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.
Reviews
- The game captures the retro feel well and offers a decent amount of depth in managing your homestead.
- It's a simple yet fun game that allows for relaxation while still providing a bit of a challenge.
- The music is enjoyable and adds to the overall experience, making it a pleasant game to play.
- Controls are awkward, with keyboard-only support and a clunky UI that can be confusing.
- Lack of in-game help and poor explanations of mechanics can lead to frustration, especially for new players.
- Weather effects can obscure visibility, and there are issues with resource management, particularly with wood shortages.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Gameplay starts off challenging due to clunky controls and a lack of clear mechanics, but becomes enjoyable as players adapt to its rhythm. The inclusion of various management elements, such as local politics and the stock market, keeps players engaged without feeling overwhelmed. 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 and controls, as well as a poor explanation of mechanics, once you settle into the rhythm of the game, it's fun.”
“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.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics are rated 7/10, considered good but somewhat retro and requiring adjustment, particularly the font. While the controls and menus can be fiddly, players find the overall visual experience enjoyable after a brief acclimation period.
“I recommend it, as long as you think you can work around the retro-style graphics and UI.”
“Its graphics and especially its font take getting used to, but after a few minutes of gameplay, it is quite fun.”
“Its graphics, especially the font, take some getting used to, and the controls and menus are a bit fiddly.”
“I recommend it, as long as you can work around the retro-style graphics and UI.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with users praising it as "fricking slapping" and overall rating it a solid 7/10, indicating that it significantly enhances the gaming experience.
“The music is absolutely fantastic; it's so good!”
“The soundtrack really enhances the overall experience of the game.”
“The music is incredibly catchy and keeps you engaged throughout.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story begins with players managing a small plot of land focused on grain production and sales, guided by an initial quest list that serves as a tutorial. However, the quest system becomes outdated and less useful as players progress, suggesting tasks that have already been completed.
“The story unfolds beautifully as you start with a small plot of land, initially producing grain and selling it in the town.”
“The quest list serves as a helpful tutorial at the beginning, guiding you through the early stages of the game.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The quest list acts as a tutorial at first, but it quickly becomes irrelevant as it continues to suggest tasks that have already been completed.”
“The narrative fails to evolve, leaving players with a sense of monotony and repetition.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players feel that the grinding aspect of the game, which involves gradually developing a farming community, lacks depth and fails to incorporate significant historical events, such as World War I, that could have enriched the experience. This oversight leaves the gameplay feeling repetitive and underwhelming.
“As the game goes on, month by month, you experience building up a striving farming community, with yourself as its lord.”
“This feels like a missed opportunity: especially various wars (like WW1) surely affected farming communities in meaningful ways.”
