IN-VERT: Definitive Edition

IN-VERT: Definitive Edition is an inventive and demanding puzzle-platformer that combines classic side-scrolling gameplay with an intriguing dimension-switching mechanic. Developed and published by TERNOX and released on March 2, 2018, the game follows a lonely robot searching for its missing master across two interconnected realities. Its minimalist presentation conceals a surprisingly challenging adventure that emphasizes precision, logical thinking, and persistence. Rather than depending on elaborate graphics or complicated gameplay systems, it delivers an experience built around a simple but effective concept that becomes increasingly complex as players progress. The central gameplay mechanic involves switching between two parallel dimensions to overcome environmental obstacles. Players must carefully observe their surroundings, identify possible routes, and determine when changing realities will allow them to advance. This creates an interesting relationship between puzzle-solving and traditional platforming, as successfully navigating a stage requires both strategic thinking and accurate movement. The mechanic is straightforward to understand, but mastering its applications …

Have you ever wanted to raise your blood pressure? Play this clanker infested platformer

Honestly, I can only recommend this game to all precision platform fans, who thought the games "Banana Hell", "Dead Dungeon" and "Dungeon Escape" weren't hard enough for them. Personally I gave up at the last world (5 worlds in total), but there are so much things here which are worth recommending it for to all people like I've said before, who don't mind such hard games: 1. You get this version here and the classic version, which means in the end way more levels to play for. 2. The classic version even offers a level-editor and the option, to share around your creations in it's workshop. 3. The "switching world" function during the game's intersting and I didn't find that option often in Jump & Run games. 4. It's not only offering challenging platform-gameplay, even some riddles in a few levels. So yes, I can recommend this game, but unfortunately not to every kind of gamer...

This feels like someone's first game project, added smaller effects to make it look marketable and sold it. The only positive I can give is some of the basic music, the basic backgrounds, and the cutscene art. Also Steam Trading Cards if you care about those. I went through the whole game and completed it, not because I liked it but because it was short and wanted to see if it got better or worse the further I went on. The Game's difficulty mostly comes from it's poor level design. Either you can't see what you need to do before it's too late or you can't tell what will invert before it's to late. The bosses don't change except near the end.

This game is incredibly fun! The switching mechanics are satisfying, and new ideas are introduced in a way that's intuitive and easy to follow. The difficulty curve is well-balanced, constantly rising without ever becoming overly frustrating. However, I wish there were an option to remap keybinds. Playing on a QWERTZ keyboard makes the default X for switching and Z for jumping uncomfortable and causes hand cramps. Despite this, it's an enjoyable experience that I’d highly recommend!

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