Lockheart Indigo

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Lockheart Indigo is a single player role playing game with horror, drama, mystery, thriller and others themes. It was developed by Fangsoft and was released on July 31, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"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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story28 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Lockheart Indigo features a captivating story with engaging characters and a unique interrogation-based gameplay mechanic that adds depth to the traditional adventure format.
The game's pixel art style and atmospheric music create a nostalgic and immersive experience, reminiscent of classic Game Boy titles.
Despite its short length, the game offers a fulfilling experience with intriguing mysteries and multiple endings, making it worth replaying.

The game suffers from some linearity, with limited choices in dialogue and a lack of character interaction that can make the story feel rushed in parts.
Certain gameplay mechanics, such as the chase scenes and occasional softlocks, can be frustrating and detract from the overall experience.
While the story is engaging, some players found it left too many loose ends and unanswered questions, which may leave them wanting more clarity.

story
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
38%
6%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its engaging and well-crafted narrative, intriguing twists, and strong atmosphere, particularly in the context of a noir murder mystery. However, some critics noted that the plot twist could be stronger, character interactions are limited, and the overall story is relatively linear, which may detract from the experience for some players. Despite these criticisms, the game's art, mechanics, and character depth contribute to a compelling storytelling experience that keeps players invested.
- “Turns out what I got was a very well done, gripping story and a short foray into being a detective.”
- “The story is genuinely interesting, there is a really good sense of dread and intrigue as you continue the story, and when it finally does end, they leave cliffhangers and missing information in a way that makes me want to genuinely learn more about the world and mystery.”
- “The art, the music, the characters, and the gameplay all fit together seamlessly to tell an exciting story.”
- “The plot twist is not strong enough, and the characters suffer from lack of interaction.”
- “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.”
gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
37%
11%
The gameplay is characterized by innovative mechanics, particularly in interrogation and dialogue, which provide a unique twist on traditional RPG elements. While some players appreciate the engaging story and immersive experience, others criticize the low-quality visuals and occasional misleading mechanics. Overall, the game offers a compelling mix of exploration and interaction, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate its distinctive approach.
- “The execution isn't always perfect, but I do dig the basic gameplay loop of being a vicious little character and worming my way into people's heads.”
- “Strongly recommend this, just to experience the incredibly innovative interrogation mechanic.”
- “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.”
- “Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low quality copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
- “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.”
- “The mechanics of the 'combat' are well implemented, and the story is very well written.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the charming Game Boy-inspired art style and beautiful artwork, particularly during cutscenes and interrogation scenes. However, the limitations of the RPG Maker engine, such as lack of full HD support and graphics tweaking options, have disappointed some players, especially those seeking a modern gaming experience. Overall, while the visuals are appreciated for their nostalgic appeal and clever design, they may not meet the expectations of dedicated modern PC gamers.
- “The graphics are nice, and the characters are pretty good.”
- “Although the story is rather short, it is very fun, and I can't get enough of the graphics.”
- “The art style is gorgeous and channels the Game Boy Color; the detective skills you unlock are the best detective skills (yes, better than Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter).”
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- “It's like a fusion of old-school 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.”
- “-the art style”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
25%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its chiptune tracks that complement the pixelated aesthetic and noir mystery theme. While some players found the non-chiptune tracks less immersive and a few described the overall soundtrack as somewhat bland, the music effectively enhances the game's atmosphere and storytelling. Overall, it contributes positively to the engaging gameplay and unique art style, making it a worthwhile experience for players.
- “The music is appropriate, although the non-chiptune tracks do affect my immersion a bit when everything else about the game manages to stick to its pixelated roots without flinching, but the personality the game oozes is definitely worth the price (which is nothing, by the way!)”
- “It's a damn good adventure game with beautiful artwork, cool gameplay mechanics, engaging characters, a well-written story and a fantastic soundtrack!”
- “The music is appropriate, although the non-chiptune tracks do affect my immersion a bit when everything else about the game manages to stick to its pixelated roots without flinching.”
- “If there was one thing, the music was a little bland, but if you got a couple 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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with only occasional glitches reported, such as characters being placed outside playable areas or experiencing softlocks. While these issues can arise, they do not significantly detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- “Glitches sometimes can place your character outside the playable area, but a really solid game nonetheless.”
- “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.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its emotionally impactful narrative, featuring a well-written and uniquely dramatic storyline that culminates in a satisfying payoff. Players find the experience to be extremely heartwarming, enhancing its emotional resonance.
- “The payoff was incredibly satisfying and emotionally impactful, and the game as a whole is so well-written and uniquely dramatic.”
- “Extremely heartwarming story.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real depth.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to engage.”
- “The environment is lifeless, making it hard to immerse myself in the experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the character development, particularly highlighting the unique color palettes assigned to each character during the interrogation sequences, which replace traditional combat mechanics. This design choice enhances individuality and adds depth to the characters.
- “I personally loved the character design during the interrogation (which replaces a combat system) the most, as every character gets their own unique color palette.”

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Lockheart Indigo is a role playing game with horror, drama, mystery, thriller and others themes.

Lockheart Indigo is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Lockheart Indigo.

Lockheart Indigo was released on July 31, 2020.

Lockheart Indigo was developed by Fangsoft.

Lockheart Indigo has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Lockheart Indigo is a single player game.

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