TIMORE INFERNO

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TIMORE INFERNO is a single player action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Vidas Games and was released on June 2, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

Timore Inferno is the 4th indie horror game in the Timore series. Strange visitors have come to a little girl's house, robbing her home and killing everyone inside... Except her. With dolls holding the anger of her loss, everyone who tries to go there and investigate what happened wind up missing. Timore Inferno is a horror experience through the hell of a little girl's mind. The player meets a…

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Audience ScoreBased on 143 reviews

story4 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game has an interesting premise and atmosphere that can be engaging for players.
Some enemy designs and jump scares are effective in creating a creepy experience.
It can be a fun, short horror experience for those who enjoy indie games and are looking for quick scares.

The game is extremely short, lasting only about 20-30 minutes, which many players feel does not justify its price.
Graphics and sound design are poorly executed, with repetitive assets and loud, annoying audio that detracts from the experience.
Gameplay is shallow and tedious, relying heavily on cheap jump scares and lacking depth in story and mechanics.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of Timore Inferno is generally viewed as confusing and lacking depth, with many players finding it difficult to follow and unengaging. While some appreciate the unique atmosphere and occasional jump scares, the narrative is often criticized for being nonsensical and underdeveloped, leading to a perception that the game prioritizes cheap thrills over a coherent plot. Overall, the consensus suggests that the story is a weak point, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Timore Inferno may not be a game where its primary focus is graphics, but it does have a solid short story and rich atmosphere, which in my eyes, is better than graphics.”
- “The store page states that the story is about things invading a little girl's home, killing everyone except her.”
- “I like horror games in general, but there's been way too many of them that only consist of lousy jumpscares and loud noises but completely lack any kind of plot or story that can be followed and actually makes sense.”
- “But however, in my opinion, the story is so hard to understand it might as well not even be there.”
- “The storyline doesn't make any sense.”
- “It does give a few jump scares, but if you are after any sort of story or depth to the game, I would probably keep looking as I found myself asking 'what the f*** is going on' pretty much from start to end.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
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The graphics in "Timore Inferno" have received largely negative feedback, with many users describing them as cheap, ugly, and poorly developed, often likening them to amateur pixel art. While some appreciate the atmospheric horror elements and storytelling, the overall consensus is that the graphics detract from the experience, with issues like low frame rates and monochromatic coloring being particularly noted. Despite these shortcomings, some players find humor in the game's visual style, suggesting it may still provide entertainment value.
- “Atmospheric horror with cartoon graphics.”
- “This game has some really good moments, even though it isn't the most well-developed game when it comes to graphics, but it doesn't really matter in this game too much.”
- “Nice game, you could maybe improve the graphics, but still amazing.”
- “This laziness is passed off as a deliberate attempt to be 'artistic', much like most amateur shovelware is 2D retro pixel crap, because they can call it 'pixel art' and don't have to learn how to do video game graphics and artwork properly.”
- “The graphics are cheap, with some environments where it’s hard to see even the ground in my opinion.”
- “A collection of poorly paced jump scares and some of the ugliest graphics I have seen in a while.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the project has been widely criticized for its poor mechanics, shallow combat, and lack of engaging horror elements, leading to a repetitive and unsatisfying experience. Many reviewers noted that the controls were confusing and the overall design felt cheap, with untextured environments contributing to a lackluster presentation. While some appreciate the effort of indie developers, the execution in this case leaves much to be desired.
- “At first, some of the mechanics in the game looked a bit weird (especially the way that the axe moves), but oh well, it's an indie game and I'm happy that more and more indie developers get a chance to sell their productions on Steam.”
- “The commands and the gameplay were a little bit confusing and could be fixed.”
- “Got to play this the first time I heard of it and I got to do the first gameplay on YouTube.”
- “The gameplay itself felt cheap and was short.”
- “Shallow gameplay, shallow combat, shallow horror, shallow sound design, shallow game.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are laughable.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of Timore Inferno is characterized by a blend of atmospheric horror and cartoon graphics, complemented by a strong soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. While some players appreciate the game's tense and original atmosphere, others criticize it for relying too heavily on cheap jump scares and for a lack of unsettling tension, which detracts from the immersive experience. Overall, the game's atmosphere is seen as a double-edged sword, showcasing potential but often falling short due to gameplay frustrations.
