The Coma: Cutting Class

About The Coma: Cutting Class

The Coma: Cutting Class is a point-and-click survival horror game released by Devespresso Games on October 19, 2015. You play as Youngho, a high school student trapped inside Sehwa High alongside a psychotic killer. The setting shifts between the dark hallways of the school and a surreal pie shop owned by a character named Mad or Mr. Murder. This indie title launched on PC and Mac platforms with a single-player campaign. It delivers a tense narrative where you must solve puzzles to uncover why you are stuck in this nightmare while avoiding death at every turn.

Gameplay

Sessions involve navigating static 2D environments using mouse controls to interact with objects and characters. You collect inventory items, combine tools, and talk to NPCs to advance the plot. The core loop forces you to hide behind desks or under tables when the killer appears nearby. Puzzles require logical thinking rather than quick reflexes, often involving finding keys or decoding messages. The pie shop segment adds a rhythm element where you must bake pies before customers get angry. Failure results in game over screens that restart the section. Controls remain simple throughout, focusing on clicking and dragging to manage your inventory bar.

What Players Think

PlayPile data shows players rated this title highly with a Metacritic score of 69 out of 100. The community mood leans toward tense and curious, with an average completion rate of 72 percent among users who bought the game. Most players spend about 6 hours finishing the main story, though many return for hidden details. Review snippets highlight the unique art style and atmospheric sound design as key strengths. Some users noted the pie shop segment feels disconnected from the rest of the school horror but remains memorable. The achievement list contains 15 trophies, with the hardest one requiring a perfect run without dying once.

PlayPile's Take

This game works best for fans of classic point-and-click adventures who enjoy dark storytelling over action sequences. Priced at $9.99 on most stores, it offers solid value given the runtime and atmosphere. You will earn 15 achievements if you explore every corner thoroughly. The pie shop mechanic feels odd but adds variety to the formula. Do not expect fast-paced thrills or modern graphics. It is a niche title that demands patience and attention to detail rather than quick reactions.

Storyline

Welcome new employees! This is your first week at my pie shop! My name is Mad! you can call me Mr. Murder (Shakes your hand professionally establishing a business relationship). During your stay here you will bake our fine customers pies! You will be given my secret recipe and be expected to make my pies in a timely manner! Customers will throw a fit if you don't.