INVERSE
- November 3, 2023
- MassVR LLC
"INVERSE is a horror action game that offers both multiplayer and single-player modes. In multiplayer, one player takes on the role of the powerful Nul monster while 4 other players work together as Agents to complete objectives and restore power to control terminals. Agents must communicate, revive fallen teammates, and strategize to defeat the Nul. As the Nul, players can power up attacks and avoid activating traps to claim victory. Customize your gameplay with additional perks and equipment."
Reviews
- The game offers a thrilling atmosphere with eerie music and sounds that enhance the horror experience.
- It features interesting mechanics for asymmetric team cooperation, providing a balanced gameplay experience for both the monster and the survivors.
- The game runs smoothly on PC and has potential for growth, with a good community and cross-play capabilities.
- The player base is currently very small, making it difficult to find matches, especially on PC.
- There are several bugs and technical issues, including unstable ping and problems with the controller's centering and camera movement.
- The graphics and music have been criticized for not fitting the horror theme, and the progression system feels too fast.
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game elicits strong emotional responses, with some players praising its eerie quality that enhances the horror atmosphere, while others criticize it as overly childish, detracting from the intended suspense.
“My heart beats so fast, and the eerie music and sounds are enough to keep your goosebumps consistent! Haha.”
“The music is so childish; it's definitely killing the horror ambiance.”
“The music is so childish; it's definitely killing the horror ambiance.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally considered unremarkable, lacking beauty and detailed settings, yet it runs smoothly on PC, especially when using supersampling to enhance visual quality.
“The game runs smoothly on PC despite not having any graphic setting options; I cranked up the screen space and it looks good.”
“The visuals are stunning and really enhance the overall experience.”
“The art style is beautifully crafted, making every scene a pleasure to look at.”
“Graphics are not beautiful.”
“Graphics are not beautiful.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide specific insights into the game's story, focusing instead on the player base and matchmaking experience across platforms. As such, there is no substantial information available regarding the narrative elements of the game.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features engaging mechanics for asymmetric team cooperation, where one player takes on the role of a powerful enemy against a team of cooperative players. This dynamic creates a unique and strategic experience that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
“The mechanics for asymmetric team cooperation are impressive, especially with one powerful player acting as the enemy.”
“The gameplay features engaging mechanics that enhance the experience of asymmetric team cooperation against a single powerful player.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game performs well on PC, running smoothly even without extensive graphic setting options, and users have noted that increasing screen space (ss) enhances its visual quality.
“The game runs smoothly on PC despite not having any graphic setting options; I cranked up the screen space and it looks good.”
“The game runs smoothly on PC despite not having any graphic setting options; I cranked up the screen space and it looks good.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised, with multiple users highlighting its immersive and engaging qualities. Overall, it creates a captivating environment that enhances the gaming experience.
“Great atmosphere”
“Great atmosphere”