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Incubo

87%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
stability, grinding
87% User Score Based on 78 reviews

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"Incubo" is a horror-filled game where a boy navigates through a nightmarish world, filled with memory fragments and confusion. The game features intense and exciting gameplay, challenging puzzles, and a variety of famous ghosts from around the world that the player must evade. The game culminates in an unexpected ending, leaving players questioning if everything is truly over.

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87%
Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews
story14 positive mentions
stability4 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful hand-drawn animation and a creepy atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
  • Puzzles are unique and entertaining, providing a satisfying challenge that keeps players engaged.
  • The story is interesting and well-crafted, with unexpected twists that add depth to the gameplay.
  • The controls can be unresponsive and require precise timing, leading to frustration during platforming sections.
  • The game has a steep learning curve, often necessitating multiple deaths to progress, which can detract from the enjoyment.
  • There are several bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with character interactions and level resets.
  • story
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is widely praised for its engaging narrative, emotional depth, and unique characters, with many players appreciating the atmospheric art and well-integrated cutscenes. While some found the plot a bit confusing or obscured by cultural references, the overall experience is described as captivating, with surprising twists that enhance the gameplay. Achievements are all story-related, ensuring that players remain invested in the narrative throughout their journey.

    • “A craftily-built story about his life and the emotional scars that can linger on one's soul.”
    • “An elaborate story that some will find shocking and will leave you in awe at its conclusion.”
    • “It was a fantastic twist on what I thought was going on with the story, and made for a wonderful climax.”
    • “Even though the story was a bit confusing!”
    • “Finally, the story and characters might be a bit obscure as I'm American and the game appears to be a translation, so I felt as though I'm missing the lore.”
    • “Sorry if this opening was not good, this game has a story where you have to see it firsthand.”
  • gameplay
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay reviews for the game are mixed, with some praising its intricate puzzles and well-designed mechanics that challenge players, while others criticize sluggish movement, trial-and-error elements, and a lack of enjoyable testing. Despite some bugs, many find the graphics and story redeeming, though the platforming is often described as overly simplistic. Overall, opinions vary widely, suggesting that while some players may find it engaging, others may not recommend it.

    • “A brilliant and well-designed set of ever-changing mechanics and intricate puzzles whose design will challenge your ability to think outside the box.”
    • “I honestly was astonished by the title; the mechanics' design and flow were exceptionally planned out.”
    • “Incubo: a brilliant 2D horror adventure whose contorted story and intense gameplay will have you hooked!”
    • “Although the setting of this game is interesting, I cannot recommend it to anyone, since the gameplay is not enjoyable.”
    • “This trial and error gameplay is made all the worse by the sluggish movement and patchy checkpoints which require you to play sections of the game over and over.”
    • “Next off, the platforming, which is the bulk of the gameplay, is incredibly easy.”
  • graphics
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are praised for their stunning and unique art style, blending cute and creepy elements effectively, which enhances the overall atmosphere. However, some users report occasional graphical glitches and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, though many feel that the visual design and storytelling compensate for these issues. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's eerie and engaging experience.

    • “The art/graphics style is very good; it can be kind of cute but still messed up with some very good moments in it.”
    • “It features a stunning visual art style and an eerie soundtrack that adds to the menacing flow of the game.”
    • “First and foremost the art style is absolutely gorgeous.”
    • “There are a few graphical glitches, and you can sometimes find yourself trapped with no way to continue other than to reset the level.”
    • “This is death to a horror game too, as the repetition kills any tension built by the visuals and sound effects.”
    • “There are some bugs and glitches here and there, but the graphics, story, and gameplay compensate for that.”
  • atmosphere
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its effective blend of creepy elements and a cute art style, creating a unique tension that keeps players on edge. Reviewers appreciate the engaging storyline, art, and background music, which collectively enhance the overall experience, even if gameplay itself may not be the main draw.

    • “The game has a good creepy atmosphere that helps put you on edge.”
    • “And the creepy atmosphere is really on point, despite the 'cute' art style.”
    • “I really enjoyed the mix of the horror atmosphere with the cartoon style.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its ability to evoke laughter, particularly during character deaths, which adds a comedic twist to the gameplay. Players find the storyline engaging and appreciate the amusing portrayal of the ghost, making the experience enjoyable rather than purely horror-focused.

    • “Instead of horror, this made me laugh out loud every time the character died.”
    • “I quite enjoy playing the game, and the storyline is quite interesting; the ghost is so funny.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and sound effects significantly enhance the gaming experience, with an eerie soundtrack that complements the stunning visual art style. Players are encouraged to use headphones for the best immersion, as the audio elements contribute to the game's menacing atmosphere.

    • “The music and sound effects really do add to the experience, and as the game suggests, it is best if you play while wearing headphones.”
    • “It features a stunning visual art style and an eerie soundtrack that adds to the menacing flow of the game.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game experiences occasional graphical glitches and bugs, which can lead to situations where players may become trapped and need to reset the level. However, many users feel that the overall graphics, story, and gameplay elements help to offset these stability issues.

    • “There are a few graphical glitches, and you can sometimes find yourself trapped with no way to continue other than to reset the level.”
    • “There are some bugs and glitches here and there, but the graphics, story, and gameplay compensate for that.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game, particularly during the first boss fight, to be somewhat tedious, suggesting that those who struggle may benefit from watching a walkthrough for assistance.

    • “The first boss fight may turn out a bit tedious, though, so if you are stuck, watch a walkthrough.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a thoughtfully crafted narrative that explores the protagonist's life and the lasting emotional scars that can affect one's soul, resonating deeply with players.

    • “A craftily built story about his life and the emotional scars that can linger on one's soul.”

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