Review2022-02-11

Infernax (Switch) - A Great, Gory Throwback That's More Ninja Gaiden Than Castlevania

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Infernax
Genres · platformer
Release · Feb 14, 2022
Developer · Berzerk Studio
PCPS4PS5Xbox OneXbox Series X|SNintendo Switch
5 articles 7 writers 4 reviews
Ninja Gaiden
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Ninja Gaiden
Active · 1988–2026
Latest · Ninja Gaiden 4
Top genres · action, platformer, adventure
363 articles 129 writers 28 games
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Castlevania
Active · 1986–2026
Latest · Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls
Top genres · platformer, adventure, hack_and_slash
328 articles 148 writers 64 games
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