August 15, 2016
Hypersect

Inversus

Inversus is a nice twist on a classic arcade-style shooter, with a nicely-arranged combination intriguing gameplay, responsive controls, and crisp visuals. Although it has the possibility of feeling a bit stale after too many consecutive plays, the good rather outweighs the bad overall for those who consider themselves fans of the genre.

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92% User Score Based on 120 reviews

Critic Score 17%Based on 8 reviews

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Inversus is a single player and multiplayer arcade shooter game. It was developed by Hypersect and was released on August 15, 2016. It received negative reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

"Inversus" is a shooter game for 2-4 players, offering multiplayer and co-op modes. Constrained to opposite colors of a black and white grid, players must flip tile colors with each shot to outmaneuver opponents and claim territory. The game features a competitive versus mode, as well as single-player and two-player cooperative modes, all set to a marvelous soundtrack. Inspired by Othello, "Inversus" combines negative-space combat with arcade-style gameplay.

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Audience ScoreBased on 120 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

The game features a fun and innovative gameplay mechanic that combines shooting with territory control, making it engaging and strategic.
It's highly enjoyable when played with friends, offering a great local multiplayer experience that can lead to intense and competitive matches.
The arcade mode provides a frantic and entertaining single-player experience, with smooth controls and a good variety of challenges.

The online player base is very small, making it difficult to find matches, which limits the multiplayer experience.
Some players feel the game is overpriced for its content, suggesting it is better to wait for a sale before purchasing.
The gameplay can become repetitive over time, lacking enough variety in modes and challenges to sustain long-term interest.

gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Inversus is praised for its innovative and intuitive mechanics that blend reflexes and strategy, offering a rewarding challenge that encourages skill development. While the core gameplay is simple, it allows for significant strategic depth and creative level design, making it particularly enjoyable in multiplayer settings with friends. However, some players note that the experience can become repetitive and less engaging in single-player mode, and finding online matches can be difficult due to a small player base.
- “But that doesn't matter; the base concept and core gameplay are innovative, intuitive, and have a good mix of reflexes and strategy.”
- “It is all hits here and no misses: incredibly challenging gameplay that is very rewarding to master. Movement and shooting are fun and responsive, level design is creative, and even though it is a very minimal game, it still manages to have more visual style and flair than it has the right to.”
- “Inversus is a fantastic combination of deceptively simple gameplay with great strategic depth.”
- “This effectively kills all tactical elements of the gameplay, and reduces it to a matter of 'who has the best twitch reflex if you are 2 squares away from one another and/or manages to accidentally get in a shot from a direction while the enemy is not looking.'”
- “Gameplay is simple, so it does mean if you don't really have friends that are often available, it can turn boring a bit, but still, even the single-player mode is good.”
- “The core mechanics were quite simple, but allowed for impressive strategic depth, intertwining shooting with territory control.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their clean and engaging aesthetic, contributing to a strategic gameplay experience reminiscent of chess rather than traditional arena combat. Reviewers highlight the original graphical style as integral to the gameplay, with smooth controls and visually appealing menus, resulting in an overall positive impression despite the game's simplistic nature. The visuals are described as stunning and crisp, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The visuals are not only pleasing but actively engaging to look at; the sounds are stunning and the gameplay, while repetitive in nature, allows for growth in skill, ability, and strategy.”
- “Other than that, this game is amazing; the controls are smooth and the graphics are nice.”
- “Inversus is a nice twist on a classic arcade-style shooter, with a nicely arranged combination of intriguing gameplay, responsive controls, and crisp visuals.”
- “Usually I hate low graphic games.”
- “If you like a 2D shooter that feels more like a chess match (aesthetically and strategically) than arena combat, this is for you.”
- “The visuals are not only pleasing but actively engaging to look at.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting its amazing techno soundtrack that complements the gameplay beautifully. It enhances the overall experience, contributing to the game's smoothness and engaging atmosphere.
- “Did I mention this game also has an amazing techno soundtrack?”
- “The best thing about it is I'd say the soundtrack and the overall smoothness.”
- “Music fits the game wonderfully.”
- “The music is forgettable and doesn't add anything to the overall experience.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be repetitive and uninspired, which detracted from the gameplay.”
- “The audio design feels lacking, with the music failing to create an engaging atmosphere.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight the game's atmosphere as a standout feature, noting its effective pacing and balance that contribute to an engaging overall experience.
- “This game is so good; the pace, the balance, and the atmosphere are all incredible.”
- “The atmosphere in this game is immersive and captivating, drawing you into its world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a rich atmosphere that makes the experience unforgettable.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be genuinely funny, highlighting its effective use of humor throughout the gameplay experience.
- “This game had me laughing out loud with its clever jokes and witty dialogue.”
- “The humor is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
- “I love how the game incorporates absurd situations that keep the gameplay light-hearted and fun.”