Forbidden Ingress
- April 23, 2020
- Strange_Indie_Team
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamForbidden Ingress is a challenging puzzle-platformer where you manipulate time to navigate labyrinthine levels. As a mysterious stranger, you'll employ unique time-bending skills to outmaneuver deadly adversaries and solve seemingly impossible puzzles. With its captivating atmosphere and innovative gameplay, Forbidden Ingress offers a fresh and thrilling experience in every level.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging wave-based gameplay experience with a variety of weapons and turrets.
- Multiplayer mode can be enjoyable, providing hours of fun despite some bugs.
- The building aspect allows for strategic gameplay, making each session feel fresh and different.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with turrets being destroyed from unrealistic distances.
- Maps are small and repetitive, leading to a lack of content and variety in gameplay.
- The mechanics are unbalanced, making building defenses feel ineffective compared to simply running and gunning.
- stability11 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is a significant concern, with many users reporting numerous glitches and bugs that disrupt gameplay, such as issues with ammunition and weapon functionality. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these problems, others describe it as a "buggy mess" that detracts from the overall experience. However, a few users have reported no issues, indicating that experiences may vary widely.
“You basically get what you pay for; it is relatively fun to play, but the mechanics are very basic, and on top of that, you encounter quite a few glitches and bugs.”
“But to this day, it's extremely buggy to the point of breaking the gameplay entirely.”
“Game is just a buggy mess.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the smooth movement and wave-based mechanics that encourage strategic building, while others criticize the basic mechanics and numerous glitches, particularly in multiplayer mode. Despite the fun factor, many report significant bugs that detract from the overall experience, suggesting that while the game has potential, it currently suffers from stability issues and flawed mechanics.
“Great weapon mechanics.”
“Also, the gameplay and movement are smooth.”
“The wave-based gameplay is very well done and will provide hours upon hours of fun due to the building aspect, making it so you can always try a new strategy and keeping the game feeling fresh.”
“Weapons models are decent, but the gameplay leaves a lot to be desired.”
“It's a shame, but the game's mechanics are deeply flawed.”
“Multiplayer is currently very unstable; there are an unreasonable number of bugs that I encountered in my 6 hours of gameplay. My friends and I wanted to play trios but couldn't even load in, which we believe was likely due to server-related issues. When we finally got into the game, two of us were invincible because the game basically didn't recognize our existence. We could shoot and do everything, but the enemies wouldn't come after us. When our other friend died, we got a game over because, once again, the game didn't think we existed.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their realism and quality, with many users noting impressive performance even on lower-end systems. While some comparisons to other games suggest a lack of originality, the overall visual experience is considered outstanding and glitch-free.
“Devs continue to add great content, great support team, realistic graphics and AI.”
“Amazing game, great graphics and didn't run into 1 glitch or crash.”
“The graphics on this game are insane... on my potato PC this game ran at 60 fps!”
“The graphics are nice enough, but ultimately, it feels like just a rehash of COD Zombies' wave-based survival mode with a different setting and base building.”
“The visuals lack originality and seem like something I could easily create in Garry's Mod.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative, focusing instead on gameplay mechanics such as building fortifications and defending against enemies. Players engage in action without a structured storyline.
“There is no story to engage with.”
“The game lacks any narrative depth or character development.”
“The missions feel disconnected and lack a cohesive storyline.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack is praised as great, but players feel that it is overshadowed by bugs and issues with enemy AI, projectiles, and sound effects that detract from the overall experience. While the music has potential, improvements are needed for the game to feel more rewarding.
“Great soundtrack”
“The game has some potential, and I wasn't expecting much for the price, but unless the bugs get fixed and they make the game feel more rewarding by fixing enemy AI, adding projectiles, and improving on-hit sounds that don't disappear behind the two soundtracks it has, it is not really worth the purchase.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has notable weaknesses, particularly in military zones where frame rates can drop below 60 fps, leading to a less smooth gameplay experience.
“Strangely (and unfortunately), sometimes the FPS would drop below 60, particularly in the military zone, indicating weaknesses in optimization.”
“The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to frequent frame rate drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“Despite the potential of the game, poor optimization results in lag and performance problems that detract from the overall experience.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy features a unique approach to ads that may be confusing for players, as it incorporates elements that don't align with real-life scenarios, such as time-warp drugs before shooting.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or a second playthrough to effectively progress.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I was getting nowhere.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised for its ability to create a tense and frightening experience, effectively instilling feelings of anxiety in players.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, creating a sense of anxiety and fear that keeps you on edge.”
“The game delivers a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
“Every sound and visual detail contributes to an intense atmosphere that draws you into the world.”
