The Invincible

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  • Summary: The Invincible is a first-person Sci-Fi thriller set in a retro-future timeline. Waking up as a space scientist on a hostile planet, you embark on a mysterious mission to find the missing crew of your spaceship. Survival is a matter of your correct choices, taken whilst uncovering theThe Invincible is a first-person Sci-Fi thriller set in a retro-future timeline. Waking up as a space scientist on a hostile planet, you embark on a mysterious mission to find the missing crew of your spaceship. Survival is a matter of your correct choices, taken whilst uncovering the secrets of the planet, bigger than anyone thought.

    You are a scientist onboard an interstellar scientific expedition, suddenly thrown into a life-or-death rescue mission. Landing on a planet Regis III you have to find the missing crew members using some advanced space equipment, whilst relying on your brains and instincts to survive on the planet which quickly occurs to be unwelcoming. Soon you'll discover that Regis III holds terrifying secrets which are uncovered while you're piecing together the fate of your crew. And as you delve deeper into the mystery, you realise that perhaps you are not alone, and that some places like this planet are better left untouched. But it's too late to turn back.

    Features:

    * Retro-future atompunk setting reminiscent of the space race
    * Analogue yet very advanced technology allowing for drones and autonomous robots to support or spoil your mission
    * Immersive gameplay with a non-linear story shaped by your relationships, choices and persuasive skills
    * Beautiful, state of the art graphics powered by Unreal Engine
    * Intriguing story inspired by Stanislaw Lem's seminal sci-fi cult classic of the same name    … Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. Digital Chumps
    Nov 14, 2023
    83
    The Invincible does not stray far from the borders of the many narrative-driven games it takes inspiration from. But the retro-futuristic aesthetic coupled with a narrative that shifts with tension and mystery, makes it one of the more memorable titles in the genre. Barring some unfortunate but resolvable issues, the planet of Regis III is constantly captivating, rife with alien mysteries to uncover.
  2. God is a Geek
    Nov 6, 2023
    80
    The Invincible is a great walking sim that tells a solid science fiction story, with a likeable protagonist and some strong writing.
  3. GameCritics
    Jan 2, 2024
    80
    An undercooked ending doesn’t capsize the rest of the experience, though, which is ultimately a perfectly calibrated sci-fi adventure with an inimitable aesthetic sense. As a game, The Invincible may not be entirely unassailable, but its credentials are as solid as one could ask for.
  4. BaziCenter
    Nov 2, 2023
    75
    The Invincible is one of the best Walking Simulators in the recent years, but its solid story telling gets overshadowed by its many technical issues and disappointing ending.
  5. Edge Magazine
    Nov 30, 2023
    70
    The effect is simple but potent: this feels like a real place, and you feel like a real person. [Issue#392, p.108]
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  6. GGRecon
    Nov 2, 2023
    70
    The Invincible might have its minor problems, but they don’t do much to draw from the fact that Starward Industries has proven that the direct adaptation of The Invincible was always destined to be a video game.
  7. PLAY
    Dec 8, 2023
    40
    It looks absolutely beautiful and the mystery is initially intriguing, but where’s the game? Gradually becomes one of the most tedious spacewalks in a long time. [Issue#35, p.74]
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