Ad Infinitum

Ad Infinitum tells an engaging and unique story in a great way. To really enjoy it, though, you’d have to be willing to play with the voice setting set to German.

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In Ad Infinitum, play as a German soldier torn between the trenches of WWI and his childhood home, haunted by war horrors and supernatural creatures. Traverse through a dreamlike world, uncovering memories and seeking inner peace. With a blend of narrative management and psychological thriller, this game explores the enduring impact of war on the human psyche, challenging you to break the cycle and confront your past.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 357 reviews

story101 positive mentions

gameplay16 negative mentions

Ad Infinitum offers a gripping psychological horror experience with a hauntingly detailed world and immersive storytelling that keeps players on edge.
The game features stunning graphics and a unique narrative that explores the horrors of World War I, making it particularly appealing to history enthusiasts.
Despite some gameplay issues, the depth of the story and its emotional impact resonate strongly, providing a compelling experience for players who appreciate narrative-driven games.

The gameplay can be clunky and repetitive, often feeling like a walking simulator with minimal action and uninspired puzzles.
There are numerous bugs and technical issues that can disrupt the experience, including problems with objectives not loading and frustrating mechanics during encounters.
While the atmosphere is strong, some players may find the horror elements lacking, as the game relies more on storytelling than traditional jump scares or intense gameplay.

