Inkesis

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Inkesis is a single player action game. It was developed by Tiny Maze Studio and was released on November 13, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Step into the mystical library of Arga, an ancient place filled with secrets and forgotten knowledge. As a mysterious being with the unique power to absorb knowledge and manipulate structures in your environment, you'll solve puzzles, explore inaccessible areas, and fight enemies. Forge your own path:Use your powers to manipulate structures and solve puzzles to navigate through the libr…

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful artwork and a pleasant soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience.
Puzzles are enjoyable and not overly difficult, making it accessible for a wide range of players.
It's a short but satisfying experience, perfect for a quick play session, especially since it's free.

The game has limited replay value and an abrupt ending that may leave players wanting more.
Controls can be problematic on PC, with no option to rebind keys, making it less enjoyable for keyboard users.
Some timed sequences can be frustrating due to lack of checkpoints and visibility, requiring multiple attempts to complete.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features simple yet enjoyable mechanics centered around sliding movable platforms to navigate a static level, allowing players to reach new areas and bridge gaps. Despite the limited number of levels, the game effectively introduces new mechanics, keeping the experience fresh and engaging throughout.
- “The mechanics are simple but enjoyable.”
- “Given the small number of levels, they do a very good job of introducing new mechanics using this basic idea, and nothing ever feels repetitive.”
- “Gameplay consists of sliding a few movable platforms around a large static level, allowing you to climb onto things you couldn't reach otherwise or bridge gaps.”
- “The mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute even the simplest actions.”
- “The lack of variety in gameplay leads to repetitive tasks that quickly become boring.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is well-crafted and engaging, complemented by excellent visuals and sound design. Players appreciate the opportunity to explore and collect story elements, enhancing replayability, while the puzzle-solving aspect adds to the overall enjoyment.
- “The story is well told and the visual style is excellent, similar to Hob but without the combat.”
- “Had to play again to collect all the story orbs (missed 2) but it was fun trying to speed run it :))”
- “The story is nice, the art and sounds are great, I loved the puzzles.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, but many players still find the initial experience worthwhile.
- “Unfortunately, there isn't much replay value, but it's still worth playing through once.”
- “The game lacks significant replayability, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return for a second run.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features beautiful artwork and impressive isometric visuals that enhance the overall experience. The graphics are complemented by a pleasant soundtrack, contributing to a well-crafted atmosphere despite the game's short length.
- “Beautiful artwork and a pleasant soundtrack.”
- “Short, but very well done game filled with mild (but satisfying) puzzles, a little reflex-testing action, and really nice isometric visuals.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is characterized by a pleasant soundtrack that complements the beautiful artwork, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience.
- “Beautiful artwork, and a pleasant soundtrack.”