- “Timore Inferno has a class A soundtrack, something that complements the game and the atmosphere well.”
- “Timore Inferno may not be a game where its primary focus is graphics, but it does have a solid short story and rich atmosphere, which in my eyes, is better than graphics.”
- “Overall, I give the game a solid 8/10 for originality and tense atmosphere, something that horror games these days seem to lack.”
- “Now before we start with the review, I did play every previous Timore game and didn't find them particularly good, but since they were free and had some decent atmosphere, I cut it some slack. But now we have to pay money for this.”
- “The jumpscares definitely made me jump; it's not the cleverest horror, but the atmosphere is aggressive and you don't feel safe, especially since I knew there was a possibility I would have to restart the game.”
- “The graphics aren't that good with a monochromatic coloring and few colored details that I found quite interesting, but the sounds and music were a little annoying, too noisy, and it didn't give the right atmosphere.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The music in Timore Inferno receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the atmospheric soundtrack that enhances the game's creepy environments and jump scares, others find it forgettable or even annoying, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for fitting the horror theme, but its effectiveness varies among players.
- “Timore Inferno has a class A soundtrack, something that complements the game and the atmosphere well.”
- “Timore is a basic survival horror, with basic enemies and really weird/funny locations. It is fun and really addictive, with scary music and a lot of jumpscares. It is so awesome! 10/10.”
- “Of course the combat is a little wonky with the hitboxes and hit-detections, but it makes up for that with some disturbing and weird environments, creepy enemies, and music.”
- “Other than that, there's no music, and when there is, it's really forgettable.”
- “Music is not scary, but rather irritating.”
- “The sounds and 'music' were a little annoying, too noisy, and didn't create the right atmosphere.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is widely criticized as a cash grab, suggesting that it prioritizes profit over player experience and fairness.
- “This game feels like a cash grab, with constant prompts to spend money.”
- “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending.”
- “I feel like I'm being nickel-and-dimed at every turn; the monetization is just too much.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be monotonous and tedious, lacking in variety, which detracts from the overall experience as they progress through the story.
- “There's not much variety here and honestly it gets tedious by the time you reach the story's conclusion.”
- “It's incredibly tedious, kinda like a bad haunted house attraction.”
- “Tedious to play.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is derived from its absurd enemy designs and crude animations, which often result in hilariously unintended visuals rather than genuine horror. While the game features a mix of funny elements and jump scares, some players noted a lack of variety in the scares, yet overall, it remains entertaining and addictive.
- “The combat in this game involves walking backwards while pummeling enemies with an axe before they can reach you, and the enemies are... well, their designs are somewhat interesting because they don't make sense at all, but their animations are so crude and choppy that they look hilarious instead of disturbing.”
- “Going to have to say that it has a lot of funny things, and you can get scared by different stuff, though it does lack a bit of variety, as many jump scares are just the same.”
- “Timore is a basic survival horror, with basic enemies and really weird/funny locations. Though not that funny, it is fun and really addictive, with scary music and a lot of jump scares. It is so awesome! 10/10”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with players reporting drastic fluctuations in frame rates—dropping to as low as 10 FPS in monster-heavy areas while maintaining 60 FPS in less active environments.
- “This game is full of cheap jump scares (one got me, though, rip) and is poorly optimized, resulting in around 10 FPS in monster-heavy areas and 60 FPS in low-activity zones.”
- “The optimization is a mess; I frequently experience frame drops that ruin the immersion.”
- “I can't believe how unoptimized this game is. It struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, even on high-end hardware.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, unpolished mechanics, and audio issues that detract from the overall experience. Many describe it as a frustrating and messy experience, leading to a strong recommendation to avoid it.
- “I'd like the 33 minutes of my time I wasted playing this steaming pile of hot garbage back. This game is incredibly buggy, unpolished, uncreative, and uninspired. I wish I could say there was something special about this game, but all it really is, is a glorified walking simulator with cheap jumpscares and godawful combat. The ambiance doesn't loop properly, audio cuts out at times with no real explanation. Don't waste your time on this, and play a game that's actually good.”
- “Buggy, unpolished, messy - that's all that comes to my mind while checking this game.”