Inquisitor

66%
Game Brain Score Based on 239 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Inquisitor is a single-player Fantasy Role Playing game with an action-oriented combat system and a dark, immersive plot centered around betrayal, torture, and infernal damnation. The game boasts a stellar atmosphere, enhanced by its perfect soundtrack, but requires patience due to its very grinding nature. With its open-ended design and isometric RPG gameplay, Inquisitor promises hours of gameplay and a gripping, intricate narrative.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

66%
Audience ScoreBased on 239 reviews
story71 positive mentions
gameplay12 negative mentions
  • The game features a beautifully dark atmosphere and well-written dialogue that can be quite immersive.
  • The story is engaging, with a unique premise that combines elements of investigation and moral choices.
  • The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of old-school RPGs, reminiscent of titles like Diablo and Baldur's Gate.
  • The combat system is poorly balanced, often requiring excessive potion use and leading to frustrating gameplay.
  • The save system is inadequate, with limited autosaves and quicksaves that can lead to being soft-locked.
  • The user interface is clunky and difficult to navigate, making it hard to manage inventory and quests effectively.
  • story206 mentions

    The game's story is a standout feature, praised for its depth, dark themes, and engaging narrative that draws players into a complex world filled with moral ambiguity and intrigue. While many players appreciate the rich storytelling and character development, some find the quest structure and lack of guidance frustrating, leading to confusion and difficulty in progressing. Overall, the narrative is compelling enough to keep players invested, despite the clunky combat mechanics and presentation issues.

    • “The story is superior to most other isometric RPGs, blending a mysterious inquisitor/investigator framing around a medieval dark fantasy adventure that's thoughtful and compelling, provocative and sinister and labyrinthine, always providing curiosity and uncertainty, putting the player in a position to drive the story and to make choices that affect how things unfold.”
    • “The story and setting in Inquisitor is incredible and very unique, I’ve never seen a game quite like this, and it’s got a heavy dark setting with a very gothic overtone and style, beautifully created environments and music that really makes you feel like you are doing God's work.”
    • “The story, while quite graphic at times, dealing with such issues as rape, necrophilia, satan worship, torture, etc., is very unique compared to other games I've played, and the gameplay is too.”
    • “I have dead bodies of people I assume are important to the story, but no one in town gives a flying fig about them, so I don't know what I am doing with them ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.”
    • “The story, while deep and well-written, gets very confusing and muddled.”
    • “Alas, the plot goes downhill (basically off the cliff) fast, with extremely repetitive plotlines and quests, boring 'investigations/trials' (which are usually nothing more than fetch quests or pixel hunts then a multiple choice quiz at the end), obvious twists, and the ending is just the worst.”
  • gameplay64 mentions

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its poor balance, clunky mechanics, and frequent bugs that hinder enjoyment. While some appreciate the unique story and dark atmosphere reminiscent of classic RPGs, others find the combat shallow and frustrating, often leading to a repetitive experience. Overall, the game seems to struggle with its mechanics, leaving players divided on whether the narrative can compensate for the gameplay shortcomings.

    • “It has a well-crafted story, decent fight mechanics, and is a very unique experience.”
    • “It's high quality, with great attention given to every aspect of its play, and a deeper sort of gameplay than 'hack, slash, kill, loot, level up, repeat'.”
    • “The investigation is the best part of gameplay, but you never have any clues other than just talk to everyone.”
    • “I won't recommend this game because it is unfortunately horribly balanced alongside frequent bugs that stall gameplay.”
    • “The story might be good, the mystery and world may be fleshed out, but what's the point if the main character and combat mechanics are this bad?”
    • “If you can brave the lackluster gameplay, you'll find yourself drawn to the dark world surrounding it.”
  • graphics57 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that they are outdated and reminiscent of older titles like Diablo II, lacking the polish expected from modern RPGs. While some appreciate the atmospheric and thematic artwork that complements the game's narrative, others criticize the low fidelity and poor animations, suggesting that the visuals detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as serviceable but not groundbreaking, appealing primarily to those who value story and atmosphere over visual fidelity.

    • “The artwork and the story and the ambience are great.”
    • “Graphically speaking, the world is beautiful despite all the evil and hell spawns you'll fight.”
    • “The developers have lovingly and beautifully drawn every little bit of scenery, monster part and menu art, so graphics-wise the game is quite pleasant despite being two-dimensional.”
    • “The graphics are sort of blurry and need work.”
    • “Graphically the game isn't groundbreaking and it's nowhere near any of the modern RPGs that we see nowadays.”
    • “I didn't expect much out of the graphics but somehow they managed to look worse than the screenshots and the animations are just plain ugly.”
  • atmosphere34 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and dark qualities, enhanced by well-crafted writing, engaging lore, and a haunting soundtrack. Players appreciate the blend of historical and mystical elements that create a compelling and gritty environment, although some note that the overall experience can feel overwhelming or monotonous at times. Overall, the game's atmosphere stands out as a significant strength, drawing players into its richly detailed world.

