Elysian Inferno

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Elysian Inferno is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Team Mercury and was released on June 17, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Savannah College of Art and Design - Student Capstone Game 2025 This is a short game created over 6 months by our team of 5 undergraduate students Featured at GDC 2025 - SCAD Booth Fight your way through Sanctus and Malum, the Realms of the Afterlife. Simultaneously play as the Mage and the Warrior, split from a soul torn between the two worlds, as you attempt to relink your soul back together…

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

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The game features a fun concept of switching between two characters, each with unique abilities, which adds depth to the gameplay.
The graphics style is pleasing to the eye, and the challenges presented in the game are refreshing.
Despite its rough edges, the game offers an enjoyable experience once you get past the initial performance issues.

The game suffers from significant performance issues, including low frame rates and constant freezing, making it difficult to play.
There are numerous bugs, including missing walls that cause players to fall into the void and achievements that do not register.
The lack of options to adjust settings and the absence of a save system detract from the overall experience.

graphics
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The game's graphics feature a pleasing aesthetic that complements its unique character-switching mechanic, enhancing the overall experience. However, despite the appealing style, players have reported performance issues, including frequent freezing, even on high-end hardware, which detracts from the visual experience.
- “I do appreciate the game though, I found the challenges refreshing and the graphics style pleasing to the eye!”
- “It does not seem to be justified by the quality of the graphics.”
- “The graphics are simple, yet somehow the game still manages to freeze constantly — even on an RTX 2070 Super.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has been criticized, with users noting that it struggles to run smoothly despite being a student project. While some players experienced minimal stuttering, others highlighted the need for improved performance overall.
- “The game shows great potential, but it could benefit from improved performance and reduced overall stutter.”
- “I appreciate the effort put into this student project, but optimization is needed for a smoother experience.”
- “The game needs significant optimization to improve performance and reduce overall stutter.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops, which made the gameplay frustrating.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to long loading times and inconsistent performance.”
stability
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Users report significant stability issues, with frequent freezing and glitches that prevent gameplay, often within just a few minutes of starting.
- “I couldn’t even play for five minutes due to the constant freezing and glitches.”
- “The game crashes every time I try to load my save file.”
- “I experienced frequent disconnects that made it impossible to enjoy the multiplayer mode.”