Hellgate: London

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6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 409 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 115 out of 409
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  1. Angelonewarrior
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    very interesting game, like Diablo 2, solid balance. I highly recommend it. 8.5
  2. krooney
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Really enjoyable game - could do with a remaster on consoles. Nice mix of action with rpg lite.
  3. AlexCross
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    На игру "Hellgate: London" я засматривалась уже давно, ещё когда только-только в сети появился вступительный ролик к ней. То видео мне понравилось своим сюжетом и качеством, мир, прорисованный в нём привлёк внимание намёком и обещанием неплохого геймплея и интересного сюжета. Однако, честно признаюсь, ожидала я совсем другой игры и представляла себе всё несколько иначе.

    Я думала, что    На игру "Hellgate: London" я засматривалась уже давно, ещё когда только-только в сети появился вступительный ролик к ней. То видео мне понравилось своим сюжетом и качеством, мир, прорисованный в нём привлёк внимание намёком и обещанием неплохого геймплея и интересного сюжета. Однако, честно признаюсь, ожидала я совсем другой игры и представляла себе всё несколько иначе.

    Я думала, что это будет очередная ролевая игра про тёмные тоннели метро, выживание, добывание ресурсов, общение с персонажами и множество побочных мини-квестов, как, например, в серии Метро или The Elder Scrolls, но только с оригинальным миром - Лондоном под властью тёмных сил. А установив, я увидела дьяблоподобный беспрерывный экшен с абсолютно линейным сюжетом, не такой мрачный и крайне простой по миссиям. Но это не значит, что всё очень плохо. Просто игра оказалась представителем несколько иного поджанра ролевых игр.

    Итак, мы оказываемся в мире разрушенном атакой сил армии демонов. Остатки человечества успели укрыться в метрополитене Лондона и вполне неплохо там обустроились, организовав оборону и социальную систему, основанную на ордене рыцарей-защитников. Технологиями они обладают продвинутыми, но и магией не гнушаются, чему подтверждением являются классы персонажей, один из которых требуется выбрать в начале игры. Далее сменить специализацию персонажа вам не дадут, как и переучить его на другой класс, так что, если вы поймёте, что магия или, наоборот, огнестрельное оружие - это не ваша стихия, то придётся начинать новую игру с персонажем другой специальности.    … Expand
  4. Peeto
    Jan 5, 2016
    9
    I am somehow still going back to this game here and there and still like it. IT pass test of the time and this is something valuable 9/10 than for value of game time.
  5. HEXAL
    Sep 5, 2010
    8
    horrifically underrated game, Hellgate: London is a great game that will provide great fun while playing and provides replay value for the different class types. this game provides an immersive storyline, if sloppily presented. too many people think that visuals and super realistic gameplay mechanics are the most important things in a game nowadays. the game provides great atmosphere ifhorrifically underrated game, Hellgate: London is a great game that will provide great fun while playing and provides replay value for the different class types. this game provides an immersive storyline, if sloppily presented. too many people think that visuals and super realistic gameplay mechanics are the most important things in a game nowadays. the game provides great atmosphere if not a bit repetitive, the game does borrow heavily from diablo in the item prefixes and suffixes and upgrade slots and having several randomized maps for each area, and of course always swapping items for better ones and upgrading your character, which is tedious for some, but diablo fans like myself will appreciate it. being able to switch between first and third person gameplay was a nice touch as well. i don't know why the guy below me is complaining about bad interface, i found it very intuitive and smooth. four stars.… Expand
  6. ChrisB
    Jun 9, 2008
    8
    Origionally I would of agreed with many people on the rating of this game, as that the game was buggy and took away from playability. It became very fustrating attempting to do almost anything.
    However, after MANY patches, performance upgrades, and soon to be released, patch 2.0 and 2.1, removed game bugs and is now enjoyable.
    With the rebalancing and New features the game has    Origionally I would of agreed with many people on the rating of this game, as that the game was buggy and took away from playability. It became very fustrating attempting to do almost anything.
