Infernal Runner is a French satirical horror-themed platform game for the Commodore 64 published by Loriciel in 1985. Originally designed by Michel Koell and Yves Korta, the satirical tone has been compared to Jet Set Willy and Takeshi’s Challenge. Éric Chahi, who later created Another World, is credited with porting the game to the Amstrad CPC. It has been described as one of the first survival horror games.
Gameplay
Players find themselves trapped in a house with lethal traps and various other menaces, and they must escape alive by collecting all keys and opening all trunks, all while avoiding starvation by collecting food. It is unknown what the actual story is: after collecting enough items, a wall on the map will disappear and the player can escape the game, upon which the character is run over by an ambulance car and is carried offscreen on a stretcher.
References
External links
- Infernal Runner on Eric Chahi’s personal site
- Infernal Runner at Lemon 64
- Infernal Runner at Loriciel’s website
Gamer24h Editor's Take
Infernal Runner has made quite a name for itself in the gaming world, captivating us with its distinctive atmosphere and compelling gameplay dynamics. Thanks to Éric Chahi, Loriciels's meticulous craftsmanship and Loriciel's strong presentation, the high production quality is evident in every moment of the game. Masterfully blending Platform mechanics with modern standards, the game's fluid gameplay makes hours fly by unnoticed. In short, an outstanding and immersive gaming experience awaits genre fans — we highly recommend giving it a shot!