Incarnation

About

"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.

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Unique and innovative concept of losing powers instead of gaining them, providing a fresh take on the genre.
Simple and engaging gameplay with charming graphics and good music, making it enjoyable for short play sessions.
Offers strategic depth as players can choose which abilities to sacrifice, allowing for varied playstyles.

Mouse-only controls can be awkward and make combat difficult, detracting from the overall experience.
Game-breaking bugs prevent progression, with issues like being unable to restart after dying.
Lack of basic settings features, such as brightness and audio volume, limits customization and accessibility.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, utilizing mouth-based mechanics for attack and navigation, with levels and abilities evolving as players progress. It features charming stylized graphics and offers a short, fluid, and challenging experience.
- “The premise is simple, the graphics are stylized and charming, and the gameplay is short, fluid, fast, and challenging.”
- “The gameplay is extremely simple, using your mouth to attack and navigate.”
- “Levels and mechanics change as you remove abilities.”
- “The gameplay is short, fluid, fast, and hard.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are stylized and charming, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience that is both fluid and fast-paced. While the visuals are generally well-received, there are some minor issues noted by users. Overall, the combination of great music and appealing graphics enhances the game's appeal.
- “The premise is simple, the graphics are stylized and charming, and the gameplay is short, fluid, fast, and challenging.”
- “Great music, good visuals, and a really engaging loop.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find that the emotional weight of the game is heightened by the strategic decision-making involved in using a powerful ability, which creates a sense of attachment and tension as they navigate the consequences of their choices.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for being great and engaging, complementing the visuals effectively; however, some users have noted minor issues.
- “Great music, good visuals, a really engaging loop.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious over time, suggesting that it can become repetitive and less engaging as they progress.
- “It's a bit tedious after a while.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over just to progress.”