Innoquous 5
- May 13, 2016
- Chequered Ink Ltd.
Get on SteamInnoquous 5 is a puzzle platformer game with a twist, allowing players to rotate gravity by hitting arrows or jumping into flippers. The game features 175 levels, playable in six game modes, including finding hidden bunnies, obeying certain restrictions, and completing levels with added obstacles. With hundreds of hours of content, players can invent bizarre strategies to finish levels and obtain medals.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a surprising amount of content for its low price, featuring 175 levels and multiple game modes.
- Players appreciate the clean visuals, good soundtrack, and the ability to customize music playlists.
- The game is enjoyable and provides a sense of joy and hope, helping players escape from difficult situations.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including janky physics and inconsistent hit detection, which can hinder gameplay.
- Many levels are criticized for poor design, with some feeling repetitive or lacking polish.
- Controls can be overly sensitive, making precise movements challenging, especially when using a keyboard.
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its variety and quality, particularly noting it as one of the best in the series. Players appreciate the ability to customize their listening experience through an editable playlist and volume controls, although some express indifference towards certain selections. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, enhancing the experience for many players.
“The music choice is really good, too.”
“Also, the music selection is among the best in the entire series.”
“A puzzle platformer with 175 levels, 8 game modes and a good soundtrack with an editable playlist.”
“Pretty UI and music variety this game may have, but that doesn't matter if the game's not fun.”
“I didn't care for the music selection, though.”
“I'll update as I get further along, but the one thing that I do appreciate is that in the settings you can toggle on/off the music you like or dislike in the playlist.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a lazy minimalist style with low-polygon, untextured assets reminiscent of early 1990s 3D games, which some players view as a lack of effort disguised as artistic choice. While the visuals may not meet modern standards, the developers have managed to implement 3D graphics effectively, offering clean visuals and a variety of options that set it apart from similar titles. However, the overall aesthetic and control scheme are criticized for feeling more suited to console limitations than to PC gaming.
“Innoquous has clean visuals and many options available you won't find in similar games.”
“The lack of textures is a method that lazy developers often use to disguise their lack of talent or interest in doing the graphics properly, trying to pass it off as 'art' or 'we made it look bad on purpose', which really isn't something gamers should have to put up with.”
“While this is on PC, it has all the hallmarks and deficiencies of a console game, from the clunky control scheme to the less than cutting-edge graphics.”
“Having said that, I think at least some credit is due for the developers working out how to do 3D graphics with the poor capabilities of GameMaker Studio. The vast majority of amateur developers pushing GameMaker Studio games on Steam don't know how to do it; it's just too hard for them.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that Gamemaker Studio is often associated with the creation of low-effort, retro-style games that are perceived as cash grabs, suggesting a negative view of its monetization practices.
“Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to create retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being inconsistent and plagued by bugs, making it difficult for players to complete levels.
“I say I think because it is so inconsistent and buggy that the level was almost impossible to finish.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to progress.”
“There are constant glitches that disrupt gameplay and ruin the experience.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players are excited about the gravity rotation mechanics, which offer unique opportunities for creating custom levels and enhancing gameplay creativity.
“I'm really looking forward to playing around with the gravity rotation gameplay to build custom levels.”
