- Publisher: Chasing Carrots
- Release Date: Sep 24, 2024
- Also On: iPhone/iPad, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
User Score
Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 15 out of 19
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Mixed: 3 out of 19
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Negative: 1 out of 19
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Jul 30, 2023A pleasant nostalgia game which combines the diablo combat and aesthetic. Some of the challenges were a right chore to complete though and felt like its being padded out.
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Sep 7, 2023Diablo 1 aesthetic meets Vampire survivors, lots of fun for £4 and it's even had a content patch since I bought it.
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Jan 13, 2025Halls of Torment's specific aesthetic couldn't be more attuned to my sensibilities as a child of the ARPGs of the late '90s and early 2000s. Give me two honking great orbs representing my health and mana and a protagonist who has no articulating joints in his legs and I'm a happy man, and HoT makes me very happy indeed with its lo-fi heroics and diffuse, stygian levels. If I could play this thing on a beige CRT while Rob Zombie screamed in my ears I wouldn't know it wasn't 1999. Actually, wait, I can do that. If anyone needs me, tell them I'm busy for the next… foreseeable future.
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Oct 21, 2024Halls of Torment is an addictive and entertaining bullet heaven that, while not groundbreaking and with a slower start, rewards players with a great atmosphere and a wealth of customization options for both the game and character playstyles. The items bring a fun twist, and over time, the reduction of randomness allows you to tackle the toughest challenges with an optimal build. Each arena is unique, and the heroes’ distinct base traits require specific strategies. All in all, it's another solid entry in the survivors genre.
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Oct 2, 2024Halls of Torment offers a good take on survival action mechanics. Many players will pick it up not only because of the strong core loop but also because of its presentation, which evokes Diablo in all but the smallest details. Anyone who loved the Blizzard titles and appreciates fast-paced combat with a focus on good upgrade choices will have fun. But nostalgia will not be enough for those looking for innovation in a crowded genre. The game’s world feels limited and the meta-progression mechanics aren’t enough to ensure the moment-to-moment action remains fresh. Halls of Torment does not transform its genre but can quickly become addictive for players who are into the mechanics and the general Diablo vibe.