PlayStation Plus subscribers are excited over a game they had never heard of before – Inscryption. This unexpected sensation has garnered praise and chef’s kisses from gamers who ventured into the unknown and discovered a delightful surprise.
Despite being relatively under the radar, Inscryption has managed to capture the hearts of players and is being recommended as a “must-play” for those who enjoyed titles like Slay the Spire.
PlayStation Plus reviews speak volumes
In a Reddit post, a PlayStation Plus subscriber expressed their newfound love for Inscryption, a game they stumbled upon while browsing the PlayStation Plus game catalog. The game’s positive user reviews, boasting an impressive 5-star rating from over 4.3k reviewers, piqued their curiosity.
The Redditor was quick to shower Inscryption with praise, calling it a “delight” and a “surprise.” Their endorsement for fans of Slay the Spire as a “must-play” title added to the game’s allure.
Typically, such glowing reviews on the PlayStation Plus Reddit page might attract skepticism or pushback from the community. However, to the surprise of many, most comments echoed the sentiment, with one enthusiastic player even labeling Inscryption as “amazing.”
One Reddit user said, “Loved Inscryption and like many others would never have played if not for PS Plus and having never played any card game before. I still go back and play post-game; it’s just really fun.” These endorsements highlight the game’s broad appeal, even to those not typically drawn to card-based games.
A deeper dive into Inscryption
For those curious about Inscryption, it is a roguelike deck-building game infused with horror elements. Developed by Daniel Mullins Games and published by Devolver Digital, Inscryption made its debut in 2021 and has achieved an impressive 87 on Metacritic.
Inscryption offers a gameplay experience that spans approximately 12 to 15 hours, though completionists may find themselves investing around 25 hours into the game. Described as “the latest mind-melting, self-destructing love letter to video games” from the creator of Pony Island and The Hex, Inscryption seamlessly blends elements of deckbuilding roguelikes, escape-room-style puzzles, and psychological horror into a unique and captivating experience.
The game’s official blurb sets the stage: “Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room-style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscribed upon the cards…”
