INCISION Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-10-06
- Excellent music and soundtrack
- Exceptional weapon feedback and variety
- Defining boomer shooter experience
- Missing save and checkpoint system
- Death restarts entire level
- Lives system creates frustration
Emotions
Archetypes
Snapshot History
Positive
Negative
146
82%
293
72%
28%
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 89%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 11%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 72%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 28%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 1223
- Negative points
- 736
- Gameplay points
- 1030
- Perf. points
- 28
- Rec. points
- 238
- Misc points
- 308
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Excellent music and soundtrack
| The music is frequently praised for being great, fitting the atmosphere, and enhancing the overall experience. Many highlight the variety and quality of songs. | 27% |
Exceptional weapon feedback and variety
| Players consistently praise the weapons for feeling powerful, unique, and satisfying to use. The majority of feedback highlights cool designs and excellent sensory feedback. | 26% |
Defining boomer shooter experience
| Many reviewers consider this game a quintessential boomer shooter, with some calling it the best in the genre. It nails the classic feel and is highly recommended for enthusiasts. | 21% |
Creative alternate fire modes
| Almost every weapon features an alternate fire mode that adds versatility and strategic depth. Players appreciate the creativity and tradeoffs involved. | 20% |
Well-crafted level design
| Level design is praised for being great, well thought out, and featuring good verticality. Some highlight unique and beautifully executed designs. | 19% |
Engaging and satisfying gameplay
| The core gameplay loop is widely described as fun, satisfying, and challenging. Players find it inventive and relentlessly enjoyable. | 18% |
Solid gunplay
| Gunplay is described as solid, chunky, and powerful. The guns feel good to use and provide a blast. | 17% |
Immersive atmosphere
| The game's atmosphere is consistently described as great, addictive, and top-notch. It contributes significantly to the overall experience. | 14% |
Solid core mechanics and fundamentals
| The game has good bones, with solid core mechanics and competent execution. Even when other aspects are critiqued, the fundamentals are right. | 12% |
Fantastic enemy designs
| Enemy designs are creative, well-designed, and used effectively in combat encounters. Players find them cool and beautifully done. | 12% |
Good overall pacing and quality
| The game is well-paced, fast, and generally considered very good or amazing by many players. | 11% |
Distinct weapon roles
| Each weapon serves a distinct purpose and remains effective throughout the game. Players appreciate the unique role each gun plays. | 8% |
Enjoyable boss fights
| Boss fights are generally well done and interesting, with a few spectacular ones. Some players find them good but not exceptional. | 8% |
Massive and varied levels
| Levels are well-designed and massive, especially in episodes 2 and 3. Some locations allow unusual gameplay or visual moments. | 8% |
Outstanding overall game
| Many reviewers use superlatives like outstanding, excellent, fantastic, and spectacular to describe the game as a whole. | 8% |
Great visuals
| Visuals are praised for being great, wonderful, and cool. The art style complements the atmosphere well. | 7% |
Fast-paced old school shooter
| The game is recognized as a fast-paced, challenging classic shooter with a retro aesthetic. It evokes the feel of old school shooters. | 7% |