Dinsun Review
Dinsun here. Finally, a game that doesn't treat me like an idiot. Glitch Games has a reputation for making 'real' adventure games on mobile, and Incoherence is one of their best. It’s conservative in its genre—it’s a classic first-person puzzler—but it’s incredibly well-executed. The 'camera' mechanic is a stroke of genius that every mobile adventure game should adopt; it solves the tedious 'backtracking to look at a wall' problem that has plagued the genre for decades.
The puzzles are tough but logical. There are no 'combine the fish with the screwdriver' moments here. Everything feels like it belongs in the world, and the non-linear structure allows you to go somewhere else if you get stuck. The atmosphere is cold and clinical, which fits the 'broken memory' theme perfectly. My only complaint is that the story, while intriguing, is a bit abstract for my tastes. I prefer something more grounded. However, from a pure puzzle-design perspective, this is top-tier stuff. If you have any self-respect as a gamer, you should play this.
Overall Stats
Pros & Cons
- Brilliant camera mechanic
- Logical, challenging puzzles
- Great atmosphere
- Narrative is a bit too vague
- UI can feel slightly cramped on smaller phones
- Short playtime
Technical Report
Performance: Flawless on all tested devices; the camera system is highly responsive.
- Hint system
- Colorblind-friendly puzzles
Audience Fit
Buy if: You love 'The Room' series or classic PC adventure games like 'Myst'.
Skip if: You want an action game or puzzles that solve themselves.
- The Room
- Forever Lost
- Meridian 157
Reviewer Context
- Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative critic
- Hardware: iPad Pro
- Playtime: 3 hours
- Status: Finished the game without hints