story
220 mentions
46 % positive mentions
49 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The story of "Ad Infinitum" is widely praised for its depth and emotional impact, effectively exploring the horrors of World War I and its psychological consequences on individuals and families. Players appreciate the immersive storytelling, stunning visuals, and the unique perspective it offers, though some find the narrative occasionally disjointed or confusing. Overall, the game is recommended for those seeking a rich, story-driven experience rather than traditional horror gameplay.
- “With its unsettling atmosphere and immersive storytelling, it pulls you into a tense narrative that keeps you on edge.”
- “Ad infinitum is a deep war story that shows the different aspects and consequences of war.”
- “The story is wonderfully done.”
- “Story is a bit disjointed, too many narrative elements that are hard to manage and blend, especially concerning the family drama.”
- “What ruins the story for me is the binary nature of the choices, where one choice is good (green) and one is bad (red). It does not fit a story with such heavy themes.”
- “The story and setting have potential but nothing to draw you in!”
gameplay
81 mentions
17 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its simplicity and repetitiveness, often likening it to a walking simulator with basic puzzle mechanics. While some appreciate the atmospheric elements and visual design, others criticize the clunky mechanics and lack of depth, suggesting that the gameplay detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as lacking polish and innovation, making it a challenging recommendation despite its intriguing story and setting.
- “Ad infinitum balances engaging gameplay with a deep, dark, and fascinating story that tells a tale of a family torn apart by war.”
- “The puzzles and mechanics get more interesting the longer you play.”
- “That gameplay style really allowed me to feel just how mentally draining it would've been for soldiers during the course of the war and really helps you feel for the main character during the story.”
- “Gameplay: 1/10, 99% bad puzzles, walking simulator between, a pure walking simulator would have been better.”
- “The gameplay is boring, at the best of times, and tedious at the worst.”
- “Not worth the price, pretty game and good story but boring as hell repetitive gameplay.”
graphics
77 mentions
77 % positive mentions
19 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their beauty and detail, with many reviewers highlighting the stunning visuals and atmospheric design that enhance the overall experience. While some players noted performance issues and clunky mechanics, the artistic quality and immersive environments were consistently praised, making it a standout feature of the game. Overall, the graphics are considered top-notch, contributing significantly to the game's storytelling and horror elements.
- “Amazing story graphics and gameplay, especially considering the fact that it's an indie developer.”
- “Stunning graphics, atmospheric and immersive.”
- “The game's graphics and environment are good-looking and believable, the soundtrack and audio design draw you right into the world.”
- “Everything else - graphics and gameplay - is just overall meh.”
- “Every graphical setting: low.”
- “Which sounds playable, but remember, the graphical options are all on 'low'.”
atmosphere
56 mentions
64 % positive mentions
30 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its unsettling and immersive qualities, effectively drawing players into a tense narrative filled with suspense and emotional depth. Many reviewers highlight the game's stunning visuals, sound design, and the impactful representation of war trauma, likening it to notable titles in the atmospheric horror genre. While some note technical issues and a lighter gameplay experience, the overall consensus is that the atmosphere is a standout feature that enhances the storytelling and emotional engagement.
- “With its unsettling atmosphere and immersive storytelling, it pulls you into a tense narrative that keeps you on edge.”
- “The horror elements from this game come from the atmosphere and stories themselves; the monsters are simply the icing on top and provide for some memorable scenes and encounters.”
- “Ad Infinitum is a very atmospheric horror walking sim that intelligently deals with the trauma suffered by the soldiers of the Great War; the game feels like Otto Dix's paintings come to life.”
- “Also, the entire segment had its atmosphere completely neutered by this wildly bombastic, high-energy track that took me even further out of the experience than I already was.”
- “The atmosphere is either cold or disgusting, while the characters are representations of ideology or trauma.”
- “While certainly clunky and buggy on the gameplay side, I'm not here to talk about this but rather its extraordinary atmosphere.”
music
55 mentions
53 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its beauty and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many reviewers praising the soundtrack as "incredible" and "amazing." However, some players noted that the music can be overly loud or feel out of place at times, potentially detracting from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the sound design effectively contributes to the game's tension and immersion, making it a standout feature for many players.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely incredible, and the sound design is wonderful.”
- “The music also does a terrific job of enforcing the environment and maintaining the creepy vibes without sounding out of place.”
- “The soundtrack is incredible; especially for an indie title.”
- “The music is just...wrong.”
- “The music at certain parts is inappropriate and ruins all tension if there ever was any.”
- “I would also add that I didn’t like the music much at first, not because it was bad, but because it felt quite out of place to me, especially at the beginning.”
stability
17 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game is frequently described as buggy, with users reporting a range of glitches that can disrupt gameplay, particularly during puzzles. While some players experienced smooth playthroughs without major issues, others noted significant stability problems, including audio glitches and clunky mechanics reminiscent of older games. Overall, the stability of the game appears to be inconsistent, with many players hoping for improvements.
- “I will say that this game can be pretty buggy sometimes.”
- “My only issue was the glitches that occurred during puzzles for some reason; they made completing puzzles impossible, and keys seemed to never get used even though I had them. A few checkpoint reloads seemed to get things back on track, but a fix would've been better.”
- “It is riddled with glitches, big and small.”
grinding
11 mentions
9 % positive mentions
9 % neutral mentions
82 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the game's grinding aspect is characterized by tedious and linear gameplay, with excessive walking and unclear paths leading to boredom. While some players appreciate the mix of story and puzzles, many find the overall experience monotonous and lacking in engaging challenges, making the $35 price point feel unjustified.
- “A well-blended mix of story-driven walkthrough, puzzles (not punishing), and enemy/boss moments which are challenging enough, but not grindy.”
- “The gameplay is boring, at the best of times, and tedious at the worst.”
- “This game... I really wanted to like it, I gave it enough chances but it's just boring... nothing happens you walk to a place you read a ton of stuff with meh alright not bad, not good acting and then walk some more then an enemy comes at you and it's super easy to deal with them and it's just tedious.. the whole game is just a bore and them charging $35 for this is criminal.”
- “Tedious walking sim like Layers of Fear that tries to pass itself off as Amnesia: The Bunker or something like that.”
optimization
10 mentions
20 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
The optimization of "Ad Infinitum" has been criticized for its lack of polish, with users reporting persistent stutters and random performance issues despite ongoing patches. While the graphics are visually appealing, the overall performance and animations are deemed subpar, leading to a feeling of emptiness in the game experience. Some players argue that reliance on technologies like DLSS highlights the game's underlying optimization problems rather than resolving them.
- “The story is intended to be gritty and I'm sure the monsters were supposed to be spooky, but the performance and animations were lacking.”
- “This one feels a bit more empty than the other two, but the graphics look great, albeit the stutters and random performance issues.”
- “Other than that, 'Ad Infinitum' is let down by its lack of polish and optimization.”
- “I know they've been patching it, so I started it up for a few minutes a few days ago, and I didn't see significant improvements to performance.”
- “Some people say that DLSS and similar measures are crutches for terrible performance and nonexistent graphical optimizations.”
emotional
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game features a touching and compelling story that keeps players engaged and eager to discover what happens next, culminating in a satisfying and emotionally impactful ending. Despite simple boss fights and gimmicky enemies, the narrative stands out as a highlight of the experience.
- “The boss fights were simple, the enemies were all gimmicky, but the story was amazing; the ending I got was very pleasing and emotionally compelling.”
- “As for the story, I will simply say that it is touching; you'll consistently find yourself wanting to know what happens next.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide relevant information about monetization in the context of gaming. Instead, they focus on historical and cultural commentary regarding Spanish colonial education and the impact of colonization on indigenous languages.
character development
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is criticized for being shallow and disjointed, lacking depth and cohesion, while also relying heavily on outdated mechanics borrowed from other titles.
- “The story feels disjointed, and the character development is shallow, relying too much on stale mechanics from other games.”
- “Character arcs are poorly executed, leaving players feeling disconnected from the characters' journeys.”
- “There is a lack of meaningful choices that impact character growth, making the development feel flat and unengaging.”