The Invincible (video game) based on Stanislaw Lem's novel
The Invincible, a game by Starward Industries and 11 Bit Studios, follows astrobiologist Yasna on Regis III. Released in 2023, it blends survival tools, a Lem novel adaptation, and player-driven narrative.
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The Invincible is a video game developed by Starward Industries and published by 11 Bit Studios, released on November 6, 2023, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Players control astrobiologist Yasna on the planet Regis III to find her missing crewmates while encountering an unknown threat. The game features tools like a scanner and handheld telescope for survival and object identification. The development team, including members from CD Projekt RED and Techland, adapted the game from the 1964 Polish novel of the same name by Stanisław Lem. Influenced by atompunk aesthetics and Soviet designs, the game offers a branching narrative with player choice emphasis. The narrative is described as a science-fiction thriller with emotional suspense, inspired by titles like Firewatch and Road 96. The game received mixed to average reviews, as per Metacritic and OpenCritic.
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