Journey to Incrementalia

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In "Journey to Incrementalia," become a necromancer seeking the treasures of the lost city of legend. Master mana accumulation, cast diabolical spells, and raise minions to crush walls and explore skill synergies. The game features active incremental gameplay, over 70 skills and minions, and the freedom to play actively or let it run idle. Join your trustworthy skeleton servant, Bonesley, on this journey to power.

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Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 564 reviews

story42 positive mentions

grinding18 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay with a variety of builds and strategies to explore.
Humorous side quests and dialogue that add charm to the experience.
Satisfying progression with the ability to reset skills and try new combinations.

The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in under 8 hours.
Lack of a New Game Plus or prestige system limits replayability.
Some builds are significantly more powerful than others, leading to balance issues.

story
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
48%
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The story in the game is generally considered minimal but evolves into a more engaging experience as players progress, featuring humorous side quests that add charm and entertainment. While the main narrative may not significantly impact gameplay, the quirky quests and witty dialogue keep players amused and invested. However, some players feel the story's conclusion lacks depth, leaving them wanting more from the overall narrative arc.
- “The story becomes very good as time goes on, to the point where my decision making takes me time to sort out the potential options.”
- “The story is cool, with funny and interesting side-quests to do along the way.”
- “The story and side quests are hilarious; that along with the cool visuals and evolution of the various strategies kept me engaged the whole time.”
- “The story also didn't engage me from the start, because I assumed it didn't matter based on the gameplay and style of the game.”
- “The 'story' has no impact on the game progression, but it is quite funny.”
- “Previous quests hinted that Bonesley had an ulterior motive, but the end just says, 'nope, it's all pointless.' I think giving Bonesley any actual reason for the journey that is finally revealed at the end would be way better; it just felt like a massive letdown.”
gameplay
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
62%
5%
The gameplay of "Journey to Incrementalia" is characterized by solid mechanics and a unique take on incremental gameplay, encouraging active participation rather than passive idling. While it offers engaging interactions through a skill tree and various build strategies, some players noted a lack of variety and the absence of a prestige or ascension mechanic, which could limit long-term engagement. Overall, it provides a fun, albeit short, experience with around 4-15 hours of gameplay, depending on player engagement.
- “Gameplay feels weighty in the sense that reallocating skills requires a full skill tree reset and recreating your minion composition.”
- “It's a really fun game, I love this genre and this is a really good example of the potential it offers, good mechanics, a story, and most importantly, numbers going up.”
- “The art style is whimsical, the humor is sharp, and the gameplay has that perfect balance of letting you feel smart while still embracing the chaos.”
- “Without the prestige/upgrade mechanic, this is just a simple puzzle game.”
- “At the same time, there is very little variety in gameplay - just press buttons to upgrade stuff.”
- “The only negative is how short the story was and that there was no ascension sort of mechanic.”
humor
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with many players highlighting the hilarious dialogue and amusing side quests that add charm and engagement to the experience. While some quests may feel like filler, the overall comedic writing and whimsical art style contribute to a fun and entertaining atmosphere, making it a standout feature of the game. Players appreciate the clever humor that often subverts expectations, ensuring a lighthearted experience throughout.
- “The dialogue in the side quests features is actually hilarious, and it discombobulated me again and again with how often it went the exact opposite way to how I expected it to.”
- “The story and side quests are hilarious; that along with the cool visuals and evolution of the various strategies kept me engaged the whole time.”
- “The little side quests are almost always funny and liven up the game quite a bit.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
25%
4%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their cool aesthetic, combining nostalgic pixel art with modern particle effects and crisp animations. Players appreciate the whimsical art style and engaging visual effects that enhance the gameplay experience, despite some noting that the visuals are simple and functional. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment, making it a standout feature for many players.
- “I absolutely love the aesthetic and overall feel of the game.”
- “I like the combination of the retro art style with modern particle effects and shaders.”
- “Graphics are really nice if you enjoy the nostalgic pixel vibes; animations are very crisp.”
- “Disappointing as I enjoy the art style but the gameplay is very uninteresting.”
