Inclement
- December 21, 2018
- Killed Pixel Games
Get on Steam"Inclement" is a farm-building strategy game set in the harsh climate of Northern Europe, where you must manage resources, build various structures, and make strategic decisions to grow your wealth and develop your land. With over 3 hours of gameplay, minimal game art, and multiple endings, your success depends on managing your wealth and making appropriate decisions. The game features many buildings, achievements, and an immersive atmosphere to keep you engaged for hours.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a simple yet fun experience, perfect for relaxing while still providing a bit of a challenge.
- It features enjoyable mechanics for managing resources and expanding your farm, which can be satisfying to master.
- The graphics and music are well-received, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere while playing.
- Controls can be awkward, with a clunky UI and lack of mouse support making navigation difficult.
- The game suffers from a lack of detailed information, making it hard to understand why certain resources are scarce or profits are low.
- Weather effects can obscure visibility, and the font choice is not ideal, which detracts from the overall experience.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Gameplay starts off challenging due to clunky controls and a lack of clear mechanics, but becomes enjoyable as players acclimate to the rhythm of the game. It features engaging additional mechanics like local politics and a stock market, which maintain interest without feeling overwhelming. Improvements in tracking issues and potential solutions could enhance the overall experience.
“It has a few additional mechanics to manage (local party politics, stock market, possibly a productivity system?) that hold your attention, but never feel overwhelming.”
“Being able to track what's causing you problems and what you could change to improve it would make the gameplay a lot smoother, I think.”
“Its graphics and especially its font take getting used to, and the controls and menus are a bit fiddly, but after a few minutes of gameplay, it is quite fun.”
“While the start is a bit rocky due to clunky UI/controls and a poor explanation of mechanics, once you settle into the rhythm of the game, it's fun.”
“The gameplay feels disjointed at times, making it hard to stay engaged with the overall experience.”
“The controls are unresponsive, which leads to frustrating moments during gameplay.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are rated 7/10, described as good but requiring some adjustment, particularly due to the retro style and font. While the controls and menus can be a bit fiddly, players find that the overall experience becomes enjoyable after a short acclimation period.
“Its graphics and especially its font take getting used to, but after a few minutes of gameplay, it is quite fun.”
“Graphics: 7/10 (good)”
“Its graphics and especially its font take getting used to, and the controls and menus are a bit fiddly, but after a few minutes of gameplay, it is quite fun.”
“I recommend it, as long as you think you can work around the retro-style graphics and UI.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users describing it as "fricking slapping" and consistently rating it as good, around 7/10. Overall, it contributes positively to the gaming experience.
“The music is absolutely fantastic; it's so good!”
“The music is really impressive and adds a lot to the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack is engaging and enhances the gameplay significantly.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story begins with the player managing a small plot of land focused on grain production and sales, guided by a tutorial quest list. However, this quest list quickly becomes outdated, suggesting tasks that the player has already completed, which diminishes its usefulness as the game progresses.
“To get you started, there's a quest list that acts as a tutorial, but this becomes obsolete after a while since it keeps suggesting old stuff that's already done.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be repetitive, as it involves month-by-month progression in building a farming community. Many feel that this mechanic misses the chance to incorporate historical events, such as wars, which could have added depth and variety to the gameplay experience.
