INDIKA

Item: INDIKA
Rating: 84
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-05-11

Summary

Unique art style and immersive atmosphere.
Strong story explores faith and morality.
Excellent voice acting, especially the Devil.
Exploration, puzzles, and platforming gameplay blend.
Game is too short for its price.
Tedious and frustrating puzzles/mini-games.

Reviews (sample size): 2000
Helpful reviews: 84%
Unhelpful reviews: 15%
Protest reviews: 1%

84%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
16%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 4507
Negative points: 2078
Gameplay points: 679
Perf. points: 127
Rec. points: 1352
Misc points: 343

Point	Description	Importance
Unique, immersive art and atmosphere Description The game features a unique and immersive art style, drawing heavily from Tsarist Russia and steampunk aesthetics. Reviewers praised the detailed environments, surreal imagery, and effective use of lighting and sound to create a captivating atmosphere. The Russian voice acting was also lauded for its authenticity and quality. Importance 97%	The game features a unique and immersive art style, drawing heavily from Tsarist Russia and steampunk aesthetics. Reviewers praised the detailed environments, surreal imagery, and effective use of lighting and sound to create a captivating atmosphere. The Russian voice acting was also lauded for its authenticity and quality.	97%
Explores faith and morality Description The game explores complex themes related to faith, morality, and the human condition. Reviewers appreciated the thought-provoking narrative, which often challenges religious dogmas and encourages reflection on personal beliefs. The game's ability to evoke a range of emotions and leave a lasting impression was also frequently mentioned. Importance 56%	The game explores complex themes related to faith, morality, and the human condition. Reviewers appreciated the thought-provoking narrative, which often challenges religious dogmas and encourages reflection on personal beliefs. The game's ability to evoke a range of emotions and leave a lasting impression was also frequently mentioned.	56%
Well-paced, enjoyable gameplay experience Description The game offers a well-paced and enjoyable experience, with frequent checkpoints and a balanced level of difficulty. Reviewers appreciated the game's concise length, which prevents it from becoming repetitive. The puzzles were also praised for being engaging and not overly frustrating. Importance 29%	The game offers a well-paced and enjoyable experience, with frequent checkpoints and a balanced level of difficulty. Reviewers appreciated the game's concise length, which prevents it from becoming repetitive. The puzzles were also praised for being engaging and not overly frustrating.	29%
Excellent voice acting, especially Devil Description The game features excellent voice acting, with particular praise given to Efim Shifrin's portrayal of the Devil. Reviewers noted that the voice acting enhances the characters and adds depth to the narrative. The dialogues were also commended for being well-written and engaging. Importance 24%	The game features excellent voice acting, with particular praise given to Efim Shifrin's portrayal of the Devil. Reviewers noted that the voice acting enhances the characters and adds depth to the narrative. The dialogues were also commended for being well-written and engaging.	24%
Effective soundtrack and sound design Description The game's soundtrack and sound design are well-integrated and enhance the overall atmosphere. Reviewers noted the effective use of 8-bit music and other audio elements to create a unique and immersive experience. The pixel art scenes were also praised for their beauty and detail. Importance 22%	The game's soundtrack and sound design are well-integrated and enhance the overall atmosphere. Reviewers noted the effective use of 8-bit music and other audio elements to create a unique and immersive experience. The pixel art scenes were also praised for their beauty and detail.	22%
Strong, well-written, impactful story Description The game features a strong and well-written story, with many reviewers praising its depth and emotional impact. The narrative is often compared to a film or novel, with high-quality writing and cinematography. The game's ability to leave a lasting impression and prompt reflection was also frequently mentioned. Importance 21%	The game features a strong and well-written story, with many reviewers praising its depth and emotional impact. The narrative is often compared to a film or novel, with high-quality writing and cinematography. The game's ability to leave a lasting impression and prompt reflection was also frequently mentioned.	21%
Compelling and relatable protagonist (Indika) Description The protagonist, Indika, is a complex and relatable character, with reviewers praising her internal struggles and unique personality. Her interactions with the Devil and her journey of self-discovery were highlighted as key elements of the game's narrative. The game's ability to evoke empathy for Indika was also frequently mentioned. Importance 20%	The protagonist, Indika, is a complex and relatable character, with reviewers praising her internal struggles and unique personality. Her interactions with the Devil and her journey of self-discovery were highlighted as key elements of the game's narrative. The game's ability to evoke empathy for Indika was also frequently mentioned.	20%
Reviewer enjoyed the game Description Many reviewers expressed strong positive feelings towards the game, with some considering it a new favorite or even a masterpiece. They enjoyed the game's unique themes, irreverent humor, and overall experience. However, these points are mostly based on subjective enjoyment without specific details. Importance 17%	Many reviewers expressed strong positive feelings towards the game, with some considering it a new favorite or even a masterpiece. They enjoyed the game's unique themes, irreverent humor, and overall experience. However, these points are mostly based on subjective enjoyment without specific details.	17%
Interesting concept and plot Description The game has an interesting concept and a very good plot. The characters and dialogue felt substantial. The game is more of an interactive movie than a full-fledged game. The game's concept is somewhat interesting. Importance 12%	The game has an interesting concept and a very good plot. The characters and dialogue felt substantial. The game is more of an interactive movie than a full-fledged game. The game's concept is somewhat interesting.	12%
Masterfully built-up, thought-provoking ending Description The game's ending is masterfully built-up and thought-provoking, leaving a lasting impression on the player. Reviewers appreciated the mature and cinematic quality of the ending, which effectively reinforces the game's central themes. The ending is often described as unexpected and requiring reflection. Importance 10%	The game's ending is masterfully built-up and thought-provoking, leaving a lasting impression on the player. Reviewers appreciated the mature and cinematic quality of the ending, which effectively reinforces the game's central themes. The ending is often described as unexpected and requiring reflection.	10%
Enjoyable and well-designed puzzles Description The game features enjoyable and well-designed puzzles that require creative thinking. Reviewers appreciated the thematic integration of the puzzles and the satisfying "aha" moments when solving them. The puzzles are generally not too difficult, but still provide a challenge. Importance 9%	The game features enjoyable and well-designed puzzles that require creative thinking. Reviewers appreciated the thematic integration of the puzzles and the satisfying "aha" moments when solving them. The puzzles are generally not too difficult, but still provide a challenge.	9%
Interesting Indika/Ilya character dynamic Description The dynamic between Indika and Ilya is particularly interesting, with their interactions exploring themes of good and evil, faith, and redemption. Reviewers appreciated the well-written dialogues and the realistic portrayal of their relationship. The characters are well-developed and evoke empathy. Importance 7%	The dynamic between Indika and Ilya is particularly interesting, with their interactions exploring themes of good and evil, faith, and redemption. Reviewers appreciated the well-written dialogues and the realistic portrayal of their relationship. The characters are well-developed and evoke empathy.	7%