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Indygo

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.
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73%Game Brain Score
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84% User Score Based on 38 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

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Indygo is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by Pigmentum Game Studio and was released on October 24, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Indygo is a narrative game with elements of point'n'click set in one room only - painting workshop. It tells the story of a painter who suffers from depression. Solve puzzles and make decisions that affect how the game ends. Indygo attempts to show how people with depression can feel.

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Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews
story6 positive mentions
  • The game effectively portrays the experience of depression, providing a unique and immersive perspective.
  • It features beautiful hand-drawn graphics and a well-written narrative that enhances the emotional depth.
  • Multiple endings based on player choices add replayability and encourage engagement with the story.
  • The gameplay can be frustrating due to unclear clickable areas, leading to moments of getting stuck.
  • Some players found the game too short and lacking in challenging puzzles, making it feel less substantial.
  • Technical issues, such as crashing at the end, detract from the overall experience.
  • story
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is a central element, focusing on the emotional journey of a depressive artist, and is delivered through a point-and-click format that emphasizes player choice. While some players appreciate the depth and unique storytelling approach, others feel the game lacks clear guidance on how to influence the narrative. Overall, it is recommended for those who enjoy storytelling, text adventures, and puzzles.

    • “Nice storytelling and deep feelings playing this game.”
    • “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.”
    • “ this game has no story”
    • “ like playing temple runners for the story”
    • “Is a point and click puzzle solver focused on the story of a depressive artist.”
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are praised for their beautiful art style and simplicity, contributing to a captivating and atmospheric experience. While some players feel that graphics are not the main focus, the excellent sketch graphics and overall artistic presentation enhance the game's narrative.

    • “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.”
    • “Graphics don't matter in this game.”
    • “Graphics don't matter in this game.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Indygo is praised for its engaging point-and-click mechanics and narrative depth, enhanced by a humorous tone. However, players feel the experience is too short, with limited decision-making and obvious solutions, leading to a desire for more challenging puzzles and a longer playtime. Overall, it remains a recommendable title for its unique blend of gameplay elements.

    • “Indygo has a nice touch to its gameplay and narrative.”
    • “Point and click mechanics combined with narrative gameplay (and really nice voice acting) + great level of ironic humor makes the game something I can easily recommend!”
    • “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.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 and decision-making process.

    • “Great music!”
    • “The graphic art is beautiful and the music too.”
    • “Game is divided into small chapters, which start from a page in the diary, then you need to perform some actions in point-and-click mode, and make some decisions after that, like which music to listen to this evening or what to write to your doctor.”
    • “The music choices feel limited and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
    • “The soundtrack doesn't match the mood of the game, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “I found the music to be forgettable and lacking in variety, which made the gameplay feel monotonous.”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.

    • “It is relatively short (1-2 hours from start to finish), but has multiple endings, making it very replayable.”
    • “Infinitely replayable.”
    • “Infinitely replayable.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is characterized by a simplistic design and artwork that contributes to a notably depressing ambiance, resonating with users who appreciate this aesthetic.

    • “I like the simplicity of its form, the artwork, and the haunting atmosphere.”
    • “I like the simplicity of its form, the artwork, the depressing atmosphere.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a clever blend of point-and-click mechanics and narrative gameplay, enhanced by a skilled narrator, which contributes to its high level of ironic humor. This combination makes it highly recommendable for players who appreciate witty and engaging storytelling.

    • “The point-and-click mechanics combined with narrative gameplay, along with a really nice narrator, create a great level of ironic humor that makes the game something I can easily recommend!”
    • “The point-and-click mechanics combined with narrative gameplay, along with a really nice narrator, create a great level of ironic humor that makes the game something I can easily recommend!”
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Indygo is a puzzle game.

Indygo is available on Nintendo Switch, PC and Windows.

Indygo was released on October 24, 2017.

Indygo was developed by Pigmentum Game Studio.

Indygo has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its atmosphere.

Indygo is a single player game.

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