INVERSUS Deluxe
- August 16, 2016
- hypersect
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Reviews
- The game features a unique and innovative gameplay mechanic that combines shooting with territory control, making it both strategic and fun.
- It's highly enjoyable in local multiplayer, especially with friends, providing a fast-paced and competitive experience.
- The arcade mode is addictive and offers a great way to play solo, 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.
- Many players feel the game is overpriced for the amount of content available, suggesting it is better to wait for a sale.
- The game can be overly simplistic for some, leading to a lack of depth in gameplay, especially in competitive modes.
- gameplay27 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its innovative and intuitive mechanics, blending reflexes and strategy effectively, which leads to a rewarding and challenging experience. While the game shines in multiplayer settings, it remains enjoyable in single-player mode, though it can become repetitive without friends. Overall, the combination of simple yet deep gameplay, responsive controls, and creative level design contributes to a highly engaging experience.
“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 is 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 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.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as clean and visually engaging, contributing to an overall pleasing aesthetic that enhances the strategic gameplay experience. While some players typically dislike low-graphic games, they found the visuals appealing and well-executed, with smooth controls and attractive menus. Overall, the graphics received a solid rating of 8/10, indicating a positive reception despite the game's simplistic style.
“Clean graphics, not glitchy (so far).”
“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.”
“If you like a 2D shooter that feels more like a chess match (aesthetically and strategically) than arena combat, this is for you.”
“Usually I hate low graphic games.”
“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.”
- music6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting its amazing techno soundtrack that complements the gameplay effectively. Overall, the soundtrack is considered one of the standout features, contributing to the game's smooth experience.
“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.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the game's atmosphere as a key strength, highlighting 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 you feel truly part of the experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
