Inscryption

"It’s true that the game’s card-based randomness may allow some players to stumble through boss encounters without properly solving them. But what is the proper way to come at most things is a social construct. Allowing players to find their …"

"Behind the solid card game mask hides a special, original experience, to be lived in one breath until the last surprise."

"‎Fun, addictive and mysterious. It superbly mixes concepts from card games with roguelike and escape rooms. A continuous surprise that sneaks among the most interesting independent games of the year.‎"

"Inscryption is a damn fun card game: a roguelite, a puzzle game and a horror story, and all this is barely enough to describe what on balance are only the first hours of the experience."

"Inscryption is a Frankenstein creation like one of its gruesome hybrid cards. It takes a bunch of different pieces, sows them all together, and creates a game that&s;s a bit wonky in some places but otherwise inventive and unique."

"All I can really say is that I think the narrative is extremely well done and I should have expected that coming from the guy who also created Pony Island which I thoroughly enjoyed as well. The art design and …"

"Far more than a card game, Inscryption is a dark odyssey into an even darker narrative – commanding your attention in an exciting, gripping manner."

"The card combat is engaging, and the larger narrative elements make Inscryption incredibly hard to put down"

"I love Inscryption even more because I expected something entirely different. It does everything so well, and I’m itching to get back to playing already. This deck-building psychological horror is more than worth your time, and one hell of a …"

"Dark, intriguing, compelling: Inscryption is an absolute must-play."

"Inscryption is an excellent deck-builder that fades after an astonishing start."

"You will not find a better bargain for your buck as far as story-rich horror games go. Inscryption is a meager $20 on Steam, and I honestly wish they would have charged more for it. I would have paid far …"

"Go into Inscryption as unspoiled as possible, and trust in the game. You will find a deeply enjoyable card game, wrapped in a series of dark mysteries, wrapped in…well…other stuff. Part CCG game, part escape room puzzle game, and part …"

"The creepiest hand of cards you&s;ll ever play, and one of the best pieces of interactive fiction I&s;ve seen in years."

"At its best when it&s;s strangest, Inscryption doesn&s;t know when to hold &s;em and when to fold &s;em."

"Inscryption&s;s twists and turns are hit-or-miss, but the game&s;s oddities are worth experiencing for yourself."

"If you like the idea of a game that defies genres and will constantly take you to places you don’t expect, pick up Inscryption. If you enjoy card-based roguelikes (with some other stuff thrown in), pick up Inscryption. If you …"

"Inscryption manages to combine an expertly-crafted card game, a nail-biting tale of horror and enjoyable escape room adventures into another genre-defying gem and easily one of the year&s;s best games."

"Inscryption is a great creepy experience to get your skin crawling with some thought provoking depth in its gameplay."

"On top of all of that, Inscryption’s arrival in mid-October makes for a perfect Halloween game. What seems most vital for the game&s;s success will be to casually get it to people who won’t know what to expect, like fans …"

"Inscryption is a great card battler, but to even call it that sells what is a truly unique experience short. If you&s;re at all interested in what else it has to offer, close this webpage, boot up your PS5, and …"

"On the surface, Inscryption is described as a card game, but it hides a lot more than just cards under the bonnet. Prepare for a layered story, thrilling surprises, and terrifying yet fascinating characters that will keep you glued to …"

"All in all, Inscryption is a great–and spooky–game that is constantly expanding and re-inventing itself, and I recommend it to anyone who loves horror. As long as you approach it with an open mind, a strong stomach, and the willingness …"

"A bold, stand-out, knockout of a card game that drips with imagination and menace."

"Turn off the lights and go into your play of Inscryption knowing you will experience a narrative like no other. The gameplay is well done, but the story that lies under it is perfect. If you are a horror fan, …"

"It&s;s hard to talk about the specifics of Inscryption without diluting some of its magic. However, its ingenuity is mind-boggling, its mood is devilishly haunting and its presentation is first-rate. As a deck builder, it&s;s stretched about as far as …"

"Inscryption is an amalgamation of deck-builder and escape room games, and is unlike anything I have ever played before. In an age of video games where uniqueness is at an all-time low, it was amazing to be so surprised at …"

"Inscryption turned out to be a small surprise, an indie title that breaks the rules of card games offering players something more elaborate and exciting, by adding in a mixture of roguelite, puzzle and horror. A pity that the game …"

"Inscryption appears to be a very niche roguelite deck-building card game. But it turns into so much more. It’s a must play for anyone who is a fan of experimental videogame storytelling. Anyone remotely curious, who enjoys a great mystery, …"

"Inscryption is as consistently fun as it is surprising, with a wonderfully creepy story cleverly tying its ever-evolving mechanics together."

"With that said, I did enjoy Inscryption. Part of me is tempted to dive back in to see if I can scrape any more secrets out of its cracks. Really, that’s where it excels: not the misdirection, but the hidden …"

"Inscryption attracts players with a Roguelike card-based feature, which has both gameplay depth and interesting card combat holding player&s;s curiosity. When players become immersed in the game, the game shows a subversive change and it is quite different from what …"