Insurmountable

Insurmountable

April 29, 2021

AdventureSimulationStrategy PC

​ Insurmountable is an adventure roguelike with permadeath, in which the player has to overcome huge mountains. Thanks to the procedurally created environment, no two climbs are the same. Make sure that your climber stays alive by always making sure that your vital values don&s;t get into the critical range. …

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Andrew Farrell SmashPad Apr 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

45.0

"Cerebral and engrossing, Insurmountable succeeds at making a tactical mountain-climbing rogue-lite. No frostbite required."

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Andy Manson Apr 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

25.0

"It may not be action-packed and your enjoyment mileage may vary, depending on your views on roguelikes, but Insurmountable is a unique take on a genre that has begun to feel a little stale for me. With an interesting premise, …"

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Chris Inglis GameOnAUS Apr 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

15.0

"Insurmountable is much more engaging and in-depth than at first glance with a good balance between challenge and the excitement of exploration. The tile-based terrain navigation gives you various options as you climb higher, and the allure of the next …"

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Ciaran McGinn Rapid Reviews UK Apr 2021
60.0 /100

"Mountain climbing is no joke. On an average climb, you’ll have to come well-prepared with the right equipment and a solid level of fitness. But for much grander adventures, an unshakeable will and strong constitution will be needed to see …"

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Cosmin Vasile Softpedia Apr 2021
80.0 /100

"Insurmountable gains a new gameplay layer with the 2.0 update, which gives the experience a clearer structure and players more clear goals to aim for. Climbing peaks, with limited resources and careful planning, continues to be compelling. There are plenty …"

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Daniel Parker VGChartz Apr 2021
45.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

38.0

Story

32.0

"There may be some good ideas and systems at play in Insurmountable, such as inventory and meter management, but the title is only remotely enjoyable when those meters are almost completely drained and you&s;re near the end of the level."

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Farley Santos GameBlast Apr 2021
65.0 /100

"Insurmountable combines diverse features to create an experience that is both meditative and tense. Guiding a climber to the top of mountains is an interesting activity, mainly because of the different mechanics, such as managing vital resources and assembling routes. …"

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80.0 /100

"Insurmountable’s 2.0 update brings all the missing content that the original release desperately needed; while the new stuff is anything but cozy, it is challenging, which is the exact kind of thing players who love survival games are looking for. …"

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Joseph Pugh GideonsGaming Apr 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

62.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"The reality is if Insurmountable were a real board game, I’d be interested in picking it up, and the price would be much steeper due to the physical pieces. The digital experience it offers is a unique one worth having …"

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Justin Van Huyssteen NoobFeed Apr 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

20.0

"If you like watching and maintaining stats, then this is the game for you! If you like slow, methodical decision making and no combat or twitch reflexes, then Insurmountable is the game for you. If you want a narrative, linear …"

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80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

35.0

"Insurmountable is definitely a hidden gem of a game, one that provides the right mix of challenge and fun for the player&s;s delight."

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Vladimír Kvitkovič SECTOR.sk Apr 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

63.0

Story

49.0

"Amusing climbing of lonely mountaineer with weather effects and permadeath."

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