Epigraph

About

"Epigraph" is a rigorous language decipherment puzzle game that challenges players to analyze patterns, deduce the meanings of images and symbols, and cross-reference given information across 7 artifacts. The objective is to enter translations and uncover the secrets of the Nari. This short game tests players' problem-solving and linguistic skills, providing a unique and engaging experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 110 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

Epigraph offers a challenging and rewarding puzzle experience, requiring players to engage deeply with language deciphering and logical deduction.
The game is highly praised for its minimalistic design, focusing solely on the puzzles without unnecessary distractions, making players feel like true linguists.
Many players found the game to be a satisfying mental exercise, with a sense of accomplishment when they successfully decode the language.

The game lacks feedback on player progress, which can lead to frustration as players are often unsure if their translations are correct until the very end.
The user interface is criticized for being difficult to read, with small fonts and poor accessibility features, making it challenging for some players to engage fully.
Some players felt that the game was overly difficult and not suitable for casual gamers, as it requires significant effort and external note-taking to succeed.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its well-structured mechanics that focus on linguistic and puzzle-solving elements, allowing players to navigate and annotate text effectively. While it lacks a complex narrative or additional gameplay features, it offers a straightforward experience centered on deciphering language, making it engaging for those who enjoy direct interaction with text.
- “It's extremely well-done: from a linguistic standpoint (everything is well-motivated and sensible), a puzzle standpoint (all of the steps you need are there, if you can find them and follow them), and a gameplay standpoint (easy to navigate; allowing annotations symbol-by-symbol and word-by-word is excellent).”
- “My main complaint would be the mechanic for entering the 'solution' at the end.”
- “No fancy story or extra mechanics, it just gives you a bunch of text and you gotta see how much you can figure out.”
- “Keep in mind that there is no grand mystery or stealth gameplay attached — all those hours are spent directly working with the language.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is criticized for lacking emotional depth, mystery, and engaging twists, resulting in a narrative that feels flat and unrewarding. Players are presented with a large amount of text to decipher, but the overall experience fails to captivate or motivate completion.
- “The story described by the text does not stimulate (no emotion, mystery, or twists), and there is no reward for finishing the game.”
- “No fancy story or extra mechanics; it just gives you a bunch of text and you have to see how much you can figure out.”
- “The story described by the text does not stimulate (no emotion, mystery, or twists), and there is no reward for finishing the game.”