Infinite Incantation
- May 1, 2023
- Zero Sun Games
Get on Steam"Infinite Incantation" is a papercraft-style bullet heaven action roguelike, where you cast spells to battle through waves of enemies. Procedurally mutate your spells for powerful evolutions and customize your character with RPG-like upgrades. The game features fast-paced action, challenging bosses, and endless spell-crafting possibilities through a component spell system. Play as Stryx, a friendly owl companion, and convert experience points into powerful spells.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a fun and addictive gameplay loop with a variety of spell combinations that keep each run unique.
- The graphics and character design are charming, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere, complemented by a nice soundtrack.
- As an early access title, it shows great potential and has enough content to keep players engaged for a significant amount of time.
- The randomization of spell mutations often leads to frustrating gameplay, as players have little control over their spell upgrades, resulting in a lack of strategic planning.
- The game can become laggy with many enemies on screen, which may hinder performance and enjoyment during longer runs.
- Players have reported that enemy speed can feel overwhelming, making it difficult to avoid damage and diminishing the sense of player agency.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and variety, particularly with spell combinations that keep the experience fresh and fun. However, some players find it frustratingly volatile due to RNG elements, requiring significant time investment to gain better control over spell frequency. Overall, while the graphics may not impress, the gameplay offers a compelling and addictive experience.
“Graphics may not be the greatest, but the gameplay is like a hard drug.”
“Fun gameplay and doesn't get repetitive with spell combinations changing all the time.”
“Mechanically speaking, everything I wanted to see in a game from this genre is here.”
“I adore the design, especially for the small cat apprentice; it's just a shame that the gameplay is so volatile and takes you several hours before you can modify the spells to occur more or less frequently in order to achieve control of the system.”
- music5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its fantastic quality and ability to create a wonderful atmosphere. While some users note that it could use a bit of polishing, the soundtrack is described as nice and fitting for the game's fun and replayable nature. Overall, the music enhances the experience and is a highlight for many players.
“The music is fantastic and creates a wonderful atmosphere.”
“I love the music!”
“Nice soundtrack and cute character design.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are considered fun but not exceptional, with some users noting that they complement the engaging gameplay and interesting magic and upgrades. While the visual style may not be groundbreaking, it still adds to the overall experience.
“The magic and upgrades are interesting, the graphics are fun, and the controls are tight.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, making the game feel lifeless.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to create an immersive experience.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its high replayability, with players enjoying the engaging twin-stick shooter mechanics and a solid upgrade system that encourages multiple playthroughs. Additionally, the appealing soundtrack enhances the overall experience, making it a fun choice for repeated sessions.
“A fun little twin-stick shooter with a lot of replayability and a nice soundtrack.”
“Very fun game, good replayability and upgrade system.”
“Really fun game with a lot of replayability.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be engaging, particularly enjoying the comedic effect of saving and unleashing mutations in rapid succession. The game's ability to deliver quick bursts of excitement and laughter makes it well-suited for short play sessions.
“Saving mutations and then spamming them all at once is hilarious!”
“I'll need more time on the game, but as someone who only has a few minutes here or there while waiting for appointments, this game is excellent for getting quick snapshots of excitement when you roll into a random funny combo.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the soundtrack and character design are praised, there is little mention of character development, suggesting that it may not be a strong focus in the game.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with users highlighting the fantastic music that significantly enhances the overall experience.
“The music is fantastic and creates a wonderful atmosphere.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates excellent stability, particularly on the Steam Deck, where it runs smoothly without significant issues.
“Runs great on the Steam Deck.”
