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. PatH.
    Nov 5, 2007
    10
    I would give this game around a 9.6. I don't see how you guys are so disappointed with this game. I mean, I am completely hooked, there are some flaws, but they are basic things that can be fixed. The camera views are great in third person and can be moved anywhere that suits your liking, almost completely overhead even. The first person needs a little tweaking however, but is still I would give this game around a 9.6. I don't see how you guys are so disappointed with this game. I mean, I am completely hooked, there are some flaws, but they are basic things that can be fixed. The camera views are great in third person and can be moved anywhere that suits your liking, almost completely overhead even. The first person needs a little tweaking however, but is still fun. The core gameplay is, almost exactly, like diablo 2. So many things are borrowed and for me that is great. The guns don't really take away from the diablo 2 feel because they do not work like guns in a normal fps. It is still about the loot and the build. If you liked D2 and you want a great action mmo, get this and play it for a few hours and you will be hooked.… Expand
  2. DylanP.
    Oct 31, 2007
    10
    This game sets the standard for MMOs. Although I do not agree with the subscriber plan, I do think that this game is phenomenal. Definitely worth getting, some say it's a Diablo 3. I have to disagree, it has similar features but it's not the same game at all. Furthermore, who cares if it is a Diablo 3? Diablo 1/2 were amazing.
  3. poulbundtgaard
    Oct 31, 2007
    10
    superb game... i've been playing the beta (yes the NDA has been lifted) and i say this is everything i've hoped for ..and more...
    and just to CORRECT Greg D who apparently dont really know the game, first yes it's classefied as a mmo just like guild wars and WOW and what you pay for is what you mentioned + monthly updates with new content ... thats a hell of a lot morr    superb game... i've been playing the beta (yes the NDA has been lifted) and i say this is everything i've hoped for ..and more...
    and just to CORRECT Greg D who apparently dont really know the game, first yes it's classefied as a mmo just like guild wars and WOW and what you pay for is what you mentioned + monthly updates with new content ... thats a hell of a lot morr then ie. WOW and talknig grafix i'd say it's pretty on par with most new pc games + theres dx10 support not like ...lets say halo 3 which graphicly cant messure up to hl2 which is a 4 YEAR OLD game    … Expand
  4. JacekZ.
    Jan 1, 2008
    10
    Fantastic, fresh game i really like this!!!
  5. JonathanK.
    Nov 5, 2007
    10
    This game is not perfect. This game has bugs. What you need to ask yourself, is do these things ruin your fun? For me, they don't. Sure, sometimes in a station you get randomly teleported to the center. So what? The station is small and it takes you all of, literally, 5 seconds to get back to where you were. Sometimes you get stuck between objects during adventures. There's an This game is not perfect. This game has bugs. What you need to ask yourself, is do these things ruin your fun? For me, they don't. Sure, sometimes in a station you get randomly teleported to the center. So what? The station is small and it takes you all of, literally, 5 seconds to get back to where you were. Sometimes you get stuck between objects during adventures. There's an unstuck command, use it. It happens. It happened in WoW and other games, it'll happen here, too. Other than that, the game is just mindless fun, much like D1 and D2. The story could use improvement, but there's good times there as well. Techsmith 314's dialogue was extremely funny, for example. This game was rushed, there's no doubting that, but Hellgate London restores something to video games that hasn't been there for awhile now: Simple, bloody fun. Do you remember how much honest to goodness fun it was to crawl through a dungeon with your buddies on D2? It's the same thing here, and despite all the flaws that marr this wonderful game's visage, I give it a 10. I give it a 10 because I enjoy myself when I play this game. I give it a 10 because despite the flaws, the game still shines. I give it a 10 because it's something new and innovative, something we haven't seen rehashed a hundred times already. Hellgate London is worth your time, whether you plan to be a Founder or not, it's worth a buy.… Expand
  6. 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.
  7. harrisontong
    Oct 30, 2007
    10
    one of the best game rpg + fps ever! :D i love it. played beta and its very excellent and good. don't listen to those negative feedbacks because
    1. they never play the game or beta and prob play gay ass wow which is a very boring and terribal game.
    2. there aspect of the game is way different than someone else or even you or me. some poeple like different kind of games. i am    one of the best game rpg + fps ever! :D i love it. played beta and its very excellent and good. don't listen to those negative feedbacks because
    1. they never play the game or beta and prob play gay ass wow which is a very boring and terribal game.
    2. there aspect of the game is way different than someone else or even you or me. some poeple like
    different kind of games.

