Fun, Mesmerizing and Strangely Poetic – Incoboto Review

"Sweet", "touching", "melancholic", "other worldly"…not words you usually associate with a video game, but playing Incoboto gave me those reactions. If you felt for Wall-E, a little robot alone on a deserted world and hoped the little guy might have a better life, you should play the role of Inco, striving to find out what happened to his world, his people, his civilization. You play the plunky, self-reliant Inco and discover what really happened, constantly striving to whatever end might be in store. The game is wonderful, a marvelous, mysterious, and mesmerizing blend of action, adventure and brain-teasing puzzle solving. The game uses 2D platforming interface, yet feels far more three-dimensional than most 3D first-person games I've played. There is a real sense of suspense, danger conspiracy, and sometimes even dread, without the violence found in most games. The game has fantastic visuals, special effects, music and sound effects that all blend perfectly to enhance the experience. I was happy with the ending, but sad I had to leave. Play Incoboto and support innovative game design, maybe there is more to gaming than throwing birds around.
Review by Specimen Box on Incoboto.