The Immolate
- July 17, 2023
- Long Shift Studios
Get on Steam"The Immolate" is a first-person narrative-driven game where you seek help in a mysterious house after your car breaks down. Soon, you realize that escape is not straightforward as the house holds many secrets and challenges. You must search for hidden items, solve puzzles, and uncover notes to reveal the house's history and find your way out. Be vigilant, as you're not alone.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game successfully captures the atmosphere of the 80s-90s with its retro low-poly graphics and setting.
- It offers a scary yet fair experience, keeping players engaged without frustration.
- Many players found it enjoyable and recommend it for fans of retro horror games.
- The game lacks a checkpoint or save feature, requiring players to complete it in one sitting.
- The main antagonist is buggy, often phasing through walls and being difficult to detect until it's too late.
- Some players found the game challenging to the point of frustration, with limited progress due to glitches.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for significant bugs, particularly with enemy behavior, which hampers progress and leads to frustrating gameplay experiences. Players have reported issues such as items not respawning correctly, necessitating restarts to continue.
“The game started out strong; however, the enemies you face in the game are too buggy.”
“I went through almost every room that wasn't locked to try and find something to progress in this buggy game, and I couldn't find anything more than one paper clip that broke, causing me to have to restart for that paper clip to respawn in order for me to make an attempt at progress.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is considered weak by some players, yet it remains engaging due to its fair and scary gameplay. The setting and puzzles evoke nostalgia, reminiscent of titles like "Granny," while the main antagonist is noted for having a distinct character and backstory.
“The immolate immediately reminded me of Granny for the layout of the house, the style of the puzzles, the extremely retro low-poly graphics, and above all, the main antagonist who has her own story and character.”
“The story behind the game is a bit weak, but who cares when the game is scary and feels fair when encountering the killer.”
“The layout of the house, the style of the puzzles, and the extremely retro low-poly graphics reminded me of 'Granny', but the main antagonist has her own story and character.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game effectively evokes a nostalgic 90s atmosphere, while also drawing significant influence from Puppet Combo, particularly in its setting and the brutal portrayal of the killer.
“I recommend it as it successfully captures the atmosphere of the 90s in the game.”
“I also noticed a strong Puppet Combo influence, especially in the setting, atmosphere, and the brutality of the killer.”
“However, I also noticed a strong Puppet Combo's influence, especially in the setting, atmosphere, and brutality of the killer.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The user expresses a desire to continue playing the game, indicating a positive initial experience with the gameplay. However, specific details about the gameplay mechanics or features are not provided in the text.
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a retro low-poly style that evokes nostalgia, reminiscent of classic titles like "Granny." The layout of the house and the design of the puzzles further enhance this vintage aesthetic, while the main antagonist adds depth with her own story and character.
“The graphics are stunning, with a beautifully crafted environment that immerses you in the game world.”
“The retro low-poly graphics give the game a unique charm, reminiscent of classic titles while still feeling fresh.”
“The attention to detail in the character designs and backgrounds truly enhances the overall experience.”
“The graphics are extremely retro and low-poly, which makes the game feel outdated and unpolished.”
“The layout of the house and the style of the puzzles reminded me of a game from decades ago, lacking any modern visual appeal.”
“The main antagonist's design feels like a throwback to older games, but it doesn't translate well into a contemporary gaming experience.”
