Infernax

"Infernax is an authentic retro experience and for that, I commend it. However, it could have gone from good to great if more work went into fleshing out its game world, tweaking its stiff controls, and ironing out its severe …"

"Infernax is a great game that I highly recommend to anyone who loves challenging platformer games that sound and look great. Especially if you don&s;t mind figuring out what needs to be done next and aren&s;t disgusted by blood and …"

"‎Without revolutionizing the metroidvania formula, Infernax manages to leave a very pleasant feeling. It does not invent anything, but the novelties it adds (decisions, NPCs with missions ...) make it a small and pleasant surprise within the subgenre. And in …"

"Infernax is in the right place between Ghost &s;n Goblins and Castlevania, but it also has its own uniqueness that allows it to stand out. While playing, time flows by without you even noticing."

"Not very lengthy, but bolstered by strong level design and tight controls, Infernax is a worthwhile experience."

"Infernax Deux or Die highlights the best mechanics of the base game and does so in a simple way, this time expanding the adventure so that two players can face hordes of enemies and free the world from demonic forces."

"Players not fond of a nostalgic challenge may bristle at Infernax&s;s devotion to the past but beneath a few rough edges is a gory romp that hits a lot of classic notes."

"About as subtle as a mace to the face, Infernax is for players who like their games fiendishly difficult, bloody as hell, and endlessly rewarding."

"Overall, Infernax is a title I didn&s;t know about a week ago and has quickly sucked me in and become one of my top titles to play for 2022. It is available starting February 14, 2022. I highly recommend this …"

"Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won&s;t astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash."

"Infernax uses retro elements very well, but this is not an experience that simply appeals because of nostalgia. The core mechanics are very good, the action is fun, the level of difficulty can be tweaked to suit both veterans and …"

"Infernax is like an amazing cover of a favorite song. It perfectly encapsulates what a quintessential "&s;80s game" might feel like, complete with over-the-top carnage and a Game Genie reference that enhances your gameplay. If it&s;s your jam, you&s;ll want …"

"Infernax walks a fine line between honoring the classics while adding its own unique stamp to the genre, and I am glad that it did so exceeding well. The game wears its inspiration proudly on its sleeve. And as a …"

"Infernax brings an interesting system of choices in a retro game, giving a certain freedom to the player, something that was not so common in the 8-bit era. The gameplay is quite primitive and there hasn&s;t been too much effort …"

"Infernax by Berzerk Studios"

"Infernax is a lovingly crafted, gory homage to the bygone days of the NES."

"Players willing to push through some frustration, however, will find a macabre yet charming experience that harkens back to gaming’s early years. Infernax is a solid tribute to the Castlevania series and a fun time for anyone looking for an …"

"Infernax is a truly retro experience that takes the best elements of the past to create a fun time in the present. It&s;s tough but fair and a blast to play. Highly recommended for fans of action-adventure platformers like Castlevania."

"If you’re a fan of classic Castlevania, you’re gonna like Infernax – and it’s so refreshing to play something that isn’t a soulslike or a roguelike and instead offers a true return to the days of old."

"While some of the mid and late-game platforming challenges are pretty demanding, failing and having to make your way through familiar parts of the castles never takes too long. That said, I do wish the bosses put up a bit …"

"Infernax is a love letter to the action-adventure games of old while simultaneously excelling in the modern definition of the genre. Delivering a balanced experience, Berzerk Studio sticks the landing within the sweet spot between challenge and downright fun."

"Retro games looking to take on the rough look and feel of classics like Castlevania are always going to face a bit of an uphill battle..."

"Berzerk Studio has crafted something horrifically special with Infernax with it being one of the finest old-school action-adventure games I’ve played in some time. Every part of this game just screams quality from the art work, to the soundtrack, to …"

"Infernax is a can’t-miss game. I had never heard of it, but as soon as I booted it up it immediately shot to the top of my favorite games of the year. Do not sleep on this title. There is …"

"Infernax is a great throwback to the “open world” type of exploration from the 8-bit era whilst taking some of its elements and making it more accessible to newer players. As someone who mostly grew up playing on PC, I …"

"Infernax is a great mix of pixel-art nostalgia and modern narrative design that never fails to entertain."

"By successfully combining different elements of classic games, Infernax doesn&s;t suffer from issues that come with nostalgia and only use this nostalgic theme to its advantage and nothing more. That being said, lack of any new or innovative gameplay mechanic …"

"All in all, this review finds Infernax to be a bloody good time. Again, though, be sure you know exactly what you’re getting into. Also, be wary of the platforming."

"Infernax is the heir to Castlevania (the NES one) that I didn&s;t know I craved, but it was almost impossible to break away from once I started playing! Equipped with an interesting storyline, highly enjoyable pixel art graphics and an …"

"2D platforming game fans rejoice, Infernax is here to deliver an intense, tough title that contains violence and silky-smooth gameplay to scratch the incessant Metroidvania itch. Infernax is a must play for fans of this genre, fight back the night!"

"This really is one of our favourite old-school indie titles to hit Game Pass in the last few months and we urge retro fans to nab it at the earliest possible opportunity, as it&s;s a super-satisfying love letter to the …"

"A gory affair, there’s a hell of a lot to like about Infernax. The tried-and-tested gameplay sits alongside purposefully dated but nonetheless charming visuals, but the freedom you have really sets this apart from other games in the genre. Will …"

"As the closing act meets its end, a litter of bodies left in your wake, Infernax achieves a rare thing. It becomes more than its influences, more than a simple genre piece, but a powerful entity in its own right. …"

"Even though it was initially difficult and with very basic combat, Infernax wooed me with its comical gore, beautiful music and simple art style. Infernax will not be everyone&s;s cup of tea but if you have a bit of time …"

"Infernax is one of the best indie games I’ve played in a long time. It’s a great throwback to not only Castlevania 2, but other great NES games from my childhood as well. The gameplay here is solid, the story …"

"While Infernax is tough, it&s;s resolutely fair - you can&s;t really make the game &s;easy&s;, but you can absolutely mitigate the difficulty or take a break doing something else when you get stuck. Don&s;t expect a simple ride, though, and …"

"From the moment you step onto these demon-infested lands to the moment you deal the killing blow to the game’s final boss, you’ll experience plenty of surprises – the Konami Code does something really cool, for example. Infernax’s retro soundtrack …"