Little Inferno

 Switch
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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 50
  3. Negative: 8 out of 50
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  1. ganoncrotch
    Oct 1, 2017
    9
    A very strange experience that is hard to really explain what is enjoyable about it.... but I've lost myself in it for hours burning things in my Little Inferno Brand Fireplace™ you'll find yourself playing it through twice if you make it to the end without a guide and I enjoyed both times.

    Worth noting that this game uses either touch screen or motion controls a la Wii mote action from    A very strange experience that is hard to really explain what is enjoyable about it.... but I've lost myself in it for hours burning things in my Little Inferno Brand Fireplace™ you'll find yourself playing it through twice if you make it to the end without a guide and I enjoyed both times.

    Worth noting that this game uses either touch screen or motion controls a la Wii mote action from a single Joycon, the first playthrough for me was done using a joycon like that and considering the system doesn't feature a IR camera on the joycons or a sensor bar it works fantastically well using gyroscopic tracking to emulate a Wii Remote.

    My second playthrough I ditched the joycons completely and just used the tablet portion of the Switch with no controllers attached, just playing the game using the touch screen felt strange as the Switch is slightly thicker than your average tablet, but it works as smooth as butter from start to finish.

    If you can enjoy a good abstract game though and don't need sign posts directing you towards end of stage bosses I would advise checking out this very unique offering from Tomorrow Corporation on the Switch.    … Expand
  2. AllySky
    Feb 15, 2020
    0
    I spent days playing this game only to accidentally throw the hug coupon into the fireplace with no way to get it back. This game is heavily flawed, just like its developers.
  3. crashmstr
    Apr 26, 2017
    6
    I found this game to be strangely captivating and I finished it in one sitting. I enjoyed it, but the price is high and the replay value is not great.
  4. DinoBeam
    Nov 19, 2022
    6
    The ending felt lazy, vague, and disappointing. It seemed like it was going somewhere special, and then the makers ran out of ideas.
  5. Untitled94
    Oct 6, 2017
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not much to it at all, but it did get strangely addictive. There is technically a game here, you just have to burn a bunch of things to see it. After beating the game and walking around as the main character when his house explodes, there's not much to do afterwords. The game completely changes at that point, but there's not much to it. Overall, it's ok.… Expand
  6. StevenGreen
    May 30, 2017
    7
    Little Inferno is a super quirky game, that really shows the uniqueness of what Tomorrow Corporation can do. The game is short, and can be completed in one sitting (probably 2-5 hours) and isn't all that challenging, as the entire premise of the game is to find different combinations of items, and burn them in a fireplace together based on a simple phrase. Once you have completed that, andLittle Inferno is a super quirky game, that really shows the uniqueness of what Tomorrow Corporation can do. The game is short, and can be completed in one sitting (probably 2-5 hours) and isn't all that challenging, as the entire premise of the game is to find different combinations of items, and burn them in a fireplace together based on a simple phrase. Once you have completed that, and had some odd interactions from people outside your home, you find out a little more of the story, and type of society you live in, and it adds a level of creepy, and quirky that makes the ride a fun one. I will say though, the game is one you will probably only play through once, and at $9.99 I think it is worth it, but if you are someone who has limited funds and bases value solely on length of play, then this won't be the game for you. If you are into simple puzzle games, and unique stories in the indie space then make sure to give this one a shot, but I wouldn't set my expectations too high, otherwise you may be disappointed.… Expand
  7. Cathartic
    Aug 30, 2020
    9
    It's a quirky combination: a cute and dark story from Tomorrow Corporation. In this world you play almost the entire game from the first person perspective - throwing items you order from an Argos-like catalogue into the fireplace to keep warm.

    The items are ridiculous and the captions often hilarious - even referring back to 8-bit gaming history and their previous game World of Goo!    It's a quirky combination: a cute and dark story from Tomorrow Corporation. In this world you play almost the entire game from the first person perspective - throwing items you order from an Argos-like catalogue into the fireplace to keep warm.

    The items are ridiculous and the captions often hilarious - even referring back to 8-bit gaming history and their previous game World of Goo!

    It is (this week) reduced to an insanely low £2.39. If it's been in your wishlist for ever, NOW IS THE TIME to grab it! Featuring a two-player co-op, you can even experience the wonderful music, effects, and short story with someone you love ;)

    So, open all the catalogues, work out the hidden 99 combinations and see what happens next!    … Expand
  8. Skurttish
    Nov 17, 2020
    8
    It’s a fun, relaxing little game with an interesting and surprising ending. I liked the graphics and the humor throughout, and the music fit with the theme and was enjoyable. Also the base gameplay reminded me of a Mario game, where you’re given a little hint of what star/moon you’re looking for in the form of a riddle, and you have to look where you think the answer to the riddle mightIt’s a fun, relaxing little game with an interesting and surprising ending. I liked the graphics and the humor throughout, and the music fit with the theme and was enjoyable. Also the base gameplay reminded me of a Mario game, where you’re given a little hint of what star/moon you’re looking for in the form of a riddle, and you have to look where you think the answer to the riddle might be—it’s a similar idea here, where the game gives you a phrase and you have to guess the answer in the form of what combination of items you should burn together. That worked, and it was fun.

    The ending did something that few games do: It presented a clear and poignant paradigm for the player to consider. In this way, the game isn’t just a game but also literature, something I appreciated very much (although I did not agree with the worldview that the game offered, still, at least it offered one).

    All in all, I’ll give it an 8. I took a point off because of the price ($15 MSRP, definitely wait for a sale) and because the game was maybe a little too long for the style of gameplay. Repetition definitely set in around the final catalogue. But still, a good game that I enjoyed.    … Expand

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71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Switch Player
    Apr 13, 2017
    70
    It's charming, and definitely an experience. It features explosive gameplay of sorts, but not what you'd expect. Little Inferno isn't for everyone, but for those looking for something different - and who just want to waste a little time, or watch the world burn (figuratively speaking) - you could certainly find something to enjoy.
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  2. IGN Spain
    Apr 6, 2017
    55
    Seeing how things are burned is cool and Little Inferno allows us to burn many objects without causing damage in the real life. But the surprise and the fun go away as fast as the flames and only the ashes remain. Because this game does not contribute anything more.
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  3. Vooks
    Apr 6, 2017
    60
    It is difficult to recommend Little Inferno to those who already played it on Wii U, beyond supporting Tomorrow Corporation and independent developers on the Switch. For those who have yet to own their very own Little Inferno Entertainment Fireplace, Little Inferno offers plenty of intriguing social commentary and a good dose of humour – that is if you don’t mind regularly being the butt of the joke.
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