The Invincible
Release Date: November 6, 2023
Adventure, FPP, science fiction, thriller, books, Polish, indie games, exploration games, singleplayer
The Invincible is a first-person, retro-futuristic, thriller adventure game based on a sci-fi novel by Stanislaw Lem. The player must explore an alien planet, Regis III, in search of their crewmates, soon discovering the globe is very, very hostile.
The Invincible is a first-person retrofuturistic thriller and a loose adaptation of The Invincible, a novel by Stanislaw Lem. It's the debut project of Starward Industries, whose ranks include developers who have previously worked on such games as Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher 3 and Dying Light.
Plot
The Invincible is set in an alternate world which never entered the digital age. All the highly advanced gear that appears in the game is based on analog technology.
We play as Yasna - a member of an interstellar research expedition. She starts the game alone, waking up on an alien planet, Regis III. She doesn't remember how she ended up here, but she knows for sure she didn't come alone. The remaining crew members have disappeared, however, forcing her to go find them.
As she learns what happened to her crewmates, Yasna soon realizes Regis III is extremely dangerous. Members of an enemy human empire are present on the planet, and even the globe itself seems hostile to all outsiders.
Mechanics
The Invincible mostly focuses on exploration, storytelling and puzzles. As we progress through the game, we can talk to Astrogator Novik, our commander, who advises us over the radio. We can also use a probe and a set of tools to overcome obstacles.
The game makes use of the first-person perspective. The story is non-linear and changes depending on our decisions. As the story unfolds, we also learn what exactly led the researchers to Regis III.
Technical aspects
The Invincible runs on the Unreal Engine, its retro-futuristic artstyle inspired by sci-fi novels and movies created early during the Cold War.
Last Update: October 30, 2023
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The Invincible is a short, immersive, narrative-driven game boasting a stunning art style and based on Stanislaw Lem's classic. The long awaited gaming experience inspired by Lem is no doubt an unexpected, late hit of 2023.
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Gamepressure Review
The Invincible
The Invincible is a short, immersive, narrative-driven game boasting a stunning art style and based on Stanislaw Lem's classic. The long awaited gaming experience inspired by Lem is no doubt an unexpected, late hit of 2023.
Eurogamer: 3 / 5 by Robert Purchese
The Invincible is a spectacular adaptation of Stanisław Lem's book, but it's limited in terms of what you can do in it, and the impact on the story you have.
Push Square: 7 / 10 by Liam Croft
The Invincible has a wondrous story to tell and dazzling graphics to match, but it's held back from greatness by gameplay that struggles to ever break away from the genre structure of old. Mostly walking and talking, it never feels anything more than serviceable. Still, there's an interesting narrative to experience, and with your own decisions changing events, The Invincible should still be played by sci-fi fanatics.
IGN: 5 / 10 by Andrew McMahon
The Invincible might have a strong inspiration in the 1964 novel, but every time it attempts to make it more interesting as an interactive experience it ends up doing the opposite.
The main pros of the game
- Stunning Visuals and Art Direction: The game is praised for its beautiful graphics, rich color palette, and retrofuturistic aesthetic, creating an immersive alien world.
- Engaging Story and Writing: Many users highlight the compelling narrative, well-developed characters, and philosophical themes, which resonate with fans of Stanis3aw Lem's work.
- Atmospheric Sound Design: The music and sound effects contribute significantly to the game's eerie and captivating atmosphere.
- Player Choices: The game offers various dialogue options and decisions that can lead to different endings, enhancing replayability for those interested in exploring alternate outcomes.
- Unique Experience: Described as more of an interactive narrative or visual novel, it appeals to those who appreciate story-driven experiences over traditional gameplay mechanics.
The main cons of the game
- Gameplay Mechanics: The game is criticized for its slow movement, lack of engaging gameplay elements, and the feeling of being overly linear or restrictive in exploration.
- Technical Issues: Several users report bugs, such as graphical glitches, soft-locks, and performance problems, which detract from the overall experience.
- Disappointing Ending: Many reviews mention dissatisfaction with the final moments of the game, feeling that the conclusion undermines the buildup of mystery and tension throughout the narrative.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- More Gameplay Depth: Users express a desire for more interactive gameplay elements, puzzles, or challenges to balance the narrative focus.
- Better Navigation Tools: Some players mention the need for a compass or better navigation aids to help with exploration in darker areas of the game.
- Improved Replay Value: While there are multiple endings, some users feel that the choices don't significantly impact the story, leading to a lack of incentive for multiple playthroughs.
- Enhanced Optimization: Many reviews highlight the need for better optimization to address performance issues and bugs, especially on various hardware setups.
Summary
- Overall, "The Invincible" is appreciated for its artistic and narrative qualities but criticized for its gameplay mechanics and technical issues.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 272 votes. 240 players anticipated the game.
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The Invincible Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
Developer: Starward Industries
Publisher: 11 bit studios
The Invincible System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-10400F 2.9 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1060 / 4 GB Radeon RX 6500 XT or better, 40 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i7-10700 2.9 GHz / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 3.8 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / 8 GB Radeon RX 6600 XT or better, 40 GB SSD, Windows 10 64-bit
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