In-Vert

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In-Vert is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by TERNOX and was released on March 1, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"In-Vert is a single-player puzzle-platformer game, offering around 5 hours of playtime, featuring unusual gameplay of traveling through two worlds simultaneously to find the robot's master. With 70 levels across five worlds, the game's possibilities increase as you progress through a touching plot, accompanied by an original soundtrack."

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Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The switching mechanics are satisfying and the introduction of new ideas is intuitive and easy to follow.
The game offers a well-balanced difficulty curve that keeps the challenge engaging without becoming overly frustrating.
The music is enjoyable and adds to the overall experience, making it a fun time-waster.

Controls are poorly optimized, especially for keyboard users, leading to discomfort and frustration during gameplay.
Level design is inconsistent, with some levels being well-crafted while others feel poorly designed and frustrating.
The game lacks clear indicators for mechanics, leading to confusion and trial-and-error gameplay that can detract from the experience.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
25%
The gameplay is characterized by satisfying switching mechanics and tight, responsive controls, making the core platforming experience enjoyable. While the game introduces familiar mechanics in an intuitive manner, some players feel that it lacks originality and can feel clunky at times. Overall, the level design is praised for being challenging yet accessible, contributing to a solid gameplay experience lasting around 4-5 hours.
- “The switching mechanics are satisfying, and new ideas are introduced in a way that's intuitive and easy to follow.”
- “Controls are very tight and responsive, and the hit boxes are spot on – so the core platforming gameplay is well implemented.”
- “New game mechanics are introduced throughout the game to keep things interesting right until the end.”
- “The invert mechanic feels meh; this implementation and level design aren't particularly new or noteworthy.”
- “Feels more like a rhythm game since you have to memorize jump patterns to progress, but the music does not react to gameplay in any way, only changing when chapters change.”
- “Clunky gameplay, lazy retro pixel graphics (hire an artist, jeez).”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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25%
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as solid and reminiscent of classic platformers, with a catchy soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. However, some players noted issues with volume control and a lack of sound effects, which can detract from the immersion. Overall, the music is considered a strong point, contributing to the game's charm and rhythm-based mechanics.
- “The concept is good, the music is pretty solid, and the amount of mechanics is just right.”
- “It's so cute, it's interesting, it's simple, and has dope-ass music.”
- “Commands are responsive, music is awesome, and the art style is really good.”
- “The lack of sound effects is also a bit strange, and the music can be a bit weird at times too.”
- “The music blasts your ears away, and since you can only change it in increments of 20%, I had to mute it entirely.”
- “Feels more like a rhythm game since you have to memorize jump patterns to progress, but the music does not react to gameplay in any way; it only changes when the chapter changes.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
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The graphics of the game are described as functional but lacking depth, with a barebone art style that evokes nostalgia for old platformers. While some players appreciate the cute aesthetic and responsive gameplay, many feel that the visuals are too simplistic and may deter potential players. Overall, the graphics are seen as a mixed bag, appealing to a niche audience but lacking in replay value and artistic richness.
- “The graphics and music give the game a feel of old platformer games.”
- “Commands are responsive, music is awesome, and the art style is really good.”
- “The graphics/art style is extremely barebones, and I think that turns some potential players off.”
- “The art style is cute but really barren; there is almost nothing to discover and it has no replay value.”
- “Clunky gameplay, lazy retro pixel graphics (hire an artist, jeez).”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The story conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, but many users find the backstory unnecessary and criticize the poor English translation as potentially intentional. Additionally, there are suggestions that a more coherent narrative could have enhanced the game's appeal by better integrating it into the level design and game world.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “The game could have been made more attractive to a larger audience if the story had made some sense and had been incorporated into the level design and game world.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of controls has received mixed feedback, with some users finding them tricky and uncomfortable to master.
- “The controls don't feel incredibly optimized and can become tricky to get comfortable with.”
- “The game suffers from significant performance issues, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “There are frequent frame drops and stuttering, which detracts from the overall gameplay.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is generally acceptable, with only a few minor glitches reported that may cause some awkward moments but do not significantly hinder gameplay.
- “There are also a small number of glitches, which make the game a little awkward, but certainly not impossible to play.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers note that the game's cute art style is undermined by a lack of content and discovery, leading to minimal replay value.
- “The art style is cute, but it's really barren; there is almost nothing to discover, and it has no replay value.”