    However, after MANY patches, performance upgrades, and soon to be released, patch 2.0 and 2.1, removed game bugs and is now enjoyable.
    With the rebalancing and New features the game has fully evolved, similar to that of other role playing games. You know what one I'm thinking about. cough d2 cough.

    Given that this game suits both semi MMO and FPS games, I find it addictive and very replayable.
    But due to the repeatativeness of the game, I will only give it an 8/10. But I am addicted!    … Expand
  7. AnonymousMC
    Apr 16, 2008
    8
    I think the number one problem people have with Hellgate London was its shaky launch. While the launch was admittedly full of issues, the game has improved time and time again with every patch, and is bug free for the majority of the player base at this time. If you wanted to try HGL, but were turned away by some initial poor reviews, you owe it to yourself to pick the game up and giveI think the number one problem people have with Hellgate London was its shaky launch. While the launch was admittedly full of issues, the game has improved time and time again with every patch, and is bug free for the majority of the player base at this time. If you wanted to try HGL, but were turned away by some initial poor reviews, you owe it to yourself to pick the game up and give it a try now that things have settled down… Expand
  8. GustavoD.
    Apr 11, 2008
    8
    The game was worth waiting for.Awsome graphics and story line is never broken.Where one ends another picks up at that moment.I just hope valve is working on episode 3 now. Can't wait. Awsome job guys.
  9. jason
    Mar 19, 2008
    9
    I don't know what those crappy low scores are all about--I mean 1? 2?? C'mon. Maybe I have a better opinion of it because I got it after it was patched a bit (running 1.35), but it's been quite stable for me and I find it quite addicting.
    I suppose some might find it a bit repetitive (can you name a computer game that isn't?), but anyone who enjoyed Diablo would    I don't know what those crappy low scores are all about--I mean 1? 2?? C'mon. Maybe I have a better opinion of it because I got it after it was patched a bit (running 1.35), but it's been quite stable for me and I find it quite addicting.
    I suppose some might find it a bit repetitive (can you name a computer game that isn't?), but anyone who enjoyed Diablo would be well advised to give it a shot. Personally, I can't speak for the multi-player aspect, but I must have well over 40 hours into the single player campaign and I haven't even finished the first time thru yet. Once I've finished, I can easily see re-playing it, so I can try out some of the other classes.    … Expand
  10. DaveK.
    Jan 31, 2008
    9
    Has all the feeling and addictiveness of the Diablo games, with that "gotta get that uber item" feel to it. All of the technical flaws have been fixed, sans the almost unseen memory leak nowadays. The game is extremely fun and the community is concentrated and mature, with the majority open to partying for almost anything. I haven't tried much PvP, but that's also fun, but the Has all the feeling and addictiveness of the Diablo games, with that "gotta get that uber item" feel to it. All of the technical flaws have been fixed, sans the almost unseen memory leak nowadays. The game is extremely fun and the community is concentrated and mature, with the majority open to partying for almost anything. I haven't tried much PvP, but that's also fun, but the core is in the PvE for me. I mark it down for technical flaws upon release, despite being fixed now. Also, there were things that were promised to subscribers that weren't implemented immediately (most have now, with exclusive content), though I never subscribed. The thing to keep in mind is that this is not a real MMO, but is closer to an FPSRPG mix of Guild Wars and Diablo 2. Give this a try nowadays and you'll likely be happy you did. Flagship definitely needs to work on polish before they ship out any more games, but they have the right idea so far.… Expand
  11. BobbyJ.
    Jan 9, 2008
    10
    The most fun I have had in a long time. A game that I can just load up and make some progress, without devoting hours a day.