    i am a fps player so i prefer playing fps but rpg + mmo i never played before together and i would have to say its really really a grea tgame!    … Expand
  8. 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
  9. YogS.
    Nov 5, 2007
    10
    Diablo enthusiasts rejoice! Finally something to wile away the time. The true game begins after you advance, Nightmare difficulty is insane and the drops are INSANER! (yeah gfym) I love this game, I gaurantee you the naysayers never did a Mephisto run or a Ball run and therefore will never get this game, ever! A cult classic is born, thank you Flagship.
  10. I_learnedhow2rate
    Nov 5, 2007
    10
    stop putting this game down please. If you don't like it. That's fine but to rate it at 1-5 is just simply ridiculous and you know it! This game rocks big time. It's a one of a kind game. These kind of game only come around every 3-5 years. It was bound to have problems, but they are working their asses off to resolve these asap. As I'm speaking there is another patch stop putting this game down please. If you don't like it. That's fine but to rate it at 1-5 is just simply ridiculous and you know it! This game rocks big time. It's a one of a kind game. These kind of game only come around every 3-5 years. It was bound to have problems, but they are working their asses off to resolve these asap. As I'm speaking there is another patch up fixing a lot of the 'known' problems. Seriously, in a few eeks time people will eat their words and I will see them ingame and enjoying it like I'm doing and hundreds of thousands with me. The game is really as you see in gametrailers.com etc. Suspension, thrills, scares and atmosphere galore! Stop pissing and moaning and buy, install and play. :)… Expand
  11. MikeK.
    Nov 7, 2007
    10
    Absolutely love this game. Haven't run into any bugs with my setup and continually find myself staying up late sacrificing sleep for this game!
  12. BenG.
    Nov 8, 2007
    10
    I'm going to give this one a 10, just to piss off the folks who actually compare the graphics to Crysis and complain about weak storytelling in an ACTION-rpg, clearly centred around it's multiplayer aspect where an elaborate storyline is as redundant as in your run-off-the-mill action movie. What where you people expecting ?! This game was develeloped by a major part of the team I'm going to give this one a 10, just to piss off the folks who actually compare the graphics to Crysis and complain about weak storytelling in an ACTION-rpg, clearly centred around it's multiplayer aspect where an elaborate storyline is as redundant as in your run-off-the-mill action movie. What where you people expecting ?! This game was develeloped by a major part of the team that made the Diablo series and it never was intended to be anything but a spiritual successor to those games - and unlike certain other games (hello, Bioshock !) it does that job extremely well, despite many flaws. Having played virtually all so-called "diablo-killers" from the last seven years I can safely say that HGL is the ONLY game that lives up to that premise. As far as I'm concerned, the graphics are beautiful - some might not be able to see this as they are blinded by the "zomg-look-at-that-water!!!1112"-SM4.0 fireworks applied by other games, but after all, at least in this case art > technology. The musical score is plainly phantastic, sadly, you rarely get to enjoy it.… Expand
  13. Seth
    Nov 9, 2007
    10
    Got to say, fun game with nice graphics and reasonable requirements. Haven't had such a time sink for a while. For all of those who say it's too repetitive, think about it... ACTION RPG!
  14. Dolator
    Oct 20, 2007
    10
    Now that the Hellgate:London Beta NDA is lifted, i thought I'd share my impressions of my last 4 weeks in Hell with you.

    First things first: the game really is a blast to play! It's an Action RPG par excellence made by the makers of Diablo and Diablo II that have left Blizzard and founded Flagship Studios. The game has 6 classes, each with its own Skill tree and its own    Now that the Hellgate:London Beta NDA is lifted, i thought I'd share my impressions of my last 4 weeks in Hell with you.

    First things first: the game really is a blast to play! It's an Action RPG par excellence made by the makers of Diablo and Diablo II that have left Blizzard and founded Flagship Studios.
    The game has 6 classes, each with its own Skill tree and its own pacing. Me and a buddy have played three characters up to lvl 22 (lvl cap in beta), the one was a Blademaster, which is basically the dual-sword-wielding damage dealer, often charging head first into battle.
    Secondly, I played a Marksman which really could be described as a traditional FPS shooter class. You can crauch, you can sniper your enemies or you can specialize in being a rapid-firing, ricocheting damage machine.
    The third one was an Evoker, which is a battle mage having different elemental damage skills at hand. With this one the pacing is hugely different, you always have to keep moving, keeping at least a little distance between you and the hordes of demons that have invaded London in 2038 to drop lots of "phat lewt" just for you!

    Maybe you have read about technical problems occuring during the beta phase, which definitely cannot be denied. There have been bugs and for some days it was quite impossible to play at all, but to me it seems that Flagship studios are doing a great job, since there have been HUGE improvements on both stability and performance in the 4 weeks I have been in the beta.

