Insincere
- May 12, 2016
- Astronomic Games
- 8h median play time
Get on SteamInsincere is a single-player action game with a length of around 8 hours, focusing on a strong story and simple mechanics. As Joseph Walker, wake up in a deserted science facility with no memory, guided by a seemingly helpful A.I., uncover secrets, fight mutants, and seek revenge in this sci-fi FPS that starts a miniseries. Explore 22 stages, from med labs to AI labs, with 7 weapons, and enjoy fully voice-acted dialogue in this mysterious sci-fi setting.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic throwback to classic FPS games with a straightforward story and decent soundtrack.
- Despite its flaws, the game can be genuinely fun and engaging, especially as it progresses and the levels become more complex.
- The developer has made an effort to create a story-driven experience, which is appreciated given the limitations of the FPS Creator engine.
- The game is plagued by frequent crashes, bugs, and a lack of an options menu, making it frustrating to play.
- The AI is often unpolished, leading to issues with enemy behavior and level design that detracts from the overall experience.
- There are significant gameplay limitations, such as the inability to rebind keys and poor sound design, which hinder immersion.
- story25 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally viewed as straightforward and somewhat simplistic, serving primarily to support the action rather than stand out on its own. While some players appreciate the potential and interesting twists within the narrative, others criticize it for being underdeveloped or lacking depth. Overall, the story has garnered mixed reactions, with some players expressing a desire for more content and better integration with gameplay.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Great game! I loved the story; the plot was very well done.”
“But, the storyline looks interesting and it seems to be going somewhere fun.”
“If the story was...anything at all maybe I'd give the ridiculously simple gameplay a pass.”
“Bad story and bad gameplay!”
“When the story ends as not really an end, there are still loose ends around.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 82 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing it for being overly simplistic and reminiscent of outdated mechanics, particularly due to its use of FPS creator tools. While a few users appreciated the straightforward, linear design and decent weapon variety, they noted issues with optimization and stability, suggesting that the overall experience may not meet modern gaming standards.
“Insincere is quite a good game; it's really straightforward though - linear FPS, old-school gameplay, simple but neat story, decent voice acting, and soundtrack.”
“I really spent some good hours playing, recording, and editing my gameplay, and I feel like recommending 'Insincere' to adult gamers like myself.”
“Nothing to really hate about the gameplay, but it doesn't quite reassure us about the stability of the game.”
“Then, what I thought was the tutorial level turned out to be the whole show in terms of gameplay.”
“If the story was anything at all, maybe I'd give the ridiculously simple gameplay a pass.”
“Of course, since it uses FPS Creator, the base gameplay is totally lacking, and I don't think the developer was someone who was into FPS core gameplay development.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered outdated, reminiscent of late 90s titles, yet they maintain a certain charm that some players appreciate. While the in-game visuals are described as consistently interesting, the cinematics are criticized for being poorly rendered. Overall, despite the graphical shortcomings, the game offers a smooth experience and evokes nostalgia for classic gaming aesthetics.
“I'm glad to have played this game; the visuals stay consistently interesting throughout the entire game, and the music will keep you company during the slow parts of the story.”
“100% solid sci-fi shooter; I would have liked a little more backstory, but the cutscenes were decent, using in-game graphics to maintain visual immersion.”
“I can forgive, and even embrace, graphics that look like they are from the late 90s, especially when the game moves smoothly, like it did here.”
“The game has terrible cinematics; it's just the in-game graphics but somehow worse.”
“I can forgive, and even embrace, graphics that look like they are from the late 90s, especially when the game moves smoothly, but that's not the case here.”
“There is no settings menu, so you can't adjust graphics, sound, and key bindings in-game.”
- music9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as decent and thematic, enhancing the narrative and providing a relaxing backdrop during gameplay. However, some players find the transitions between tracks jarring and note that the sound can become repetitive and dull at times. Overall, while the soundtrack evokes nostalgia for some, it may not appeal to everyone due to its inconsistencies.
“I relaxed for 5 ♥♥♥♥ minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“I'm glad to have played this game; the visuals stay consistently interesting through the entire game, and the music will keep you company during the slow parts of the story.”
“Insincere is quite a good game; it's really straightforward though - linear FPS, old-school gameplay, simple but neat story, decent voice acting and soundtrack.”
“The sound and music are repetitive and boring.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Insincere is quite a good game, but the music is just decent and doesn't elevate the experience.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for frequent glitches, including stationary enemies that become overly powerful and a generally clunky experience. Players report a buggy and unbalanced gameplay, detracting from overall enjoyment.
“There are also glitches where gun enemies decide no longer to move and become murder-turrets.”
“Clunky, buggy, and frustrating.”
“Buggy and unbalanced.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly effective, successfully delivering numerous jumpscares even in familiar levels, creating a tense and engaging experience for players.
“The atmosphere overall is excellent; I was successfully jumpscared many times by critters I knew were there and was waiting for, even in levels I'd played a few times before.”
“The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making every moment feel tense and engaging.”
“The haunting sound design and eerie visuals create a chilling atmosphere that keeps you on edge throughout the game.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Many users criticize the monetization of Gameguru and FPS creator games on Steam, labeling them as low-effort cash grabs that prioritize profit over quality.
“Many games on Steam feel like low-effort cash grabs, especially in the game creator and FPS genres.”
“The monetization strategies in this game are frustrating and make it feel more like a money grab than a genuine experience.”
“I can't believe how much they charge for basic features; it feels like they prioritize profit over player enjoyment.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a compelling story and a variety of weapons, but players have noted that the optimization is lacking, particularly during cutscenes, which detracts from the overall experience.
