Inkulinati

Are there better, more complicated tactical strategy games out there for the Switch? Absolutely, but few of them are quite as entertaining as Inkulinati. In fact, none of them let you use a creature’s butt quite as frequently or as effectively. The absurd humour doesn’t stop the game from offering some unique tactical options, even if it errs on the easy side for our liking.

Inkulinati is an art history course disguised as a weird, wonderful roguelite.

Inkulinati is a fantastic strategy game and one that is refreshingly accessible to players not immersed in that genre. The sheer charm of the whole aesthetic is clear to see and the units all have a huge amount of personality. The range of skills and possible approaches ensure that the battles remain enjoyable throughout whilst mechanics like the boredom stat encourage you to mix things up as you ...

One of the main areas that Inkulinati shines is in its fantastically unique and colorful art style. The entire game is portrayed as doodles on the pages of old Middle Age texts, which makes the entire experience instantly stand out in a crowded turn-based market. Players may instantly fall in love with its many characters, style, and presentation as a whole, but even with all of that, the core gam...

After being in early access on multiple platforms, Inkulinati delivers a satisfying game with an original art style in its full release. The colorful, humorous character art and animations are impressive and entertaining. A lot of effort went into creating a dense and intense combat system. However, Journey Mode becomes predictable within a few runs and could have been more innovative. The lack of...

A rare balance of playfulness and genuine strategic depth, plucked from the margins of history.