The Invincible

Wow - what a great experience playing The Invincible game has been! A brilliant adaption of a deep science fiction story (which I had never come across before), with wonderful 3D imagery (from the huge scale planetary landscapes down to the "golden space age" 1950s/1960s space suits, ray guns, and steel & chrome war machines), fantastic voice acting, and branching narratives with real consequences.

What The Invincible isn't, of course, is a true open world game with complete player freedom to explore and interact. I see this game more as a dialogue-rich visual novel dressed in beautiful 3D graphics and wonderfully narrated - there are important choices to make which alter the course and outcome of the game and the relationships between characters, but there is a finite set of routes, dialogue options, actions and outcomes. I didn't find that these underpinning restrictions & rules marred my enjoyment of, or immersion in, the game and the story at all, but others may feel differently.

Strangely, what did jar a little was re-running sections of the game to get different endings/achievements. My first complete playthrough was the most immersive and I was engrossed in it from start to finish because everything was fresh, new and astonishing. But re-running from checkpoints, save-files, or the beginning of chapters to make different choices, though still enjoyable, inevitably wasn't quite as amazing as the first time. Technically, there were a few clipping oddities and textual overlay errors along the way, but these probably reflect limitations in my computer hardware or incorrect settings rather than faults in the game itself.

finished the game, nuked everything 5/10
game was way too slow and very dragging, wish i could move faster
+ has good space music and art, no lags, good looking
- maybe its just me but the story was meh, very lonely
- high price $$$ for a 6 hrs game lol

brilliant piece of art. Stunning visual effects, especially stretched across 3 monitors. Strictly speaking not a "game" but more of a story brilliantly told. Even if you know the book well, worth playing since it's based loosely on the story but told along completely different plot.

Cool story in a cool setting from a cool book

I really enjoyed this game, and while I'm giving the steam thumbs up, I only recomend it *if* you like walking simulators. It's mostly 10hrs of you talking to someone over the radio as you walk/drive around and explore, and it relies entirely on the writing, the atmosphere (pun not intended) of the beautiful planet they've crafted, and your curiosity to keep you playing. The voice actors are excellent, and the dialogue choices you're given felt very satisfying as Yasna, I got a really good sense of seeing the world through the lens of a biologist, and while I've seen some criticism of the games ending, I loved the understatedness of it and how it trusted you to interpret of it what you will.
If you like Firewatch, and you are a fan of hard sci-fi, you're most likely going to love this game.

Phenomenal game, beautiful art-style, great story telling, highly recommended!

Overall a great experience, but sadly the game also has some problems like graphic flickering and fps drops ... also I feel like the voices could be way louder in some parts, but I still recommend the game, especially if you liked Firewatch.

Ever wonder what it’s like to be stranded on an alien planet with nothing but old school sci-fi gadgets, a questionable sense of curiosity, and the creeping realization that maybe humans shouldn’t be poking around on a unknown planet? Well, this game has you completely covered.

If you are expecting nonstop action, The Invincible will hand you a nice pair of shoes and tell you to go take a walk. The game is all about exploration, making tough choices, and unraveling a mystery that gets real weird the deeper you go.

The story is the real star here. It’s deep, and a little unsettling. Every choice you make actually matters, leading to different endings that’ll have you wondering if you really did the right thing or just made everything worse. Of course I made everything worse.

Great slow burning game, Intriguing story. Ill give this one 8.5/10.

This is an amazing game/story. I have been struggling to enjoy games these days (including AAA titles) and thought I would try a slower paced game. This was it. It is not a walking simulator as others have claimed. Yes you are walking around a planet, but backed up by a great story, amazing visuals and rock solid dialog. The mystery is well worth the wait.

This game is a prequel to the novel - The Invincible.

I don't read books. This game made me want to read that book, its bought and on its way.

10/10

This is one of those games that's basically a movie, but you make some decisions as you go. The problem is, the game never lets me make any of the decisions because it is buggy. It shows me the decisions, but doesn't let me interact with them, and they time out and it says I chose inaction.

Due to game breaking bugs, this is a horrible game.

Story based game, and a walking simulator but one of the good ones.

With that being said the story and atmosphere is all about sci-fi, all about atompunk. This is one of the sci-fi that is a bit more grounded towards reality compared to some, so if that's your thing you will probably like this game. Its less about the action, more about the discovery.

