Ad Infinitum (video game)

Ad Infinitum is a 2023 survival horror video game developed by Hekate and published by Nacon. It is set during World War I and was released for Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

Ad Infinitum
Developer(s)Hekate
Publisher(s)Nacon
EngineUnreal Engine[1]
Platform(s)
ReleaseSeptember 14, 2023
Genre(s)Survival horror
Mode(s)Single-player

Gameplay

Players control a German soldier trying to come to terms with the horror of trench warfare and atrocities during World War I. The setting shifts to his family's mansion and a French town occasionally, representing his mental instability.[2] Ad Infinitum is a survival horror game. Players must solve puzzles[3] and avoid monsters, some of which represent the soldier's experiences during the war.[2] Escaping from monsters involves tapping controls. If they fail to escape, they return to a checkpoint.[3] It is played from a first-person perspective.[4]

Development

Nacon released Ad Infinitum for Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S on September 14, 2023.[5]

Reception

Ad Infinitum received mixed reviews on Metacritic.[10] GamingBolt praised what they felt was "a unique setting and premise" but said the horror elements needed more work.[3] Push Square enjoyed the parts involving trench warfare, which they called "unique and compelling", but they found the haunted mansion aspects to be "a knockoff of better titles".[7] CGMagazine and Shacknews praised the setting's eerie atmosphere and inventive creature design but criticized its disjointed story, shallow character development, and reliance on stale walking simulator mechanics.[9][8]

References
  1. Gurwin, Gabe (2021-07-06). "Ad Infinitum Gets Re-Reveal Over Six Years After First Trailer". GameSpot. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  2. Gould, Elie (2023-06-17). "Ad Infinitum wants to teach you a lesson other horror games won't cover". TechRadar. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  3. Sinha, Ravi (2023-09-12). "Ad Infinitum Review – Infinite Void". GamingBolt. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
  4. Tan, Nick (2023-06-02). "Ad Infinitum aims to scare you with psychological horror based on the First World War". Shacknews. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  5. Wilson, Mike (2023-07-27). "WWI Horror Game 'Ad Infinitum' Set for September 14 Release, Pre-orders Now Available [Trailer]". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
  6. "Ad Infinitum". Metacritic. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
  7. Banas, Graham (2023-09-14). "Mini Review: Ad Infinitum (PS5) - An Intriguing Horror Premise, Poorly Executed". Push Square. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  8. Broadwell, Josh (2 October 2023). "Ad Infinitum review: Familiar shades". Shacknews. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  9. Wood, Justin (12 September 2023). "Ad Infinitum (PC) Review". CGMagazine. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  10. "Ad Infinitum". Metacritic. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
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