Infernax Review - I Dream of Indie

[@IDreamofIndie]

Will you be checking out Infernax? Thank you so much for supporting click-bait free independent content!

[@dannyshroyer5770]

This game is so good, it oozes style, and those little cut scenes are just the best. It's like the perfect little pixel platformer, only game that's gotten me to play anything besides Arceus on the switch

[@IDreamofIndie]

Really glad you are digging it friend!

[@matthuck378]

As one of the people who loved Castlevania 2 on the NES as a kid, I really want this. Will be picking it up, at some point, for sure.

[@IDreamofIndie]

Sweet! It's a really fun game I think you will enjoy it!

[@FlowerAngelRave]

I might try this one a little later down the line, provided it works well on Switch of course (although I can't really see why it wouldn't). But it looks fantastic for those who love games that call back to ones of older eras, and accessibility options are always a massive plus, hence why I think I might try this one at some point. And as always, this was another great review.

[@Greentunic84]

I've been anticipating this for 2 years now! Can't wait to play it. Love these style of games.

[@IDreamofIndie]

Rocking! Glad to hear that and hope you enjoy!!

[@milkman4833]

I love the amount of Easter eggs within this game. Like if you put up up down down left right left right b and a you can play with a gun

[@IDreamofIndie]

Tons of cool secrets!!

[@ophidianmind333]

I'll definitely be checking out Infernax as it seems right up my alley. A combination of elements from Simon's Quest and The Adventure of Link sounds promising and I look forward to seeing how the choices impact the game and story. I've been in the mood for a game like this and the gore looks like some silly fun as well. The inclusion of a casual mode also sounds nice because while I am not averse to games that are difficult, I do prefer them to not be overwhelmingly so. Having a mode where I can build up my skills in the game and play it through before taking on a brutally difficult challenge in a harder mode is an appealing feature for me.

[@gabeG8085]

Played all the way through in classic mode and I loved every minute of the game! So much fun and the second play with the Konami code was crazy stupid fun!

[@IDreamofIndie]

Glad to hear that you had fun with this one too!

[@brotbrotsen1100]

Played through with every character and got every ending in classic mode, first time since a long while that i 100% a game.

[@PenDreamt]

This game actually reminds me a bit of Faxanadu on the NES, which I also loved.

[@IDreamofIndie]

That's a really nice call!

[@PenDreamt]

@@IDreamofIndie if you want a really good laugh, keep pressing jump to talk with the boatman in the beginning. It's possible to exhaust the dialogue lol

[@jarrottbarker7135]

I just made a similar content before seeing this. Faxanadu was so good!

[@PenDreamt]

@@jarrottbarker7135 I loved the game. I can't say kid me loved the mantras equally, though! Remember when the NES boxes would have clearly visible something to the effect of "battery pack!" saves?

[@Lantern_Jack]

I had my eye on this but was about to sleep on it since it looked difficult. Thank you for clearing that up. Games like this one help fill that void konami has neglected by giving us a decent castlevania retro like experience. Great and informative review as always. I feel your channel has the best indie videogame reviews on youtube. Keep up the great work guys. 👍

[@justinmohan7103]

So glad this game is getting good reviews. I am gonna get physical copy for sure, when it comes out.

[@kennyryan4173]

It's already out.

[@justinmohan7103]

@@kennyryan4173 Thanks

[@jarrottbarker7135]

I definitely see influences from Faxanadu, one of NES’s best hidden gems.

[@IDreamofIndie]

Nice little retro callback, well done!

[@benprins8240]

Infernax is definitely my kind of pixel art platformer😊😊😊 I'll be downloading and enjoying it tomorrow through PC gamepass. Excited to play through it.

[@IDreamofIndie]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@benprins8240]

@@IDreamofIndie thanks, hope Tunic comes to PC gamepass March 16. Think it will?

[@IDreamofIndie]

We will have to wait and see but the game looks fun!

[@benprins8240]

@@IDreamofIndie definitely. I also hope March 1 pc gamepass gets Shadow Warrior 3. Fingers crossed. Infernax isn't under the coming soon section on gamepass, hopefully it is soon.

[@knightofvirtue613]

If you grew up playing NES platformers and wondered how much better it could be with modern code, you'll enjoy this. The graphics are true to 8-bit style, controls are very responsive, and colors are very bright. Classic mode feels like playing a classic nes game. I've had a few deaths but nothing that felt unfair. There are things the game does that make it just a little more tolerable than a true old school game.

[@IDreamofIndie]

So glad to hear you are enjoying the game!

