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.
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Reviews
- The game features captivating pixel art and a unique visual style that enhances the overall atmosphere.
- Despite its short length, the game provides an engaging experience with intriguing story elements and some good scares.
- The soundtrack and sound design effectively contribute to the game's creepy ambiance, immersing players in the horror experience.
- The puzzles can be confusing and lack clear communication, leading to frustrating trial-and-error gameplay.
- The story feels disjointed and leaves many questions unanswered, which may leave players unsatisfied.
- The game is heavily inspired by FAITH but fails to deliver the same level of depth and engagement, making it feel derivative.
- story42 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it intriguing and creatively presented, while others criticize it for being disjointed, confusing, and lacking depth. Although the atmosphere and art style enhance the narrative experience, many feel that key plot elements remain unexplained, leaving a sense of dissatisfaction. Overall, while the story has potential and captivates some players, it often feels incomplete and could benefit from more cohesive storytelling.
“The story is really captivating and makes us curious to want to solve the mystery involved in the haunted house.”
“The story draws you in to care what will happen next and the puzzles/horror sequences are well crafted.”
“Intriguing story and unexpected plot twists.”
“The story is a puzzle in itself, leaving gaps in understanding and a sense of dissatisfaction.”
“The down points I would say is the story, kind of confusing and not engaging, mostly for being too short.”
“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, maybe for some future sequel or something, I really don't know.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a unique blend of 8-bit aesthetics and pseudo Atari animations, creating a captivating visual experience. However, the intricate pixel art can lead to confusion regarding interactable items, and the limited color palette sometimes makes essential objects difficult to distinguish from the background. Overall, while the art style shows potential, it presents some usability challenges.
“The visuals are a highlight, captivating and compelling.”
“Its biggest plus is the weird combination of 8-bit graphics and pseudo Atari animations.”
“Game has a solid pixel graphic homogeneity.”
“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/graphics: 6/10”
- atmosphere15 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and creepy qualities, enhanced by a gloomy environment and effective soundtrack. While some players noted issues with gameplay and story clarity, the overall style and atmospheric elements are considered strong points, making it a recommended experience for fans of indie horror.
“Great game, some good scares and amazing atmosphere.”
“It seems to have little more going on than being a faith imitator, but does not have that same pull from the unnerving atmosphere, which I believe has been lost in the translation to English.”
“The gloomy atmosphere of the environment along with the soundtrack makes you immersed in the story.”
“This game gets the creepy atmosphere right.”
- music14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music and soundtrack received mixed reviews, generally scoring around 6/10. While the retro-inspired tunes and sound effects effectively enhance immersion and complement the pixel art, some players felt that the music ultimately falls short and becomes repetitive by the end. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, particularly in creating a gloomy and engaging environment.
“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 sound and music add mood but fall short by the end.”
“The music is retro-inspired and works really well with everything that's going on.”
- gameplay12 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 a commendable level of detail and passion. While the story may not be fully engaging, the overall atmosphere and style are appreciated, making it an enjoyable experience despite its shortcomings. The game is considered fairly priced for what it offers.
“There is not any great story or gameplay, but you will enjoy it.”
“My review is down below, but for those that would like to see gameplay, this is my experience with the game.”
“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.”
“The small mechanics, such as looking out the windows and reloading, show the passion that was put into the project.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly if certain elements are missed during initial playthroughs, leading to repetitive tasks that can detract from the overall experience.
“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.”
