Hellgate: London

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6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 409 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 188 out of 409
  2. Mixed: 106 out of 409
  3. Negative: 115 out of 409
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  1. [Anonymous]
    Oct 31, 2007
    6
    Poor graphics, bugs that carried over from the beta, horrible memory leaks, and boring, derivative quests and gameplay doom this one to the mire of average at best games.
  2. LukeY.
    Oct 31, 2007
    10
    This game is the first online game that has actually been fun since the WoW expansion. It definitely takes the Diablo concept to the next level, and the quality of the past Diablo releases has carried forward to this release.
  3. AndyH.
    Oct 31, 2007
    1
    Gets boring to fast. I dont like the idea of charging people either. Graphics are ok, but was looking more for an adventurous game. This game is all hack and slash and nothing else. Dont waste your money.
  4. BrandonM.
    Oct 31, 2007
    10
    Game is beautiful, and if you are worrying about the subscription fee. You're paying for constant "expansions" onto the game, new levels, new features and etc. They charge a subscription fee to those who chose to subscribe so that they can access new content, and be involved in other sorts of goodies.
  5. JustinY.
    Oct 31, 2007
    6
    Terrible game coding, terrible graphics engine. Addictive gameplay, it's Diablo 2 in the third dimension. Four years in development, and they come out with absolute unpolished rubbish. Subscription fee is a joke and a scam. Be warned, unless you are a hardcore Diablo 2 fan and someone who has tunnel vision when it comes to selecting games, this is not worth 50 dollars or any Terrible game coding, terrible graphics engine. Addictive gameplay, it's Diablo 2 in the third dimension. Four years in development, and they come out with absolute unpolished rubbish. Subscription fee is a joke and a scam. Be warned, unless you are a hardcore Diablo 2 fan and someone who has tunnel vision when it comes to selecting games, this is not worth 50 dollars or any subscription fee.… Expand
  6. NathanP.
    Oct 31, 2007
    9
    If you're looking for Diablo 3, this is it. No it's not an MMO with open persistent worlds, but it is a highly addictive hack and slash treasure hunt game. Honestly, don't listen to the naysayers, if you loved Diablo 2 for years and years like I did, you'll love Hellgate London.
  7. DeckardC.
    Oct 31, 2007
    0
    This game was a major disappointment to me. The randomized maps are a good idea, but for some reason seem repetative after a short while. The interface is not very good compared to most other games of this type, including WoW, Guild Wars, Titan Quest, and even Diablo 2. The game is trying to be an action RPG, instance-based non-MMO mutiplayer game, and an FPS all at the same time, and the This game was a major disappointment to me. The randomized maps are a good idea, but for some reason seem repetative after a short while. The interface is not very good compared to most other games of this type, including WoW, Guild Wars, Titan Quest, and even Diablo 2. The game is trying to be an action RPG, instance-based non-MMO mutiplayer game, and an FPS all at the same time, and the combination just does not work very well. Instead of this mish-mash, I would rather play a real MMO like WoW, a real action RPG like Titan Quest, Sacred, or Diablo 2, or a real FPS like Unreal Tournament 3 or Battlefield 2 / 2142. The subscription fee for the "elite" content is also a major rip-off. Guild Wars contains everything that HGL does, and there is no subscription fee.… Expand
  8. VincenziV.
    Oct 31, 2007
    9
    Actually more like a 9.2 or 9.3. Hellgate is a tough game to review since it combines different genres, hence it could have different point of views whether it's good or not. Compared to your regular fps or rpg it lacks on many levels, but it was designed to be a hack and slash with a shallow storyline and packed with action. On that level it accomplishes many things, and unlike what Actually more like a 9.2 or 9.3. Hellgate is a tough game to review since it combines different genres, hence it could have different point of views whether it's good or not. Compared to your regular fps or rpg it lacks on many levels, but it was designed to be a hack and slash with a shallow storyline and packed with action. On that level it accomplishes many things, and unlike what pcgamer stated, that it doesn't redifine the genre, i wonder what camera they were playing with because that combo of fps and third person innovates the hack and slash. i wouldn't be surprised if many more diablo clones come out with a lot of hellgate's mechanics.… Expand
  9. PeteF.
    Oct 31, 2007
    3
    For two years I looked forward to this game. I can't remember being this disappointed in a computer game - ever. 3rd person interface is unresponsive. Bland graphics. Terrible voice acting. No story. But worst of all is having to pay $10 a month just for character slots, a 3rd difficulty, hardcore mode, and a shared stash. Electronic Arts ruined this game. What a shame.