[@andrejspecht8217]

The cheats are actually adding to the replayability of the game, adding some different difficulties and a mode that makes you giggle like a maniac.

[@IDreamofIndie]

They are fun!

[@kennyryan4173]

I can't wait to get my copy of this.

[@ironrex6979]

This game sounds and looks amazing! So it’s a love letter to Castlevania and trying to build upon Castlevania 2? I have to try it. I always hoped Castlevania 2 would of been remade when IGA released OoE. Thank you will pick this up!

[@IDreamofIndie]

No problem Rex!!

[@EvilFuGuru]

Looks great, thanks for the video!

[@IDreamofIndie]

You bet we appreciate you greatly!

[@ghostlyjudge]

hell yeah I was on the fence about this game

[@themarchinggoblin8294]

I found a place selling a physical copy of this today, picked it up in a heartbeat because of this. Didn't even realise there was one. Physical forever!! Hopefully it arrives tomorrow really looking forward to it

[@IDreamofIndie]

Looks like Limited Run Games is selling physical editions! I really hope you enjoy! 😊

[@themarchinggoblin8294]

@@IDreamofIndie well this was just from a regular online video game retailer. Might of been exclusive to them as could not find anywhere else. £20 aswell so not too much of a markup on the digital and not even any switch tax for once haha.

[@ghostofva1987]

Its a mace.. Not a whip

[@IDreamofIndie]

Yeah, not really that big of a deal bud. Thanks for watching!

[@Niko-ys9ie]

Yeah I mean why wipe your ass today when you’re just going to take a shit tomorrow, right?! It’s no big deal to misspell words or wear a suit for any special occasions like weddings or funerals. Don’t bother paying for items at your local stores when you can just pocket what you want and let the stores worry about it! They have insurance anyway.

[@collin2401]

"An entertaining way to spend the weekend." Too bad it comes out on Monday 😭 Great review btw!

[@IDreamofIndie]

Thanks Collin enjoy the game if ya grab it!

[@JayceeGenocide]

LOVE This Game.

[@jarci8346]

Is there a new plus game? Replaybility as in Bloodstained 2d?

[@IDreamofIndie]

Quite a bit! The choices are more game altering than you might expect so without giving too much away, plenty of reasons for a 2nd play.

[@jarci8346]

@@IDreamofIndie alternative paths?

[@IDreamofIndie]

More like alternate skills and things like that, and yeah I guess so, as you don't necessarily need to tackle dungeons in a specific order. Their is also a certain famous code that can be used that really alters things!

[@darkchild130]

@@IDreamofIndie watched the footage of that yesterday, it’s the epitome of Rad!

[@hzafary]

Is there an option to disable the flashing visuals for photosensitive players? If so, how does it fare? Thanks!

[@IDreamofIndie]

They mentioned in the notes that this would be an added feature but it wasn't in the review build. You could lower the sensitivity of it and that was just fine

[@darkchild130]

Looks really appealing tbh.

[@IDreamofIndie]

Thanks for watching!

[@darkchild130]

@@IDreamofIndie np. I bought it, done 2 play throughs in 2 days, ultimate good and evil runs. Great game!

[@MortimerSCrane]

How are you double jumping at 4:50 ? I'm at that same dungeon and I'm wondering if I missed an upgrade.

[@IDreamofIndie]

The game has a bunch of fun easter eggs and built-in cheats that I was messing around with, so don't worry you are good!

[@11001001110100]

@@IDreamofIndie It has built in cheats because of an otherwise awful game design.

[@fandangobrandango7864]

@@11001001110100 cheats are built in games for QA

[@megamike15]

i know it's not the games fault but now that we have the gba and ds collections of the igavanias and of course ritual of the night it makes this game kinda redunant. this is why we have an over saturation probllem with indie metoridvanias.

[@sleepycrow3849]

a crusader with a bandana, whattttt

[@IDreamofIndie]

Haha yup!

[@Maikeru101]

Contra nostalgia!

[@EvoSchecter]

Everyone: Dis is just lerk Castlevania and Link 2! People who actually played 80's/90's games: literally Faxanadu and Battle of Olympus.

[@IDreamofIndie]

Thanks for watching!

[@droogsurgeon1440]

Berserk inspired

[@MEDUSAvsSHOE]

Thankfully this is on Game Pass. I would have been upset if I paid full price for this. I uninstalled it after an evening. There's just way too many games out there that do what Infernax fails to do. One of the first notable disappointments of 2022.

[@IDreamofIndie]

Sorry this one didn't click with you!

[@alexanderwoodgate4015]

I would like to know the names if you don't mind. You know, to increase my options.