Inscryption

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 330 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 272 out of 330
  2. Mixed: 41 out of 330
  3. Negative: 17 out of 330

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  1. Notfan
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    By far the best puzzle game of 2021 . This game has shown some new ideas and great atmosphere that cannot be find in any other game .Deserved a meta score between 87 and 92
  2. Kitagawa
    Nov 5, 2021
    10
    It's just great. I love the soundtrack, the very diverse gameplay mechanics and the ''story'' if you can call it that. I also like the combination between Rogue-like, card game and ''escape room''. I really recommend it.
  3. jelman48
    Jan 12, 2022
    10
    I think there are 2 types of "perfect" games. Those that refine an idea and elevate to create something new and refreshing like Breath of the Wild or Super Mario Odyssey. And those that turn an idea on its head to create exciting and novel experiences like Portal 2 or Undertale. Inscryption definitely fits into the second category because it turns a rogue-like card game into something veryI think there are 2 types of "perfect" games. Those that refine an idea and elevate to create something new and refreshing like Breath of the Wild or Super Mario Odyssey. And those that turn an idea on its head to create exciting and novel experiences like Portal 2 or Undertale. Inscryption definitely fits into the second category because it turns a rogue-like card game into something very special.… Expand
  4. Theirlaw
    Oct 28, 2021
    10
    Mind-blowingly good. I went in bind to this and was instantly captivated. Cards. Horror. Narrative. Cards. Play!
  5. Nathan18881
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    one of the most unique games I have played. Keep in mind that it's best to get into this game without knowing anything about it.
  6. FidChanel16
    Jan 5, 2022
    10
    Очень уникальная карточная игра. Лучшая игра 2021 года. Залип на 12 часов и прошел залпом за ночь без перерывов на туалет.
  7. CompleteIdiot
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    A fantastic game overall. I managed to stay engaged the whole way trough, but post Act 1 my girlfriend gave up on the game. I guess you could say it has varying quality levels, but all in all very enjoyable. In short I'd call this game "aesthetic the game". Stylistically one of the coolest games I have played.
  8. Bastion750
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    Отличные картишки как не посмотри.

    Для инди игры это просто ВАУ, высочайший уровень исполнения во всех аспектах. Гейм-дизайн просто 1 000 000 / 10. В плане механик просто огромнейший респект, низкий поклон человеку, который это делал/придумывал, да, много идей явно не оригинальных, но их реализация это просто нечто. Сеттинг просто бомбический, всё сделано в лучшем виде, нет халтуры,    Отличные картишки как не посмотри.

    Для инди игры это просто ВАУ, высочайший уровень исполнения во всех аспектах. Гейм-дизайн просто 1 000 000 / 10. В плане механик просто огромнейший респект, низкий поклон человеку, который это делал/придумывал, да, много идей явно не оригинальных, но их реализация это просто нечто. Сеттинг просто бомбический, всё сделано в лучшем виде, нет халтуры, явно продумывали полный концепт, дыр не замечено. В сюжетном плане тоже приятно удивила, чего не ожидалось. Хоррором это не назовёшь, но его элементы присутствуют, это скорее немножко жесткости просто. В сюжетном плане очень приятно удивился, не ожидал от карточной игры такого, прям экстраординарного ничего нет, но очень и очень неплохо, явно не слабый аспект игры. (хотя вряд ли у неё есть слабые аспекты).

