Indef
- December 31, 2018
- 5h median play time
Indef is a single-player Role Playing Game with good graphics, a compelling gameplay, and a good story. Riding a motorcycle through a ruined world, players must make grim choices and outrun death. With the tagline "save or be saved, live or survive, kill or be killed," Indef promises a thrilling and intense experience.
Mac OS
PC
Reviews
- The game has a good concept with a compelling story and immersive atmosphere, showcasing great pixel art and sound design.
- The looting mechanic is satisfying and the gameplay is simple yet effective, making it enjoyable despite its current limitations.
- There is significant potential for future updates, and many players are excited to see how the game develops as it progresses through early access.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including animation issues, freezing, and poor AI behavior, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Combat mechanics are clunky and frustrating, with issues related to aiming, quick-time events, and a lack of checkpoints leading to repetitive gameplay.
- The game currently lacks content, with many players reporting playthroughs of less than an hour, and the English translation contains numerous errors that hinder understanding.
- gameplay34 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players appreciating the art design and looting mechanics but criticizing the combat and aiming systems as unrefined and frustrating. While the scavenging and survival elements are seen as engaging, many feel the game lacks depth and content, with simplistic mechanics that can lead to repetitive experiences. There is a consensus that improvements in combat and additional gameplay features are necessary for the game to reach its full potential.
“The simple yet intuitive survival mechanic just checks all the boxes for me.”
“The art style is well done, the side-scrolling gameplay works really well, and so far it is a fun game.”
“I love the concept, and the scavenging gameplay is a good concept that works well in this game.”
“The ammo mechanic I can see getting quite annoying; not being able to save bullets in a clip is a feature that just doesn't make much sense. You should be able to save those clips at least for when you're low on ammo; every bullet should count really.”
“Cutscreens are slow, loading time is unusually long for a low graphics game, combat controls are poor, and overall gameplay feels very unrefined.”
“The main problem is that this game doesn't have any gameplay to go with, and I don't believe that the developers will be able to add much more.”
- story26 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its potential but also highlighting its current lack of depth and clarity. While some appreciate the intriguing premise and atmospheric setting, others find the narrative confusing and underdeveloped, especially given that the game is still in early development. Overall, there is optimism for future updates to enhance the story and gameplay experience.
“The story is remarkable and the enemies look very nice.”
“The story is great at sucking you into this girl's life and personality, and immerses you in the game.”
“Very promising story-driven apocalypse game.”
“This game needs a lot of work. I get that it's in early development, but if you can't get your object or sprite layering right, maybe it should not be released just yet. I like the atmosphere; it's dim and sets the tone of what you would expect from an apocalypse standpoint, but it's ruined by a confusing storyline.”
“Unlike some other reviewers, I see where it's left off and believe the developer can create a longer story. We are only in the beginning stages.”
“I've played a bit more and honestly, there's barely any story yet.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beautiful pixel art and atmospheric design, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience. However, some users noted issues such as graphical glitches, layering errors, and inconsistent sprite quality that detract from the overall polish. Despite these shortcomings, many reviewers express optimism about future improvements as the game develops.
“The visuals are beautiful and a pleasure to look at while playing through the game, and on top of that, they're being overhauled, and from what's been shown so far, it looks great.”
“Very interesting, I love the graphics and the sense of picking through the remnants of a community - top work on atmosphere and pixel art.”
“Awesome atmosphere, great graphics and sound.”
“The game is in its infancy; there are very few things to do, and there's also that graphical glitch I mentioned earlier. However, this game has a lot of potential, and the developers seem to be hard at work right now, so we should be getting more content in the near future.”
“The graphics haven't been fully polished; you can see layering errors and old graphics show up when a character is doing certain activities.”
“Cutscenes are slow, loading times are unusually long for a low-graphics game, combat controls are poor, and overall gameplay feels very unrefined.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its dim, apocalyptic tone, enhanced by strong graphics and a fitting soundtrack. While the pixel art and minimalistic gameplay contribute positively, some players note that the overall experience is marred by a confusing storyline and occasional sound design shortcomings. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, leaving players eager for more.
“So far the game is progressing in a good way, and what they've done so far in the alpha demo is great and left me wanting to play more. The soundtrack is great and fits the atmosphere really well along with the sound effects design too, although that is lacking in a few areas.”
“Very interesting, I love the graphics and the sense of picking through the remnants of a community - top work on atmosphere and pixel art.”
“Awesome atmosphere, great graphics and sound.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with players noting that while the core concept is enjoyable, it suffers from various bugs and glitches, particularly during safe-cracking mechanics. Many users acknowledge that some issues are typical for an alpha version, but they still impact the overall experience.
“This game has a good concept, but it's a buggy mess.”
“I enjoyed it, although I think cracking safes is a bit buggy.”
“Clearly, for an alpha, it's expected to have some bugs and glitches, but I'm mostly going to focus on the gameplay itself since bugs can be found easily.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the great soundtrack that fits the atmosphere, others find it monotonous and lacking in variety. Additionally, there are suggestions for improvement in sound effects design, which is seen as inconsistent in certain areas. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's ambiance but could benefit from more diversity.
“The soundtrack is great and fits the atmosphere really well, enhancing the overall experience of the game.”
“The music in the game is captivating and perfectly complements the gameplay, making each moment more immersive.”
“The audio design, including the soundtrack, creates a rich and engaging environment that keeps players wanting more.”
“The music is monotonous and lacks variety, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“While the animation is okay, the music feels repetitive and uninspired.”
“The level design and interaction are rather simple, and the music could take inspiration from better titles.”
