Release Date: July 20, 2012
Cinders is an independent production being a graphic novel. The game is loosely inspired by the fairy tale of Cinderella and tells the stories of four women who have to make difficult decisions affecting their future. The Polish studio MoaCube is responsible for the title.
Cinders is an independent video game which is a graphic novel inspired by the fairy tale of Cinderella. It is produced by a small Polish studio MoaCube, founded by Tomasz Grochowiak and Gracjana Zielinska.
The plot focuses on presenting the fate of four women, of which the main character is Cinderella. The title is only inspired by a cult fairy tale, and history and all characters are very different from the original. Cinderella is not a wronged and clumsy girl, but a conscious and confident woman, who, together with other heroines, encounters various problems on her way. It is therefore a fairy tale for adults, about respecting the other person, getting to know their goals and motivations.
The game is mainly based on reading the text displayed on the screen, drawing conclusions and making moral choices on their basis, which occur very often in the game Cinders. The authors have prepared about 300 possible decisions, which should be made in 120 situations. These are not dry numbers, because depending on our actions, the plot of the story told in the production changes.
The visual setting consists of gently animated, fairy tale images that change depending on the scene currently displayed. Thanks to this, the game looks nice and at the same time there are no excessive graphics requirements. What we see on the screen was made almost entirely by Gracjana Zielinska.
The founder of MoaCube studio, Tomasz Grochowiak, previously worked in CD Projekt RED, while Gracjana Zielinska is an artist who made illustrations for companies such as Corel, Ballistic Publishing, Harper Design or Avantura Studio.
Platforms:
PC Windows July 20, 2012
PlayStation 4 August 26, 2020
Xbox One August 26, 2020
Nintendo Switch February 14, 2019
Developer: MoaCube
Publisher: Crunching Koalas
Game Ratings for Cinders Video Game.
TechRaptor: 6 / 10 by Courtney Ehrenhofler
Cinders attempts a modern, feminist take on the classic fairy tale but poor writing and uninspired art leave it smothered in the ashes.
GameGrin: 9 / 10 by Mark Reece
Cinders' story had me hooked from beginning to end, while its compelling cast of characters, the themes it explores and its deviations from the traditional narrative of Cinderella made for a surprisingly poignant tale that I won't soon forget.
Nintendo Enthusiast: 8 / 10 by John Friscia
Cinders is a short but highly replayable visual novel with dynamic characters and sharp writing. The visuals and soundtrack aren’t revolutionary but serve the narrative well. However, slowdown, while infrequent, can be a game-breaking experience when it appears.
Average score from votes.
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