IGNISTONE

About

Ignistone is a roguelike game in which players must devise a combination of weapons and amulets to progress through a dungeon. Whether you prefer attack power, durability, or special moves, find the combination that suits you best.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

music1 positive mentions

The game features a charming art style and engaging characters, with a storyline that builds suspense and intrigue as players progress.
Gameplay is accessible and enjoyable, revolving around simple mechanics that allow for strategic depth through parrying, crafting, and upgrading equipment.
The game offers a significant amount of content beyond the main story, including mini-games and challenges that keep players engaged and provide meaningful rewards.

The timing for parrying can be challenging, with some players wishing for clearer cues to assist in mastering the mechanic.
While the game is fun, some players feel it lacks variety and may not hold their interest for extended periods.
Players who dislike parrying mechanics may find the game frustrating, as it is central to the combat experience.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a cute and engaging loop that emphasizes parrying, adding a layer of mechanical skill alongside strategic decision-making with amulets and armaments. With simple controls that are accessible across various platforms, the mechanics are fluid and intuitive, allowing players to focus on timing-based combat without feeling overwhelmed. Overall, the game offers a smooth experience that appeals to both casual and dedicated players, particularly those who enjoy mastering parry mechanics.
- “Cute and very absorbing gameplay loop.”
- “Focusing on parry is a perfect way to add just the right amount of mechanical skill to master, in addition to the mental skill that must also be honed through deciding on the numerous choices of amulets and armament to best optimize your gameplay.”
- “As noted by other reviewers, there are only three options for the gameplay: attack, parry/block, and special attack.”
- “The game mechanics are all done with two buttons as well, so it's not mechanically intensive either, making it accessible for anyone to play.”
- “The gameplay revolves around delving into 'the mines' and attempting to reach floor 100 to unravel the mystery of who stole the ignistone and why.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is highly praised for its engaging narrative and suspenseful progression, culminating in a satisfying ending that ties everything together. Players appreciate the depth of the storyline, which is enriched by cute characters, dialogue, and various gameplay strategies. The anticipation for a sequel, ignistone ii, reflects the strong interest in further exploring this captivating world.
- “Apart from the cute characters, dialogue, minigames, and mastering parry, what I enjoy the most about this game is the amazing story!”
- “The story builds in suspense as you get deeper into the cave with an amazing ending, with the storyline coming full circle!”
- “Main story (reach b100f) takes about two hours, maybe three.”
- “I’m waiting for Ignistone II to find out more about this world and how the story unfolds!”
- “After the story, the game is definitely not over.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is highly praised for its retro arcade-inspired opening theme, which evolves into more suspenseful and intense tracks, occasionally incorporating funky elements.
- “The music of the game is fantastic, featuring a retro arcade-like opening theme that builds suspense and intensity, with some funky elements thrown in!”