Journey to Incrementalia
- October 23, 2024
- Adam Travers
- 6h median play time
Get on SteamIn Journey to Incrementalia, become a necromancer willing to climb to unspeakable heights of power to reach the treasures of Incrementalia, lost city of legend. Master the accumulation of mana, the fuel of the gods. Cast diabolical spells and raise hellish minions to do your bidding (crush the walls). Explore skill synergies to unlock ridiculous builds. Experiment with freedom, ski…
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Reviews
- Engaging gameplay with a variety of builds and strategies to experiment with, making it fun to discover new combinations.
- Humorous side quests and dialogue add charm to the game, enhancing the overall experience.
- Great visuals and satisfying mechanics that keep players entertained throughout the short playtime.
- The game is quite short, with many players completing it in under 10 hours, leading to a lack of replayability.
- Some builds are significantly more powerful than others, resulting in balance issues that can make gameplay feel unvaried.
- Lack of an endless mode or prestige system means once the game is completed, there is little incentive to play again.
- story37 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally considered minimal but entertaining, featuring quirky side quests that add humor and charm to the experience. While the main narrative may not significantly impact gameplay progression, players appreciate the lightheartedness and amusing dialogue, particularly from the character Bonesly. Overall, the story enhances the incremental gameplay, providing a fun backdrop for the various mechanics and strategies players can explore.
“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' 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.”
“The only negative is how short the story was and that there was no ascension sort of mechanic.”
- gameplay25 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Journey to Incrementalia" is characterized by solid mechanics and a unique take on incremental game design, encouraging active engagement rather than idleness. While it offers enjoyable interactions through its skill tree and various build strategies, some players noted a lack of variety and the absence of an ascension mechanic, which could enhance replayability. Overall, it provides a fun experience with a charming story and humor, making it a worthwhile investment for fans of the genre.
“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.”
“Fun setting, unique mechanics, you can actually use different builds and strategies.”
“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.”
- humor22 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players highlighting the hilarious dialogue and amusing side quests that enhance engagement and enjoyment. Many found the writing to be a standout feature, providing a mix of clever jokes and unexpected twists that keep the experience lively, despite some criticism regarding grind-heavy sections. Overall, the humor adds significant charm to the gameplay, making it a memorable aspect of the game.
“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.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cool aesthetic, combining nostalgic pixel art with modern particle effects and crisp animations. Players appreciate the engaging visual experience, which enhances the gameplay and complements the humorous story and side quests. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout feature for many users.
“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.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
“The character models are poorly designed and lack any real depth or personality.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the variety in builds and the enjoyable gameplay, many express a desire for additional systems like New Game Plus or prestige mechanics to enhance replay value. The game offers a solid initial experience, but its relatively short length and lack of significant post-completion incentives leave some players wanting more.
“The major complaint I share with the rest of the community is the length of it. I'm not used to playing this kind of game, finishing it and that's it. It makes kind of sense, but a prestige system like '(the) gnorp analogue' would make much sense to improve replayability, as it's such a good game it's fun to go through it multiple times.”
“Great game that's with a high replay value.”
“Very little idle time; there are a lot of different spells and abilities that provide a lot of freedom and replay value.”
“New game is worthless in the sense that you gain nothing, don't start faster, no prestige, no replay value.”
“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.”
“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.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is largely viewed as tedious and boring, with players expressing frustration over the lack of offline gains and repetitive tasks. While some appreciate the variety and achievements, many feel that the grinding detracts from the overall enjoyment, making it more of a chore than a fun experience.
“Man, this game is boring and tedious.”
“Nice game, but no offline gains make this much more tedious than it needs to be.”
“Any sort of player interaction is mostly on the side of tedious and boring rather than being at all interesting.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in "Orb of Creation" is generally well-received, with many players enjoying its atmospheric quality and vibe, contributing to the game's charm. However, some reviewers feel that while the soundtrack is enjoyable, it lacks the memorability found in other games of the genre. Overall, the sound effects are praised for their appealing quality, enhancing the overall experience.
“Orb of Creation had fun mini games, good music, and an atmospheric feel.”
“Great visuals, great soundtrack, progression is fun and can be played actively or passively.”
“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.”
“While the game pulls off a charming minimalist style artistically, the music fails to leave a lasting impression.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
While the game is enjoyable and well-designed, players report significant optimization issues, particularly in the late game where performance dips severely, especially when summoning numerous minions or using specific abilities like chain lightning. This can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences, requiring players to adjust their strategies to maintain frame rates. Overall, improved optimization is needed to enhance playability during more intense moments.
“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.”
“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.”
“My biggest gripe is probably the optimization, as the game becomes barely playable on the last 15 walls or so. I had 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 and sorcerers with bone bombs, as the FPS would drop to around 0.05 whenever holding the chain lightning button down.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of "Orb of Creation" is enhanced by engaging mini-games and a captivating soundtrack, creating an enjoyable and immersive experience for players.
“Orb of Creation had fun mini-games, good music, and an atmospheric feel.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users report minor bugs in damage calculations, but they find the side quests and build switching enjoyable, indicating a generally stable experience despite some issues.
“Slightly buggy damage calculations, which can be frustrating during gameplay.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
“I encountered several glitches that disrupted my progress and immersion.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is generally viewed as fair, with players appreciating that it avoids aggressive tactics and does not feel like an advertisement. However, some users suggest exploring "Orb of Creation" as an alternative that may offer a different experience in terms of monetization.