  12. CaleSmith
    Jan 3, 2008
    8
    I just installed it and I've been playing it for a bit. Sure it's a little buggy but I just patched it and it seems to work much better now. It's a really good game though it's diablo 3D basically. And just like Diablo it's repetitive mindless killing fun with a weak story. Apparently some of the reviewers have rose colored glass's when comparing it toI just installed it and I've been playing it for a bit. Sure it's a little buggy but I just patched it and it seems to work much better now. It's a really good game though it's diablo 3D basically. And just like Diablo it's repetitive mindless killing fun with a weak story. Apparently some of the reviewers have rose colored glass's when comparing it to Diablo 2 because everything wrong they find with HellGate are "problems" that can be found in Diablo 2. It's definitely not epic but it's certainly not a 4 like 1up gave it.… Expand
  13. Aeschylus
    Jan 1, 2008
    8
    If you enjoy mindlessly shooting away countless enemies in order to upgrade weapons and armor, there's really no way you could hate this game. There's enough variety to the enemies to keep you engaged. One downfall is that there's not enough variety to the environments you fight them in. In that respect, it's not much different from the Diablo series. The BIG If you enjoy mindlessly shooting away countless enemies in order to upgrade weapons and armor, there's really no way you could hate this game. There's enough variety to the enemies to keep you engaged. One downfall is that there's not enough variety to the environments you fight them in. In that respect, it's not much different from the Diablo series. The BIG difference is the lack of a compelling and cohesive storyline.… Expand
  14. JacekZ.
    Jan 1, 2008
    10
    Fantastic, fresh game i really like this!!!
  15. Foundress
    Dec 30, 2007
    9
    Sun 30 Dec 07 While I must say that I was somewhat disappointed with the publisher's push to release this game too early, I must applaud Flagship Studios for working tirelessly to publish patches in the wake of what could have resulted in disaster for the game's visionaries. Unlike some other game creators, FSS has kept its customers "in the loop" regarding what to expect and Sun 30 Dec 07 While I must say that I was somewhat disappointed with the publisher's push to release this game too early, I must applaud Flagship Studios for working tirelessly to publish patches in the wake of what could have resulted in disaster for the game's visionaries. Unlike some other game creators, FSS has kept its customers "in the loop" regarding what to expect and when to expect it, and while the game itself could still use improvement, based on how I have seen FSS step up to the plate on these issues, I have every confidence that they will bring this game to where it needs to be for online gamers. Not everyone will enjoy this game; no game can claim universal appeal, but the action is fast-paced, the character creation and development is appealing, and the game's system of random foes, areas, and item generation is addicitive. After a session of play, I don't leave this game feeling unfulfilled. I also would like to make a suggestion to the administrators of metacritic.com. Because games such as this undergo development continuously after release, it would be immensely helpful to viewers if you would date stamp all reviews. If we look at a lousy review for a game followed by a complimentary one, it would be nice to know when each of these was posted. A damning review over 6 months old is much less valuable to us than one which is only a week old, but on your site, we can't tell which is which. As you noticed, I included the date of my review at the beginning of my post, but it would be helpful if this were included in your database when the review listing is generated.… Expand
  16. AndrewB.
    Dec 27, 2007
    10
    Insane item customization, my favourite part of any game!
  17. AnonymousMC
    Dec 16, 2007
    9
    an over-criticized game, based on early MINOR bugs and a lack of subscription perks. people expected a game that was superb and ready to go right out of the box, not realize how long it took other games similar but less advanced (like diablo ii) to get to the point where they are now (some still have tremendous bugs/exploits). if you ignore the bs and just play the game, its actually quitean over-criticized game, based on early MINOR bugs and a lack of subscription perks. people expected a game that was superb and ready to go right out of the box, not realize how long it took other games similar but less advanced (like diablo ii) to get to the point where they are now (some still have tremendous bugs/exploits). if you ignore the bs and just play the game, its actually quite enjoyable, addictive, and unique. the graphics are great, especially in dx10, the battle system is innovative, the classes are interesting and each bring something different to the game. overall hellgate is a fun experience, and just what fans of the developement team wanted, and it's only going to get better as continuous patches and updates come.… Expand
  18. WoccaD.
    Dec 6, 2007
    10
    GAme is addictive with amazing graphics and gear. The devs are patching any issues and adding content pretty regularly. The bugs are becoming lesss and less of an issue and the game is getting pretty damn good.
