedication to making the experience even better. This is a fascinating project that deserves support—a team that listens to feedback and genuinely wants to deliver something exceptional for the players. If you're into Slavic mythology or just looking for a unique adventure, Code Alkonost is a must-try!

Great game, I really enjoyed solving the puzzles. I hope that with the next updates more new puzzles will be added

What I've seen so far is very good. The game features a variety of locations clearly inspired by Balkan landmarks—one level even reminded me of Đavolja Varoš. The atmosphere is spot-on, giving off vibes similar to the old Yugoslavian film Leptirica. The game boasts over 10 characters (no spoilers!), and the narrative is delivered through a blend of cutscenes, scrolls you discover, and environmental storytelling, which is very immersive. Despite using Unreal Engine 5, the game runs smoothly on my old PC (i5-8400 processor), which is impressive. The price feels symbolic for everything the game offers, though I can see room for polishing and expanding the story. I understand the design decisions made; after a long testing phase, they clearly focused on what most players enjoyed. Overall, it’s a unique experience, especially for fans of folklore-inspired stories. Highly recommended!

I grew up playing Sega classics. Never did I think a modern game could capture that magic—until Code Alkonost. It’s an interactive, old-school horror film with incredible atmosphere and immersive storytelling. The game’s graphics are impressive, creating a world that feels both dreamlike and terrifying, keeping me hooked from start to finish. New games of this quality and price don’t come around often. Supporting the developers now will help them create DLCs or even a sequel to continue this incredible story.

Has AI art, voices, music. Really killed my enjoyment of the jank.

This game was obtained [b]legally[/b] as part of the [b]Fanatical Build Your Own Indie Treasures Bundle[/b] and [b]Fanatical Build Your Own Equinox Bundle[/b]. All unused Steam keys were later revoked/resold [b]without prior warning or notification[/b]. No explanation was provided to customers who obtained the game legitimately through those bundles. I’m leaving this review to inform other users and to encourage transparency regarding key revocations that affect legitimate customers.