As for gameplay, well its walking simulator, but its the type that wants you to interact with thinks ever so slightly more than "just press forward to go". Nothing super complicated, but the game wants you to, for example, get logs from a deactivate robot by actually removing the hatch, twisting a dial, and pushing a button, then grabbing the logs when they pop out. Nothing game breaking, but it does engage the player a bit more with the narrative which is exactly what walking simulators should do.

Should be noted this game does have multiple different outcomes. Some small choices don't matter, others do. Different things can happen, different endings and variants on endings can happen. Your choices do matter sometimes. Did I mention the game was atompunk, and we really don't see this genre enough?

Starts off slow but the story is fun, beautiful setting, and good to replay to try for different outcomes.

The landscape is really stunning and the presentation of technology of the 50s in a SF is very nice. However, the greatest flaw of this game are the dark areas, which are far too dark for no reason and this reduces the playability and fun. You can get stuck. Another flaw is that moving around at times is a bit awkward and could be improved. Overall, a very nice presentation of an exceptional interesting SF of Lem. I do not know if updates are to be expected, but I think it is worthwhile to do so.
A real upgrade of the game should also be very nice, where you get a bit more freedom and more tasks to fulfill.

Good narrative game. Really nails the vintage sci-fi vibe. Definitely a game to take your time with and not rush—you don't have to answer each speaking prompt immediately and sometimes it's worth stopping to let a conversation play out.

I really wish this game was a bit longer, but it was stunning and engaging in every way. Fantastic work, devs.

WOW! If you love Sci-Fi and like to explore, then this is for you. I Liked it very much. Got it on sale but would also recommend it for the full price so good was it.

Definitely a walking simulator but the environments are beautiful, the 1940s scifi look is great, and although it's slow paced, the interactive story with multiple endings is pretty interesting. I would recommend it if you like Myst style games where you can explore large although limited areas.

First off, to call this a "game" is a stretch. It is a "choose your own adventure" graphic novel at best. An interesting story, gripping suspense, and a really neat retro sci-fi aesthetic. So, an enjoyable graphic novel, but a graphic novel nonetheless.

The Invincible is about the science crew of the starship Dragonfly exploring the planet Regis III and discovering its mysteries, you play as the character Yasna, an astrobiologist a part of the Dragonfly crew. The game takes the form of an interactive story, giving you dialogue options to choose from, and a beautifully crafted game world to explore. The visuals of this game are stunning and very impressive, they will captivate you and inspire wonder in you. The dialogue of the characters is interesting too, it is at a level of quality greater than mundane conversation and common English. The characters are intelligent, and they speak intelligently, and they have meaningful things to say. You are given choices in the game that will determine the dialogue spoken by characters, so there is some reason to play this game more than once, or at least reload saves multiple times, but in many cases the outcome of the choices is the same and inevitable. Speaking for the gameplay, there is not much complexity beyond interacting with the environment, using some player equipped tools, and choosing dialogue, so I would say that the gameplay in itself is not very interesting, but this game is not about its gameplay, it is about the story. The plot is critical to the game, it will direct the player's choices and outcomes, it is basically like an interactive 3D novel, and this game is based on a text novel by Stanislaw Lem. However, the story does not disappoint in my opinion, it is interesting and captivating, although perhaps it features stereotypical hard science fiction ideas. The game is essentially about humans encountering an unusual and novel type of alien life on an alien planet, so I think it is not particularly remarkable in that sense, this does not devalue the plot itself, I think you will find it quite interesting and sometimes thrilling. Maybe the gameplay is not the best and most fun that could be, but the story is good enough to give you a reason to keep playing. Buy and play, please.

Amazing story, amazing game, binged it in one night! Worth every penny, and I wish more games were like this!

“The Invincible” is an absolute gem of a game that nails that retro-futuristic vibe perfectly. It’s like stepping into a sci-fi novel from the golden age—everything about it is stunning, from the visuals to the atmosphere. I was hooked from the get-go. The art style, the landscapes, the attention to detail—it’s all so beautifully crafted that you can’t help but get lost in it.

As a huge sci-fi fan, this game was right up my alley. The story pulls you in, and the world feels so alive and immersive that you just want to explore every nook and cranny. The sound design and graphics work together seamlessly, creating this vibe that’s hard to put into words—it’s just chef’s kiss.

If you’re into retro-futurism, space exploration, or games that make you think, “The Invincible” is a must-play. It’s a total blast from start to finish. Highly recommend!

Fantastic story telling! Short and (bitter)sweet. 8hrs for first playthrough, but most ppl will proobably manage in 6-7hrs.

