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{{GameInfobox | developer= Cryptic Comet | publisher= Cryptic Comet | designer= Victor J. Davis | version= | ww_rel = {{Release|2009|November|26|WW|Microsoft Windows}} | genre= Turn-based strategy, Indie | features= Single-player, Multi-player | ratings = | platforms = Microsoft Windows | media= [[Download]] | input= Keyboard, Mouse }} '''Solium Infernum''' is a [[turn-based strategy]] computer game for [[Microsoft Windows]] from [[independent video game development|independent game developer]] [[Cryptic Comet]], creator of ''[[Armageddon Empires]]'', and was released on November 26, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.crypticcomet.com/games/SI/Solium_Infernum.html| title = Overview: Solium Infernum| author= | publisher = Cryptic Comet| date=| accessdate = 2008-08-13}}</ref> ==Gameplay== Players control an [[Demon|archfiend]] who is trying to secure the throne of Hell, staving off up to five rivals in the process. The game's [[artificial intelligence]] makes up the numbers if not enough players are available to control each archfiend. The game features diplomacy as well as military tactics, making it possible to gamble 'prestige' on the outcome of battles, as well as other tactics to raise the [[player character]]'s standing amongst the archfiends.<ref name="rock">{{cite web | url = http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2008/06/02/to-reign-in-hell-solium-infernum-unveiled/| title = To Reign In Hell: Solium Infernum Unveiled| author = [[Kieron Gillen]]| publisher = Rock, Paper, Shotgun| date = 2008-06-02| accessdate = 2008-08-13}}</ref> ==Reception== Solium Infernum failed to receive much attention from the mainstream gaming press, with few publications following the game or publishing reviews; however it was met with critical acclaim from independent journalists and gaming blogs. Quintin Smith was highly enthusiastic towards ''Solium Infernum'', writing in [[Eurogamer]] that it "kicked my knees out from under me. It's unlike anything I've ever played"<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/games-of-2009-solium-infernum-article?page=1| title = Games of 2009: Solium Infernum| author = Quintin Smith| publisher = Eurogamer| date = 2009-12-29}}</ref> and stating in his GameSetWatch column "more than any game I've played in years Solium Infernum nails the sensation of staring at a screen and losing yourself in the cold glory of a difficult decision."<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.gamesetwatch.com/2009/12/column_battle_klaxon_how_s.php| title = How Solium Infernum Raises Hell| author = Quintin Smith| publisher = GameSetWatch| date = 2009-12-07}}</ref> [[Rock, Paper, Shotgun]] covered the game heavily, dedicating a large series of posts to a turn-by-turn review of the multiplayer mode, with [[Kieron Gillen]] calling ''Solium Infernum'' "one of 2009βs most intriguing, subtle and just plain best games."<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2010/01/25/the-complete-gameboys-from-hell/| title = The Complete Gameboys From Hell| author = [[Kieron Gillen]]| publisher = Rock, Paper, Shotgun| date = 2010-01-25}}</ref> [[PC Gamer]] gave ''Solium Infernum'' 85%.<ref>PC Gamer UK, issue 211</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * [http://www.crypticcomet.com/games/SI/Solium_Infernum.html Official site]
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