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Inversed

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88%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
88% User Score Based on 51 reviews

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Inversed is a single player simulation game with horror, fantasy, mystery and historical themes. It was developed by Tymedust Games and was released on October 18, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

A short, interactive visual novel set in the mid-19th Century, in which a poet fights against time as she's writing the most important work of her life. Poetry is the answer, but what is the question?

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88%Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews
story4 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions
  • Beautiful and fitting art style with a gothic, haunting atmosphere.
  • Excellent voice acting that enhances the emotional and eerie experience.
  • Engaging poetry mechanic that evolves the narrative into darker themes, providing a unique storytelling approach.
  • Extremely short gameplay with a story that some find confusing or underdeveloped.
  • Limited interactivity and gameplay depth, making it feel more like an interactive poem or visual novel than a traditional game.
  • Narrative can be cryptic, and the overall experience may feel like a demo rather than a fully fleshed-out game.

  • story

    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    24% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 18% negative mentions

    The story is generally short and somewhat confusing, with mixed reactions about its depth and substance. However, many praise its poetic, gothic atmosphere, meta-narrative elements, and emotional impact, especially enhanced by voice acting and presentation. Some view it more as a short e-book or interactive poem than a traditional game narrative.

    • “A poetic short story with gothic atmosphere.”
    • “I liked the poetry mechanic, and I thought it was an interesting way of interacting with the story.”
    • “Gorgeous presentation, stellar voice acting, and a story that punched me right in the feels.”
    • “The art is nice, but the story is too short and a little confusing at best.”
    • “This is an extremely short e-book/short story with a horror theme written apparently for a competition, but inexcusably published on Steam as if it was a game, when it obviously is not.”
    • “Maybe the end product will have better content, but the story in this just has the intrigue, and the payoff is... meh.”

  • gameplay

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The gameplay is simple and straightforward, primarily involving choosing words to create poems, which some find engaging and an interesting way to interact with the story. However, others criticize it as minimal and repetitive, akin to clicking through poorly written dialogue rather than offering substantial gameplay depth. Overall, it is praised for its mechanical design despite its simplicity.

    • “I liked the poetry mechanic, and I thought it was an interesting way of interacting with the story.”
    • “With simple but very well-designed mechanics, choose words and receive poems, what could go wrong in the end, right?”
    • “Simple, perfectly straightforward, but involving gameplay.”
    • “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
    • “A very simple and short gameplay—you just need to choose words and she'll create a poem.”
    • “It is the main gameplay component, but I also understand the game is not meant to be a literary showcase.”

  • graphics

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are consistently praised for their unique, artsy style that perfectly complements the dark, atmospheric vibe. The artwork is well-executed and visually fitting, enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, the voice acting is noted as a strong, complementary element to the visuals.

    • “The art style, the vibe, the general concept of the game, the voice acting, everything was perfect and gave me inspiration.”
    • “The art style of this game matches the vibe perfectly.”
    • “Is well done and love the artwork; what a dark feel to it.”

  • atmosphere

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is haunting and gothic, effectively enhanced by its piano-driven soundtrack that builds tension without overshadowing the narrative. Despite the short length limiting deeper immersion, it successfully evokes a sad, tragic mood that emotionally resonates and unsettles players.

    • “A poetic short story with gothic atmosphere.”
    • “The piano and music in general also serve their purpose in creating tension and a generally unsettling atmosphere without distracting too much from the narrative.”
    • “The whole atmosphere of the game was haunting, sad, and tragic, accomplishing the rare feat of making me tear up while giving me chills of fear.”
    • “I wasn't quite unsettled by the game, possibly because of the difficulty related to building atmosphere and tension in such a short amount of time, although this is unavoidable considering it was made for a game jam with a 1k word count limitation.”

  • grinding

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    Grinding in this game is often seen as tedious and slow, comparable to reading a novel that requires constant clicking to progress each sentence, which can disrupt the flow and feel repetitive. Some users find it a bit grindy at times, impacting overall enjoyment.

  • music

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music, particularly the piano, effectively creates tension and an unsettling atmosphere that complements the narrative without being distracting. Overall, it is well-crafted and enhances the horror experience.

    • “The piano and music in general serve their purpose in creating tension and a generally unsettling atmosphere without distracting too much from the narrative.”
    • “Very well crafted short horror visual novel, with good music and voice acting.”

  • emotional

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game delivers a powerful and emotionally resonant experience, poignantly portraying the grief of Alzheimer's with striking impact—even for those unfamiliar with the condition. Its ability to evoke strong emotions in a brief playtime is widely praised.

    • “Emotional and eerie, this game captured the grief of Alzheimer's heartbreakingly well—even for someone who hasn't experienced it firsthand.”
    • “This game packed a huge emotional punch in such a short time.”

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor is dry and self-referential, relying on clever irony that may appeal to a niche audience. It has a subtle wit that some may find amusing but may not resonate broadly.

  • monetization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The monetization in the game is minimal, with advertisements only appearing during the credits, resulting in a non-intrusive experience for players.

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Inversed is a simulation game with horror, fantasy, mystery and historical themes. Common tags for Inversed include first-person, indie, linear, surreal, psychological and others.

Inversed is available on PC, Web Browser, Mac OS, Phone and others.

Inversed was released on October 18, 2024.

Inversed was developed by Tymedust Games.

Inversed has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Inversed for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Inversed is a single player game.

Similar games include Guidelicious, The Painting, Dagon, Trapped with Jester, The Charnel House Trilogy and others.