Hellgate: London

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6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 409 Ratings

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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
  31. AnonymousMC
    Nov 15, 2007
    2
    This game is horrible. Just need one more review to drop this piece of crap down to the 60s. Do yourself a favor and try the demo before you even think of putting money down for Hellgate. I'll be fair and give it a 2 and not a 0 because its not immediately terrible from the beginning, and the fact that this game manages to be more mindless and repetitive than Diablo 2 when itsThis game is horrible. Just need one more review to drop this piece of crap down to the 60s. Do yourself a favor and try the demo before you even think of putting money down for Hellgate. I'll be fair and give it a 2 and not a 0 because its not immediately terrible from the beginning, and the fact that this game manages to be more mindless and repetitive than Diablo 2 when its supposed to be advancing the action/RPG genre doesn't set in until a few hours have passed.… Expand
  32. 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.
  33. ArnoldS.
    Nov 17, 2007
    5
    The game is almost, but not quite, fun. No amount of bug fixing/patching is gonna change the fact that: a) the skills are uninteresting compared to D2/WoW b) not enough item variety c) the maps are all too similar d) the combat is monotonous e) leveling is tedious grinding f) almost no replayabiity This game has no future. Fail. Next.
  34. DW.
    Nov 18, 2007
    2
    Were the game to be scored by its self it is a 4. Its a loot game plain and simple, but some people like that. You will be facing the same monsters in lvl 1 as lvl 50 and the "randomized" levels only have 5 or 6 templates to pick from so don't expect a visual feast as you progress. No story, no depth, its a loot game. 4 But the game can not be scored alone, you must take into account Were the game to be scored by its self it is a 4. Its a loot game plain and simple, but some people like that. You will be facing the same monsters in lvl 1 as lvl 50 and the "randomized" levels only have 5 or 6 templates to pick from so don't expect a visual feast as you progress. No story, no depth, its a loot game. 4 But the game can not be scored alone, you must take into account the vocal developers. When asked why there was no lan component included and if there will ever be one the Dev response amounted to **** yourself. I'm not kidding, go look at their forums. They have provided for you a multilayer service that only costs 100 dollars more, so stop complaining. And what does this multiplayer service provide? Well not static levels with care and time put into them. Its the same 4 basic corridors that you can play in single player but now with a buddy, and dye packs! But you don't need that buddy, the game is so easy you can do it yourself. And as the devs pointed out you shouldn't have buddies anyway. Its more important that you sit alone and chat through their broken interface to some guy half the world away than have a good time leveling with a friend or two in the house or at a lan party. Couple this attitude with the rampant in game advertising and omnipresent bugs and you can practically see the team laughing all the way to the bank. Now the game is only a 2. Do not buy it.… Expand
  35. 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
  36. JoshuaB.
    Nov 2, 2007
    7
    This game feels like it was rushed out the door but there is still a lot of fun to be had, who doesn't like killing demons by the thousands and collecting tons of gear?
  37. WillyW.
    Nov 2, 2007
    3
    I cant understand why some of you are rating this a 10, learn how to rate please! This game is average, graphics are nothing special. Field of view is awkward especially when jumping. Sound is nothing special. Gameplay (most important part of a game) was less than that of Diablo 2. This game got boring and fast at that. Should have kept the game in a top down view that such as Diablo 2. I cant understand why some of you are rating this a 10, learn how to rate please! This game is average, graphics are nothing special. Field of view is awkward especially when jumping. Sound is nothing special. Gameplay (most important part of a game) was less than that of Diablo 2. This game got boring and fast at that. Should have kept the game in a top down view that such as Diablo 2. First person and guns... lost my interest. And the $10 month.. no thanks, why are all games now-a-days going to a monthly fee? Sure the constant updates and newly released content is nice but not worth my $120 a year. This game was too hyped up just like Halo 3. In my opinion the game was not ready for launch.… Expand
  38. NiklasJ.
    Nov 2, 2007
    6
    Is a very good game on paper, but unforunately, doesn't work well in practice. The gameplay is mediocare but very stiff and easily becomes boring in the long run. The graphics & sounds are acceptable but could be quite much better. The animations however, are terrible. Overall it's not a very good game unless you have a lot friends to party up with.
