Infliction

78%
Game Brain Score Based on 337 reviews
  • story
  • atmosphere
  • gameplay
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"Infliction" is a single-player Horror Adventure game with a great story and outstanding visuals. Explore a suburban house, trapped in a nightmare of tragedy and haunted by a restless AI enemy. Uncover heartbreaking secrets, use items to unlock new paths, and hide or stun the spirit to evade its pursuit, with the goal of finding atonement.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

78%
Audience ScoreBased on 337 reviews
story59 positive mentions
stability7 negative mentions
  • The game has a very dark and engaging story that keeps players hooked.
  • The atmosphere is creepy and well-crafted, with nice graphics and sound design that enhance the horror experience.
  • The game is a passion project made by a single developer, showcasing impressive dedication and effort.
  • There are numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including game-breaking issues.
  • The ghost mechanics can be frustrating, as the ghost often kills players without giving them a chance to react.
  • The game can feel repetitive and lacks a clear direction at times, leading to confusion about objectives.
  • story160 mentions

    The game's story is described as dark and deeply engaging, often tackling heavy themes such as domestic abuse and psychological horror, which resonate with players. While some found the narrative compelling and well-structured, others criticized it for being overly predictable or confusing, with a lack of depth in certain areas. Overall, the story is a significant aspect of the game, praised for its atmosphere and emotional weight, though opinions vary on its execution and clarity.

    • “The story was excellent throughout and the ending, especially for a horror game, I found to be great.”
    • “The story is chilling and easy to follow along.”
    • “This is how you make a horror game; it's been a while since a game made me feel genuinely scared, and it doesn't do this through cheap jump scares, instead it builds suspense and tells the story through in-game clues and discovery.”
    • “The story involves domestic violence/spouse murder and it's introduced early and just keeps talking about it without adding anything, so the story is pretty minimal.”
    • “The atmosphere was good and the gameplay was decent, but the overall story/theme felt a little underdeveloped and haphazard at points; not terrible or bad by any means, just a little too thrown-together in my opinion.”
    • “The story was disturbing but unfortunately too true, a wake-up call I guess you would say.”
  • atmosphere67 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and unsettling qualities, effectively building tension without relying heavily on cheap jump scares. Many players appreciate the combination of strong sound design, detailed graphics, and a unique, eerie ambiance that evokes feelings of dread and suspense throughout the gameplay. While some reviews note that the story may feel underdeveloped, the overall atmosphere remains a standout feature that captivates and engages players.

    • “The atmosphere is very oppressive, so you always have your guard up and never feel safe; even at the beginning, you feel unease.”
    • “The atmosphere and sound make it very immersive.”
    • “It does a wonderful job creating a creepy atmosphere and has moments of true terror.”
    • “The atmosphere was dreadful!”
    • “Terrible atmosphere.”
    • “It had promise with the atmosphere but it doesn't run.”
  • gameplay60 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the smooth mechanics and engaging atmosphere, while others criticize it for relying on tired horror tropes and repetitive tasks that detract from the overall experience. Key mechanics, such as the camera and hiding, are seen as underutilized or poorly implemented, leading to a sense of frustration rather than excitement. Overall, while the game offers some interesting features and a compelling story, many feel it falls short in delivering a consistently enjoyable gameplay experience.

    • “The gameplay is well balanced, the sound design is excellent, the graphics are beautiful, and the story is very engaging.”
    • “This game will scare you to your bones and has cool gameplay features.”
    • “Creepy, good pace/mechanics, mature story, A+ atmosphere.”
    • “The duration is spent walking around bored, reduced to the cold mechanics of searching for the next trigger to progress, hoping in vain that something more interesting is lurking just around the corner.”
    • “Second, the 'gameplay' is a chore, constantly getting in the way of you exploring the story, without providing any actual fun.”
    • “About an hour into the game you've seen and heard it all and the repetitive gameplay really wears down the 'scariness' factor.”
  • graphics46 mentions

    Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful and realistic visuals that enhance the atmosphere and horror elements. However, some users note that certain entities appear outdated compared to the environment, and there are concerns about optimization and performance issues, particularly for those with less powerful hardware. Despite these criticisms, the attention to detail and artistic design are frequently highlighted as standout features.

