Infernal Radiation
- August 10, 2020
- Asmodev
- 6h median play time
Get on Steam"Priest is an arcade-style game with local multi-player options for 2 players in co-op or single-player mode, featuring split screen play. The goal is to help residents of Halloween Island who are struggling with possessions caused by infernal radiation from a power plant accident. With simple gameplay and dynamic clashes, players face off against 20 unique demons while uncovering the island's dark history."
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and bizarre story that adds charm and humor, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate quirky narratives.
- The combat mechanics are engaging and rewarding, especially once players get accustomed to the rhythm-based gameplay.
- The graphics and atmosphere effectively create an immersive experience, complemented by a catchy soundtrack that enhances the overall vibe of the game.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences, such as getting stuck in objects or game-breaking issues.
- The exploration aspect can feel tedious, as players often have to backtrack through the same areas without clear guidance on where to go next.
- The dialogue and story can be convoluted and poorly written, detracting from the overall experience and making it difficult for players to stay engaged.
- story28 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as a bizarre and convoluted adventure that blends humor with elements of horror, featuring a mix of tongue-in-cheek dialogue and off-the-wall scenarios. While some players appreciate its unique charm and thematic depth, others find it irritating and poorly executed, with issues like muddy visuals and mediocre writing detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the narrative is polarizing, appealing to those who enjoy quirky storytelling but leaving others frustrated by its lack of coherence and depth.
“The gameplay is interesting and surprisingly fun, the atmosphere, graphic design, and sound design are great, and the storyline is completely off the wall.”
“Nonetheless, this is actually a nice little story with a few good laughs and some interesting characters and reasonings behind each of their actions.”
“Above everything, I quite enjoyed the story and the dry sense of humor of the developers. Definitely made my day.”
“The satirizing design has its charm, but the color palette is really muddy, the game is way too dark to look at and the story is (while intentionally dumb and tongue-in-cheek) convoluted, irritating, and riddled with typos.”
“I'm sure if I was into the storyline, it might be a slightly different answer, but I can't see a story that will make me want to play the bland fights over and over while also exploring the same place looking for the next path that didn't seem like a way I could go before the fight.”
“Downsides, if they matter to you, as they did to me - the story is all over the place, could have done with being simpler, the design aspects on the villains are sometimes a little corny, and content warnings for issues around biblical-style punishments of women and negative views of sex.”
- gameplay23 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Infernal Radiation" is a rhythm-based boss rush experience that combines simple yet effective mechanics with light RPG elements. While some players find the combat challenging and occasionally frustrating, many appreciate its addictive nature and entertaining design, suggesting that with further development, it could evolve into a more polished franchise. Overall, the gameplay is described as fun and engaging, despite its janky execution and lack of innovation.
“The gameplay is interesting and surprisingly fun; the atmosphere, graphic design, and sound design are great, and the storyline is completely off the wall.”
“It's a series of fights against monsters; the gameplay is a mix between tennis and rhythm game.”
“The gameplay is really fun and addictive; I love the RPG component of the game.”
“This is a terrible flaw in a game where your only main aspect of gameplay besides walking around looking for the next path is this fighting, and if you get off beat once, it can ruin the entire fight for you as you try to fix your problem.”
“Gameplay, the base gameplay brings nothing new to the table.”
“This is a terrible situation for me as I normally go for gameplay and skip dialogue, but that's the majority of the game I've seen - the battling aspect makes almost no sense.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their solid quality, unique art style, and effective world-building that enhances the atmosphere of the demon-infested setting. Players appreciate the combination of engaging visual design with the overall gameplay experience, highlighting the impressive character designs and dialogue box artworks. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's fun and immersive qualities.
“The graphics and world building are very good.”
“The aesthetic is dope and I like the RPG elements; definitely worth a play.”
“The graphics are effective in reflecting the demon-infested island and the darkness wrought upon it.”
- music9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and enjoyable quality, effectively enhancing the atmosphere and aligning well with the game's themes of demons and exorcism. Reviewers highlight the solid soundtrack as a key element that complements the visuals and overall vibe, making the gameplay experience more immersive and fun.
“What really makes this game a treat is a solid soundtrack that perfectly matches the looks and vibes of this game, story, and setting!”
“The music is very catchy and enjoyable to hear; it gives a nice spooky feeling, very appropriate for the concept of demons, exorcism, and battles.”
“The soundtrack is a treat to listen to.”
“Decent music.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its clever dialogue, well-scripted NPC interactions, and a dry sense of humor that enhances the overall experience. Many reviewers found the game to be consistently funny, contributing to its fun and engaging gameplay. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that adds significant enjoyment to the title.
“Funniest game I have ever played, every moment of this game is pure fun, either you're laughing at the dialogue or enjoying the surprisingly solid gameplay.”
“The NPC and demon encounters are well-scripted and humorous.”
“Above everything, I quite enjoyed the story and the dry sense of humor of the devs. Definitely made my day.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, featuring solid graphic and sound design that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the engaging gameplay and unique storyline, complemented by cool music that contributes to the immersive environment.
“The gameplay is interesting and surprisingly fun; the atmosphere, graphic design, and sound design are great, and the storyline is completely off the wall.”
“The atmosphere is solid.”
“Cool music that creates the atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is solid, but it feels like it lacks depth and immersion.”
“While the visuals are decent, the overall atmosphere feels flat and uninspired.”
“The game tries to create a tense atmosphere, but it often falls short and feels more tedious than engaging.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is criticized for its poor performance on low-end devices, with users noting significant issues, particularly for APUs and laptops. These drawbacks may detract from the overall experience for some players.
“The performance for low-end devices leaves a lot to be desired.”
“Performance for low-end devices leaves a lot to be desired.”
“Small drawbacks like the uninteresting roaming of the island and the weird performance for APUs/laptops will be hard points to accept for some of us.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is described as buggy and scuffed, with numerous glitches and crashes that detract from the experience, especially during the pursuit of 100% completion. While it offers a fun 3-4 hour adventure, the stability issues make longer play sessions frustrating and tedious.
“I completed this game with 100% achievements, but it was buggy and scuffed. For a 3-hour adventure, I really recommend it for the quirky story and random nonsense. However, for 100%, please don't get this game. It felt like an adventure in learning new programming languages just to create a bot to farm XP for 3 days to reach max level. All five difficulties are basically the same as level 1; just more experience and more combos needed to deal damage. Overall, it was a wanky adventure that was fun for 3-4 hours, but getting 100% took 50 hours and was a pain in the ass.”
“The game is plagued with bugs, glitches, and crashes.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is generally viewed positively, as players appreciate the effort put into its development, distinguishing it from typical cash grabs or low-quality projects.
“The monetization system feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
“I appreciate the effort put into the game, but the constant push for in-game purchases really detracts from the overall experience.”
“While the game has potential, the monetization tactics are frustrating and make it feel like a money grab.”
