Cozy grove halloween critters6/6/2023 ![]() I’ve gotta give full credit to a game that embraces the leaf-litter kingdom and turns it into a power play (for more creepy critters, check out my review for Webbed and the humble Australian Peacock Spider). I’m not usually a fan of stink bugs in real life but with Inscryption, Stink Bug is the first of many insects and mini-beasts used in the game. The motivation for this particular quest is… The Stink Bug? A friend of the stoat’s and another clue in the story behind Inscryption. One clue leads to another, and eventually, a puzzle unlocks. I mean, he really wanted me to read the extra notes in the rule book. I didn’t realize how important this element was until Stoat become rather assertive with its clues. Find the secrets behind why you are here (and how you will escape). The Stoat card is the catalyst for opening up the second part of the game: explore the room. This doesn’t seem like a big deal until the Stoat card starts talking to you. Each card can be placed in one of the four slots in front of you some cards cannot be used until a blood sacrifice is paid (ie. Some may also have additional powers, such as searching the deck. Each creature comes with health, power, and cost. The cards are made up of various creatures who are battling against Leshy’s own cards. I have seen some gamers compare this to Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic: the Gathering but it feels like something even more than that. The card game is the centerpiece and the main game mechanic. It all comes together with the story-telling the hauntingly compelling narrative that creeps around the room, curling under your feet and dragging you down slowly into its dark dank depths. Take a look at the pelts (no, really, you must). Meet the old lady with her wood carvings. And then there is the adventure-style map with its short narrative inserts. It is also a puzzle game as you explore the room, discovering new cards to play with and secrets to Leshy and his weird hobbies. It is a card game played between you and Leshy with its own rules and twists. Inscryption is at least three games wrapped up into one. How you came here or why you are even here are complete mysteries in a story that slowly unfolds both within the card game and around you. There is nothing to see but his eyes and his creepy hands. Who is Leshy? A crazy old hermit with a deck of cards and a sacrificial game to play. The game begins with a disc (remember those?) and suddenly you find yourself in Leshy’s cabin. However, if you’re thinking of sharing it with the kids, I strongly recommend you play it first. I refuse to give any spoilers in this review because I, like many reviewers on Steam, believe this game is at its best when you don’t expect anything. The only hints I had were that it was a card-based game with a haunting story-based adventure. To be absolutely honest, Inscryption was nothing like I imagined. And yet somehow, I can’t imagine a better way to spend my time on Day 28 of our Horror Game reviews! What Is Inscryption? The cards will share their secrets but how they help is not always clear. Be forewarned–it will draw you in, teasing you with its creepy forest narrative and haunting imagery. Are you up for a game of cards? Inscryption is a new card-based adventure game with super-creepy vibes for your Halloween nights.
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