    Вкратце: mustplay, явно займёт своё место в рейтингах и сердечках) Играется шустро, свежо, красочно, не затянуто. Ну и ещё раз похвалю часть гейм механик, они просто шикарны. После гнилого хартстоуна 100 из 10 игра. Эти 2 вечера беспрерывной Inscryption запомнятся надолго. Однозначно рекомендую.    … Expand
  9. KIrillooss
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Гениальная игра с классными механиками и гейм решениями. Офигенный сюжет и лучший хоррор. Всем обязательна к прохождению
  10. t_bone
    Apr 28, 2022
    10
    I beat this a month or so ago but I can't stop thinking about it. Amazing deck-builder, amazing story, and a really inventive format/narrative. It's really, earnestly original. And fun! The integration of escape-room mechanics, horror-survival, all with Rogue-like elements and deck building is also awesome. I like all of these kind of games, but they're often hard to get right. InscryptionI beat this a month or so ago but I can't stop thinking about it. Amazing deck-builder, amazing story, and a really inventive format/narrative. It's really, earnestly original. And fun! The integration of escape-room mechanics, horror-survival, all with Rogue-like elements and deck building is also awesome. I like all of these kind of games, but they're often hard to get right. Inscryption nailed all of them. I think it's a must-buy.… Expand
  11. Schwob
    Dec 29, 2021
    10
    Absolute original and creative in so many ways. Don't even watch the Trailer. Just buy and enjoy
  12. laur_650
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    next to perfect fun deck building good story over all I like every part of it the only thing I even slightly am upset about is that theirs only one ending It would be great if there were more but still the game is 11/10
  13. Keitf
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    I have never played a game so original before.. don't spoil yourself anything and buy it!!
  14. mapica3901
    Dec 14, 2021
    5
    Inscryption's first arc is 10/10. It's the best gameplay that the genre has ever seen delivered alongside a story with plenty of momentum and mystery. The ensuing arcs drop the ball so hard that almost all the goodwill built up over the first arc is lost. What went wrong? The best-in-class gameplay was pretty much completely sacrificed in service of a story that went off the rails in aInscryption's first arc is 10/10. It's the best gameplay that the genre has ever seen delivered alongside a story with plenty of momentum and mystery. The ensuing arcs drop the ball so hard that almost all the goodwill built up over the first arc is lost. What went wrong? The best-in-class gameplay was pretty much completely sacrificed in service of a story that went off the rails in a painfully predictable Daniel-Mullins-navel-gazing fashion. Daniel Mullins is clearly capable of making a good game, but not quite capable of making a good game ABOUT games.… Expand
  15. Rich_Mahogany
    Oct 29, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Part ominous masterpiece and part - something else - Inscryption is an easy game to recommend for anyone who enjoys deckbuilding games and occult settings. It just can't sustain its greatness for its entire play time.

    Imagine being forced to play a deckbuilder in a gloomy, claustrophobic cabin where your life is on the line if you lose. Your mysterious adversary is torn between espousing his contempt for you and showing off his skills as the consummate DM. Your opponent enjoys the game, even if he is convinced you will lose. Your captor's enthusiasm and love of gaming itself is one of Inscryption's best features.

    The deckbuilding aspect of Inscryption is excellent. You will die several times, but you will learn, improve your tactics, and find ways to overcome challenges that first seem impossible. Victory is exciting and rewarding.

    Problems begin after you achieve that victory. There's much more to the game, but all of it is a dramatic step down from the battles in the cabin. The remaining content is too easy, too unfocused, and too uninteresting, especially coming off some of the most memorable gaming I've ever experienced.

    I recommend Inscryption but wish all of it was as well-designed, challenging, and atmospheric as the fight to survive in the cabin.    … Expand
  16. EndyWax
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    Лучшая игра года! Сюжет,игровые механики поразили. Браво разработчикам! Жду продолжения,очень жду!)
  17. Jeabus
    Oct 27, 2021
    6
    I can only describe this as too many similar ideas crammed into a relatively short game and a pretentious developer who feels the need to cram really bad and unnecessary "meta" nonsense into the game. It constantly detracts from the good core concepts at every turn.

    It feels like a bait-and-switch from how severe it contrasts with itself and it's identity crisis.
  18. hosolah302
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    Inscryption is pretty darn incredible. It's both a rock solid roguelite and an extremely tight narrative adventure with barely a single misstep. Sure, the inclusion of live-action found footage segments undercut the overall carefully-curated tone of the game. Yes, the pixel art portion in the middle of the game is too long and no, the late game mechanics are not as rewarding as the earlyInscryption is pretty darn incredible. It's both a rock solid roguelite and an extremely tight narrative adventure with barely a single misstep. Sure, the inclusion of live-action found footage segments undercut the overall carefully-curated tone of the game. Yes, the pixel art portion in the middle of the game is too long and no, the late game mechanics are not as rewarding as the early game mechanics. But Inscryption is too bold to fault it for a few misstep; after all, it's wading deeper into uncharted territory than any other game in recent memory. It's far too tight and polished for the occasional moment of clunkiness to distract from the overall awe-inducing experience.… Expand
  19. RaidenJugando
    Oct 23, 2021
    9
    ¡Así se hace un juego, ostias! Posiblemente uno de los mejores indies del año (review sin spoilers).

    Un deckbuilder PvE muy diferente con una historia atractiva, de la que poco se puede hablar, ya que fastidiaría la experiencia y sobre todo , no verse mas de una hora de gameplay ajeno, si te entra por los ojos ve a por el juego o te arrepentirás. Muy recomendado ha todo tipo de    ¡Así se hace un juego, ostias! Posiblemente uno de los mejores indies del año (review sin spoilers).

