Infernax (2022)

By successfully combining different elements of classic games, Infernax doesn'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 or Feature prevents infernax from becoming one of the best indie games of all time. at the end of the day, Infernax is a beautiful game with clever usage of RPG elements and a standard level design that could entertain you for hours.

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. The only negatives that rise from the ground are a few boss battles being easy to defeat… and that’s it. Robust, neatly wove, disgusting and wholeheartedly engaging, Infernax is a fantastic example of influence creating new greatness.

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 is fun and humorous, and there are plenty of extra goodies to keep players coming back for more. The game is a bit on the difficult side, but there are plenty of fun options to play the game as you want to. Infernax can be completed in about 4 hours, but with all the extra endings, the replay value here is high. I feel like this one is well worth the $19.99 asking price for anyone who loves games in this style, or older gamers looking for a throwback from their childhood.

Infernax manages to bring out the best of each genre in an adventure, quite well done. It presents itself as an experience that has a challenging gameplay and at the same time able to entertain everyone. With plenty of side missions and choices that change the course of the story, this is without a doubt a game that brings countless hours of gameplay and fun. Don't be fooled by the graphical appearance of the game, Infernax is undoubtedly a must-play for fans of the 16Bits era and eagerly awaiting a challenge worthy of their talents!

Infernax is the heir to Castlevania (the NES one) that I didn'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 electrifying soundtrack, Infernax gets completed over and over again to the rhythm of "Another game and that's it", accompanying the player with an intelligent progression of pace and difficulty. Not really cheap for an indie game, but it's worth the price.