Indygo
- October 24, 2017
- Pigmentum Game Studio
A very poignant game that will hopefully help people to speak out about their struggles, as well as showcase just how important storytelling is in games.
Get on Steam"Indygo is a narrative puzzle game set in a painter's secluded workshop, who is suffering from depression. Players interact with the painter's environment and read his journal to help him confront his isolation and mental health. The game destigmatizes mood disorders by immersing players in the character's experiences."
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game effectively portrays the experience of depression, providing a unique and immersive perspective.
- It features beautiful hand-drawn graphics and a fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall mood.
- The narrative is well-written with multiple endings based on player choices, adding replayability.
- The gameplay can feel slow and tedious, with some players getting stuck due to unclear clickable areas.
- The game is quite short, leaving some players wanting more depth and challenging puzzles.
- There are technical issues, such as crashes at the end, which can disrupt the experience.
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story in Indygo is a unique and engaging experience, focusing on the emotional journey of a depressive artist through a point-and-click format. While some players appreciate the lack of direct guidance in shaping the narrative, others find the storytelling compelling and immersive, particularly for fans of text adventures and puzzles. Overall, the game offers a blend of deep feelings and interactive storytelling, appealing to those who enjoy narrative-driven gameplay.
“However, I do find this way of telling a story interesting and really fun.”
“Nice storytelling and deep feelings playing this game.”
“Is a point and click puzzle solver focused on the story of a depressive artist.”
“This game has no story.”
“Like playing Temple Run for the story.”
“It's a point-and-click puzzle solver focused on the story of a depressive artist.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are praised for their beautiful art style and simplicity, contributing to a captivating and atmospheric experience. While some users feel that graphics are not a priority, others appreciate the excellent sketch graphics and the overall artistic presentation.
“The graphic art is beautiful and the music too.”
“I like the simplicity of its form, the artwork, the depressing atmosphere.”
“Point and click game with excellent sketch graphics and nice narration.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack detail.”
“The visual style feels bland and uninspired.”
“The character models look low-quality and poorly designed.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay in indygo is praised for its engaging point-and-click mechanics and narrative elements, enhanced by a humorous tone. However, players feel the experience is too short, with limited decision-making and a lack of challenging puzzles, suggesting a desire for more depth and complexity. Overall, it remains a recommendable title for its unique blend of gameplay and storytelling.
“Indygo has a nice touch to its gameplay and narrative.”
“Point and click mechanics combined with narrative gameplay, along with a really nice narrator and a great level of ironic humor, make the game something I can easily recommend!”
“The gameplay could be longer; the game came to an end too quickly. There are only a few decisions, and the right answers are pretty obvious. It would be nice to have more puzzle games and riddles that are more challenging.”
“But the gameplay could be longer; the game came to an end too quickly. There are only a few decisions, and the right answers are pretty obvious. It would be nice to have more puzzle games and riddles that are more challenging.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience and makes it frustrating to play.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, complementing the beautiful graphic art and enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the integration of music choices within the gameplay, adding depth to the narrative.
“Great music!”
“The graphic art is beautiful and the music too.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and not fitting for the game's atmosphere.”
“The music choices seem random and don't enhance the overall experience.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is considered infinitely replayable due to its multiple endings, despite its relatively short playtime of 1-2 hours. This encourages players to revisit the game to explore different outcomes.
“Infinitely replayable.”
“It is relatively short (1-2 hours from start to finish), but has multiple endings, making it very replayable.”
“Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to go back. The story doesn't change, and the side quests feel repetitive.”
“After completing the main storyline, I found no reason to replay. The choices I made had minimal impact on the outcome.”
“The game lacks variety in gameplay mechanics, making multiple playthroughs feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a simplistic yet impactful design, complemented by artwork that evokes a sense of melancholy.
“I like the simplicity of its form, the artwork, and the haunting atmosphere.”
“The game immerses you in a beautifully crafted world that feels both eerie and enchanting.”
“Every sound and visual detail contributes to an atmosphere that is both captivating and unsettling.”
“I like the simplicity of its form, the artwork, the depressing atmosphere.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a clever blend of point-and-click mechanics and narrative gameplay, enhanced by a skilled narrator, resulting in a high level of ironic humor that players find highly recommendable.
“The point-and-click mechanics combined with narrative gameplay, along with a really nice narrator, and a great level of ironic humor, make this game something I can easily recommend!”
“The humor in this game is sharp and witty, keeping me entertained throughout my entire playthrough.”
“I love how the game uses absurd situations and clever dialogue to create a truly hilarious experience.”
