The Immemorial Order

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The Immemorial Order is a single player simulation game with horror, mystery and comedy themes. It was developed by Wicksley and was released on March 18, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Story It's the first day moving into your new home, located in the small, quiet town of Bricksmore. After living in your new house for a few months, you discover the previous owners have left behind some items that were never meant to be found. You quickly find out that these items are not just any old junk but are connected to a secret, mysterious organization. Gameplay The Immemorial Order is p…

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story4 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Strong atmospheric and immersive horror experience that builds tension through environment, sound, and pacing rather than constant scares.
Detailed and authentic British setting with well-crafted environments and subtle humor that adds charm and uniqueness.
Engaging exploration and storytelling through environmental clues and fragmented narrative that encourages curiosity and imagination.

Limited puzzle variety and gameplay interactions can feel repetitive and slow-paced, potentially causing loss of momentum.
Technical issues such as minor graphical glitches, lighting inconsistencies, and occasional audio bugs sometimes detract from immersion.
Short game length and small scope may leave players wishing for deeper story and more content.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is primarily conveyed through environmental storytelling and exploration, creating an enigmatic and lingering narrative that emphasizes atmosphere over direct exposition. While praised for its originality, horror elements, and subtle humor, some players wish for greater depth, length, and task variety. Overall, the storytelling is compelling but may feel limited in scale and polish.
- “It is this meticulous attention to environmental storytelling that makes the experience so unnerving.”
- “The story, told through fragments and implication, lingers long after the game ends.”
- “The fact that everything seems normal at first and then you slowly start to realize that something is off is amazing, and is a way of writing a story that should be present in more horror games in my opinion.”
- “While the atmosphere and storytelling are strong, the immemorial order does show its limitations in scale and polish.”
- “I do however wish the game/story was longer and had a bit more depth as I feel it was over too soon!”
- “The lack of exposition might frustrate players who prefer clear storytelling, but it also lends the game an enigmatic charm.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The Immorial Order delivers a haunting and immersive atmosphere marked by quiet dread and lingering mystery, driven by its effective audiovisual design and well-crafted settings reminiscent of a British small town. The game excels in creating a tense, meditative horror experience that emphasizes subtlety and suggestion over overt scares or mechanics. Though limited in scale and polish, its unique, introspective atmosphere makes it a standout for fans of atmospheric horror.
- “The immemorial order, developed by Dan Gibson and published by Wicksley Games, is an eerie and slow-burning first-person exploration game that immerses the player in an atmosphere of quiet dread and lingering mystery.”
- “A key element of The Immemorial Order’s atmosphere is its audiovisual design, which works in harmony to sustain a constant feeling of tension.”
- “The game environment (town, pub, and manor house in particular) was well-designed and captures the atmosphere and feel of a British small town.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Immortal Order offers a simple, atmospheric exploration with light puzzle-solving, focusing more on mood and mystery than complex mechanics. While the experience is compelling and enjoyable, some players note a desire for greater variety in tasks and puzzles. Overall, it provides a compact, introspective horror experience with engaging storytelling.
- “Gameplay-wise, The Immemorial Order is a straightforward exploration experience with light puzzle-solving elements.”
- “It is a compact, introspective horror experience that prioritizes atmosphere over mechanics, silence over spectacle, and mystery over clarity.”
- “Really enjoyed this, the story and gameplay are really enjoyable.”
- “The gameplay is a straightforward exploration experience with light puzzle-solving elements, but it lacks depth and variety.”
- “The game prioritizes atmosphere over mechanics, resulting in a compact horror experience that might feel shallow to players seeking engaging gameplay.”
- “Although the storytelling and presentation are compelling, there is a noticeable lack of variety in tasks and puzzles/game mechanics.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature impressive detail and intricate design, especially notable in areas like the grand lodge, enhanced by effective lighting and composition. Despite some occasional graphical and audio glitches, the overall visual experience is praised for its quality and size.
- “8.9 GB download, 18.4 GB HDD unzipped space = awesome graphics!”
- “This is the most intricate, detailed graphics in a game – The Grand Lodge – I have ever seen so far on Steam!”
- “There are weird graphical and audio glitches, but whatever...”
- “What it lacks in graphical fidelity, it compensates for through careful composition and use of lighting.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some moments feeling forced or falling flat, but it also includes original and lighthearted touches that add charm amidst the horror elements. Overall, it provides occasional laughs that complement the story's blend of clichés and creativity.
- “Walking sim, find some keys, some humor... I enjoyed it.”
- “The story is a nice mix of horror clichés, original writing and humorous touches here and there.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game generally runs stably on most systems but exhibits occasional graphical and audio glitches, including minor texture issues, lighting inconsistencies, and limited animation quality, reflecting its indie nature.
- “There are weird graphical and audio glitches, but whatever...”
- “Technically, it runs well on most systems, but minor texture glitches, occasional lighting inconsistencies, and limited animation quality remind you of its indie roots.”

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