  39. LewisW.
    Nov 20, 2007
    7
    This game is a breath of fresh air on the stale RPG front. It replases boring old Point-Click-Kill Combat with an FPS style fighting system. The action is quite fast and enemies generally stay at your level, taking the focus away from level grinding and onto fun. However alot of work needs to be done, for example nearly all enemys are melee and have only average speed but a high attack, This game is a breath of fresh air on the stale RPG front. It replases boring old Point-Click-Kill Combat with an FPS style fighting system. The action is quite fast and enemies generally stay at your level, taking the focus away from level grinding and onto fun. However alot of work needs to be done, for example nearly all enemys are melee and have only average speed but a high attack, this means that ranged class's can run backwards and fire constantly and never be hit, whereas melee classes will sustain huge amounts of damage made worse by the fact you cannot heal without consumables, early on. Another flawed mechanic is special abilities, your basic attack is generally so powerfull you never need to use them, you sometimes choose an abilite to find out it is useless and that the game will not let you swap that abilitie back for another. Some ablities are good but are ruined by the dodgy physics engine in the game (the hand grenade attack will often bounce of the ground into the air and explode harmlessly 5 metres up). Quests also fail to break away from the RPG mold, almost all side quests are "Go to and kill of , return, and then repeat.… Expand
  40. 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
  41. Mike
    Nov 2, 2007
    8
    The launch has been a little rough around the edges, but they always are so what can you do. As far as graphics go, its okay, but nothing to brag to your friends about. My feeling is that they made sure that when tons of enemies were getting slain by you and your buddies, your computer didn't die at the same time. The random environments make it easy to replay quests with your The launch has been a little rough around the edges, but they always are so what can you do. As far as graphics go, its okay, but nothing to brag to your friends about. My feeling is that they made sure that when tons of enemies were getting slain by you and your buddies, your computer didn't die at the same time. The random environments make it easy to replay quests with your friends, and not quite so boring as most MMO style games. Combat is quick and exciting, unlike most point and click, then sit there while the invisible dice fly. To make a long story short, if you at all enjoyed Diablo and Diablo II, then this game is for you. Like all games, it has flaws, but its just plain fun to slay hundreds of demons with your buddies and get phat lootz.… Expand
  42. BillMcCoy
    Nov 27, 2007
    3
    Most blatanlty rushed piece of crap ever. No story, atmosphere, variety, or fun for that matter. FSS messed up big time. They tried to make a hybrid of an ARPG and an MMO and failed miserably.
  43. 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
  44. 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!
  45. 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.
  46. MC
    Nov 3, 2007
    7
    I haven't played this game yet, but, from what I've heard I have to contradict the person who said that this will be the best thing to hold us over until Diablo 3 - no, that would be called "Titan Quest" - you should check it out.
  47. MarcoH.
    Nov 3, 2007
    6
    A big disappointment after all those gorgeous screenshots. Art won't save ordinary graphics. There are too much recycled sets. Combats are easy and nothing special. Expensive upgrades are almost a fraud. There are also unexpected bugs and the interface is poorly implemented. Doesn't deserve all those fishy biased "10" rating :(
  48. DanielR.
    Nov 4, 2007
    8
    The game itself is a great game,you don't -have- to pay for it at all to really enjoy yourself. Honestly the only drawbacks I have found are how the scenery you're in doesn't change much so the game does give you a somewhat stale feeling. Beyond that trivial detail, it's Diablo. The gameplay is new, the feel is the same - that's not a bad thing in any way; The game itself is a great game,you don't -have- to pay for it at all to really enjoy yourself. Honestly the only drawbacks I have found are how the scenery you're in doesn't change much so the game does give you a somewhat stale feeling. Beyond that trivial detail, it's Diablo. The gameplay is new, the feel is the same - that's not a bad thing in any way; especially since this game is still under developed.. they're not anywhere close to being done with it!… Expand
  49. RatherNot
    Nov 4, 2007
    6
    I was in the late part of the beta, the "stress test" portion really. I played it to about level 10 in the final few days, and was surprised how often it would crash. While I believe that the bugs will be squashed in the early stages of the game's release, it was definitely not ready for release, and is a testament to why street dates should remain fluid. I played as a gun-laden I was in the late part of the beta, the "stress test" portion really. I played it to about level 10 in the final few days, and was surprised how often it would crash. While I believe that the bugs will be squashed in the early stages of the game's release, it was definitely not ready for release, and is a testament to why street dates should remain fluid. I played as a gun-laden engineer, and as an FPS, it was disgustingly easy, with no AI other than run in a straight line and attack, reminiscent of the original Doom. Playing with others in the party ended up with more monsters to kill, but that just involved more running backwards while shooting. The weapon customization was fun, but besides being a one-sided paper-rock-scissors of what kills them faster there wasn't much reason to do it, other than to burn money and components. Perhaps at higher difficulties they make it harder to run backwards and shoot, and I hope so because the ambiance of this game make the single-player sound good.… Expand
