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Incantation

83%Game Brain Score
story, atmosphere
music
83% User Score Based on 96 reviews

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"Incantation" is a single-player Role Playing game with a good plot and graphics, adapted from the horror movie of the same name. Explore an eerie village to find your missing daughter, hiding your movements while uncovering a sinister force and the truth behind "Chen Village." Every object and emotion encountered will lead you closer to the truth, but beware of the dangerous and unexpected.

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83%
Audience ScoreBased on 96 reviews
story24 positive mentions
music1 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful graphics and smooth gameplay, with good production values for a small team.
  • The story is engaging and has some interesting twists, keeping players invested throughout the experience.
  • The atmosphere is eerie and immersive, with effective jump scares that can startle players.
  • The gameplay is mostly linear and feels like a walking simulator, lacking variation and depth in scenarios.
  • Character development is minimal, leading to a lack of emotional connection with the story and characters.
  • Many jump scares are predictable, and the overall horror experience is considered lackluster compared to the source material.
  • story
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-developed, featuring intriguing twists and a solid horror element. However, others criticize it for being confusing, lacking depth in character development, and having unresolved plot points. Overall, while some appreciate the narrative's complexity and connection to the Taiwanese horror film, others feel it falls short in delivering a cohesive and emotionally resonant experience.

    • “I really love the way the story develops; there are a few minor annoyances, but besides that, it's an amazingly written story that really has you scratching your head all the way to the end.”
    • “I found the story engaging, and there are a few twists and turns that make the player doubt the protagonist's state of mind.”
    • “Great horror game; the story and the plot twist are really nice.”
    • “I don't mind walking sims; it's actually one of my favorite genres, but the lackluster scares, not much of a story, uninspired characters, and very little to do or explore really disappointed me.”
    • “Ass story and character building; I do not feel any emotions towards anyone.”
    • “Story-wise, this game has a lot of holes to fill, like who is this kid, and who is this person that hanged on the tree.”
  • atmosphere
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, effectively creating a sense of dread and gloom throughout the experience. While the sound design and environmental presentation contribute positively, some players feel that the lack of character variation and impactful scares detracts from the overall horror experience. Overall, it is recognized as a strong atmospheric title, particularly within the horror genre.

    • “One of the best studios developing horror games with nice ideas and great atmosphere!”
    • “The eerie atmosphere creates a sense of dread that lingers throughout the game.”
    • “The environment is also nicely presented and the bleak village is eerie, which lends to a very gloomy atmosphere.”
    • “Creepy atmosphere.”
  • graphics
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received high praise, with many users highlighting the impressive visuals and animations, particularly the detailed character models. Built on Unreal Engine 4.27.2, the game boasts a strong graphical performance, earning ratings around 9/10 and contributing to an engaging atmosphere filled with effective jumpscares. Overall, players find the graphics to be a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience.

    • “The graphics and animation are great, especially some of the model's faces.”
    • “Very very nice graphics and a lot of really amazing jumpscares that had me yelling!”
    • “If you don't care about the movie, it still has a cool story and nice visuals.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally described as simple and enjoyable, allowing players to appreciate the story and character backstories without being overly challenging. However, some users find the gameplay to be lackluster and the jumpscares underwhelming, indicating a mixed reception overall.

    • “The story is so good, even the backstory about all NPCs, and the gameplay is not so hard, so I can enjoy while I read the backstory.”
    • “Fun little game; the gameplay is nothing crazy, but I enjoyed the story and characters.”
    • “Gameplay: good”
    • “Lackluster jumpscares and boring gameplay.”
    • “Lackluster jumpscares and boring gameplay.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music and ambience are described as decent and eerie, effectively contributing to the horror atmosphere, although players noted that it ultimately wasn't very scary.

    • “The ambience and music of the game were eerie and added to the horror aspect of the game; overall, it wasn't too scary though.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its impressive visuals and effective optimization, ensuring a smooth performance for players.

    • “It looked awesome and was really optimized well.”

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