Invasion: Brain Craving
- June 21, 2016
- New Reality Games
Get on Steam"Invasion: Brain Craving" is a physics-based puzzle game where players must navigate through levels using a variety of tools to avoid zombie-like creatures. The goal is to reach a portal while collecting memory fragments and solving puzzles to uncover the truth behind the invasion. With challenging gameplay and a unique twist on the zombie genre, players must use strategy and skill to survive.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a rough atmosphere with decent music that enhances the zombie apocalypse setting.
- Some players found joy and hope while playing, indicating that it can provide a temporary escape from personal struggles.
- There is potential for the game to improve with future updates, as some players see the concept as interesting.
- The game is unfinished and feels more like a free demo than a complete product, with many bugs and missing features.
- Combat mechanics are frustrating, with high miss rates and imbalanced difficulty that can lead to quick deaths.
- There is a lack of content and objectives, making gameplay feel aimless and repetitive.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing it for being repetitive, lacking depth, and featuring poorly implemented mechanics. While some appreciate the balance and certain creative elements, others find it unengaging, comparing it unfavorably to classic RPGs and noting a lack of meaningful interaction beyond basic actions. Overall, the gameplay experience is seen as underwhelming and not fulfilling for players seeking a rewarding challenge.
“Another reason it is good is that it is balanced in gameplay; the zombies are not too easy and not too hard, and there is the right amount of zombies in each area.”
“Well, I've always been a huge Pokémon fan, and the mechanic in Brain Craving is kind of Pokémon, but where you play as yourself and need to find new gear in drawers, trash bins, or even abandoned houses.”
“The overall gameplay is fun.”
“There are several mechanics that have yet to be fully implemented, and the advertisement video is not even the final game.”
“There is almost no gameplay aside from hitting enter in fights.”
“With the current gameplay, all it basically does is mixing the screens randomly, hoping for something good to magically happen in the process (spoiler alert: it doesn't).”
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, with many players noting that it lacks a coherent narrative or objectives, reducing the experience to mere survival and grinding. While some hints of a potential storyline exist, they are insufficient to engage players, leaving them feeling lost and frustrated due to the lack of direction and numerous bugs. Overall, the consensus is that the game would benefit significantly from a more developed story and improved gameplay elements.
“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.”
“Even though it didn't have much of a story, I liked the hints they gave on it.”
“So I was looking forward to the future development of the game; I wanted to know more about the story and its background.”
“Doesn't really have a story - your only aim is to survive, grind, and save other people to survive together as long as possible.”
“No story, no goals, you just go screen to screen trying to avoid combat.”
“The storyline is entirely missing.”
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its relaxing and catchy qualities, particularly in the context of a zombie apocalypse setting. However, others find it repetitive and lacking originality, noting that it borrows heavily from other games. Overall, while the soundtrack enhances the experience for some, it is marred by technical issues and a perceived lack of investment in its development.
“Given the game’s setup of a zombie apocalypse, the music selection used in this game is well executed.”
“With a great pixel art style and a subtle catchy soundtrack.”
“As far as the audio goes, it blasted me with the music.”
“The soundtrack is so-so.”
“Music kinda rocks but gets repetitive.”
“Not a bad game at all, but there are so many bugs, there's no story, there's no options or something to turn off that really bad music, and it looks like the creators didn't want to put more money into it...”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as reminiscent of RPG Maker, featuring stock effects and visuals that may feel unappealing over time. While there is some graphical customization available, the overall aesthetic lacks originality compared to more polished titles, which detracts from the gaming experience. However, the game does include a charming pixel art style and a catchy soundtrack that some players may appreciate.
“On the plus side, it does have some graphical customization and an extremely corny intro.”
“With a great pixel art style and a subtle catchy soundtrack.”
“The graphics are RPG Maker-ish.”
“If you care about sound, graphics, gameplay, story, or basically anything that makes a game worth playing, then this is not for you.”
“Needless to say, stock effects, graphics, and sounds were used, which is very unappealing in the long run. There are so many RPG Maker games out there today; it's clear that the ones that are fully customized and no longer look or sound like RPG Maker are the ones that are successful.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally appreciated by players, with some finding it amusing and entertaining, especially given its low price. However, there are concerns about the game's unfinished state and lack of tutorials, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many still recommend the game for its comedic elements.
“This game is funny and really cheap (I paid for it with a coupon and it cost me 0.34€), but I had one trouble with this game: no tutorial to learn how it works and to learn the keys.”
“But I recommend this game; I find it funny =)”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay, including character and enemy glitches, as well as problems with the battle system when more than four party members are involved. While it is in early access, players express frustration over the lack of adequate beta testing prior to release.
“At this time, the game is rather buggy and crude.”
“The game is really buggy -- enemies are glitching (the 'werecar' monster is just terrible at passing through obstacles), decorations are glitching, your character is glitching and sometimes gets stuck irreversibly in obstacles. I mean, sure, this is an early access product, but come on, can you do some beta testing before releasing the game?”
“Your battle system also gets buggy when you have more than 4 party members.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be largely reliant on luck rather than skill, with the presence of eight characters intended to assist in the process. Many feel that this randomness makes grinding feel pointless and unenjoyable.
“Completely random, no skill, pure luck; grinding feels pointless in this game.”
“There are 8 characters in the game that will help you with grinding.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is generally well-received, with users noting that the decent tracks contribute positively to the overall setting, enhancing the experience even if the interface falls short.
“The tracks are decent and help provide the atmospheric setting if the interface doesn’t do it for you.”
“The game immerses you in a rough atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
“The environment is rich and detailed, creating a captivating atmosphere that draws you in.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the monetization strategy appears incomplete, with several mechanics still in development, and the advertisement video does not represent the final version of the game.
“The monetization model feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“I feel like I'm constantly being pushed to buy in-game currency just to keep up with the content.”
“The reliance on ads and microtransactions detracts from the overall experience and enjoyment of the game.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight that the game effectively evokes strong emotional responses, often leading to feelings of sadness or distress. The narrative and character development contribute significantly to this emotional impact, leaving players with a lasting sense of connection and reflection. Overall, the emotional depth of the game is a standout feature that resonates deeply with players.
