Treat this more like an interactive epic poem than a game; gameplay is smooth and natural, and graphically satisfying. I've not had any problems crashing and have played once through completion. There's a very evocative and creepy atmosphere in this game, but ultimately it becomes a bit rote and a simple click-fest. Combos will require varying amounts of thought to put together (don't cheat!). I'll play through a couple times to see if there's any change in end-game with different pacing. I like what was attempted here, and it's very stylish and clever - but just fell short of being a cohesive and compelling game.

If you liked World of Goo, as I did, and expect Little Inferno to be of the same level of quality, you will be terribly disappointed. Although the graphical style and music is reminiscent of World of Goo, the game play in Little Inferno is boring and stupid. The game description given by the developers is unfortunately, accurate. You buy things and throw them in a fireplace to burn. That’s it—seriously. Some of the objects explode, some simply burn. You get your money back as they burn, so you can buy more stuff to burn. There is a list of 99 combinations of objects, where, if you burn them together, you get tickets that make the game go faster. You want this game to go faster—so that you can finish it.There is a dumb backstory about the world getting colder, told via little multipage letters. Supposedly this is why you are burning things. You have to click to read each page of the letters, most of which have only a few words on them. Lots of pointless mouse clicking in this game. In the end, the backstory is irrelevant to game play.When you finally burn everything up, I suggest exiting the game immediately. There is a 15 minute post-game “story” which is an absolute waste of time. Lots more clicking, with no payoff. You just end up watching the credits. I cannot understand how this game was rated “Editors’ Choice.” World of Goo is still on my computer, and it is a game I will play again someday. No one will ever want to play Little Inferno twice.

I rarely write reviews, however after playing this game I feel compelled to do so. Normally, I am easily bored with games because they are mass produced in cookie cutter concepts/gameplay with different names. This game had me at hello with its originallity and left me in awe that such a game was made. A little short but the idea and quality was worth it. The game developers give you the feeling that what they do is not just to get some of that capitol in our wallets, but really love what they do and its obvious in the quality of the game. The story had purpose. That is was makes it one of a kind. definately thought provoking and worth every penny.

Anyone who’s been around fire wants to put stuff in it. This is the virtual version mixed with Wren and Stimpy crossed with some Tim Burton, and a puzzle thrown in. Worth $10 at least. Thanks to the creators of this I’m not a gamer (just a bit bored) and this was a cool way to spend a few hours, and way better/cheaper, than hitting the cinema.