  19. PorciniM.
    Nov 29, 2007
    8
    A solid game that was released a bit too early. It has excellent fight mechanics with a diverse range of ways to interact with mobs. It removes much of the grind of mmorpgs with great straighforward access to instances. The chat UI is somewhat problematic but it is getting better with every minor patch. I have to say so far for the bugs and problems at launch overall the developers are A solid game that was released a bit too early. It has excellent fight mechanics with a diverse range of ways to interact with mobs. It removes much of the grind of mmorpgs with great straighforward access to instances. The chat UI is somewhat problematic but it is getting better with every minor patch. I have to say so far for the bugs and problems at launch overall the developers are doing an outstanding job of getting things fixed and plugging through feedback. Some of the things in the game that are great include the amazing loot and gear impressive dx9 and 10 graphics, very tight mechanics and impressive visuals and style, decent UI. Ongoing content and events. Some of the not so great include short main quest line, bugs (but these are getting fixed pretty quickly) textual storyline, no ingame auction house, email system, decent auto party system. If you want a solid RPG experience with some launch pains its well worth it.… Expand
  20. LesH.
    Nov 29, 2007
    9
    It was released early, but already is addictive as meth (not that I'd know). Once the bugs are fixed it'll be a 10, and adding more features would make it even better. And the final cinematics... Brilliant!
  21. RobertT.
    Nov 27, 2007
    10
    Outstanding game...combines both rpg and FPS rarely seen nowadays...i dont know whether this game is the debut of flagship studios [never heard of them before] but if it is[and even if it isnt] they did a damn good job creating this futuristic apocalyptic style game.. 2 thumbs up! and 4 those out there that says the game sucks in terms of bugs they dont know what the hell they're Outstanding game...combines both rpg and FPS rarely seen nowadays...i dont know whether this game is the debut of flagship studios [never heard of them before] but if it is[and even if it isnt] they did a damn good job creating this futuristic apocalyptic style game.. 2 thumbs up! and 4 those out there that says the game sucks in terms of bugs they dont know what the hell they're talking about...because i'm pretty far into the game and NEVER not once have i encountered a bug...great graphics and most of all outstanding plot/storyline.… Expand
  22. NickJ.
    Nov 20, 2007
    8
    This game is very entertaining. Though not as good as Diablo, this game manages to pry my attention from Half-Life 2, Neverwinter Nights 2 and BioShock for a while.
  23. AnonymousMC
    Nov 18, 2007
    9
    If you are looking for a true action RPG that offers hours of playtime then Hellgate is your game. It has a good mix of character options and an interesting storyline with lots of options to play the game your way. My only complaints are the lack of LAN functionality and some online only pay for use features that leave people who spent the money for two copies (like me) so that you canIf you are looking for a true action RPG that offers hours of playtime then Hellgate is your game. It has a good mix of character options and an interesting storyline with lots of options to play the game your way. My only complaints are the lack of LAN functionality and some online only pay for use features that leave people who spent the money for two copies (like me) so that you can play two people at once. The manual is not very good but they never are nowadays. (Fallout 3 manual better be good Bethesda!)

    The system requirements are pretty low and the graphics are DX10 but not at the Crysis level, not even close. But the game isn't a FPS its a hack and slash and shoot and whatever your character class may be.
    Keep Fit and Have Fun!    … Expand
  24. Jonboy
    Nov 17, 2007
    10
    This game, despite its early flaws, is fantastic. EA made them rush the product out but give them time and it will be patched infinitely to perfection. Diablo 2 is still getting updates.
  25. ChrisC.
    Nov 16, 2007
    10
    A fresh new perspective in to the RPG arena. Even with bugs, it has potential to be 10/10 even if there are some kinks to be worked out.
