Classic Marathon Infinity

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Classic Marathon Infinity is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by Aleph One Developers and was released on August 22, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Classic Marathon Infinity expands the Marathon series with a 20-level solo and co-op campaign featuring new textures, weapons, and enemies. The storyline deepens, revealing unexpected betrayals and mysteries after defeating the Pfhor and awakening the S’pht. Enhanced gameplay options offer a polished, authentic experience while staying true to the original.

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story12 positive mentions

graphics4 negative mentions

The game features an intriguing and complex story that keeps players engaged, with elements of time travel and multiple timelines.
Marathon Infinity offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the original series, with improved graphics and gameplay mechanics that enhance the overall experience.
The game is free to play and has a vibrant community that creates additional content, making it a worthwhile addition for fans of classic FPS games.

The level design is often confusing and maze-like, leading to frustration and difficulty in navigation, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
Many players find the story convoluted and difficult to follow, with a lack of clear direction that can leave newcomers feeling lost.
Despite its nostalgic value, the game shows its age with dated graphics and mechanics that may not appeal to modern gamers.

story
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is described as complex and convoluted, featuring multiple timelines and cryptic elements that can be challenging to piece together without external resources. While some players appreciate the intriguing narrative and its ambitious scope, others find it nonsensical and overly complicated, leading to mixed feelings about its coherence. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a standout feature, albeit one that may require multiple playthroughs to fully grasp.
- “Great game, interesting storytelling.”
- “The story goes off the rails bonkers while simultaneously building off of elements introduced in the first two games in a poetic sort of way while making the Marathon universe deeper and scarier than ever before.”
- “Marathon Infinity is a hell of an experience in plot alone.”
- “The plot doesn't make any sense anymore and it all could've been just a dream of Master Chief or a sequel to Inception.”
- “I believe this game was made to be additional content for Marathon 2 and they ended up frankensteining a story together to somehow make these levels fit together, when in actuality they are not cohesive in any real way.”
- “Listen, it's a very confusing story and you'll have a hard time putting it together without a few online forums and videos.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
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The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some praising the menu music as exceptional while noting the absence of an official soundtrack for gameplay. Players appreciate the option to enhance their experience through fan-made soundtracks, such as "Strange Aeons," which are well-received for their fitting quality. Overall, while the game shows improvement in sound design compared to its predecessor, the reliance on custom soundtracks has left some players wanting more from the official music offerings.
- “The menu music is a banger.”
- “M1's soundtrack is still pretty great.”
- “Instead, one can install 'Strange Aeons' by Talashar, a fan-made OST that almost sounds original to the game due to how well it fits!”
- “The only difference is that this game has only 1 soundtrack.”
- “Marathon Infinity, much like Marathon 2, doesn't have an official soundtrack for its levels.”
- “There is much improvement over the 1st game in terms of sound (not counting the lack of soundtrack though) and graphical fidelity.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally solid, maintaining familiarity with the original while introducing minimal new elements, such as an additional enemy and weapon. However, level design has been criticized for being less engaging, particularly in the final level, which becomes tedious. Players are encouraged to make quality of life adjustments for a better experience, as some mechanics feel outdated by modern standards, despite the game offering extensive additional content through community workshops.
- “The game itself has solid graphics, sound, music, and mechanics for its time.”
- “Nevertheless, gameplay is still true to the original.”
- “There's hundreds of hours of extra gameplay fun to be had on the workshop, be sure to check it out!”
- “Gameplay remains familiar, yet fractured.”
- “While it may feel like an expansion pack for Marathon 2, they achieved quite a lot with what they could, even though actual additions to the gameplay are minimal, like a new enemy and one new weapon.”
- “One final thing, I strongly recommend that you make a few quality of life adjustments before playing, because although Infinity strives for 'authenticity,' that does not equal 'ease of use,' and some gameplay elements that might have been acceptable in the 1990s are not so forgivable today.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The graphics of the game are generally viewed as mediocre and somewhat dated, which may deter some players despite the absence of an upfront cost. While there are improvements in graphical fidelity and a darker, more immersive art style compared to its predecessor, users have noted the presence of glitches and a lackluster default HUD. Overall, the visuals are solid for their time, but they may not meet the expectations of gamers seeking cutting-edge graphics.
- “You'll instantly notice the visuals and tone are much darker, more grim.”
- “The game itself has solid graphics, sound, music, and mechanics for its time.”
- “Stunning art style.”
- “Visually, this has some fairly mediocre/dated looking graphics that will understandably be a turn off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract gamers despite having no up-front cost.”
- “The visuals are the same as the last one but with updates.”
- “If you like Halo and don't like all those graphics getting in the way, this game is for you.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a rich blend of funny stock ambience and clever allusions, leading to a dedicated fan website for its intricate storytelling. While some players find the writing inconsistent—ranging from nonsensical to genuinely funny—there are moments that evoke laughter reminiscent of earlier titles like Marathon 2. Overall, the humor adds a unique layer to the gameplay experience, though opinions on its effectiveness vary.
- “It was so rich with secrets, allusions, and humor that it spawned a multi-decade website (https://marathon.bungie.org/story/) dedicated to cataloging and unpacking it.”
- “Sometimes it'll be nonsense, sometimes it'll be funny, and sometimes it'll contain the secrets of divinity.”
- “Funny stock ambience fills levels.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting significant visual improvements in the maps compared to previous titles. Specific levels, such as 'repentant' and 'atmospheric surfing,' stand out as highlights, contributing to an overall enhanced experience that combines excellent map design, storytelling, and gameplay elements.
- “The maps look visually much better than in the previous games and they have an atmosphere that is out there.”
- “'Repentant' and 'atmospheric surfing' in particular are my personal highlights.”
- “The best map design, the best story, the best difficulty curve, the glory of the SMG, the shotgun returning in glorious fashion, and best atmosphere.”
- “The maps look visually much better than in the previous games, but the atmosphere feels lacking.”
- “It's hard for me to complain about it as it shares some of the same issues as Durandal, but the atmosphere still falls short.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly in late-game levels where puzzles can become monotonous. While the game is enjoyable in short sessions, extended play can lead to boredom due to the repetitive nature of certain tasks, such as switch hunting in the final level.
- “Classic Marathon Infinity overall, however, is a fun game to play, yet sometimes repetitive and it does get boring and tedious if being played for a long time, but is a good FPS game to play in short bursts!”
- “Some late game levels are very tedious.”
- “The final level, 'Aye Mak Sicur,' was architecturally beautiful, but in gameplay terms it quickly devolved into a tedious switch hunt.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features appealing graphics, but users have reported occasional glitches that affect stability. Overall, while the experience is generally enjoyable, these issues may detract from the overall performance.
- “The game offers some good graphics, although there are some ugly glitches here and there; it is pleasant all the same.”

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Classic Marathon Infinity is a action game.

Classic Marathon Infinity is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Classic Marathon Infinity was released on August 22, 2024.

Classic Marathon Infinity was developed by Aleph One Developers.

Classic Marathon Infinity has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its music.

Classic Marathon Infinity is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

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