Infernales
- November 10, 2017
- VGstudio
Infernales - infernal, fleshy, bloodthirsty, killer first-person shooter, in which you, the priest, because of a wild bureaucratic mistake, were sent to hell, instead of paradise. But you do not agree with this, and you are ready to shoot all the creatures of hell to fix it. Several weapons, hundreds of monsters, the possibility of slowing down time, hard rock and an infernal atmosphere ..
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game captures the raw appeal of early FPS titles with its hellish visuals and fast-paced action.
- The atmosphere is immersive and the graphics are decent for a low-budget title, providing a unique depiction of Hell.
- Gameplay is fun with a variety of enemies and the inclusion of bullet time adds an interesting mechanic.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including invisible walls, poor collision detection, and frustrating quicksave mechanics.
- Text translation is poor, and the music is loud and headache-inducing, with no effective way to mute it completely.
- Level design is confusing and lacks meaningful guidance, leading to frustrating backtracking and unclear objectives.
- music12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the thumping electronic soundtrack that enhances gameplay, others find it headache-inducing and excessively loud, with a malfunctioning mute option. Additionally, several users suggest that the game's soundtrack is not enjoyable on its own, recommending alternative music to improve the experience. Overall, the lack of audio sliders for customization is a significant point of frustration.
“The music is also very nice.”
“Overall, it works, looks decent, has pretty good music, and doesn't crash.”
“The game is accentuated by a thumping, droning electronic soundtrack which adds to the effect of fleeing from large swarms of enemies to take them out.”
“The music is headache-inducing and the button for disabling it doesn’t actually work.”
“Also, the music is annoyingly loud and it's not even possible to mute it completely.”
“My biggest gripe with its current state is the lack of audio sliders to remove music; my playthrough video was actually stuck with like 7 copyrights because of it.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their atmospheric and hellish visuals, effectively contributing to the overall horror experience. While some users appreciate the aesthetic and the engine's capabilities, there are concerns about navigation and clarity within the game world. Overall, the visuals are considered good for a one-man development effort, with a score of 8/10 noted by one reviewer.
“I like the game; the sounds and visuals are great. The atmosphere is scary, there are jumpscares, and it's actually quite brilliant.”
“Infernales captures the raw appeal of early FPS titles such as Doom and the Serious Sam franchise, both in its hellish setting, red visuals, and unrelenting pace.”
“Handles well, graphics are pretty hellish.”
“For all of its designs as being a straightforward, intense shooter with hellish visuals and fast action, this game delivers.”
“I'd fix the audio ASAP and then start working on the invisible walls the monsters get stuck behind.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is heavily inspired by classic titles like Doom, featuring mechanics such as sprinting and bullet time, which enhance the fast-paced action. Players must adapt to unique mechanics, like reloading with the 'R' key, which can either heighten tension or feel cumbersome. Overall, the game offers a challenging experience with a relentless swarm of enemies, earning a solid 9/10 rating for its engaging combat.
“Also features sprint and bullet time mechanics.”
“Once you get used to the game's mechanics, including the requirement to press 'R' to reload, it adds to the tension of the incoming swarm of enemies, making it easier to dispatch them.”
“Once you do get used to the game's mechanics (including what seems to be requiring the player to press R to reload, which is either a unique or hardcore mechanic for an FPS or an annoying hindrance - I think it adds to the tension of the incoming swarm of enemies), it is easier to dispatch the enemies.”
“Infernales gameplay is a bit similar to other independently-developed FPS titles on Steam as of late, in that it is more or less a throng of enemies which constantly swarm you that you have to fend off.”
“Since this game is inspired by Doom, it carries its gameplay and level design tenets with it.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story is quirky and minimalistic, revolving around a character who accidentally ends up in hell due to a careless guardian at the gates of heaven, which adds a humorous charm to the experience. While the plot is largely absent, players are encouraged to create their own narratives, enhancing the game's appeal despite its lack of structured missions or clear objectives.
“The game has no plot to speak of, so it becomes fun to add your own interpretations of who you actually are.”
“Any story context you need is given to you right off the bat as soon as you start the game: you're some poor soul who accidentally got sent to hell because someone standing watch at the gates of heaven was asleep or on a lunch break (no, I'm not kidding, this is the actual plotline of the game).”
“This is probably the whackiest reason for getting sent to hell, but it adds to the game's charm, and it totally sounds like something someone would whip up for a barebones story included in the text file for a Doom.”
“There seems to be no 'quest or mission' indicator, which I don't mind since old school FPS games were more or less 'find the exit', but Infernales could be scattered with a few more power-ups or UI indicators of where the player is meant to go to make it feel a little more accessible.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its ability to create a genuinely scary experience, enhanced by impressive sounds and visuals. Players find it to be one of the scariest games they've encountered, with effective jump scares contributing to its immersive and thrilling environment. Overall, the atmosphere is rated exceptionally high, with some users giving it a perfect score of 10/10.
“I like the game; if it had precision point-and-click shooting, it would be boring. I find this game actually scary; the sounds and visuals are great. It's one of the actual scariest I've ever played, and the atmosphere is scary with jumpscares. It's actually quite brilliant.”
“Admire the atmosphere you created.”
“I like the game; if it had precision point-and-click shooting, it would be boring. I find this game actually scary. The sounds and visuals are great. You need to be brave to play this game; it is one of the actual scariest I've ever played. The atmosphere is scary, there are jumpscares, it's actually quite brilliant.”
“Atmosphere 10/10”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report issues with stability, particularly noting bugs related to the aim down sights feature, which can affect gameplay experience.
“The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experience constant lag and frame drops, which ruin the gameplay experience.”
“There are numerous bugs that affect the aiming mechanics, leading to frustrating moments.”