  26. JeffB.
    Nov 14, 2007
    9
    I have experienced a few bugs with this game as you get with ANY release of a game, especially online ones from small companies, and anyone who says otherwise is lying. Dont listen to the haters, if you like guns, slaughtering zombies and demons and the basic gameplay of Diablo2 mixed in (eg. loot collection, level advancement and eventual arena PvP) then buy this game you wont regret it. I have experienced a few bugs with this game as you get with ANY release of a game, especially online ones from small companies, and anyone who says otherwise is lying. Dont listen to the haters, if you like guns, slaughtering zombies and demons and the basic gameplay of Diablo2 mixed in (eg. loot collection, level advancement and eventual arena PvP) then buy this game you wont regret it. And with more content and and tilesets, monsters, weapons, character classes and skills promised via a patch system as ongoing content you cant go wrong.… Expand
  27. AnonymousMC
    Nov 14, 2007
    8
    I havnt had the problems most have with this game. I crash maybe 1 time a day and for the most part this is a really fun game to play. After they iron out some of the bugs it will just get better. It can only go up from here. If you liked D2 and dont like this game then you were not as hardcore in D2 as you thought... The bugs will get fixed just like all releases lately there haveI havnt had the problems most have with this game. I crash maybe 1 time a day and for the most part this is a really fun game to play. After they iron out some of the bugs it will just get better. It can only go up from here. If you liked D2 and dont like this game then you were not as hardcore in D2 as you thought... The bugs will get fixed just like all releases lately there have been problems that have to be fixed.… Expand
  28. KallenP.
    Nov 14, 2007
    8
    I think its unfair what people are posting. If I had to really judge what hellgate london is I would say its the hybrid to get a gamer like me into the genra. I love fps games and to finaly have a real time combat system that has a dynamic camera that can go from 1st to 3rd person is really nice. I also like the classes and that when you get cool items and armor you can actually see it on I think its unfair what people are posting. If I had to really judge what hellgate london is I would say its the hybrid to get a gamer like me into the genra. I love fps games and to finaly have a real time combat system that has a dynamic camera that can go from 1st to 3rd person is really nice. I also like the classes and that when you get cool items and armor you can actually see it on your character. I also like the weapon mod system and how those enhance the look of your character as well. Not to mention the support this game is going to get. Was it pushed out to early? Yes and it does have its bugs however it is still a very fun and addictiong game that will only get better with time. Thats guarenteed.… Expand
  29. JohnH.
    Nov 13, 2007
    8
    Technical flaws aside, I think this is a great game with lots to offer. The weapons and skills are both usefull and fun to use, though what it lacks is story. But if you remember Diablo 2, the story wasnt anything to hurray for but it was still fun for years! This game is much like it but better.
  30. olegpalikov
    Nov 13, 2007
    10
    No game has been this fun since Diablo, and i have played alot of games yes it's a bit buggy but it gets better and better at a record speed, just look at ex. moh: airbornor many others still not fixed this goes from not so stable to pretty stable in 2 days other games goes months before patch
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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 40
  3. Negative: 2 out of 40
  1. PC Gamer
    89
    It doesn't redefine the action RPG, but in a genre laden with derivative games, Hellgate is a refreshing concoction that's likely to have enduring appeal. [Dec 2007, p.48]
  2. GamePro
    60
    You might get sucked into the online world of competing slayers and level grinding for a while, but the tedium will kill you far quicker than any member of Hell's vast.
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  3. Pelit (Finland)
    84
    Hellgate: London takes the elements that made the Diablo series classic, and puts them in new, invigorating setting of demonic threat, dark magic and high technology. The fresh world of Hellgate: London is its greatest asset, but sadly the game fails in capitalizing it properly, with quite shoddy plot and generic missions outside the main story. Nevertheless, Hellgate: London is a good action RPG with plenty to enjoy. How the multiplayer system works when the game hits stores will ultimately determine the staying power of the game. [Nov 2007]
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