    Un deckbuilder PvE muy diferente con una historia atractiva, de la que poco se puede hablar, ya que fastidiaría la experiencia y sobre todo , no verse mas de una hora de gameplay ajeno, si te entra por los ojos ve a por el juego o te arrepentirás.

    Muy recomendado ha todo tipo de público, que el genero de deckbuilder no os eche para atrás, ya que el juego tiene sus mecánicas para hacer que avances si o si en la historia, además de ser muy fáciles y de las que siempre tienes el "manual" a mano por si se te olvida algún efecto. Además y poco he oído hablar de ello, sus reglas se van masticando poco a poco, primero empezaras con un tipo de mazo "easy peasy" y luego, o continuas con ese estilo de mazo o pruebas los nuevos mazos que te va ofreciendo el juego (todos muy fáciles de entender en mecánica).

    En la historia/narrativa es magnifico, poco se puede hablar de este apartado, si te gustan los juegos con giros inesperados este te encantara. Nada mas que decir que "Daniel Mullins Game" han cogido la senda de Toby Fox (Undertale) y se inspiran en hacer juegos de los que la historia siempre tiene un punto que te engancha y sorprende, sacando una sonrisa al jugador en los momentos locos que toma el juego. Creativos y muy inspirados estaban los desarrolladores.

    De lo poco que negativo que se puede sacar es la linealidad cuando se acaba la historia no hay un endgame como tal y no tiene modos extra para que sigas jugando con tus mazos (este defecto yo creo que lo solucionaran con algún dlc/expansión) pero que la duración es muy aceptable, unas 10 horas sin prisas (seguramente menos a los cracks de los deckbuilders) y tiene bastante rejugabilidad (muchos puzles que pasas por alto en tu primera partida, probar nuevas combinaciones de mazo, etc.).

    En resumen, un juego de muy buena calidad, con un balance de precio/horas muy aceptable, de los mejores indies del año. No tiene el 10 porque tiene unas taras que pulir para convertirse en unos de los indies que se recordaran en años y asentarse como referente en el genero (junto a Undertale) para el resto de indies.

    Y acabando como hemos empezado.... ¡Así se hace un juego, ostias!    … Expand
  20. MACBX
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    INCREDIBLY GOOD. Not sure how to explain what's incredible without going into at least some spoiler of story or mechanic, but it's 20 buckets on Steam so just give it a try and experience yourself -- you won't be disappointed.
  21. sugarpenguin
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    No spoiler review (except game length)

    Just finished this last night and has quickly become one of my favourite deck-builders along with Slay The Spire/Monster Train. Don't expect to play this for hundreds of hours, the game took me about 15 hours to beat and there's not a huge amount of room for replayability. It is so well designed though- there are few encounters that you just    No spoiler review (except game length)

    Just finished this last night and has quickly become one of my favourite deck-builders along with Slay The Spire/Monster Train. Don't expect to play this for hundreds of hours, the game took me about 15 hours to beat and there's not a huge amount of room for replayability.

    It is so well designed though- there are few encounters that you just steam-roll through, the variety of cards is exceptional and the underlying story is dark and interesting where you can unlock powerful tools to help you in your runs. Well worth your time if you are all interested in rougue-lite deck-builders this is a must play.    … Expand
  22. danialv4
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    Make yourself a favour and stop reading reviews, if you are at least a little interested in this game/genre: BUY IT!
  23. Derekao
    Nov 6, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece.
    Honestly i'm blown, one of the best indie game I've played in this decade.
    One of a kind, super original, felt in love with the story.
    I've "finished" the game in 10.2h
    Not sure what I missed, but i'm defintly going to start over to check that.

