Ad Infinitum Preview – Excellent Narrative Steeped in Horror
Excellent horror games are difficult to find after a rise in the genre’s popularity. The search for an experience that ties narrative, atmosphere, mechanics, and jump scares together organically is ongoing for many, and can be increasingly frustrating. For those looking to dive deep into a psychological horror masterpiece, however, Ad Infinitum is the perfect choice.
Gamepur was able to preview Ad Infinitum, developed by Hekate and published by Nacon, during the NA BigBen 2023 Week showcase, and it was a shockingly delightful, terrifying rollercoaster that left me nervous about dark rooms and candles the rest of the afternoon.
World War I PTSD Sets A Gruesome SceneIn the preview chapters of the game, Ad Infinitum sets the scene with a shocking glimpse of a German soldier’s life at the front line in World War I. Preparing for battle, the player takes up arms and walks through the trenches of their base, watching as smoke and gunfire obstruct the sky. A careful mixture of audio queues ensures the atmosphere is just as unsettling to listen to as to observe.
After reaching a specific point, the player’s character is knocked out by an explosion, left tangled and maimed in barbed wire before losing consciousness. Upon waking up, the soldier finds themselves unscathed in their childhood home – but something is amiss.
Despite being able to hear voices throughout the house, the soldier’s family is missing from the weathered rooms and damaged halls. This leaves the player to travel around and learn about the unsettling events following his departure via notes left by the missing family members.
A Slow Build Immerses Ad Infinitum Players Into the GameOne of the best aspects of Ad Infinitum is that it eases players into the
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