Lockheart Indigo

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"Lockheart Indigo" is a 2D pixel art precision platformer with challenging levels and fast-paced gameplay. As the player, you control Indigo, a ninja on a quest for redemption, using acrobatic moves and dashes to traverse through levels filled with traps, enemies, and boss battles. With its tight controls and increasing difficulty, "Lockheart Indigo" offers a satisfying and rewarding experience for fans of the genre.

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Play Modes

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

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

story11 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Engaging story with well-developed characters and a unique interrogation mechanic that adds depth to the gameplay.
Beautiful art style and nostalgic GBA aesthetic that enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.
Short but fulfilling experience that keeps players interested throughout its runtime, making it a great value for its price.

The game is quite linear, with limited choices that can lead to frustration when trying to explore different dialogue options.
Some players experienced glitches and potential softlocks, particularly in the later stages of the game, which can disrupt the flow of play.
The soundtrack and some visual elements may not be memorable or appealing to all players, detracting from the overall experience.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
41%
13%
The game's story is praised for its engaging characters, intriguing mystery, and well-written narrative, despite being relatively short and linear, typically lasting around 2-3 hours. Players appreciate the beautiful artwork and unique mechanics that enhance the storytelling experience, though some express a desire for more branching paths and choices. Overall, the story is considered compelling and heartwarming, making it a worthwhile adventure.
- “It's a damn good adventure game with beautiful artwork, cool gameplay mechanics, engaging characters, a well-written story, and a fantastic soundtrack!”
- “The story is engaging, the atmosphere is amazing, and I especially loved the character art.”
- “Overall, Lockheart Indigo was a pretty nice little detective game; although it can be finished in 2-3 hours, the story was interesting enough to keep me going.”
- “The story was decent enough for me to finish the game, but I was a bit disappointed with the illusion of choices as the game is pretty linear overall.”
- “Story is linear.”
- “I enjoyed the story; it could use some branching paths, but it's not bad.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
25%
19%
The gameplay is praised for its unique mechanics, engaging characters, and immersive storytelling, making it a standout adventure game. Players appreciate the innovative interrogation and combat systems, which offer a fresh twist on traditional gameplay, though some desire deeper investigative elements. Overall, the game combines stylish presentation with well-thought-out mechanics, creating a fun and compelling experience.
- “It's a damn good adventure game with beautiful artwork, cool gameplay mechanics, engaging characters, a well-written story, and a fantastic soundtrack!”
- “The gameplay is fantastically well thought out, the characters are nice to discover, and the dialogues are very personal to each, making them feel more real to the player.”
- “The interrogation mechanics are really fun and a nice twist on a traditional 'battle' system.”
- “Noire side of things in that you never really have to think too hard about what you're doing or try to reconstruct the crime in your head as there is information that is always hidden from you and there's no mechanics geared toward logically trying to piece together what happened like investigations does with its logic mechanic.”
- “I'd like to see the mechanics expanded upon possibly in a future game.”
- “What I'm really trying to say is that I'd like to see a longer sequel someday that expands on the mechanics this game lays out.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
25%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful artwork and unique art style, blending old-school RPG aesthetics with a noir flavor. Subtle animations and a color-coded design enhance the visual experience, making it easy to navigate and engage with the story. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, complementing the gameplay and narrative effectively.
- “Lovely subtle animations and artwork.”
- “I love the art style and I just really enjoyed playing this game.”
- “It's like a fusion of old-school narrative RPG Maker with the Frog for Whom the Bell Tolls (the Game Boy Zelda predecessor), with a dialogue battle system and a bit of noir aesthetic to it with its clever use of color over greyscale.”
- “I appreciated the game's Game Boy aesthetic, and found the mansion itself to be well-designed.”
- “The music and visuals are really well adapted to the noir mystery flavor of the game.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its engaging chiptune elements and fitting noir atmosphere, while others found it somewhat bland and not particularly memorable. Overall, it complements the game's beautiful artwork and engaging gameplay, enhancing the overall experience despite some reservations about its distinctiveness.
- “It's a damn good adventure game with beautiful artwork, cool gameplay mechanics, engaging characters, a well-written story, and a fantastic soundtrack!”
- “Chiptune music was lovely, and I really enjoyed exploring the mansion and trying to break the resolve of the various characters you stumble across.”
- “The music was a little bland, but if you got a couple of hours, it's a good game to enjoy.”
- “The music and visuals are really well adapted to the noir mystery flavor of the game.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players report that while the game is generally polished, there are occasional glitches and softlocks, particularly during enemy encounters, which can disrupt the experience but are not overly detrimental.
- “I did encounter a couple of glitches during my playthrough, but it didn't mar the experience too badly!”
- “Glitches and softlocks - the game seemed very polished until the enemies started to chase you.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a distinctive and engaging atmosphere, enhanced by impressive character art that contributes to its overall appeal.
- “A short game with a distinctive atmosphere.”
- “The story is engaging, the atmosphere is amazing, and I especially loved the character art.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its extremely heartwarming story, evoking strong emotional responses from players.
- “Extremely heartwarming story.”