    • “The graphics are top notch and sounds are perfectly creepy for a horror game.”
    • “The graphics, atmosphere, music, and sense of place are all brilliant, but it was the attention to detail that really blew me away.”
    • “It has some really deep atmosphere and the horror aspect is crazy; also, the graphics look so realistic and pretty.”
    • “Graphics are somewhat weak and very basic; sound is okay, gameplay is too slow and repetitive.”
    • “The graphics are bad for an Unreal game.”
    • “A couple of serious moments I even found laughable due to really strange graphical design choices.”
  • music9 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere, creating a suspenseful and unnerving experience that complements the horror elements. Reviewers noted that the sound design, including ambient tracks and sound effects, effectively contributes to jump scares and an anxious environment, with some describing it as "perfect" and integral to the game's aesthetic. Overall, the attention to detail in the musical ambiance significantly elevates the overall experience.

    • “The story was interesting, and the voice acting and music fit the aesthetic and mood of the game.”
    • “The music is super suspenseful and gave me plenty of jump scares.”
    • “Good story, creepy sounds and music, scary entity, anxious environment; everything that a good horror game should have.”
    • “It would have been really nice to be able to run because those sound effects and ambient songs are very unnerving!”
    • “Where even a child's melodic song becomes transfigured into sorrow, pitch black dark as a marble tombstone deeper than the eternal abyss where there is no escape.”
    • “However, I can praise the musical ambiance, Massimo the chef, the twisted-reality storyline and other elements... just not its intended element; horror.”
  • stability7 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players report a smooth experience with minimal glitches, others encounter significant bugs that affect gameplay, including camera issues. The consensus suggests that while the game is polished, it still suffers from notable stability problems for a portion of the player base.

    • “My experience was buggy.”
    • “A lot of bugs and glitches unfortunately.”
    • “Very buggy, would love to get my money back.”
  • grinding6 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often feeling that the repetitive nature of avoiding the ghost detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the challenge, many would prefer a more dynamic gameplay style, such as combat, over the slow-paced hide-and-seek mechanic. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant drawback, though not excessively punishing due to the auto-save feature.

    • “This is a cheaply made, ham-fisted, tedious waste of time.”
    • “You constantly have to avoid the ghost hunting you, and it gets extremely tedious.”
    • “I suppose this is done intentionally, but replaying the same segment over and over with the super slow walking speed because the stupid ghost kills you can be tedious.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing death animations and the comedic tone of interactions with ghosts, which often deflate tension with a lighthearted approach. Additionally, players enjoy a hilariously bad live-acted cooking show on the in-game TV, along with funny puzzles that contribute to the overall comedic experience.

    • “Though it does have great lighting and decent atmosphere, the death animations are hilarious.”
    • “It's kind of funny how the tension was growing to the point where I met the ghost, and it was more like 'Yeah... I get it, you're angry, now get out and let me continue.'”
    • “If you turn on the TV, there's a full, live-acted community television cooking show for you to watch, and it's hilariously bad in all the right ways.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    Players describe "Infliction" as an emotionally charged experience that evokes a range of feelings, including depression, anger, and acceptance. The game effectively immerses players in a haunting narrative about a fractured family, using suspenseful storytelling and environmental clues to create genuine fear and emotional depth, reminiscent of classic horror experiences.

    • “It takes the player on an emotional roller coaster of depression, anger, and acceptance.”
    • “Infliction is an interactive nightmare; you'll start your journey into the dark secrets of a fractured home and wander through the heartbreaking remnants of a once happy family, finding clues to atone for past sins.”
    • “I know the true fear of demons, and this (besides Kojima's P.T. (Silent Hill)) is the only game that has made me feel that same fear I felt when I was going through the real thing.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game has received praise for its atmosphere, scoring 9/10, but players have noted some optimization issues, particularly with controls and bugs. Improvements in these areas are highly anticipated from the developers.

    • “The atmosphere is fantastic, but there are some optimization issues that need addressing.”
    • “If the developers can fix some bugs related to controls and optimization, it would greatly enhance the experience.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Reviewers praise the character development for its depth and effectiveness, highlighting strong voice acting that enhances the overall experience.

    • “The voice acting is excellent, and the character development is truly impressive.”
    • “The characters evolve in meaningful ways, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
    • “I love how the character development is intertwined with the storyline, allowing for deep emotional connections.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game has low replay value, which some users noted, but many still felt it was worth the price of $23.

    • “The game has low replay value, although it was totally worth the asking price of $23.”
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