Incarnation

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Incarnation is a single player action game. It was developed by Idan Rooze and was released on November 30, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Incarnation" is a mouse-only roguelike game featuring reverse progression and procedurally generated levels. As a divine entity, you lose celestial powers after each level, aiming to reach mortality. With unique mouse-only platforming, minimalistic pixel art, and Steam achievements, the game challenges you to descend from the heavens to earth.

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and innovative concept where players lose powers instead of gaining them, providing a refreshing take on the roguelike genre.
The graphics and sound design are stylized and charming, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience.
It's a short but enjoyable game that is well worth the price, making it accessible for players looking for a quick and interesting challenge.

The game suffers from significant bugs that can prevent players from progressing, with some unable to restart after dying.
Mouse-only controls make gameplay awkward and difficult, particularly when trying to dodge attacks, which detracts from the overall experience.
Some mechanics and downgrades feel punitive rather than interesting, leading to frustration rather than challenge.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, utilizing mouth-based mechanics for attacking and navigation. Players experience a dynamic shift in levels and mechanics as they lose abilities, resulting in a short, fluid, and challenging experience complemented by charming stylized graphics.
- “The premise is simple, the graphics are stylized and charming, and the gameplay is short, fluid, fast, and hard.”
- “The gameplay is extremely simple, using your mouth to attack and navigate.”
- “Levels and mechanics change as you remove abilities.”
- “The premise is simple, the graphics are stylized and charming, but the gameplay is short, fluid, fast, and hard.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are described as stylized and charming, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience that is both fluid and fast-paced. Overall, the visuals are well-received, though some users noted minor issues.
- “The premise is simple, the graphics are stylized and charming, and the gameplay is short, fluid, fast, and hard.”
- “Great music, good visuals, and a really engaging loop.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the significance of a powerful ability that allows players to instantly eliminate enemies, creating a sense of attachment and strategic decision-making regarding its use. This mechanic evokes a strong emotional response as players weigh the value of their powers against the challenges they face.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and engagement, complementing the visuals effectively. However, some users have noted minor issues that slightly detract from the overall experience.
- “Great music, good visuals, a really engaging loop.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious over time, indicating that it can become repetitive and less enjoyable as they progress.
- “It's a bit tedious after a while.”