  50. BenF.
    Nov 5, 2007
    6
    A solid start which quickly dissipates as the game progresses. I was completely stoked after playing a limited amount of the beta and the demo extensively; the retail version borders on greatness in so many ways and yet simultaneously fails to achieve any of them. Yes, it borrows many great things from Diablo. The flip side to that is that it also borrows many of the worst aspects of A solid start which quickly dissipates as the game progresses. I was completely stoked after playing a limited amount of the beta and the demo extensively; the retail version borders on greatness in so many ways and yet simultaneously fails to achieve any of them. Yes, it borrows many great things from Diablo. The flip side to that is that it also borrows many of the worst aspects of Diablo. The entire game interface from start-up UI to in-game player UI is clunky. For instance, lack of a quick log-in option. Start-up user interface doesn't save player account information upon shutting down the game; you will have to manually enter your account and password every time you connect a multiplayer game. Not so bad except that the interface is slow and unresponsive. Sometimes I have to hit 'enter' two or three times after entering my account information to initialize the actual account log-in! Shop interfaces are slow as well. As with Diablo any piece of equipment with special properties is 'unidentified' - you have to purchase an analyzer to analyze its true properties. BORING. Remember how awesome it was in Diablo 2 that Deckard Cain would identify everything in your inventory at once for free? Hellgate isn't even close to that awesome because you have to sit through analyzing every single unidentified item one-by-one. This game has the worst environment clipping I've ever seen. Ever. Expect often to get stuck inbetween environment objects with to way to move or jump out and have to restart the game. Think it'd be cool to jump up between that pipe and the mound of dirt it's embedded in to flank the enemy? Better think again. You can and will get stuck and pounded on. Server code is still a bit wobbly. Expect this to result in wacky gameplay bugs. Enemies will jump at you and never finish their jump animation; instead they'll return to their original position before the jump if you didn't kill them mid-air. Every now and then an enemy character model won't load, even though they'll still be wailing on you...invisibly. Certain types of attacks will shoot through walls. And by walls I mean around the corners of buildings from a million yards away. Graphics are passable on my 8600gt in dx9. It's hard to expect much from a game whose color palette consists of three shades: dark, darker, and darkest. From what I have heard many people seem to have an irrationally high expectation of the game's graphic capabilities. The gameplay itself is half/half. Most class skill trees are next to useless; expect character development focus to be primarily on equipment and not skills. On one hand this is good because like Diablo 2 skill points are permanently spent and not recoverable. On the other hand it strips the game of virtually all gameplay depth by reducing the strength of most classes to their equipment. This just scratches the surface. Pros: + Looks cooler than Diablo 2 + Sounds cooler than Diablo 2 + AWESOME character models + ph4t l3wt + Varied character classes + Varied and unique firearms models + Solid controls + Multiplayer support + Automatic updates Cons: - Poor interfaces - period - HORRIBLE clipping - Bugs - Linear questing system. If you play MUDs then you'll know how boring this game's quests are. - Subscription model that shuts you out of cooler content if you don't pay another $10USD/mth so that Flagship can basically fix all the bugs and add all the content they should have before the retail release. This is becoming standard practice because of development costs and it is a horrible practice regardless. - Game manual is lacking in content - another disturbing trend. Final thoughts: I'm not going to lie. It's an addicting game plagued by poor design on so many levels. I love playing it, even though it can frustrate me to no end. That's just not the mark of a good game. If you want to play a game like Diablo 2 that doesn't have quite the visceral fun value but improves on the game design almost across the board, play Titan Quest.… Expand
  51. RichardB.
    Nov 5, 2007
    9
    Fantastic combination of FPS and RPG gameplay combined with the addictiveness of Diablo means this game is a winner!
