The Night of the Inquisitor

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The Night of the Inquisitor is a single player survival action adventure game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by ZombieByte and was released on December 13, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Uncover the mystery behind a cursed rosary in this chilling survival horror game. Evade the Inquisitor, solve puzzles, and interact with NPCs to collect all the pieces of the rosary and break the curse. Can you save Emilia and her mother before it's too late?

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

Captures the 90s survival horror feel with a nostalgic low poly aesthetic and detailed atmospherics.
Features clever and engaging puzzle design that encourages players to think and pay attention.
Introduces fresh gameplay mechanics like using holy water to defend against enemies, adding originality to the genre.

The game is too easy and can softlock without saving, leading to frustration.
Controls are clunky, with no controller support and awkward key mapping causing discomfort.
Some enemies and story elements are perceived as annoying rather than scary, detracting from the horror experience.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay introduces some clever and fresh mechanics that help revitalize an often overused genre. However, certain elements like the candle mechanic can be confusing and some features, such as the locker mechanic, feel ineffective. Overall, the gameplay offers innovation despite a few frustrating or underwhelming aspects.
- “Some of the gameplay mechanics are surprisingly smart, adding something new and fresh to a genre that is becoming over-exploited and a bit stale.”
- “The candle mechanic was challenging at first, which added an interesting layer to the gameplay as I had to figure out how it worked.”
- “Mechanics-wise, the game is pretty good.”
- “The candle mechanic absolutely stumped me because I had tried to pick it up like 5 different times without it working, so I assumed I couldn't.”
- “The antagonist is not threatening but more annoying, the locker mechanic is useless as you can easily dodge his attacks.”
- “Some of the gameplay mechanics are surprisingly smart, adding something new and fresh to a genre that nowadays is perhaps being over-exploited and becoming a bit stale.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics receive mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the nostalgic, low-poly, and retro aesthetic that enhances the game's atmosphere, while others find the visuals rough and buggy. Overall, the art style effectively contributes to a gloomy and haunting mood, though technical issues somewhat detract from the experience.
- “Graphics were good if you are into the whole low poly aesthetic, and it filled me with nostalgia which gives the dev extra bonus points.”
- “The retro graphics are gorgeous, the atmosphere is gloomy and haunting, and the main antagonist is particularly charismatic; he's not just a soulless copy of the usual random maniac, he has an original story.”
- “Way too easy to softlock yourself (especially since there is no saving), buggy, and the visuals are really rough.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is engaging and atmospheric, following a young girl named Emelia on a mysterious journey to find her missing mother, with multiple endings adding replay value. The main antagonist is well-developed and unique, enhancing the overall narrative depth.
- “The story is okay with a young girl called Emelia looking for her missing mother and ends up getting transported to another realm in search for her.”
- “Pretty good game overall; it has a lot of attention to detail like the player gets bloody with low health and the animations change. It has tank controls but it's easy to get used to, an interesting story, and a couple of endings, recommended!”
- “The retro graphics are gorgeous, the atmosphere is gloomy and haunting, and the main antagonist is particularly charismatic. He's not just a soulless copy of the usual random maniac; he has an original story.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from frequent softlocks and bugs, compounded by the lack of a save feature, leading to frustrating instability. Additionally, the visuals are noted to be quite rough.
- “Way too easy to softlock yourself (especially since there is no saving), buggy, and the visuals are really rough.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor was genuinely funny and succeeded in making players laugh.
- “It had me laughing!”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is praised for its gorgeous retro graphics and a gloomy, haunting vibe, enhanced by a charismatic and uniquely developed main antagonist.
- “The retro graphics are gorgeous, the atmosphere is gloomy and haunting, and the main antagonist is particularly charismatic. He's not just a soulless copy of the usual random maniac; he has an original story.”

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The Night of the Inquisitor is a survival action adventure game with horror, mystery and thriller themes.

The Night of the Inquisitor is available on PC, Windows, Linux and PlayStation.

The Night of the Inquisitor was released on December 13, 2023.

The Night of the Inquisitor was developed by ZombieByte.

The Night of the Inquisitor has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Night of the Inquisitor is a single player game.

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