Ad Infinitum
September 9, 2023
Trapped between the walls of your family home and the trenches of World War I, you try to piece together your past and take back control of your life. BREAK THE CYCLE Will the nightmare of the war ever end? Will you find inner peace one day? In Ad Infinitum, …
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"Ad Infinitum is notable for being a psychological horror set against a backdrop of World War I. If you can forgive the derivative gameplay, the game does its job well."
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62.0
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81.0
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48.0
"Although it presents a pitch-perfect atmosphere, the bright spots in its uneven campaign don&s;t really get much chance to truly shine."
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75.0
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60.0
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85.0
"Ad Infinitum tells an engaging and unique story in a great way. To really enjoy it, though, you&s;d have to be willing to play with the voice setting set to German."
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70.0
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70.0
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85.0
"Ad Infinitum is an ambitious game. You can feel the love and effort of the developers, but it falls far short of the required quality. It tries to tell the dark story of a PTSD soldier and his family in …"
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65.0
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70.0
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80.0
"Ad Infinitum deals in many types of horror, often skewering expectations. Though rough around the edges and packing unremarkable puzzles, the terrifying truths of its real-world scares offer more captivating chills than its monster-focused moments."
Read original review"Ad Infinitum balances engaging gameplay with a deep, dark, and fascinating story that tells a tale of a family torn apart by war."
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75.0
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75.0
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75.0
"In spite of the occasional bug and basic gameplay systems, Ad Infinitum manages to capture my attention through its imaginative exploration of the horror of battle. Delving between the shell-shocked home of the Von Schmitts and the ash swept trenches …"
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60.0
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65.0
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60.0
"Overall, Ad Infinitum doesn’t do its best job showcasing what the experience is all about in the first hour. But, after that, it really takes off and soars. Especially the creature design, and while I am not a massive fan …"
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70.0
Gameplay
55.0
Story
68.0
"After many years of development, Ad Infinitum fails to deliver e great horror experience. The compelling story is not enough to save this project from mediocrity."
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70.0
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65.0
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45.0
"What everything adds up to is a game that’s half good. If the more unique and compelling idea of the war was expanded upon, the title could have been much better."
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60.0
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55.0
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80.0
"The topic is interesting, the plot is engaging, and we have nothing to complain about the presentation of the senselessness of the conflict as such. But at the same time, Ad Infinitum contains many dead places and boring passages, which, …"
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75.0
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68.0
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92.0
"Ad Infinitum is a little off balance when it comes to how difficult and unfair a few of its challenges are compared to the rest of the game, but with enough patience or guidance to make it through those sections, …"
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45.0
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70.0
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65.0
"Ad Infinitum is a horror game that manages to create a good atmosphere despite the poorer visuals. Moments of fear cannot be avoided. It is also very accessible to play."
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70.0
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75.0
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85.0
"Ad Infinitum wraps a deeply moving story of trauma, loss, fear, and self-discovery into a horror game that gets under your skin. The sound design is fantastic and provides numerous moments of suspense. However, the debut effort from German studio …"
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58.0
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57.0
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46.0
"A more coherent story and confident use of setting could&s;ve helped Ad Infinitum live up to its full potential. The dilapidated mansion, nightmare trenches, and horrible creatures still give it a unique identity that goes some way toward making up …"
Read original review"While Ad Infinitum&s;s interesting World War I backdrop for a horror game might entice you initially, its lack of polish and uninspired gameplay prevent you from being engaged until the end."
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85.0
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82.0
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78.0
"Having experienced Ad Infinitum, it becomes clear that the game is a remarkable example of how video games can combine history, psychology, and horror into a unified, immersive experience. One of its most striking strengths is its ability to immerse …"
Read original review"Overall, Ad Infinitum was an exciting and immersive gaming experience that certainly won&s;t be for everyone, but its excellent production leaves a lasting impression. So, anyone who enjoys horror adventures that require a quick grasp of the story should get …"
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50.0
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60.0
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70.0
"Ad Infinitum very much feels like the kind of horror game that would’ve come out five or ten years ago: lots of slow-moving stealth and light puzzles, with a heavy dose of walking simulator-style exploration on the side."
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85.0
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40.0
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75.0
"With a unique setting and premise, Hekate&s;s psychological horror certainly stands out, and its various themes are balanced well. Some more polish and gameplay improvements would go a long way, but more than anything, its horror elements could certainly use …"
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68.0
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66.0
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73.0
"Although it does not innovate the “psychological horror” genre in any way, Ad Infinitum presents a well-written story that manages to skillfully explore the protagonist&s;s wartime traumas. The lack of conventional combat limits so much the encounters with enemies, which …"
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75.0
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62.0
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80.0
"While there are some impressive elements to like about Ad Infinitum it ultimately lacks a lot of polish and some more compelling gameplay. It&s;s excellent score and use of audio is the stand out in this psychological horror."
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