  52. CaseyC.
    Nov 5, 2007
    5
    Game has some entertainment value, but is marred by bugs like memory leaks and items disappearing. These are not minor issues, especially considering they were known bugs from the beta, not new things that just popped up when the game went live. When the game works it is fairly entertaining, but nothing really special. Kind of like a first person shooter with unlimited ammo, no rag doll Game has some entertainment value, but is marred by bugs like memory leaks and items disappearing. These are not minor issues, especially considering they were known bugs from the beta, not new things that just popped up when the game went live. When the game works it is fairly entertaining, but nothing really special. Kind of like a first person shooter with unlimited ammo, no rag doll physics, no real player based aiming. Collecting loot and leveling is always fun, but there are other games that do this much better. I certainly could not imagine paying for the subscription. My advice is to wait for the game to be patched up and then check it out if you are dead set on wanting it.… Expand
  53. BenC.
    Nov 6, 2007
    9
    Incredibly fun game with lots of replay value. A bit buggy atm, but patches are coming out fairly fast and issues are being sorted.
  54. 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
  55. MikeT.
    Nov 8, 2007
    5
    I looked forward to this game for a looooong time but was disappointed by the final product. Although it has its plusses, such as cool items and an interesting premise, it is marred by obvious and severe deficiencies. 1) crappy and monotonous tile sets 2) uninteresting skills 3) unengaging and sometimes highfalutin plot line. Everything sounds like it came from a really bad fantasy I looked forward to this game for a looooong time but was disappointed by the final product. Although it has its plusses, such as cool items and an interesting premise, it is marred by obvious and severe deficiencies. 1) crappy and monotonous tile sets 2) uninteresting skills 3) unengaging and sometimes highfalutin plot line. Everything sounds like it came from a really bad fantasy novel... Over philosophical to the point of extreme irritation 4) terrible resource hog. Causes major lag except in the most high end systems, and maybe even then 5) BUGS BUGS BUGS.… Expand
  56. caffeinated
    Nov 8, 2007
    3
    Buggy, unfinished and lacking in necessary information. Poorly designed UI, chat and grouping mechanics. Has fun moments, but you have to put up with too much unpleasantness to get to the fun. Needs a lot of work.
  57. Darkspore
    Dec 10, 2007
    7
    It is not genre-defining, it is not revolutionary, and it sure as hell is not state-of-the-art. Hellgate London is a mix of elements that may not be for everyone, but it also offers something to a mix of people. Best way to play this is to have one or two friends playing together in cooperative mode. Yes, the gameplay can get a just a tad repetitive, the graphics a bit boring and even It is not genre-defining, it is not revolutionary, and it sure as hell is not state-of-the-art. Hellgate London is a mix of elements that may not be for everyone, but it also offers something to a mix of people. Best way to play this is to have one or two friends playing together in cooperative mode. Yes, the gameplay can get a just a tad repetitive, the graphics a bit boring and even cheesy, but I find myself drawn to the game. The amount of random loot that drops and the ability to mod your weapons are the main reasons why people play. The mini-games add a little extra flavor to the game, but other than that, the game makes no pretence about what it is - a mindless hack-and-slash dungeon bash. I play this game on the SEA server, and the patches are a lot slower in being implemented over here. But the patches are coming (in less than 12 hours we should be at patch 0.6, if nothing goes wrong). For players who are looking at spending 1-2 hours of spare time once in a while to play, I would recommend this game. Best feature of the game - no subscription fees (unless you really want to pay).… Expand
  58. AndrewB.
    Dec 27, 2007
    10
    Insane item customization, my favourite part of any game!
  59. GregD.
    Oct 26, 2007
    1
    Poor graphics. Derivative gameplay. No respecs. Subscription plan is an absolute disaster. Paying $10 a month for the third difficulty level, hardcore mode, shared stash, and character slots is an outrage. This is not an MMO. There is no persistent world. They are trying to charge $10 a month for a Diablo 2 clone. That is absurd.
  60. 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
  61. JackJ.
    Oct 31, 2007
    3
    Disappointed. I almost never buy a game without trying it and I'm regretting it now for sure. This game is so mindless and dull. I was expecting action packed combat based off the trailers, and this game is nothing like that. It's just left-click, left-click, left-click again til all the monsters are gone. You seriously have to be horrible if you enjoy this.
  62. DravenS.
    Oct 31, 2007
    5
    Not that great of a game. I was in the Beta. The fixes they said would be coming never came in the retail. They left out some of the things in the game during beta that made it stand out. I cancelled my pre-order because of the lack of content for subscribers and the lack of general good game items for non-subscribers.
  63. 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!!!
  64. JoeP.
    Oct 31, 2007
    8
    Nothing new or really fancy, but a fun game nonetheless. Good replay value, and it scratches that Diablo 2 itch well. Sure, the graphics aren't incredible, but that allows those of us who have poorer machines to play the game. The classes are good, but the near mandatory subscription is not cool.
