Inscryption

GameSpaceEmily Byrnes

10/10

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 more for it. It hasn’t won several awards for nothing! With that being said, I do appreciate the pricing because it makes the game available to more of their audience that might not have been able to afford it.   If you’re at all hesitant, don’t be. Just do it. Take the leap, and ...

GamingTrendMindful Phill

95/100

Inscryption is a game that breaks the mold and revitalizes the rogue-lite deck-building genre. It surprises players with its unique twists, innovative mechanics, and constant evolution that keeps them engaged and challenged. The game's visuals and sounds are a treat, immersing players in a captivating atmosphere and charming art styles. Its gripping narrative unfolds with excitement, drawing inspiration from acclaimed directors like David Lynch and David Cronenberg. The gameplay is genuinely astonishing, requiring strategic thinking and offering a captivating array of challenges and surprises....

Playstation UniverseSebastian Hawden

9.5/10

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 regular intervals. Inscryption will test what you think a card battling roguelite is and its constant twists and turns will keep you on your toes. It's a game where I fully feel like I have sculpted my deck myself; it's wild, it's dark and it's utterly brilliant.

Impulse GamerGareth Newnham

Daniel Mullins has a reputation for making games that are far more than they seem. Inscryption is no different.  As the first of his games to come to the

Nintendo World ReportWillem Hilhorst

9/10

As I’ve noted before in other reviews, Roguelike elements tend to put me off certain games. Usually because they get too repetitive for my taste and progress feels tedious, rather than rewarding. However, Inscryption, with its unique theming, storytelling and brilliant gameplay managed to break this loop for me. You might be wondering why I haven’t mentioned the story too much up until now, but that’s because it is something told over time that I think is best experienced in person. If you’re a fan of scary movies or games that don’t spell out their story, I’m certain that you will…

GameSpewKim Snaith

9/10

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 want to play something unlike anything else, doing things that most other games wouldn’t dare to, pick up Inscryption. Just… be prepared for the unexpected. Time and time again.

Game InformerBen Reeves

9/10

You wake up in a dark cabin, chained to a worn table. A mysterious man sits on the other side of the room. You can't see the details of his face through the darkness, but his crazed eyes pierce the shadows. Something under your belly lurches as he invites you to play a card game. The rules seem simple; you summon creatures to attack your opponent's army of foes, and you easily win the first few hands. Still, you can't shake the anxiety of what might happen if – no – when you lose. You play on, the eyes on the other side of the table slowly burning a hole in your stomach.

Pure NintendoRoger Reichardt

8/10

On the surface, Inscryption is just like any other deck builder. But there's a lot more going on in this game than meets the eye.  What starts as a creepy card

Nintendo LifeRoland Ingram

8/10

It’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 deckbuilder, it’s stretched about as far as it can go, and by jumping around between concepts it sometimes asks for a lot from the player. The pay-off, however, is one of the most impressive feats of video game storytelling there is. If you’re new to Daniel Mullins Games then you’re in for even more of a treat, but existing fans, too, shouldn’t think they have the measure of what awaits on Insc...

DestructoidZoey Handley

7.5/10

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 crawlspaces where it hides all the bodies. At its best, it feels like you’re actually uncovering a deeper plot. At its worst, it feels like you’re watching a magician pull handkerchiefs out of their sleeve. It’s cool, I guess, but you know they’re just screwing with you.

The OuterHavenAndrew Agress

The devilish deck-building game is now out for PlayStation, see what we thought of the genre-switching title with our Inscryption review.

PC GamerJody Macgregor

69/100

A twisted card game from the creator of Pony Island.