  10. JameelY.
    Oct 31, 2007
    10
    I would give this game a n.5 if I could, but 10 it shall be. The multiplaer aspects are average- similar to other games that you've played with a "party" system. BUT... the ability to have a level adapt to the number of people in your party equates to nothing but enjoyment for me so far. The game has come a long way since Alpha, and I can truly say from empirical evience that it will I would give this game a n.5 if I could, but 10 it shall be. The multiplaer aspects are average- similar to other games that you've played with a "party" system. BUT... the ability to have a level adapt to the number of people in your party equates to nothing but enjoyment for me so far. The game has come a long way since Alpha, and I can truly say from empirical evience that it will only improve. Flagship is NOT Blizzard... they listened to their Beta testers and allowed us to help them create an enjoyable game. That speaks volumes for the franchise in thefuture. DX10 1920 X 1200 everything maxed = the best graphics on the PC to date. Simply a breathtaking experience. Some are worried about the repetitive nature of some of the quests, the hack and slash of some instances and the "kill X many of Y beast to collect Z." Isn't that what this genre is about? Getting lost in a "dungeon" for a bit with a few online buddies and hack/slashing around for some legendaries while getting xp and lev'ing up? Maybe not to all. But for me, this is just what the doc ordered :) Ty Flagship for breathing new life into a genre that only you could.… Expand
  11. AndrewBallinger
    Oct 30, 2007
    5
    Based on the demo alone, I have a single piece of advice to anybody considering getting this game.
    Don't.

    Go load up your old copy of diablo 2 / Buy a new copy of diablo 2.

    Diablo 2 is a more polished and action packed game that already comes packed with a large community and lots of features. The game play is the same, only the world is much richer.
  12. MarkT.
    Oct 30, 2007
    1
    Static and boring. You'll need good friends in order to enjoy any of this online. Subscription is a joke. Think i'll stick with Solitaire.
  13. Alex
    Jan 14, 2008
    2
    I bought this game back in November a little bit after it was coming out, and I just couldn't understand how people PAID money every month for this game, some even paying over $100 for the lifetime subscription. It claims to have raids and all that when your installing, but the only difference between paying $15 a month and not is having the option of making a hardcore character.... I bought this game back in November a little bit after it was coming out, and I just couldn't understand how people PAID money every month for this game, some even paying over $100 for the lifetime subscription. It claims to have raids and all that when your installing, but the only difference between paying $15 a month and not is having the option of making a hardcore character.... if you can get past normal mode being as boring as it is. Everybody is a prick and hates to party, which was the only fun part in my mind. This game is such a waste of time and money, I wouldn't buy it again even if it was only $10, save your money and buy a BB gun and shoot yourself in the eye, its much more fun I can guarantee it... swing and a complete miss in my book.… Expand
  14. KevinL.
    Jan 16, 2008
    2
    The game has so many bugs, the most annoying are the out of memory crash occuring every hour. This is particurlary annoying when you're doing a quest, the crash force you to restart. This is aside of all the other instability, frame rates, network issues. The game is also repetitive and lacks contents. I was expecting a lot from this game initially but after playing it, I realize how The game has so many bugs, the most annoying are the out of memory crash occuring every hour. This is particurlary annoying when you're doing a quest, the crash force you to restart. This is aside of all the other instability, frame rates, network issues. The game is also repetitive and lacks contents. I was expecting a lot from this game initially but after playing it, I realize how buggy and repetitve the game is.… Expand
