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 offers a unique and artistic perspective on depression, providing an immersive experience that resonates with players.
- It features multiple endings based on player decisions, enhancing replayability despite its short length.
- The graphics and narration are well-executed, contributing to the overall engaging atmosphere of the game.
- The gameplay can be frustrating due to unclear clickable areas, leading to moments where players may feel stuck.
- Some players found the game too short and lacking in challenging puzzles, making it feel less substantial.
- There are technical issues, such as crashes at the end of the game, which detract from the overall experience.
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story is polarizing, with some players noting a lack of narrative depth, comparing it to simplistic endless runners, while others praise it for its poignant and impactful storytelling that encourages players to confront personal struggles.
“Epic story.”
“Like playing Temple Run for the story.”
“This game has no story.”
“It's like playing Temple Run for the story.”
“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.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a simplistic yet effective design, featuring excellent sketch art that complements the game's depressing atmosphere. While some users feel that graphics are not the primary focus, they appreciate the artistic style and how it enhances the overall experience.
“I like the simplicity of its form, the artwork, and 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“The graphics are outdated and lack detail.”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.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's music is highly praised, enhancing the experience as players navigate through its chapter-based structure and make decisions, such as selecting evening tunes. The integration of music into gameplay adds depth and enjoyment to the overall experience.
“Great music!”
“The game is divided into small chapters, which start from a page in the diary. You need to perform some actions in point-and-click mode and make decisions, like which music to listen to this evening.”
“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.
“It is relatively short (1-2 hours from start to finish), but has multiple endings, making it very replayable.”
“Infinitely 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 it. The choices I made had minimal impact on the outcome.”
“The lack of varied endings and the same gameplay mechanics make it hard to justify a second playthrough.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay features engaging point-and-click mechanics and a strong narrative, enhanced by a humorous tone, making it enjoyable and recommendable. However, players feel that the experience is too short, with limited decision-making and overly obvious solutions, suggesting a desire for more challenging puzzles and a longer playtime.
“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.”
- 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 blend of point-and-click mechanics and narrative gameplay, enhanced by a skilled narrator, which contributes to its high level of ironic humor, making it highly recommendable.
“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 humor in this game is sharp and witty, making every interaction a delightful experience.”
“I found myself laughing out loud at the clever jokes and absurd situations throughout the game.”
