Ep. 022: Inscryption
Alex and Luke talk Inscryption.
Inscryption is a psychological horror, rouguelike deck-building game that has been praised for its unique blend of genres and captivating storytelling. Developed by Daniel Mullins Games and published by Devolver Digital, the game takes players on a dark and twisted journey through a mysterious forest. Along the way, players must gather cards, build a deck, and use their strategic skills to battle against a variety of terrifying creatures.
What sets Inscryption apart from other deck-building games is its innovative gameplay mechanics, which incorporate elements of puzzle-solving, exploration, and even escape room-style challenges. Each card in the game has its own unique abilities, and players must use these cards to overcome obstacles, defeat enemies, and uncover the secrets of the forest. With a gripping storyline and unexpected twists and turns, Inscryption is a must-play for fans of horror, puzzle, and deck-building games alike.
Inscryption was released for Windows on October 19, 2021. It was released on Linux and macOS on June 22, 2022, which was followed by PlayStation 4 and 5 versions in August. A Nintendo Switch port was released in December 2022. Versions for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S released in April 2023. Inscryption has received generally positive reviews and won several Game of the Year awards. The game sold 1 million copies by January 2022. As of publication of this podcast, the PC version of the game has a Metascore of 85 and a User Score of 8.6 on metacritic.com.
Alex played Inscryption on his PC and Steam Deck. Luke played on his gaming laptop. Both hosts had completed act one at the time of recording.
This episode is unofficially brought to you in part by grillin' season!
Sidequestin':
Alex: Vader, Cocaine Bear, Death's Door, Logitech G920, Sega Dreamcast, Sony PlayStation 2
Luke: The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Skyrim, MLB The Show
Referenced guest spots:
Pixel Project Radio (Death's Door)
Tales from The Backlog (Read Dead Redemption 2)
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