INVICTA: The Next Queen

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Invicta: The Next Queen is a TopDown Soulslike game where a legendary warrior must fight her way through hell and claim her soul once more. Take the role of Moma as you explore the labyrinthian dungeons that make up the Circle of Greed and defeat King Midas in single combat.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

music3 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game features stunning visuals and cohesive design, creating an engaging environment to explore.
Combat mechanics are simple yet enjoyable, providing enough depth to keep gameplay interesting.
The game shows great potential as a student project, with a promising future if bugs and issues are addressed.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including clipping issues and unresponsive mechanics.
It is very short, with some players feeling it resembles more of a demo than a full game.
Enemy AI can be inconsistent, leading to frustrating encounters and a lack of challenge in combat.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a mix of puzzle and hiding mechanics that enhance the experience, though some players find the combat and overall mechanics lacking depth and smoothness. While the parry system is well-received and the art style is appealing, there are concerns about the game's janky movement and camera issues, leading to a perception that the mechanics could benefit from further refinement. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable for a short session but may struggle to maintain engagement over a longer playtime.
- “The puzzle and hiding mechanics are adequate and match the game and its style, giving a bit more depth to the gameplay.”
- “I like the mechanics and combat; the art style is also interesting.”
- “The parry system works really well, and the game's overall mechanics might emulate a souls-like game from a top-down view better than any I've seen.”
- “It's hard to say whether or not the combat and mechanics would hold up if this was a 30-hour game instead of a 2-hour game.”
- “To me, the mechanics could use some fine-tuning.”
- “The gameplay itself is kind of janky; the movement is weird, and the camera acceleration doesn't exactly follow the character (it is always one step ahead, and therefore, when you suddenly stop, it goes back).”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, including clipping issues, minor lag, and glitches that affect gameplay, such as bosses becoming invisible and inconsistent mechanics. While some players find it enjoyable and liken it to a solid student project, the overall consensus highlights significant stability problems that detract from the experience.
- “This game is beyond buggy.”
- “It is buggy; you'll have weird clipping issues, minor lag, and other jank.”
- “But I died like 4 times due to a combination of glitches and the game's indecision on whether jumping down from cliffs is an option for exploration or a quick and easy way to loosen up your joints after a long life.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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17%
33%
The music in the game has been noted for its great potential and enjoyable soundtrack, but it suffers from inconsistency and balance issues, with sound effects often being overshadowed by the music. Some players have reported that the music settings do not function properly, leading to unexpected volume fluctuations. Overall, while the music is appreciated, it requires improvements to enhance the gaming experience.
- “It has amazing potential and a great soundtrack!”
- “The music is good, but I don't think the music setting works and it really likes to pop off sometimes.”
- “I had a crash and a bug when I couldn't move until I respawned a few times, but other than that, it was also fun and the visuals and music are not bad.”
- “The music is all over the place; the effects are low and the music is high, and it isn't even consistent.”
- “There are other issues, such as with the music, as well as an explanation for all of the controls (there's no explanation for keyboard and mouse).”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their amazing art style and cohesive design, creating an engaging environment that enhances the overall experience. While some users reported minor technical issues, the visuals remain a key highlight and a significant source of enjoyment for players.
- “The good: the style of the game is amazing and the graphics and cohesive design make it enjoyable to look at and a very engaging environment to explore.”
- “As others have said, the graphics and artwork are one of the key enjoyments of this game.”
- “I like the mechanics and combat; the art style is also interesting.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story features an intriguing theme of redemption through vengeance, though some players feel it is currently underdeveloped. There is optimism that future updates will enhance the narrative and provide more depth to the world and storyline.
- “The story is indeed intriguing in some ways, but I can't recommend the game at its current state.”
- “The storyline is redemption through vengeance, basically, or at least that's my take.”
- “I'm sure it'll get better, giving us info on the world and story.”