  15. JimF.
    Jan 24, 2008
    2
    A total mess, lacks any of the appeal that made the Diablo games so addictive, suffers from serious bugs (even though many have been patched a lot remain) the optional subscription is a joke in itself with ridiculous seasonal 'themed' events that basically make the mobs drop a stupid amount of junk and gives you a bit of extra bank space, worth 8 quid a month? I think not! This A total mess, lacks any of the appeal that made the Diablo games so addictive, suffers from serious bugs (even though many have been patched a lot remain) the optional subscription is a joke in itself with ridiculous seasonal 'themed' events that basically make the mobs drop a stupid amount of junk and gives you a bit of extra bank space, worth 8 quid a month? I think not! This game is an insult to the hack and slash genre, not even Diablo… Expand
  16. gamergod
    Jan 25, 2008
    1
    Game is full of bugs even after 3 months of patching. Sp still at .6 patch even though mp is now up to 1.0 patch. The levels/acts/skills are boring. With the new 1.0 patch that added new zone can only be play buy mp that are paying 9.99 monthly few. The lack of support from flagship on their single player patching is hard to over look. Stat feed system force you to save stats points for Game is full of bugs even after 3 months of patching. Sp still at .6 patch even though mp is now up to 1.0 patch. The levels/acts/skills are boring. With the new 1.0 patch that added new zone can only be play buy mp that are paying 9.99 monthly few. The lack of support from flagship on their single player patching is hard to over look. Stat feed system force you to save stats points for later use because of the high stat feed for gear/weapons/mods. It is very limiting to the amount of fun when finding new gear/weapon/mod "Don't expect to wear ever piece gear that drop for your class even if it's better." Act 5 nightmare has been mess up since release . Mobs levels are 9-12 higher then char cap lvl 50 , and is very slow in mp or sp play. Beating the game in nightmare one must forget skills/class/ gear becuase of the design you are left to do death runs in hope of igniting the boss which does 5% damage. It take 3-5 hour to kill the last name with little to no reward. Game got some problem that might never be fix imo. This game that came from the maker of diablo really left a bad taste for arpg, and one u might try to stay away from.… Expand
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. ChrisS.
    Nov 1, 2007
    0
    I was expecting diablo 2, what I got was a watered down world of warcraft with lazers. Horrid game.
  20. TeodorIkonomov
    Nov 1, 2007
    7
    The Best Game Ever
  21. JeremyD.
    Nov 1, 2007
    8
    I'm not entire sure that users should be including Hellgate's subscription as part of their method for reviewing the game. With that said, Flaship Studios doesn't force anyone to subscribe as the free online play is more than enough to keep most people happy. The game itself is a lot of fun but does need a lot of work. So, some patience will be required if you get this game I'm not entire sure that users should be including Hellgate's subscription as part of their method for reviewing the game. With that said, Flaship Studios doesn't force anyone to subscribe as the free online play is more than enough to keep most people happy. The game itself is a lot of fun but does need a lot of work. So, some patience will be required if you get this game early after it's release. However, if you have patience.. you're going to find a lot to like about this game especially if you like Unreal Tournament and Diablo 2.… Expand
  22. ChuckS.
    Nov 1, 2007
    10
    Hellgate made me feel like I was playing Diablo 2 all over again. A thrilling story, engrossing environments, and stellar game play makes it epic. The multiplayer is incredibly fun, and I believe that seamless transition of third and first-person elements is underrated. Because the subscription fee is only optional, it doesn't detract from the experience. Overall, Hellgate is what Hellgate made me feel like I was playing Diablo 2 all over again. A thrilling story, engrossing environments, and stellar game play makes it epic. The multiplayer is incredibly fun, and I believe that seamless transition of third and first-person elements is underrated. Because the subscription fee is only optional, it doesn't detract from the experience. Overall, Hellgate is what I'll be playing until the advent of Diablo 3.… Expand
  23. ZachW
    Nov 1, 2007
    8
    I hated the demo, laughing at a terrible attempt to resemble Diablo in any way. The melee didn't come together right, the guns felt like something out of an old FPS like System Shock or Duke Nukem. I told myselft I would never buy this game. Well I did anyways and am quite surprised by how much better the real game is over the demo. Graphics may be the same still, but the newI hated the demo, laughing at a terrible attempt to resemble Diablo in any way. The melee didn't come together right, the guns felt like something out of an old FPS like System Shock or Duke Nukem. I told myselft I would never buy this game. Well I did anyways and am quite surprised by how much better the real game is over the demo. Graphics may be the same still, but the new character classes and items gave it a new feeling. The close combat does work pretty well, over what i thought about it previously. I do however completely disagree with the subscription fee. It is ludacris to charge users monthly for a few content changes or updates. This isn't an MMO so I have no idea what they are thinking. I'll be happy with the free service, thank you.
