Inscryption Reviews
Inscryption turned out to be a small surprise, an indie title that breaks the rules of card games offering players something more elaborate and exciting, by adding in a mixture of roguelite, puzzle and horror. A pity that the game has no voiceover: it would have made its particular setting feel even more alive.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Go into Inscryption as unspoiled as possible, and trust in the game. You will find a deeply enjoyable card game, wrapped in a series of dark mysteries, wrapped in…well…other stuff. Part CCG game, part escape room puzzle game, and part bonkers gonzo whirlybird lunacy, Inscryption is one of the best games of the year. They should charge more for a game this good.
Inscryption is a damn fun card game: a roguelite, a puzzle game and a horror story, and all this is barely enough to describe what on balance are only the first hours of the experience.
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It’s true that the game’s card-based randomness may allow some players to stumble through boss encounters without properly solving them. But what is the proper way to come at most things is a social construct. Allowing players to find their own, occasionally lucky, way through the game is a brilliant way to demonstrate Inscryption’s cards-as-life theme. There’s no one right way to live, and despite all your preparation, sometimes you may draw an unlucky hand.
Inscryption is a game that breaks the mold and revitalizes the rogue-lite deck-building genre. It surprises players with its unique twists, innovative mechanics, and constant evolution that keeps them engaged and challenged. The game's visuals and sounds are a treat, immersing players in a captivating atmosphere and charming art styles. Its gripping narrative unfolds with excitement, drawing inspiration from acclaimed directors like David Lynch and David Cronenberg. The gameplay is genuinely astonishing, requiring strategic thinking and offering a captivating array of challenges and surprises. While the journey may demand time and dedication, the rewards are undoubtedly worth it. Inscryption delivers a thrilling and addictive experience that will leave a lasting impression on players.
Turn off the lights and go into your play of Inscryption knowing you will experience a narrative like no other. The gameplay is well done, but the story that lies under it is perfect. If you are a horror fan, do not skip this one.
Inscryption's twists and turns are hit-or-miss, but the game's oddities are worth experiencing for yourself.
While the more complex story doesn't completely gel, Inscryption has plenty of gripping CCG gameplay and unsettling horror setpieces to keep your attention.
Inscryption is a Frankenstein creation like one of its gruesome hybrid cards. It takes a bunch of different pieces, sows them all together, and creates a game that's a bit wonky in some places but otherwise inventive and unique.
On the surface, Inscryption is described as a card game, but it hides a lot more than just cards under the bonnet. Prepare for a layered story, thrilling surprises, and terrifying yet fascinating characters that will keep you glued to your seat. The game masterfully expands on the story playthrough after playthrough, providing a fresh perspective with each run. In this sense, Inscryption is a great twist on the otherwise repetitive roguelike formula that has dominated the deckbuilder genre in the last few years. This, in addition to the strange storytelling we’ve come to expect from Daniel Mullins, makes for a gaming experience that is not to be missed for card game and narrative game fans alike.
Inscryption is a great creepy experience to get your skin crawling with some thought provoking depth in its gameplay.
The creepiest hand of cards you'll ever play, and one of the best pieces of interactive fiction I've seen in years.
Inscryption amazingness stay intact on this Nintendo Switch porting.
Review in Italian | Read full review
You will not find a better bargain for your buck as far as story-rich horror games go. Inscryption is a meager $20 on Steam, and I honestly wish they would have charged more for it. I would have paid far more for it. It hasn’t won several awards for nothing! With that being said, I do appreciate the pricing because it makes the game available to more of their audience that might not have been able to afford it. If you’re at all hesitant, don’t be. Just do it. Take the leap, and play Inscryptionfor yourself.
Far more than a card game, Inscryption is a dark odyssey into an even darker narrative – commanding your attention in an exciting, gripping manner.
Inscryption attracts players with a Roguelike card-based feature, which has both gameplay depth and interesting card combat holding player's curiosity. When players become immersed in the game, the game shows a subversive change and it is quite different from what you thought the game was in the first look of the game. This experience is difficult to replicate and gave me a deep impression.
Review in Chinese | Read full review
Dark, intriguing, compelling: Inscryption is an absolute must-play.
Review in Italian | Read full review
If you like the idea of a game that defies genres and will constantly take you to places you don’t expect, pick up Inscryption. If you enjoy card-based roguelikes (with some other stuff thrown in), pick up Inscryption. If you want to play something unlike anything else, doing things that most other games wouldn’t dare to, pick up Inscryption. Just… be prepared for the unexpected. Time and time again.
I love Inscryption even more because I expected something entirely different. It does everything so well, and I’m itching to get back to playing already. This deck-building psychological horror is more than worth your time, and one hell of a great game.
As a love letter to card games, it’s cunningly crafted, and full of fascinating twists. As a pool of secrets, it’s deep enough to drown in. As a hybrid of the two, it’s one of the best games of 2021.