Great game with great story, music, and intrigue. Had some horror elements that struck just right. I recommend it when it is on sale.

Though this is all nitpicking, there are definite cons to this game. This game is overpriced for 10 hours of gameplay, movement is buggy walking, and on the rover to a significant degree. Terrain took way too long to load, and looked pretty bad sometimes. There are shading glitches leading to absolute darkness, and not enough direction on where to go most of the time.

A very nice, story-based game with a superb art style and engaging narration. If you're in the mood for a story or a short game that won't take up 100 hours of your life, this is a really solid choice. In terms of gameplay mechanics, arguably this game doesn't bring a lot to the table, so don't come for that. But it's a beautiful and interesting journey through a visually appealing sci-fi story.

story and graphics are amazing

Я не фанат ретрофутуризма, мне не очень нравится синтовая музыка, да и симуляторы ходьбы как жанр. Но это одна из самых стильных игр, в которые я играл, саундтрек потрясающе работает на атмосферу, и разрабы разнообразили довольно медитативный и простой геймлпей так, что в это не скучно играть. Тупо 6-7 часов кайфа, охyенно

good little game, enjoyed the retro look and feel. Will be playing this one again to try some different pathways. Some of the controls felt a bit clunky but otherwise I really enjoyed this one.

Great game with few flaws,
first 1-2 hours of the game until we take the detector is very unneccery and kills the flow,
story beats and events art design specially music , sound design very good,
few bugs in the car sequence in the last chapter(maze finding dead guy scene)

Great story nicely complementing Lem's book. I really love the visual style and atmosphere. Music and sound is adding up to the feeling of being lost on unknown planet. Highly recommended

Firewatch's cooler Sci-Fi cousin. As a Walking Simulator fan, this game goes above and beyond others. With a great setting, thought-provoking science, and interesting mysteries and twists that will keep you hooked, this is the creme de la creme of the genre.

Great single player game. Good story line, but has a couple abrupt endings (depending on your dialog choices).

The game is simply not engaging enough to recommend. You spend most of your time just moving around. While the world is beautifully rendered, there is not much happening in it. You don't have to puzzle out nearly anything and the game is not particularly interactive. Also, it is not like, say, SOMA where the environmental storytelling was giving you multiple layers of the narrative at once.

I didn't particularly care about the characters either.

Great graphics, music, and story. Very immersive and engaging

A very immersive voyage on a strange planet. Amazing atmosphere. Reminds me a bit Tarkovski. The game is not hard. One could call it "walking simulator" but it is a very relaxing experience so it's a thumbs up for me.

Достаточно короткая игра. В начале излишне медлительна. Из-за этого начинаешь ожидать, что и дальше будет такой темп. Но, через час темп возрастает. У тебя появляется Ровер. Преодоление расстояния ускоряется. Уже из-за ускорения, окружение начинает казаться вторичным. Подсознательно понимаешь, что промежуточные отрезки остались без внимания, зачем на них тратить и без того малый бюджет. Разработчики все же, потратились. Но это для любознательных и субъективно могло пойти во вред. Мол лучше бы улучшили основной сюжет итд.
Возвращаясь к ускорению, геймплей превращается в переезды от точки к точке.
Сюжет рассказывает о том, как ваши члены экипажа благополучно решили выпилиться. По разным причинам. Один, ради открытия в науке, сел бы попой на костер. Другой просто лузер. Третий член женсчина. И вот тут, до вас должно дойти, что гг тоже самка. Что такое женщина в космосе? Опасность для окружающих. И поэтому, предлагаю относиться к игре по мотивам книги С. Лема без претензий на серьезность.
Иногда кажется что Ясна (гг) терминатор. Женщина киборк убиса . Ибо инопланетные аномалии ее не берут. Она падает многократно, даже плашмя на спину. Но ломается только металлическое оборудование. А Ясна в поряде, только поет иногда. Несколько раз вырубается, ничего не ест и только раз пьет. И то из чужой бутылки. Хрень(чтобы не спойлерить) которая вырубает всех остальных, на нее не действует. Огромный робот ее щадит. Единственный вменяемый выживший ее щадит. Хотя уверен, что она и ее дружки виноваты во всей этой херне. При этом, сама Ясна может быть беспощадной.
В общем игра очень быстро пытается до вас донести, что в мире есть вещи, которые не работают по обычным законам.
Но потом очень быстро про это забывает, пытаясь срулить на рельсы эпичности и человеческой жестокости. Даже напоминает космическую Покахонтас. И тут игра очень быстро кончается. Оставляя вас размышлять. Особенно над названием. Потому что, Непобедимый, определенно назван не в честь корабля. Сами догадайтесь, поиграйте, книжку почитайте.
По скидке прям за милу душу. Взять нужно! Потому что, вживаетесь в интересную роль. А этого никакая книжка не даст.

