INDIKA

This game is a very fascinating piece of an art. Almost as if in parallel universe Nietzsche went for a beer with Monty Python guys and during the heavy drinking and brainstorming they'd decided to churn out this. Don't get fooled though, this game also manages to carry out some very strong moments. It really gets addictive with every minute you play it. The story is original. The developers took the Religion matter on a whole new level and I love it. It was a bold move. They took a risk and they delivered a fantastic game. The characters are well-written. The voice acting is top tier. I love the interactions between Indika and the Devil. His lines are funny as hell... See what I did there ? The puzzles/mini-games are inspired by the old arcade games we used to play a looong time ago. I saw that a lot of people weren't so happy about them. Me, personally, I liked them a lot. The soundtrack is brilliant. The music is a mix of drama and that specific arcade games music. I had a lot of fun with this game. I think the developers were on some good stuff while they were making it but the final product is GENIUS. A must-play for every gamer. Looking forward to seeing more games from the team.

Indika is an exploration of faith, viewed through a funhouse mirror that reflects back on itself. Gameplay is mostly 3rd-person over-the-shoulder walking, with light puzzle elements, occasionally broken up by pixel-art sequences. But really no one should play this for the gameplay; the important thing is the characters, the story, and how the story is told. Indika is a fascinating character, as is the companion she meets on her travels. Some people may be put off by the short play time (I finished it in a few hours), but IMO it's still well worth the price for such a unique experience. Does have scenes of violence and sexual assault, although nothing is explicitly shown.

I liked the game's concepts. Very refreshing nowadays. The story was very well done, sprinkled with secrets -I could not find them all. Only downside is the story is short, but maybe they will add more to it in DLCs (??).

I would give it 4 stars, as the controls in the "platforming parts" are a bit janky, but the art direction and vision are so strong and unique that they need to be rewarded with a perfect score. Definitely a slow-burn, even for its short duration, but a highly recommended experience nonetheless. I played with VO in Russian (which I do not speak) and it only added to the atmopshere.