Inscryption Reviews
A work of devilish cleverness that's both a mockery and celebration of collectible cards games and an increasingly disturbing horror story about the cost of victory.
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.
I would like to see more use for the sacrifice mechanic and some extra ways to cheat the rules. But self-aware creatures, cards that immortalize failed runs, and general creepiness add a lot to the core concepts. Inscryption has all the necessary ingredients to set a new standard of quality for its genre and keep fans engaged for tens of hours.
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.
Far more than a card game, Inscryption is a dark odyssey into an even darker narrative – commanding your attention in an exciting, gripping manner.
Unnerving, compelling, and unpredictable, it’s excellent every step of the way.
Inscryption is an outstanding horror game that will keep you glued to your seat for your entire playthrough. The combination of horror and deck-building is perfectly utilised, making Inscryption the ideal game to play this spooky season.
Inscryption is a fantastic card game, but the genre itself becomes its weakest point. If it kept tensions till its end, it would be much more thrilling work.
Review in Korean | Read full review
At its best when it's strangest, Inscryption doesn't know when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em.
A bold, stand-out, knockout of a card game that drips with imagination and menace.
Inscryption may not reinvent the card gaming genre, but it is filled to the brim with great ideas and the usual twists of a David Mullins game. If you enjoy a spooky atmosphere as well as deckbuilding definitely check this out!
Review in German | Read full review
Inscryption tears apart all of the clichés and finds unique ways to break the obstacles between itself and the player. And succeeds in the creepiest way!
Review in Russian | Read full review
Dark, intriguing, compelling: Inscryption is an absolute must-play.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Inscryption goes far beyond what it initially appears to be. The unusual combination of deckbuilder, roguelike and escape room becomes one of the most interesting experiences I've ever had. Despite the unbalanced disputes, the ritual theme and the intimidating setting are extremely competent, making us afraid to explore and proceed. The post-game is mind blowing, totally breaking expectations and raising the game even more.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Behind the solid card game mask hides a special, original experience, to be lived in one breath until the last surprise.
Review in Italian | Read full review
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
Inscryption is as consistently fun as it is surprising, with a wonderfully creepy story cleverly tying its ever-evolving mechanics together.
Daniel Mullins' new work manages to give a terrifying twist to the roguelite genre. Inscryption is a must-have title for horror lovers, as well as creating a distressing atmosphere and a great narrative experience through its card games.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Inscryption reminds me that games are capable of so much more than we often give them credit for. Daniel Mullins manages to weave a completely surreal and meta-focused narrative into a genre-bending game and successfully create an experimental work of art.