INFERNO CLIMBER Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-10-30
Review summary
  • Charming and content-rich game
  • Creative and varied gameplay elements
  • Fun and challenging gameplay
  • Controller requirement and issues
  • Death recovery is tedious
  • Controls are poor and imprecise
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Categories

Soulslike CombatAction RPGSurvivalPlatformingResource ManagementPuzzle SolvingMultiple Playable CharactersStealth Gameplay

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Helpful reviews
94%
Unhelpful reviews
6%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
177
Negative points
234
Gameplay points
227
Perf. points
25
Rec. points
62
Misc points
110
Point
Charming and content-rich game
Description
Many reviewers find the game charming, fun, and packed with content. It is described as an interesting action RPG with a lot to offer.
Importance
51%
Creative and varied gameplay elements
Description
Reviewers praise the game's creativity, with numerous interesting ideas like throwing items to distract enemies, using environmental interactions, and unique puzzles. The game offers a lot of variety in enemies, hazards, and traps.
Importance
46%
Fun and challenging gameplay
Description
Reviewers find the game fun and challenging in a Dark Souls-like way, with solid combat and rewarding exploration. The difficulty is fair and surmountable with skill.
Importance
44%
Weapon variety and combat depth
Description
Combat offers depth with various weapons, each having different attacks and stats. Weapon swapping becomes less clunky with playtime, and equipment drops encourage hunting for strong gear.
Importance
36%
Runs well and controller support
Description
The game runs smoothly at 60 FPS at 1080p and works completely with a PS4 controller without extra software. Keyboard and mouse rebinding is also available.
Importance
28%
Good music and sound design
Description
The music and sound effects are nice to listen to and reinforce the game's tone. The sound design is quite good, with effects matching actions.
Importance
25%
Exploration and level design
Description
Exploration is rewarding, with hidden paths, traps, and interconnected areas. The map design is good, and levels are fun to explore with interesting obstacles.
Importance
22%
Nostalgic and retro feel
Description
The game evokes nostalgia with its simplicity and charm reminiscent of PS2 titles and older game design. It captures a warm, familiar feel.
Importance
20%
Challenging and fair bosses
Description
Bosses are genuinely challenging and memorable, requiring improvisation. The difficulty is not unfair, as traps and tricks are telegraphed nicely if players are observant.
Importance
18%
Appealing art style
Description
The cartoonish dark fantasy art direction is successful and appealing. The stylized graphics are beautiful and fit the game's tone.
Importance
18%
Underrated gem
Description
Some reviewers consider the game an underrated gem in the rough and recommend checking it out. It has the potential to be a great game for action RPG fans.
Importance
18%
Enemy variety and hazards
Description
The game features many different types of enemies, hazards, puzzles, and traps. Enemies are well-positioned, keeping players alert.
Importance
14%
Atmosphere and tone
Description
The game captures a dreary atmosphere that becomes increasingly oppressive. It is not as heavy as FromSoftware games but still effective.
Importance
13%
Long playtime and content
Description
Reviewers note that the game has a long playtime and a lot of content, especially for an Early Access title. It is suitable for long evenings.
Importance
13%
Comedic item descriptions
Description
Item descriptions are often comedic, and there are plenty of them. Reading them is fun and adds to the game's charm.
Importance
12%
Immersive sim elements
Description
The game features immersive sim elements like fire causing logical chain reactions and using items in multiple ways. These elements enhance the survival gameplay experience.
Importance
10%