Little Inferno

 Wii U
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Eurogamer Portugal
    Dec 17, 2012
    70
    Little Inferno is a very enjoyable game, especially because of the accessible interface and originality of the concept.
  2. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    Jan 3, 2013
    66
    More physics toybox than game, Little Inferno manages to be both enjoyably mad and annoyingly maddening. Wait to snap it up in an eShop fire sale.
  3. IGN
    Nov 23, 2012
    65
    Little Inferno looks nice, tells a unique story and will perhaps be seen by some as a triumph in experimental design. But it's not really a video game, so feel free to forget this freaky fireplace.
  5. Metro GameCentral
    Dec 18, 2012
    60
    A daring experiment in minimalist gameplay and storytelling, although that doesn't forgive the repetition and high price tag.
  6. 4P.de
    Dec 5, 2012
    60
    This is a charming arcade-puzzler with an interesting approach on storytelling. The concept worked on the PC and it works well on Wii U. But in the end it is just a small appetizer: After little more than three hours the fire is extinguished.

Awards & Rankings

12
#12 Best Wii U Game of 2012
14
#14 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2012
31
#31 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2012

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 80 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 80
  3. Negative: 9 out of 80
  1. society_max
    Nov 25, 2012
    10
    It is not a game - you barely need any skill to progress, and challenges and action, aside from a few word puzzles, don't exist here. But itIt is not a game - you barely need any skill to progress, and challenges and action, aside from a few word puzzles, don't exist here. But it is still a masterpiece. Little Inferno challenges you to review how, and why, we play games. Original and beautifully minimalistic, this is a wonderful game. (To all you parents out there, this game should not be rated Teen. It got this rating because you are allowed to burn wine bottles, which counts as alcohol reference).… Full Review »
  2. TheMitch
    Apr 26, 2013
    8
    If you are considering getting this game, but you don't know anything about it, you should get this game. In not knowing, more attention isIf you are considering getting this game, but you don't know anything about it, you should get this game. In not knowing, more attention is payed to the story and what it all means. The gameplay is simple, but this is a game that isn't about the gameplay. It warns you of the choice of comfort over what is more important. Of course, if it were possible, everyone would much rather watch the pretty fires dance majestically in their fireplace rather than face outside adversities and overcome fears. This game produces a beautiful, yet seamless connection between warmth and cold, light and dark, known and unknown. The humour is silly, but it fits well with the mood of the game overall. The game also pokes fun at other games that are blatantly repetitive by being blatantly repetitive itself in a very parodic way. Little Inferno provides a very unique experience, and for those game enough to try it, I implore you to give this game a whirl. You may be pleasantly surprised.… Full Review »
  3. setz
    Nov 25, 2012
    10
    Creative, hilarious, original and extremely fun to play. It's not like other games and that's what makes it so special. The team behind WorldCreative, hilarious, original and extremely fun to play. It's not like other games and that's what makes it so special. The team behind World of Goo have brought us another wonderful puzzle game. The most played game on my Wii U right now.… Full Review »
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