    Thanks a lot to the dev team. You guys are exactly what this industry need :)
  24. coopityscoop
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    inscryption is a masterfully crafted card game with balanced, interesting gameplay and mechanics that stay fresh; a perfect blend of well made pixel art and perfectly made 3d models (its is crazy to look at an object through pixels and then see a 3d model of it); great character designs, not just in models but in written personalities; extremely satisfying sounds design and a grippinginscryption is a masterfully crafted card game with balanced, interesting gameplay and mechanics that stay fresh; a perfect blend of well made pixel art and perfectly made 3d models (its is crazy to look at an object through pixels and then see a 3d model of it); great character designs, not just in models but in written personalities; extremely satisfying sounds design and a gripping story the likes of which i dont believe i will ever forget. if you have even a smidge, a sliver and inkling of a liking for card games and storytelling, this is nothing less than a must play. i literally finished the game tonight at 1 am and made a metacritic profile just so i could write this review. you may only play the game for around 18 hours (my play time) but you will be enjoying every second of it.… Expand
  25. Spyan
    Jul 11, 2022
    1
    Garbage game that doesn't have a clue what it's supposed to be (roguelike ? nope. Escape game ? Nope. Horror narrative ? Nope again) and that is nowhere as smart as it thinks it is. Act 1 is meh, act 2 and 3 are utter garbage. Yet another overhyped and overrated game given exaggerated praises because it's an indy game that tries and fails to do something a teenier different. Mullins isGarbage game that doesn't have a clue what it's supposed to be (roguelike ? nope. Escape game ? Nope. Horror narrative ? Nope again) and that is nowhere as smart as it thinks it is. Act 1 is meh, act 2 and 3 are utter garbage. Yet another overhyped and overrated game given exaggerated praises because it's an indy game that tries and fails to do something a teenier different. Mullins is ANOTHER pretentious pseudo intellectual geek that is oblivious to the fact that DEVS AREN'T WRITERS and IT SHOWS. Stick to making games and stop thinking you're Truman Capote, you fraud. Just another hollow concept masquarading as a thought piece, filled to the brim with pseudo meta BS and navel gazing.… Expand
  26. MarcPetersJr
    Oct 29, 2021
    4
    THIS IS NOT A ROGUELIKE!
    Don't get scammed and anticipate the next Slay the Spire!
    What it is, is fine, but nothing groundbreaking.
  27. alexlomba87
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    A fantastic game, original, fun and thrilling. One of the best I've played in years.
  28. B4st13n
    Feb 4, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everybody tell me to play this game because there is a game behind the game. Correct but the main game only is interesting. After first act the game become less interesting.

    Also, the game is driven by luck. No need to be a good player, you just need luck. And I hate game driven by luck. I have the same problem with all RPG style game.    … Expand
  29. BamCoN
    Dec 29, 2021
    10
    Great game, thank you very much! I get so many great emotions, your company make great games!
  30. Spassbremse
    Jan 10, 2022
    9
    Inscryption is an excellent example of taking a genre I hate (roguelikes) and making it more than just the genre. For most roguelikes, its a simple case of play - die - rinse - repeat. What this game achieves is truly magical.

    By breaking the typical roguelike cycle, imbuing the game with addictive, fun gameplay loops, and folding in a twisting, diabolical story, Inscryption captured    Inscryption is an excellent example of taking a genre I hate (roguelikes) and making it more than just the genre. For most roguelikes, its a simple case of play - die - rinse - repeat. What this game achieves is truly magical.

    By breaking the typical roguelike cycle, imbuing the game with addictive, fun gameplay loops, and folding in a twisting, diabolical story, Inscryption captured my attention like few other games this year. Without wishing to spoil, there is a truly dark and exciting story to be had here. It's not always obvious what's going to happen next, but every segment flows seamlessly into the next, and the deeper you go...the stranger things become. The lore, the atmosphere, and the subtle but sequence-defining music all come together to create an amazing experience.

    The game is hard. Not too hard that it can't be beaten in a few sittings, but very challenging. The only point I dock for the 9/10 is for some truly bizarre and unfair RNG that plagued me in the First Act. Not a dealbreaker, but I felt a lot of cruel and unfair punishment from a game that just did not want me to win in the first section.

    If you like a good story or Magic The Gathering, definitely give this game a shot.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#18 Best PC Game of 2021
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#30 Most Discussed PC Game of 2021

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 49
  3. Negative: 0 out of 49
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 30, 2024
    100
    The game is fun to play, the combat is fun, the plot is fine, the twists are unpredictable, it’s functionally consistent (it can be used as a gallery of good practice examples when teaching game design), and it beats like a well-stitched heart made of several mammals inserted into a robot with a human head and an endless sense of humor. You'll laugh, you'll cry, this game will change your life, Bernard said, and I agree. [Issue#317]
  2. Impulsegamer
    Jan 3, 2023
    90
    The creepiest hand of cards you'll ever play, and one of the best pieces of interactive fiction I've seen in years.
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  3. GameSpace
    Feb 17, 2022
    100
    The art style, mixed with the fun mechanic of deck building, puzzles, and overarching story is just phenomenal. And that my friends, is just Act I, at already 8 hours of playtime. Inscryption has three total acts, with much, much more content waiting for you to uncover. It has been a bit since I finished the game, but I haven’t been able to put out the review because of life things. Even so, months later, I still can’t get Inscryption out of my head. It’s just that good. You will not find a better bargain for your buck as far as story-rich horror games go.
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