    • “The worldbuilding, music, and lore create quite a wonderful atmosphere.”
    • “I thoroughly enjoyed the dark and gritty atmosphere, uncompromising and flagrant with its blood-chilling displays of human decadence.”
    • “This game achieves a more completely immersive atmosphere than most of the AAA, high-graphical games in my library.”
    • “The atmosphere of hopelessness gets rather dull after a while... so... maybe okay if you are into these indie games and this is on special?”
    • “The atmosphere is grimdark enough to be comparable to S.T.A.L.K.E.R.”
    • “All in all, I never thought that I would like this sort of old-school ARPG style of games, but this one is done so well, that its atmosphere conveys the roleplaying aspect much better than most FPS shooters with RPG elements.”
  • music29 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the dark, atmospheric world, featuring a powerful soundtrack that includes ominous organ music and church-like themes, perfectly suited to the game's gothic setting. While many players appreciate the variety and fitting nature of the tracks, some note that the soundtrack can be sporadic, occasionally leaving long gaps during dialogue. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the immersive experience, despite some mixed opinions on the sound effects and the need for more tracks.

    • “The worldbuilding, music, and lore create quite a wonderful atmosphere.”
    • “The music is great, it's sure to be time-appropriate for this alternate world and doesn't drown out the game, not that there's much voice acting.”
    • “The music is phenomenal and very well adapted to the areas you're in.”
    • “The soundtrack often sounds as though it has just been pulled from church, or sometimes from hell.”
    • “Music and sound effects are so bad your brain will explode.”
    • “The startup screen song sounds like a 5-year-old playing on a keyboard.”
  • grinding18 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and frustrating, particularly in the early stages where players must repeatedly farm for levels and resources to progress. Many reviewers found the combat mechanics cumbersome and the overall experience marred by the excessive time spent grinding, which detracted from immersion and enjoyment. While some players noted that the game becomes more rewarding later on, the overwhelming grind often led to a loss of interest and engagement.

    • “Combat in Inquisitor is tedious and relies heavily on chugging potions like a madman.”
    • “You will spend painful hours grinding just to be able to walk around the next area without getting one-hit killed.”
    • “All is tedious in this game: fight, use spells (why are there so few shortcuts?), use items, carry items, companions management... too bad there was something to do here, but this game misses the target.”
  • stability5 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent crashes, bugs, and glitches that affect gameplay, particularly in the combat system. Players report persistent problems such as getting stuck on walls and overall subpar visuals, indicating that the game's age has not mitigated its instability.

    • “Numerous crashes, and a few bugs and glitches.”
    • “Still buggy as hell; getting stuck on the wall for the 1325th time starts to get annoying.”
    • “Considering how old this game is, it's still pretty buggy.”
  • humor5 mentions

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding the combat system and shop designs to be absurdly funny, leading to genuine laughter. However, some also note that while the game can be entertaining to watch, it ultimately falls short in quality, making the humor feel somewhat overshadowed by its flaws. Overall, the game offers a unique and comedic atmosphere that resonates with some players.

    • “The shops are so ridiculous I burst out laughing after I realized what I was dealing with.”
    • “Yell it out in a funny accent that nobody in the living world actually possesses, and you will feel good about yourself.”
    • “Very funny game and different atmosphere.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game offers strong replayability through its character creation and customization options, allowing players to experiment with different classes and builds, as well as make varied choices that lead to different consequences. However, some players feel that the limitations on character development may hinder the ability to create an all-powerful character.

    • “One of my favorite parts in an RPG is the character creation, and this game does a good job at that. You can see there's replayability in a game when you go through it wondering how it would be like playing a different class, and that sure happens here.”
    • “Good replay value to try different choices with different consequences.”
    • “The character customization adds replayability to experiment with different builds.”
    • “While this adds some to the replay value, it doesn't allow one to create that god-like character that can do anything.”
    • “The character customization adds replayability to fool around with different builds.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Reviews indicate that while the game attempts to deliver an emotional experience, it ultimately falls short of expectations, with some users feeling it lacks value compared to other storytelling mediums like books. Additionally, it evokes mixed feelings, occasionally making players feel uncomfortable or guilty.

    • “And it made me feel a little bad sometimes.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The optimization of the game has been criticized for delivering underwhelming performance, particularly during the tutorial phase, which detracted from the overall experience.

    • “The optimization is so poor that I experienced significant lag even during the tutorial phase.”
    • “The game runs poorly on my system, making it frustrating to play.”
    • “I encountered frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
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Play time

50hMedian play time
87hAverage play time
10-200hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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