Bought the game, played it non-stop for 11.6 hours.
Finished in 11.6 hours.

Did not regret.
Absolutely love the mystery thrill, something I missed dearly (yeah fuck you subnautica sub-zero, your inclusive storyline can kiss ass)

I highly recommend anyone who loves mystery of unseen horror + exploration to give this a go.
Art direction is absolutely amazing as well (love the look and feels of the 50s-60s era)

I wish there will be more continuation from this, but I doubt it (fingers crossed!)

one may almost feel as I did as a small child reading books in my pj's with a flashlight under the blankets as I took off for a grand adventure among the stars. of course this adventure is for the adults but it has that nostalgic something that feels like I had been here before. I really enjoyed this game and wish there was a dozen more like it, It really is a special game and I love the voice acting.

Was enjoying it more or less but the mechanics just got too tedious after a while, particularly in regard to driving the buggy. One game glitch too many in a game without manual save points was it.

Maybe they'll revisit and fix this. Make the buggy driving better. Don't let me roll into some "spot" where it won't go forward, won't back up, and I can't get out.

And add manual saves for crying out loud. Having to quit to go take care of real life and lose your progress sucks.

Very enjoyable game with excellent visual design and world-building. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wishes to play this kind of linear, narrative driven experience.

It's a shame I've not seen more discussion around this game. Utterly phenomenal story with a gorgeous setting as its backdrop. The ending personally left a little to be desired in some aspects, but I hope that might not dissuade anyone from absorbing this unparalleled narrative experience.

A nice slow game asking some big questions, and some tactile gameplay. Gets a little rough in quality towards the end, but this shouldn't stop you from enjoying the game.

I'd say this game is mostly recommended as others have said its a walking simulator at its core, but its a gorgeous one.
The story and atmosphere are top notch, the soundtrack really helps with the sense of isolation and wonder.

It does feel like its on rails however, invisible walls exist, you can't fall off anything, etc. Also there is a lot of 'hand holding' in the 'puzzles'.

Overall a fun and interesting experience, but if you are looking for a fast paced sandbox adventure this is not it.

I wasn't completely sure what to expect when I bought this game, but I'm not disappointed with my choice to pick it up. Some may call this a walking sim but it really isn't if you're a gamer with an open mind. The story is great and leaves you wanting for answers to questions you didn't even know you had. Exploration isn't necessary but you really miss out on the beautiful environments and hidden gems the devs tucked away in various locations. Your choices will determine the story and the outcome received which gives the sense of permanence you don't often find in games. Combat is minimal and the focus lies on plot development through your choices or lack of. The sense of isolation and utter lack of control is real and immersive to the point you actually feel like all hope may be lost. This is a game that you would need to play through a few times to get all endings by making different choices but you'll want to without feeling like pulling your teeth out.

If you only play shooters or similar rinse and repeat games this one is probably out of your attention span, but I'd still encourage everyone to give it a try. Enjoy it for the story-driven narrative and beautiful environments, because not everything needs to be a speed run.

The game is beautiful, but it's not for me. Seems like a complete walking/cutscene simulator. Unless someone tells me otherwise, the first hour was unbearably boring.

very cool game and story. movement is a bit slow, mainly on navigation. other than that, really liked it.

Great story and graphics

I enjoyed this game. It was immersive and engaging. I liked how it guided you, but let you solve the adventure. I kept waiting for something catastrophic to happen where I could be caught in an endless loop of respawing, but that never happened, nice. I could concentrate on the story and continue on the adventure. The ending was surprisingly abrupt. I expected there to be more with respect to the main characters actions after getting into the hopper. I plan to play it again but use different responses to see where the game goes. I missed 16 hidden achievements.

A must play for Lem fans. Minor visual glitches, but noching major. Gameplay is classic walking sumulator, very relaxed. The story is fitting for a Lem novel.
9/10 would buy again.

What an incredibly well done take on Stanislaw Lem's novel, not only in the telling of the story (from a new/different angle than from the book), but the visuals and dialog as well. They really brought the novel to life. If you're a fan of the book or even of the hard sci-fi genre, you will probably like it.