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Ignited Entry

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96%Game Brain Score
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96% User Score Based on 233 reviews

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Ignited Entry is a single player action game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by JordiBoi and was released on November 11, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Ignited Entry is a full length narrative driven psychological horror game with voice acting, dreamish visuals, and horror elements that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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Audience ScoreBased on 233 reviews
story68 positive mentions
stability1 negative mentions
  • Exceptional atmospheric horror experience with immersive sound design, music, and voice acting that deeply enhances the narrative.
  • Engaging and emotionally impactful story with well-developed characters, plot twists, and a unique art style, creating a memorable psychological horror adventure.
  • Polished gameplay with enjoyable puzzles and scares, combined with smooth controls and thoughtful pacing that keeps players invested throughout the game’s concise length.
  • Some players found the early game rough with janky graphics, long dialogue sequences, and occasional bugs affecting gameplay.
  • Certain jump scares could feel cheap or overly loud, with limited audio options such as no volume sliders to customize sound levels.
  • The game can be quite short for some, with parts like the stealth and chase sequences being frustrating or overly difficult, and the ending receiving mixed reactions.
  • story
    97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is widely praised for being emotionally engaging, well-paced, and surprisingly deep for a free indie horror game, blending themes of loss, guilt, and redemption with effective atmosphere and thoughtful twists. Many reviewers highlight its compelling narrative, strong character depth, and the unique presentation through puzzles and voice acting, making it a memorable and standout aspect despite the game's short length. Overall, the story is considered heartfelt, original, and a key factor elevating the game's impact beyond typical indie horror titles.

    • “One of the best games I've ever played. The ending was heartbreaking, gameplay was amazing, story was perfect 10/10. Would play again if I lost my memory.”
    • “The story is well implemented and coupled with the scenes and style, it all comes together nicely in a chilling tale of the fireman's guilt and redemption. The story really immerses you by bringing you into other characters' perspectives, which is a handy little gameplay additive.”
    • “Jordiboi makes amazing games and this game right here is his best work yet. The story is amazing, the sound effects are amazing, the music, the voice acting, the feeling, the characters, the writing, the puzzles, all are phenomenal.”
    • “I liked the world building, the limbo between life and death is a fun idea, but it falls flat when the last 20 minutes of the game is already established plot exposition and a confusing plot twist regarding a reoccurring character (which could have been cut from the game to be honest).”
    • “This game is good, not much to say from me, gameplay and story is okay but the final touch at the end feels hollow, really disappointed at the ending.”
    • “A short story with some horror elements.”
  • graphics
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics receive mixed but mostly positive feedback, praised for their unique art style, polished visuals reminiscent of PS3 or PSX eras, and effective integration with the narrative. While some find the visuals stunning and high-quality for an indie, free game, a few users feel the graphics start rough or are less impressive. Overall, the visuals strongly contribute to an engaging and atmospheric experience.

    • “Visuals and sound design were absolutely phenomenal, I would easily pay money for this.”
    • “Where to start.... perfect example of what free and indie should look like, really made me reassess my criteria for games since Unreal Engine arrived on scene. This game has some great visuals that have been implemented well into the narrative, ranging from mystical flashy visuals to dark creepy corridors.”
    • “The visuals in this thing are simply gorgeous, are they insanely realistic?”
    • “The beginnings are rough, the graphics are poor, the voice acting is a mixed bag, it's buggy and the jumpscares are cheap.”
    • “The art style is like polished up PS3 graphics, so depending on preference, this could be ideal or awful.”
    • “The art style is like polished up PS3 graphics, so depending on preference, this could be ideal or awful.”
  • gameplay
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for being smooth, engaging, and well-integrated with the story and atmosphere, offering creative scares and puzzles without feeling cumbersome. While some note its linearity and minor control quirks, overall it provides a meaningful, immersive experience that complements the emotional and narrative depth of the game.

    • “The atmosphere is incredible, the gameplay feels smooth and engaging, and it keeps you invested the whole time.”
    • “The gameplay was a breath of fresh air for a lot of indie games too, with said puzzles being good and not the only thing the game had to offer.”
    • “The visuals, audio, and actual gameplay surpass any expectation I had for a free game from a one man show.”
    • “Cool story, but the game is very linear and there isn't much gameplay-wise.”
    • “The gameplay itself, while not perfect due to the first few moments of having to figure out that 'tab' is inventory all on your own in order to use an item, is by far better than other paid games I've played lately where the controls are janky or cumbersome without instruction; this game is very smooth and provides some information on how to use items such as the matchsticks.”
    • “The controls are fairly simplified so that the use of the mouse keys doesn't impair gameplay and instead adds to the experience, while keeping your basic 'e' key in use, although space bar to select does feel a bit counterintuitive.”
  • music
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and sound design are consistently praised for enhancing the game's atmosphere, emotional impact, and storytelling. The soundtrack is described as exceptional and unique, with ambient sounds and voice acting that fully immerse players. Overall, the audio elements significantly contribute to the game's memorable and engaging experience.

    • “The music was exceptional, adding to the tension and emotional weight, and the sound design was spot-on, amplifying every moment.”
    • “I've played many games paid for with so much less to show than this, a unique experience with just the right art-style, sound, music and voice acting to keep you entertained throughout.”
    • “The game almost made me cry, the music is awesome, the voice acting is amazing, and the game is terrifying.”
  • emotional
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game delivers a deeply emotional and heart-wrenching experience, blending a touching story of loss, betrayal, and closure with a tense and atmospheric narrative. Players frequently describe feeling strong emotional attachments to the characters, with moments that evoke tears and genuine heartbreak. Its combination of haunting storytelling, exceptional music, and subtle horror elements creates a memorable and impactful emotional journey.

    • “One of the best games I've ever played. The ending was heartbreaking, gameplay was amazing, story was perfect. 10/10 would play again if I lost my memory.”
    • “Such a touching and emotional story of loss and betrayal!”
    • “Really deep and heart-wrenching storyline; had me tearing up at times.”
  • atmosphere
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for being immersive, tense, and emotionally gripping, effectively enhanced by its music, sound design, and storytelling. It combines creative scares with a smooth gameplay experience that keeps players engaged throughout. Overall, the atmosphere significantly contributes to the game's compelling and imaginative narrative.

    • “The atmosphere is incredible, the gameplay feels smooth and engaging, and it keeps you invested the whole time.”
    • “Between the atmosphere, environment and story, there's no shortage of imagination there.”
    • “It tells a tense and emotional story about a fireman and a tragic fire, crafting a gripping atmosphere without relying too heavily on jump scares (though there are a few well-placed ones).”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game provides occasional lighthearted and melancholic moments that effectively balance the intense horror and jump scares, enhancing the overall storytelling experience.

    • “I loved how gut-wrenching horror (with some of the creepiest bits I've seen in a long time, and really intense jump-scares) is mixed here with melancholic and even funny bits from time to time.”
    • “Great story, good plot twists, a slight bit of humor.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from stability issues, including frequent bugs and rough performance early on. These technical problems detract from the overall experience.

  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization is praised for smooth visuals and well-executed voice acting, enhancing character immersion without performance issues.

  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is well-crafted, with thoughtful and carefully designed characters that suit the game's tone, even if they are not highly realistic or groundbreaking.

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Ignited Entry is a action game with horror and mystery themes.

Ignited Entry is available on PC, Windows and PlayStation.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing Ignited Entry.

Ignited Entry was released on November 11, 2024.

Ignited Entry was developed by JordiBoi.

Ignited Entry has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Ignited Entry for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Ignited Entry is a single player game.

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