    So, wisely looking into the future ;) this game earns 10 points, if they won't be doing any capital mistakes in the future. It's just too damn addictive.    … Expand
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. GaryM.
    Nov 2, 2007
    10
    I picked the game up on Halloween and haven't stopped playing it since. The action is insanely fun, and I've already got far more pieces of interesting and meaningful gear on my level 14 Guardian than I ever had so early in WoW or EQ. The skills are much more subtle than most MMOs, but they're also pretty fun. I've get no greater gaming satisfaction than smashing a I picked the game up on Halloween and haven't stopped playing it since. The action is insanely fun, and I've already got far more pieces of interesting and meaningful gear on my level 14 Guardian than I ever had so early in WoW or EQ. The skills are much more subtle than most MMOs, but they're also pretty fun. I've get no greater gaming satisfaction than smashing a zombie in the chops with my shield. Visceral goodness! I bought my XPS about a year ago and the game runs really smoothly on my system in DX9. I'm not a Vista convert yet, so I can't speak to that, but I think the graphics look great. I suppose this is a matter of taste, but my character looks sweet! The online aspects of the game are still rough, but it's day THREE for crying out loud. It's like people don't remember what the first month or more of WoW was like. Or Diablo II. Or just about any online game. They've been issuing updates, and even unlocking subscription content for everyone to make up for it. I haven't felt "abandoned" by the developers even though they're probably going crazy trying to fix stuff. All in all, I am REALLY happy with my purchase, and I can't wait to get my first Elite and Hardcore characters!… Expand
  23. AndrewC.
    Nov 2, 2007
    10
    I was going to give this a 9, but then I thought about how I've been playing the game pretty much straight since I was invited to the alpha test in early July. In other words, I've been playing characters up to only level 22 over, and over, and over, and over, and.... Perfect? Perhaps not, but more fun for me than anything out there right now. Oh, and low-investment multiplayer. I was going to give this a 9, but then I thought about how I've been playing the game pretty much straight since I was invited to the alpha test in early July. In other words, I've been playing characters up to only level 22 over, and over, and over, and over, and.... Perfect? Perhaps not, but more fun for me than anything out there right now. Oh, and low-investment multiplayer. None of the drudgery and drama of WoW raiding; much more casual, which fits my life right now. Don't let poor "review" that are simply criticizing the subscription plan throw you. You get the full game out of the box and free multiplayer online. You want ongoing content? Then feel free to play. I will be. (As soon as I find that credit card....)… Expand
  24. 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
  25. JasonE.
    Nov 3, 2007
    10
    Anyone that is not rating this game a 10 has not playedit in a 4 person group. That's the long and short of it.
  26. Rapeyourmom
    Nov 7, 2007
    10
    This game despite what critics say really does redefine the Action RPG this game is non stop fast paced that sometimes leaves me like ok I can have a breather and see what I got in my inventory.
    As for artwork and graphic design it is a leader because it is so pretty it's right up there with gears of war on the graphics details especially for the environment.
    The skill map is    This game despite what critics say really does redefine the Action RPG this game is non stop fast paced that sometimes leaves me like ok I can have a breather and see what I got in my inventory.
    As for artwork and graphic design it is a leader because it is so pretty it's right up there with gears of war on the graphics details especially for the environment.
    The skill map is enormous leaving much room for originality and for the sake of originiality the mod system for weapons makes it so most weapons are not alike.
    this game is definetly an owner and I am shocked at how some of the people rated it. To sum it up quick it's everything in Diablo II and more especially with it's ability to switch seamlessly between first and third person.    … Expand
  27. AndrewB.
    Dec 27, 2007
    10
    Insane item customization, my favourite part of any game!
  28. WillS.
    Oct 27, 2007
    10
    The hours spent playing this masterpiece were the perfect encapsulation of why videogaming is such a favourite waste of time for so many of us. Thrilling, terrifying, moving, confusing, amusing, compelling, and very very dark. Hellgate London isn't simply the sign of gaming realising its true cinematic potential, but one where a game straddles so many entertainment art forms so The hours spent playing this masterpiece were the perfect encapsulation of why videogaming is such a favourite waste of time for so many of us. Thrilling, terrifying, moving, confusing, amusing, compelling, and very very dark. Hellgate London isn't simply the sign of gaming realising its true cinematic potential, but one where a game straddles so many entertainment art forms so expertly that it's the best demonstration yet how flexible this medium can be. It's no longer just another shooter mmorpg wrapped up in a pretty game engine, but a story that exists and unfolds inside the most convincing and elaborate and artistic game world ever conceived.… Expand
  29. TimW.
    Oct 31, 2007
    10
    Excellent graphics and gameplay for the genre. Subscription based is no problem, WoW already proved that. This game is definetely worth it. its not an MMO, of course, its a game you play not "live in". AWESOME GAME!!!
  30. CelR.
    Oct 31, 2007
    10
    The graphics on a dx10 compatible card are fantastic. It may not have the same "First person shooter" appeal as Crysis, but it does have everything the hack'n'slash dungeon crawler needs. It's everything I hoped for in a 3d implementation of Diablo, and more. All the content that comes on the CD is available to play single-player and on-line for free, and subscription is The graphics on a dx10 compatible card are fantastic. It may not have the same "First person shooter" appeal as Crysis, but it does have everything the hack'n'slash dungeon crawler needs. It's everything I hoped for in a 3d implementation of Diablo, and more. All the content that comes on the CD is available to play single-player and on-line for free, and subscription is optional to those who want the newly added content, and the guild/raid experience of World of Warcraft. 10/10 from me.… 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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