Inua: A Story in Ice and Time

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Inua: A Story in Ice and Time is a single player puzzle game with mystery, historical and science fiction themes. It was developed by The Pixel Hunt and was released on February 10, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Inua is a mystical point & click adventure about three protagonists with intertwined fates, living decades apart in the Great North. Manipulate their minds and restore the original balance of life.

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89%Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

story32 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

Beautiful art style and graphics that effectively capture Inuit culture and the Canadian Arctic atmosphere.
Engaging and original storytelling blending history, Inuit mythology, and multiple intertwined time periods.
Strong voice acting (especially Inuit voices), accompanied by a compelling soundtrack that enhances the immersive experience.

Gameplay is minimal and simplistic, mostly consisting of clicking through dialogues with very few puzzles.
The ending feels rushed, incomplete, or confusing, leaving some players unsatisfied and wanting more closure.
Some inconsistencies in voice acting quality, occasional audio glitches, and limited character development.

story
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
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4%
The story of the game is widely praised for its engaging, clever, and beautifully told narrative rooted in Inuit culture and mythology, with a unique structure weaving together multiple timelines. While many find it captivating and emotionally resonant, some critique its short length, linearity, and a rushed or underwhelming ending that leaves certain elements feeling unfinished. Overall, it is appreciated as a strong narrative experience, especially for those who enjoy story-driven, visually striking games with minimal gameplay complexity.
- “The voice acting is amazing, the story writing is one of the best I've ever seen.”
- “This game has such a good story with a deep meaning that you slowly unravel as you go on, 9/10.”
- “Here, all emphasis has been put on delivering a story as elegantly and engagingly as possible.”
- “The ending of the story is too shallow and wasted the hype built in the whole game.”
- “Unfortunately, the story in this game didn't pull me in at all.”
- “I couldn't sympathize with the characters at all and in general the story is very constructed and way too short to have any effect.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
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The game features a consistently pleasing and beautiful art style that effectively portrays its unique Inuit legend setting, complemented by powerful and well-crafted music. While the visuals, including cinematic elements, are often praised for their beauty and atmosphere, some players find the stylized approach appealing but not universally engaging. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's intriguing and immersive experience.
- “This game has a truly lovely art style that exhibits the Inuit legend that it's portraying.”
- “Beautiful story, gorgeous visuals, and mesmerizing music by Tanya Tagaq.”
- “The game is beautiful with its gorgeous art style and powerful, inspired music.”
- “Also, the art style isn't up my alley.”
- “Its artstyle and soundtrack are strong, yes, but that's not enough to carry a game like this.”
- “Its premise sounded promising, and its artstyle looked pleasing.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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17%
The gameplay is primarily a simple, point-and-click narrative experience with light puzzle elements focused on dialogue exploration and unlocking story threads. While not challenging or complex, its intuitive mechanics effectively support the story, immersive visuals, and atmosphere, appealing mostly to players who enjoy interactive storytelling rather than traditional gameplay depth.
- “This is a narrative experience that plays more as a clever visual novel with light puzzle mechanics than as a traditional game.”
- “There are some gameplay elements that keep the player engaged, such as needing to activate tokens to unlock new conversations.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are simple and intuitive, coming together beautifully at the end.”
- “On the downside, this does mean that it's basically an interactive story with the gameplay really just consisting of clicking on things.”
- “Gameplay in Inua is effectively a question of clicking around and exhausting every dialogue option.”
- “This is all the more a pity because the game only lives from the story; actual gameplay or puzzles are virtually non-existent.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
25%
19%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty, mood-enhancing qualities, and emotional impact, often described as mesmerizing, powerful, and inspired. It effectively complements the game's art style and narrative, significantly enriching the atmosphere and player experience.
- “Beautiful story, gorgeous visuals, and mesmerizing music by Tanya Tagaq.”
- “The little diorama-like settings have just enough details and colours to depict the general setting and sound design; thought bubbles and especially the music do most of the work in making a mood and depicting the world.”
- “The music is also a huge boost to the mood, bringing us to places I never thought I'd visit - eerie, chilly places!”
- “Its art style and soundtrack are strong, yes, but that's not enough to carry a game like this.”
- “I'll say some positives - the art style is consistently pleasing, its soundtrack is powerful, and its dialog mostly works, even if some of the voice actors end up botching some of it.”
- “The little diorama-like settings have just enough details and colors to depict the general setting, and sound design, thought bubbles, and especially the music do most of the work in making a mood and depicting the world.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
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The game is praised for its captivating and immersive atmosphere, enhanced by a unique narrative, beautiful graphics, excellent voice acting, and a great soundtrack that collectively create a compelling and engaging experience.
- “Great soundtrack, beautiful graphics, and intriguing atmosphere.”
- “A moving and atmospheric story.”
- “The voice acting is very well made and the music adds to the atmosphere.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers an emotional and engaging story that many players find satisfying and touching, though some feel it lacks enough depth or time to fully connect on an emotional level. Overall, it offers a meaningful experience but may vary in impact depending on the player.
- “Emotional, engaging, satisfying.”
- “Not sure when I last played such a great and touching story.”
- “I liked the graphics and the basic idea was exciting, but couldn't really pick me up emotionally in such a short time.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers a short, two-and-a-half-hour experience with limited replay value, leading to minimal incentive for multiple playthroughs.
- “Overall, I am glad I got to experience this game even with its inconsistent voice acting and limited replay value.”
- “Two and a half hours of playing time to finish this game is very little and it doesn't have any replay value for me either.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is minimal and not tedious, as the engaging story and interesting information search keep players invested despite some repeated interactions. However, frequent clicking through dialogue can feel a bit monotonous for some users.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization aspect received mixed feedback, with some users praising its smooth and efficient performance, while others experienced inconsistent results leading to occasional lag or stuttering. Overall, the optimization appears uneven across different setups.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is generally solid, with a smooth overall experience despite minor issues like occasional audio glitches and awkward dialogue. Some repetitive elements can become annoying, but the polished conclusion and quality visuals help maintain a stable and enjoyable playthrough.

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Inua: A Story in Ice and Time is a puzzle game with mystery, historical and science fiction themes.

Inua: A Story in Ice and Time is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Phone and others.

Inua: A Story in Ice and Time was released on February 10, 2022.

Inua: A Story in Ice and Time was developed by The Pixel Hunt.

Inua: A Story in Ice and Time has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Inua: A Story in Ice and Time for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Inua: A Story in Ice and Time is a single player game.

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