Incredipede
- March 18, 2013
- Colin Northway with art by Thomas Shahan
"Incredipede" is a single-player platformer puzzle game with great gameplay, stunning visuals, and a good soundtrack. As Quozzle, an Incredipede with the ability to grow new limbs and muscles, players solve 120 levels and rescue her sisters in a beautifully designed wood-block print style world. With a level editor and thousands of player-made challenges, the game encourages creativity and exploration with an immersive ambient soundscape.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful art and a unique woodblock style that enhances the overall aesthetic experience.
- Incredipede offers a creative gameplay mechanic where players can build their own creatures and solve puzzles, providing a fun and engaging challenge.
- The achievement system encourages players to explore the real world, promoting interaction with nature and adding a novel twist to the gameplay.
- The controls can be frustrating and unintuitive, making it difficult for players to maneuver their creatures effectively.
- The game lacks a significant difficulty curve, especially in hard mode, leading to moments of confusion and helplessness during gameplay.
- Many players find the game repetitive and short, with limited replayability once the levels are completed.
- graphics21 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and quirky art style, which enhances the overall aesthetic and atmosphere. Many reviewers highlight the stunning 2D visuals and charming design, making the game visually appealing and unique. However, some criticism arises regarding the consistency of the color palette and the game's overall execution, suggesting that while the graphics are impressive, they may not fully compensate for gameplay shortcomings.
“The art style is just gorgeous.”
“The visuals were wonderfully unique... the Incredipede itself was fun to look at and the world was very appealing.”
“A physics game with beautiful artwork that makes me laugh every time I create a new abomination to clumsily solve the puzzles with.”
“The constant sepia tones are a bit stale and devigorating, but aside from that, the graphics are sound.”
“Please don't buy; not a great game at all, horrible graphics.”
“It's similar to Besieged, but with a much better art style.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it challenging yet rewarding, while others describe it as clunky and lacking polish. Although the mechanics can be engaging and visually appealing, they often feel limited and repetitive, leading to a decline in replayability. Overall, the game offers a blend of fun and frustration, with a strong emphasis on art and sound that may appeal to those who appreciate creative content.
“Visually appealing, simple and (relatively) intuitive gameplay and puzzles.”
“The art and music is lovely and the gameplay is challenging enough to be fun but not so challenging it makes you tear your hair out.”
“Woodblock-styled art and woodwind themed music, together with a fun game mechanic make a really excellent package.”
“As others have mentioned, the art, sound, etc. are all solid; just lacking polish in the gameplay department.”
“Everything felt extremely clunky and horrible, so I told myself, 'Hey, this must be what a toddler experiences when trying to walk!' Then I thanked the game for those deep thoughts and uninstalled it after 8 minutes of gameplay.”
“Mechanics are fairly limited, puzzles get repetitive eventually, and it loses a lot of its replayability pretty quickly.”
- music11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its fitting afro-Caribbean drumbeats and flutes that enhance the overall atmosphere, while others find it bland and unremarkable. While many appreciate the beautiful graphics and the synergy between art and music, there are complaints about the soundtrack's inconsistency and lack of engagement, leading some players to prefer muting it altogether. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's ambiance but may not resonate with all players.
“Looking at this game is a treat, and the music also helps with that, using a palette of Afro-Caribbean type drumbeats and flutes that seems to fumble and clunk in the same way your curious little abomination does.”
“The art and music is lovely and the gameplay is challenging enough to be fun but not so challenging it makes you tear your hair out.”
“Woodblock-styled art and woodwind themed music, together with a fun game mechanic make a really excellent package.”
“Music is bland and everything outside the singular creature designs and possibilities factor are pretty run of the mill as well.”
“The music is rather boring, so mute it and play your own in the background.”
“[h1] beautiful art, horrible soundtrack [/h1]”
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story of Incredipede follows Quozzle, a unique creature on a quest to rescue her family after invaders attack her village. While the premise is quirky and the main character is endearing, the narrative is minimal, consisting of only a couple of cutscenes, which some players found anticlimactic and lacking depth. Overall, the story serves as a light backdrop to the gameplay rather than a central focus.
“Incredipede is a qwop-like physics puzzle game where you play as a strange creature named Quozzle, a greenish eyeball creature that is on a quest to find her family after invaders stole everyone in her village except her.”
“A quirky skill/puzzler hybrid with a lovable main character, a quick and simple story, and an online gallery to share your unique creations.”
“It also hardly has any story; the whole thing is like two cutscenes right at the start and at the end, and it's pretty anticlimactic.”
“I honestly didn't pay attention to the story, which involves two cutscenes or so I think.”
“The game follows Quozzle, a lone Incredipede on a quest to rescue her sisters.”
- replayability7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the game has limited replayability due to its repetitive mechanics and short duration, with many players noting it can be completed quickly. While some may find value in tinkering with level editors or attempting to improve their performance, the general consensus is that once completed, the game offers little incentive to return.
“Overall, it's a short, cute little game with some replay value if you like tinkering with level editors.”
“I don't feel like there's tons of replay value once you've beaten it, but if you like to try to do better than your previous efforts or make your own puzzle levels, then you may get more of your money's worth out of it.”
“The game itself has some replayability as well.”
“Mechanics are fairly limited, puzzles get repetitive eventually, and it loses a lot of its replayability pretty quickly.”
“However, it is a very abrupt game with little to no replay value.”
“It has no replayability whatsoever and could be completed in a single sitting on a public computer for cheaper than what it is to buy a digital copy of this game.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing acrobatics of the creatures, which often elicit laughter as they navigate the environment. Players appreciate the blend of creepy and funny elements, making for an entertaining experience filled with challenges.
“I recommend taking a break to do an achievement anytime you get stuck on a level, and then go back to laughing out loud at the acrobatics of your creature.”
“The creations always look really funny when they walk or crawl on the ground.”
“Great game idea, creepy, funny, and full of challenges.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, featuring impressive graphics and an engaging musical score that enhances the overall experience.
“The atmosphere is simply amazing, complemented by the beautiful music and impressive graphics.”
“The immersive atmosphere draws you in, making every moment feel alive.”
“The combination of stunning visuals and haunting soundscapes creates an unforgettable atmosphere.”