    LOL @ Will S    … Expand
  24. SteveW.
    Nov 1, 2007
    10
    Honestly, this game is finally a decent replacement for Diablo 2, so I'm quite happy ;-). Dungeon crawling, getting rare loot, playing with friends, thats what makes this game fun. If you don't like that, you will not enjoy this game.
  25. ps3rox
    Nov 1, 2007
    1
    1 more pc game that show dat the pc is a dead platform 4 gaming. so far most have said it crashs after 2 hour of play & add in the subscription has been down for 2 days now & word has it it won't b up till next year. gameplay is lamer then SWG & WoW the story sux & everything b nerfed save ur money & buy a ps3
  26. Andrew
    Nov 13, 2007
    8
    Flawed Diamond. Needs work still, especially multiplayer, but the core game is excellent. Playing as an Evoker (the game's high damage magic class) I regularly use almost every spell the class has, each in a different situation - not just TheBestSpell endlessly like in Diablo or Titan Quest.
  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. CharlesR.
    Nov 14, 2007
    7
    I have mixed feelings about this game. The story isnt very compelling, yet some of the dialogue is so hilarious - it makes me want to find out what is going to be said next. The gameplay can be horribly dull if you play through Hellgate slowly and carefully. However, the game is alot more fun if you try and kill as many enemies at once as possible - or try to level up as fast as you can. I have mixed feelings about this game. The story isnt very compelling, yet some of the dialogue is so hilarious - it makes me want to find out what is going to be said next. The gameplay can be horribly dull if you play through Hellgate slowly and carefully. However, the game is alot more fun if you try and kill as many enemies at once as possible - or try to level up as fast as you can. Only with that in mind does the game really turn into something entertaining. Unfortunately, there is no implied speed at which you should move through the game, so more careful people may find it incredibly boring. I've had a fun time with it, but i've made a "personal challenge" to beat it as fast as i can.… Expand
  29. 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
  30. anonymous
    Nov 14, 2007
    1
    This game will only appeal to a PORTION of the old Diablo 2 fanbase. Diablo 3 hopefuls will have to keep waiting. The game was released too early and suffers from some terrible crashing issues, bugs, imbalances and overall sloppy performance across all systems. The core gameplay is functional; however, it's not deep at all and revolves primarily around item-hunting and This game will only appeal to a PORTION of the old Diablo 2 fanbase. Diablo 3 hopefuls will have to keep waiting. The game was released too early and suffers from some terrible crashing issues, bugs, imbalances and overall sloppy performance across all systems. The core gameplay is functional; however, it's not deep at all and revolves primarily around item-hunting and item-upgrading. As such, the only replay value this game has is in trying to top-out your current gear stats. The Multiplayer is completely dysfunctional. You currently can't even see certain party members due to a bug. And even if you could, group mechanics are not necessary to beat this game or even to be competitive. The whole game is soloable. Online multiplayer amounts to nothing more then giving you someone to trade your items with. The chat interface is a TOGGLE, not imbedded - which further disrupts any sense of online multiplayer component. They also offer a Subscription fee so you can create more then 3 characters at a time online and get an extra 6X8 stash in your inventory. In other words, it's EXTORTION. There's no reason for this game to have a subscription model - everything is instanced and nothing is persistant. They claim they'll add an Auction House and/or in-game mail EVENTUALLY - but it's alredy too late for me. My advice - don't buy this game until MAYBE 2008 - by then, it might actually be a Post-Beta product.… Expand
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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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