ComixPlay #1: The Endless Incident
- February 23, 2016
- ComixPlay
Get on Steam"ComixPlay #1: The Endless Incident" is a 124-page digital graphic novel featuring a team of genetically enhanced heroes, the Solar Defenders, fighting against a menace from beyond the stars in 2116 AD. The comic comes with a dedicated comics reader, including ambient music and panel-by-panel or page-by-page reading modes. Additionally, during battles, players can engage in turn-based combat, utilizing each hero's unique superpowers and abilities. Experience comics in a new way with this immersive and interactive graphic novel.
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Reviews
- The game features a unique blend of comic book storytelling and turn-based combat, providing an engaging experience for fans of both genres.
- The artwork and visuals are praised for their nostalgic feel, reminiscent of classic superhero comics, enhancing the overall presentation.
- The turn-based battles offer strategic depth with a variety of characters and abilities, making gameplay enjoyable and challenging.
- The story feels cluttered due to the large number of characters, leading to a lack of development and engagement with the narrative.
- The game is relatively short, with some players feeling that it lacks replayability and depth after the initial playthrough.
- There are several technical issues, such as no voice acting, awkward controls, and inconsistent text placement, which detract from the overall experience.
- story14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story is a blend of classic superhero comic elements, reminiscent of 80s X-Men, featuring a colorful and engaging narrative that combines turn-based combat with comic book storytelling. While some players find the plot enjoyable and reminiscent of a B-movie, others feel it suffers from being cluttered due to the introduction of numerous characters and their backstories. Overall, it is appreciated for its nostalgic charm and solid concept, though it may spoil the experience if the accompanying comic is read beforehand.
“It's not just a visual novel or a scanned comic book; you don't just read page by page, but you get dramatic panel-by-panel reveals, whole page panning, and a focus on dialogues. The art and story are reminiscent of old 80s superhero comics. If you like old X-Men comics, you'd find the art and writing feel very familiar and even enjoyable.”
“Really enjoyed the story so far; it has this nice feeling of X-Men-styled group of talented young people mixed with Superman space adventures.”
“A love letter to comics, the story is great (I'm still around the middle). I really like the idea of a comic book within the game.”
“I thought the comic's art looked better, but still not great, and the story didn't grab me.”
“Do not, as I did, read that comic before you play the game as you will then know the story you play through, spoiling the experience somewhat.”
“One of the disadvantages, in my opinion, is that by introducing so many different characters, the story feels a little disjointed and cluttered when compared to other comics.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are colorful and well-executed for its price point, featuring a comic book art style that evokes nostalgia. While the visuals and presentation are generally appreciated, some players find the cutout look during turn-based battles to be somewhat cheesy and lacking in self-awareness. Overall, the artwork contributes positively to the game's charm, despite some minor criticisms.
“The graphics are colorful and surprisingly good at this game's price point, and the story and the comic you play through are also fairly well made.”
“Art style - I liked this pretty well and had somewhat of a nostalgic feel to it for me, but nothing groundbreaking here.”
“I'll also really dig the art style!”
“The graphics and comic book cutout look to the turn-based battles felt kind of cheesy, but without the cheekiness and self-awareness of a game like Card Hunter or Epic.”
“Although I quite appreciated the comic artwork involved, I did have a problem with the soundtrack.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay features accessible battle mechanics that allow players to quickly grasp the basics through an initial tutorial, leading to a variety of tactical options. While the early battles may feel easy, the depth of gameplay increases with more complex strategies as the game progresses. Overall, it offers a decent experience with substantial content to engage players.
“The first tactical fight is a quick tutorial, so you understand the basic concepts going forward and can jump right into the gameplay without a lot of reading manuals.”
“The advantage is that it creates a significant amount of variety within the gameplay with different tactics able to be employed throughout the game.”
“The gameplay is decent; there are many numbers and info to follow, but it has real depth to it.”
“The gameplay is decent; there are many numbers and information to follow, but it has real substance.”
“The first tactical fight serves as a quick tutorial, allowing you to grasp the basic concepts and jump right into the gameplay without having to read lengthy manuals.”
“While the gameplay offers a significant amount of variety with different tactics that can be employed throughout the game, it can feel overwhelming at times.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is viewed as limited, with users suggesting it offers similar replay value to typical comic books. While some mention the option to increase difficulty, it does not significantly enhance the experience for most players.
“Zero replay value - if you want to bump up the difficulty maybe, but that's not really getting it done for me.”
“Not sure about replayability or length; I assume it has as much replayability as any other comic book.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game received mixed feedback, with some players finding it unappealing enough to turn it off shortly after starting, opting instead to create their own soundtrack.
“Although I quite appreciated the comic artwork involved, I did have a problem with the soundtrack.”
“Music - I turned it off after 3 minutes and made my own mix.”
