Four friends, a map to explore, and creatures hunting you while you laugh into the mic.

The profile is clear on one point. When the community picks on gut feeling, no criterion, Zort does well, ahead of about 80% of games. That is a strong spot, especially for a recent indie co-op horror title. Still, no criterion votes exist yet, so there is no telling whether that warm immediate appeal comes from the atmosphere, the gameplay or simply the joy of playing with friends. And since the verdict rests on a still limited number of duels, it is an encouraging signal to confirm rather than a certainty.

In the big family of co-op horror games with friends, where you mostly chase the shared scare and the nervous laughter, this title seems to tick the right box for those who have tried it.

So, who is it for? For you if you love running from monsters with three buddies, voice chat on and fear in your gut. Much less if you mostly play solo and four-player co-op horror leaves you cold.