replayability
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
53%
21%
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the potential for multiple playthroughs and the enjoyment of experimenting with different builds, many express a desire for additional systems like New Game Plus or prestige mechanics to enhance replay value. The game offers a satisfying experience with some replayability, particularly through its endless mode, but lacks significant incentives for returning after the initial completion.
- “Great game that's with a high replay value.”
- “It offers a fun, low-effort experience with satisfying progression and plenty of replayability, especially thanks to its endless mode.”
- “The beauty of Journey to Incrementalia is in its endless replayability.”
- “New game is worthless in the sense that you gain nothing, don't start faster, no prestige, no replay value.”
- “Not much replayability at the moment but a very enjoyable 4-6 hour run that doesn't make you feel like you're wasting your time like so many other incremental games do.”
- “Only thing I'd wish for is a rebirth type system/skill tree to add some replayability, but it's still a solid game as is.”
grinding
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is largely criticized for being tedious and boring, with many players finding the lack of offline gains and repetitive tasks detracting from the overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the variety and the absence of endless grinding, the consensus leans towards the experience becoming time-consuming and unenjoyable over time. Overall, players express a desire for more engaging mechanics to alleviate the monotony.
- “This game is tedious.”
- “Nice game but no offline gains make this much more tedious than it needs to be.”
- “Became very time consuming and tedious and I ended up not enjoying it as much as I did at the beginning.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
21%
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The music in "Orb of Creation" is generally well-received, with many praising its atmospheric quality and enjoyable soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. However, some users note a limited variety, leading to repetitiveness over time, and compare it unfavorably to more memorable soundtracks in other games of the genre. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's charm, it may not stand out in the long run.
- “Orb of Creation had fun mini games, good music, and an atmospheric feel.”
- “Great visuals, great soundtrack, progression is fun; it can be played actively or AFK.”
- “Artistically, the game pulls off a charming minimalist style, the sound effects are really juicy, and the music is a total vibe.”
- “The music and sound are just okay; other games in the genre have notably memorable soundtracks and effects.”
- “Limited music variety: while the soundtrack is appreciated, it quickly becomes repetitive.”
- “Limited music variety: while the soundtrack is appreciated, it quickly becomes repetitive.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The game's optimization is a significant concern, particularly in the late game where performance issues arise, causing severe frame rate drops when summoning numerous minions or using specific abilities like chain lightning. While the incremental/idle nature of the game somewhat mitigates the impact of these issues, players still find it necessary to adjust their strategies to maintain playability, indicating a need for improved optimization overall.
- “Really cool game and super fun to play, but it is in need of optimization for the late game; FPS tends to dip really hard when your build starts to summon thousands of minions.”
- “My biggest gripe is probably the optimization, as the game becomes barely playable on the last 15 walls or so. I was having to optimize my strategy and sacrifice DPS for frames so that I could still interact with things; I probably could have finished the game an hour earlier if it weren't for this.”
- “My biggest gripe is probably the optimization, as the game becomes barely playable on the last 15 walls or so. I was having to optimize my strategy and sacrifice DPS for frames so that I could still interact with things. I probably could have finished the game an hour earlier if it weren't for this.”
- “The one and only issue I did encounter was some severe performance issues when utilizing chain lightning with sorcerers and bone bombs, as the FPS would drop to around 0.05 whenever holding the chain lightning button down.”
- “Given the nature of the game as incremental/idle, it doesn't feel as bad as usual to use a little less optimized setup.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The atmosphere of "Orb of Creation" is characterized by its engaging mini games and enjoyable music, creating a charming and immersive experience for players.
- “Orb of Creation had fun mini games, good music, and an atmospheric feel.”
- “Charm and atmosphere.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits some stability issues, particularly with buggy damage calculations; however, players find enjoyment in the side quests and build-switching mechanics.
- “Slightly buggy damage calculations, but the side quests and build switching are fun!”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its fairness and lack of aggressive tactics, while others feel it could be more generous. Additionally, players are encouraged to explore "Orb of Creation" as an alternative option.