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Review of Indika on Xbox Series X/S

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo May 2024
Cover image of Indika on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Released: 17 May 2024
Genre: Adventure, Puzzle
Developer: Odd-Meter
Publisher: 11 bit studios

Introduction

Welcome to the fantastical world of 'Indika', a game where you'll find nuns learning to cope with the devilish trials of life... literally! Unleash your inner adventurer as you follow Indika, a nun with questionable life choices, on her surreal escapades. Spoiler alert: It’s not your average Sunday school lesson!

Gameplay

Indika takes you on a breathtakingly twisted journey filled with puzzles, platforming, and a healthy dose of inner turmoil. You play as Indika, a nun with a divine connection to the Prince of Darkness himself. You’d think that’s a tough gig, huh? Well, buckle up because Indika needs to balance her relationship with the devil while navigating the not-so-friendly environment of her convent. Armed with not so holy powers, players will solve puzzles, platform across mind-bending landscapes, and engage with quite the oddball characters - all while collecting items like those finger puppets we mentioned (because who doesn’t love a good puppet show?). As you traverse through this delightful chaos, you’ll have one foot in the monastery and another in the realm of the surreal - think of it as a dark vacation where every corner presents a new challenge to uncover. The game has its share of dramatic turns, including being assigned the delightful chore of delivering a letter to Father Herman. What happens next involves a train wreck (not literally, but almost!), a questionable bike ride, and a lot of existential dread. Spoiler alert: it’s heavy! This delightful mix of adventure and reflection will have you questioning your life choices and those of Indika as well.

Graphics

Visually, 'Indika' has all the charm of a twisted fairy tale. The graphics often feel like stepping into a painter's surreal canvas. Every character and environment is well-crafted, and the stylized visuals shine as you journey through scenes that would fit right into an art gallery of the weird and wonderful. Sure, some might say it’s dark, but hey – it’s not as if you’re going in expecting a cupcake factory, now, is it? Also, the lighting effects are superb giving everything that eerie yet enchanting touch. Watching your nun traversing alongside the devil should never look this good. It’s like they broke into an art supply shop and spilled the whole stock on the game world!

Conclusion

In conclusion, 'Indika' is a gripping yet delightfully absurd ride that serves as a reminder that life as a nun may not be as peaceful as it seems. And who knew contemplating your faith could be this fun? With engaging gameplay mechanics, eye-popping graphics, and a storyline that could fuel a group therapy session, 'Indika' should definitely make your gaming playlist. So grab your controller, summon some extra courage, and get ready to engage in this dark yet playful adventure. Now go forth and deliver that letter... or maybe just get lost in the excitement (because let's face it, who doesn’t love a bit of chaos?). If you can handle a fantastical journey where deep moral dilemmas meet absurd humor, 'Indika' may just become your next favorite game. Ready for some devilish fun?

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