Immortal Mantis
- April 22, 2022
- Bit Life
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Get on itch.io Store"Immortal Mantis" is a puzzle-based game with some chasing in the intro part, serving as a sequel to the original game. The story follows Fuyuki, an immortal serial-killer, and his foster brother Sergei, a policeman trying to stop him. Despite being a sequel, new players can still understand the story.
Reviews
- The game features a captivating atmosphere and impressive pixel art that enhances the horror experience.
- The narrative, while somewhat disjointed, has intriguing elements and potential for deeper exploration in future installments.
- For its low price, the game offers a fun and engaging experience, with some effective scares and unique rotoscope animations.
- The gameplay can feel tedious due to excessive walking and some puzzles lacking clear instructions, leading to confusion.
- The story is often confusing and leaves many questions unanswered, which may frustrate players seeking a coherent plot.
- The game is quite short, leaving players wanting more content and a more developed storyline.
- story21 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as intriguing yet disjointed, with many players finding it confusing and lacking depth, leaving gaps in understanding. While the atmosphere and art style are praised, the narrative often feels incomplete and underdeveloped, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction. Despite these criticisms, some players appreciate the creative storytelling approach and the engaging mystery elements, suggesting potential for improvement in future installments.
“The idea behind the story isn't anything new, but it has been done in a very creative way.”
“Intriguing story and unexpected plot twists.”
“The story is really captivating and makes us curious to want to solve the mystery involved in the haunted house.”
“Just related to the game's barebones, nonsensical plot.”
“It's a bunch of disjointed plot points that have no connection to each other.”
“The storytelling is the classic way, find photos, notes, and newspapers to learn a bit more, but it's not enough and some of the major things (what is that entity and pact???) are left unexplained.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with a unique art style and captivating visuals praised for their potential and solid pixel homogeneity. However, players express frustration over intricate designs that can obscure essential items, making it difficult to identify interactive elements. Overall, while the graphics are visually appealing, they sometimes hinder gameplay clarity.
“The visuals are a highlight, captivating and compelling.”
“Its biggest plus is the weird combination of 8-bit graphics and pseudo Atari animations.”
“The art style and limited color palette look great, but occasionally make it hard to see essential items.”
“However, frustrations arise from intricate graphics leading to confusion on what to interact with.”
“Another issue is that because of the pixelated graphics, a lot of the items you need may blend into the background a little too well.”
“Art-style and the story had potential.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and creepy qualities, enhanced by a gloomy environment and effective soundtrack. Reviewers appreciate the unique setting and ambient elements that contribute to a compelling experience, making it a standout feature despite some gameplay shortcomings. Overall, the atmospheric design is considered a strong point, making the game worth playing.
“Great game, some good scares and amazing atmosphere.”
“The gloomy atmosphere of the environment along with the soundtrack makes you immersed in the story.”
“The game looks great and does a good job setting atmosphere.”
“The gloomy atmosphere of the environment, along with the soundtrack, makes you immersed in the story.”
“This game gets the creepy atmosphere right.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music and soundtrack received mixed reviews, with scores around 6/10. While some players appreciated the retro-inspired tunes and immersive atmosphere they created, others felt that the music ultimately fell short and became repetitive over time. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the experience but may not leave a lasting impression.
“The pixel art and the soundtrack are surprisingly good.”
“I spent a lot of time wandering around, so I got to listen to the background music and sound effects, and it really kept me immersed.”
“The music is retro-inspired and works really well with everything that's going on.”
“The sound and music add mood but fall short by the end.”
“Music/soundtrack: 6/10”
“Music/soundtrack: 6/10”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this indie horror title is described as decent but lacking in depth, with some mechanics showing attention to detail. While the story may not be fully engaging, the atmosphere and style are appreciated, making it an enjoyable experience overall despite its shortcomings.
“The small mechanics, such as looking through the windows and reloading, show the passion that was put into the project.”
“There is not any great story or gameplay, but you will enjoy it.”
“Decent indie horror, some gameplay is not great and I didn't fully get the story, but the style and atmosphere are good and it's not overpriced.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find certain elements of the game to be tedious, particularly when they miss details on their first attempt, leading to a sense of grinding.
“There are elements of this game that are tedious.”
“It can feel a bit tedious if you don't catch these things the first time around.”
