INDIKA PC review

Play a third-person, story-driven game set in alternative Russia at the turn of the XIX century where religious visions clash with harsh reality. INDIKA tells the story of a young nun who sets off on a journey of self-discovery with the most unusual companion by her side, the devil himself - but is it any good? Let's find out! Potential spoilers featured.
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[@Big_Money_Salvia]

God those go-pro strapped to the forehead style camera angles are bizarre as hell, I kind of love it.

[@Reezy884]

Still have no idea wtf this game is

[@SurviveOnlyStrong]

Walk sim with cutscenes and puzzles And some basic pixelated pac man like mini games

[@unspecialist]

Might be from seeing a 5 min video about a product that probably lasts more than 5mins.. and lasting 5mins should sound familiar

[@xtensionxward3659]

i feel the same about Hellblade

[@Reezy884]

@@xtensionxward3659 at least with hellblade you consistently see combat fights.

[@xtensionxward3659]

@@Reezy884 yeah "combat fights " lmao its even funnier you said see not play hahaha XD

[@YusifAgayev-ck1br]

Definitely buying this, I want more games like this getting funded, even if this isn’t a perfect execution.

[@deuriflorian]

Same

[@BugDwyer]

Excellent review, whoever wrote this is a cut above many writers in games media

[@therocketboost]

"Ruin is ubiquitous, though we're never told why." I think that was answered when you said it was late 19th century Russia.

[@thatswitchy]

Really good review. Definitely indepth. I agree it hits on that russian literature/cinema vibe which has its own unique take.

[@Marlo_Branco]

I dont know why but its remind me of "Andreï Roublev " by Tarkovski. Very interesting

[@Judaea98]

I WAS LITERALLY THINKING THIS??? maybe it was an inspiration? ;o

[@slavicapybara_7892]

It reminds me a lot also of other movies by Tarkovski like Solaris and Stalker,also reminds me a lot of crime and punishment by dostoyevsky

[@Robfnord]

Can’t wait to play this I’ll have to wait for the ps version but it’s the most interesting looking game I’ve seen for a while

[@11bitstudios]

💛

[@Nick-xe4yg]

I recently observed a complete playthrough of the game and found it to be quite disappointing. I had anticipated a compelling psychological thriller or horror game exploring religious themes. While there are indeed religious undertones and concepts present, the game ultimately comes across as a disorienting and psychedelic experience. It appears that the developers strived for ambitious goals but ultimately fell short. Despite the game's aesthetic appeal and the development of its characters, there remains a lack of clarity and understanding.

[@realsolo9197]

Loved the demo day one buy

[@Jakco808]

This game was a one of a kind experience

[@smashinghappydays]

GOTY nominee

[@sophiahitch726]

What happened in the end

[@deuriflorian]

u need play it

[@unchartedrocks1]

This game is what a video game would look like if film studio A24 decided to make games. 😂

[@Khya88]

The only reason I'm watching this is because my name is Indika

[@Stiffybeaver]

Did you just tell me how the game ends...ugh

[@mikewadsworth7131]

It kinda looks like if Tool made a video game...I'm down

[@ScottsGameAsylum]

Never go full essayist

[@Gamakatana]

Incredible in depth review in terms of research into Russian literature and media as references but that ultimately sins in it's scoring. Since it's not a Sony cinematic snore-fest trying to push an agenda, it gets scored lower than it deserves. Do better.

[@nexarath]

Ah, yes, the token hipster game of 2024.

[@aynrandom3004]

you'd still be whining if this was a generic COD clone so keep whining

[@idakev]

The only bad thing about hipsters is when they turn their nose up at something good for no good reason, in their case simply because it's mainstream. You have a lot in common with those annoying hipsters.

[@5fmuke535]

I love games where the Devil is on my side, even though I am supposed to be "good"

[@MisterMotel]

You said a lot without saying anything really...

[@rudra1830]

Highly jewish concept for a game! God protect russia.