Insurmountable
April 29, 2021
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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72.9
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Critic Reviews (12)
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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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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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 …"
Read original review"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 …"
Read original review"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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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."
Read original review"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. …"
Read original review"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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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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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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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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58.0
Gameplay
63.0
Story
49.0
"Amusing climbing of lonely mountaineer with weather effects and permadeath."
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