Innkeeper's Basement
- April 29, 2023
- Rebel Egg Games
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Get on itch.io Store"Innkeeper's Basement" is a horror narrative game where you play as a tenant in a suspicious inn, uncovering its dark secrets while dealing with paranormal events. The game features a distinctive pixel art style and branching storylines based on your choices. As you delve deeper into the inn's history, you'll encounter various characters and supernatural entities, leading to multiple endings.
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of mechanics, combining elements of card games and minesweeper, which creates engaging and strategic gameplay.
- There is a high level of replayability with numerous character combinations, dungeons, and a variety of enemies, making each run feel fresh and different.
- The developers are responsive to feedback and actively working on improvements, which is promising for the game's future development.
- The game suffers from balance issues, with many cards being too weak or having adverse effects that can ruin runs, leading to frustration.
- The user interface is criticized for being terrible, with poorly described cards and a lack of clarity in gameplay mechanics.
- Progression can feel grindy and unbalanced, with some unlocks requiring specific conditions that may not be enjoyable for all players.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a variety of enemies with unique mechanics, alongside diverse elements like card randomization, race and class options, and unlockable goals. While the core mechanics are engaging and the game offers a fresh challenge, many players find the difficulty level excessively punishing, detracting from the overall enjoyment. The intuitive user interface makes it accessible for newcomers, but the need for better balance is a common concern among reviewers.
“There are many enemies and they have interesting mechanics.”
“+ gameplay variety: card randomization, race and class variety, maps, and unlock goals.”
“Game also has a very intuitive and user-friendly UI/UX, so even a person who is new to card games can quickly grasp the rules and mechanics.”
“The core mechanics are clear and work well, but the game is in desperate need of balance.”
“I remember Minesweeper from my childhood; this game has mechanics similar to that old-school game.”
“Tldr: just want a gameplay video?”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is often overshadowed by its challenging gameplay and class dynamics, leading to frustration for some players. While it offers efficient mission completion and various strategies, the narrative itself is not a focal point, leaving players wanting more in terms of storytelling.
“The game shines in its efficiency and offers many ways to beat the missions.”
“First, you might be frustrated by the difficulty, but try to focus on unlocking things rather than just progressing in the missions, as some classes are naturally weaker and not suitable for certain heroes.”
“And don't expect storytelling at all.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be significant, as meta progression relies on a karma shop with challenging unlock conditions that can feel frustratingly out of their control. While this aligns with typical roguelike mechanics, it may deter impatient players, making the game less accessible for those who prefer quicker rewards.
“The meta progression is there in the form of a karma shop, but it is grindy and locked behind strange unlock conditions that you have almost no control over.”
“That is kind of the basis of roguelikes, though; investing time to unlock the cooler stuff. However, for impatient players, grinding to unlock other things may not be their cup of tea, making the game slightly less accessible.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability due to its quick gameplay, diverse dungeons, a variety of monsters, and over 5,000 possible character combinations, ensuring a fresh experience with each playthrough.
“It has high replayability and plays very quickly.”
“+ High replayability with lots of different dungeons and monsters and over 5000 possible character combinations.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's music is described as relaxing, complementing the humorous tone of the cards and enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of engaging music, appealing graphics, and creative spell descriptions, contributing to a delightful atmosphere.
“The tone and music of the game are relaxing, and the cards have humor to them.”
“I like the monsters, the music, the graphics of the cards, the spells, and the descriptions - they're all awesome!”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the graphics for their impressive design, particularly highlighting the detailed artwork of the monsters, cards, and spells, which contribute to an overall visually appealing experience.
“I love the monsters, the music, the graphics of the cards, the spells, and the descriptions - they're all awesome!”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a variety of bosses that incorporate humorous choices, adding a lighthearted and entertaining element to the gameplay.
“There are a lot of bosses with funny options to choose from.”
“The dialogue is filled with clever puns and hilarious one-liners that keep you laughing.”
“The absurd situations and quirky characters make every moment entertaining.”
