The Immolate

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The Immolate is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Long Shift Games and was released on July 17, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

stability4 negative mentions

The game is terrifying and provides a fair challenge when encountering the killer.
It successfully captures the retro horror vibe reminiscent of Puppet Combo and Granny, with engaging puzzles and atmosphere.
Players found the game enjoyable and recommend it for fans of retro survival horror.

The game is plagued by glitches, including enemies that can pass through walls and lack sound cues.
There is no checkpoint or save feature, requiring players to complete the game in one sitting.
Progression can be frustrating due to limited items and the need to restart for items to respawn.

stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits significant stability issues, particularly with buggy enemy behavior that hampers progress. Players have reported frustrating experiences, such as needing to restart due to essential items breaking and not respawning, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
- “The game started out strong; however, the enemy you face in the game is 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.”
- “The game started out strong; however, the enemy you face in the game is too buggy.”
story
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The game's story is considered weak by some players, but it is overshadowed by the engaging and fair gameplay experience, particularly during encounters with the killer. The game's design and puzzles evoke nostalgia, reminiscent of titles like "Granny," while the main antagonist possesses her own distinct 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.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has sparked curiosity among players, with many expressing a desire to explore it further. However, specific details about the gameplay mechanics or experiences are not provided in the reviews.
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by extremely retro low-poly visuals, reminiscent of classic titles like "Granny," particularly in the layout of the house and puzzle design. The main antagonist is also noted for having a distinct story and character, adding depth to the overall aesthetic.
- “The game features extremely retro low-poly graphics that evoke a nostalgic feeling, reminiscent of classic titles.”
- “The layout of the house and the style of the puzzles are beautifully designed, enhancing the overall visual experience.”
- “The graphics are extremely retro and low-poly, which makes the game feel outdated and less immersive.”
- “The low-poly graphics remind me of older games, but they lack the charm and detail that would make them appealing today.”
- “The overall visual style feels unpolished and detracts from the overall experience of the game.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is heavily influenced by Puppet Combo, characterized by a gritty setting and a palpable sense of brutality from the killer, which enhances the overall tension and immersion.
- “I 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.”