  65. 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
  66. RobertB.
    Oct 31, 2007
    10
    All its minor flaws aside, Hellgate: London is still the action RPG I've been waiting for all my life. FINALLY, exciting, fast paced, twitch-based gameplay WITH character development and a good storyline. Very few games have all these things. The people that complain about the graphics are people who base graphics entirely on bloom and polygon-count. The graphics are still beautiful All its minor flaws aside, Hellgate: London is still the action RPG I've been waiting for all my life. FINALLY, exciting, fast paced, twitch-based gameplay WITH character development and a good storyline. Very few games have all these things. The people that complain about the graphics are people who base graphics entirely on bloom and polygon-count. The graphics are still beautiful (especially with DirectX10), but what really shines is the art direction. The monsters and landscapes are original and gorgeous, and that's what I look for when I'm rating the graphics of a game. Hellgate could replace any MMORPG out there in a heartbeat for me. I'm sick of targeting, hitting one or two buttons, and waiting. I'm going to London. =P… Expand
  67. RobertP.
    Oct 31, 2007
    10
    Gameplay is fun and addictive and provides a feeling that your character actually means something to the world, unlike games like WoW and Guild Wars. Add in good graphics(if sometimes to similiar in color palettes) and simplistic but deep controls, this is a must buy for PC gamers.
  68. jason
    Oct 24, 2008
    5
    The idea - great, the execution - shit; the story - noexistent - the world and the people - bodies and most importantly repetitive. I loved the customization, the playability and the functionality of the characters. However, no story to speak of and crap overall world immersion makes this game a grind. I hope they make a 2nd and put the effort into the details of the world and the story.The idea - great, the execution - shit; the story - noexistent - the world and the people - bodies and most importantly repetitive. I loved the customization, the playability and the functionality of the characters. However, no story to speak of and crap overall world immersion makes this game a grind. I hope they make a 2nd and put the effort into the details of the world and the story. It could have been great.… Expand
  69. 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
  70. T.F.
    Nov 11, 2007
    3
    In a better world, in an ideal world HGL would have been released in late 2008. Ready, polished, bugfixed and ready to storm the scene. But in this world, it's a heap of junk, rushed out the door before christmas. This game might be fun someday. But right now, this is an insult to everyone, who spent hard earned money on this title. It's boring, it's buggy. That is no game, In a better world, in an ideal world HGL would have been released in late 2008. Ready, polished, bugfixed and ready to storm the scene. But in this world, it's a heap of junk, rushed out the door before christmas. This game might be fun someday. But right now, this is an insult to everyone, who spent hard earned money on this title. It's boring, it's buggy. That is no game, that is an early alpha, when all features are put together for the first time. Stay away from this title at least a year. Yes, a YEAR! Because HGL is far from finished.… Expand
  71. AnonymousMC
    Nov 11, 2007
    2
    Hellgate is the kind of game you just play, beat and forget. The game was fun for the first 2 hours, but after that, you'll find yourself doing the same attack moves killing the same enimies in the same zones over and over. The so-called story in this crappy game only serves as guide to point you to a "new" zone where the only thing "new" about it is the different positionHellgate is the kind of game you just play, beat and forget. The game was fun for the first 2 hours, but after that, you'll find yourself doing the same attack moves killing the same enimies in the same zones over and over. The so-called story in this crappy game only serves as guide to point you to a "new" zone where the only thing "new" about it is the different position arrangement of EXACTLY THE SAME models they used for the past 20 zones. Definitely NOT worth the money.… Expand
  72. nd
    Nov 12, 2007
    4
    Game didn't even come close to it hype and the devs relied on "WE R DIABLO2 MAKERS LOLZZZ!" to sell their game and it ended up pretty crappy. Game has maximum 40 hours of play time and 0 replayability. Is 40 hours worth the 50$? Up to you.
  73. AnonyA.
    Nov 13, 2007
    1
    Just paid good money for a load of crap... Don't waste your money... here is why... Do you know the FPS feeling of HL2 - well this game does not have it.... it feels more like a proto type... like the game is actually less playable than HL1. Also as for the RPG nature... what good is it, if the general playability of the game is so crap... can't believe I wasted my money.
  74. 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.
  75. HellgA.
    Nov 13, 2007
    4
    This kind of game has 2 things that drive people to play it until the wee hours - seeing that level up and getting phat loot. HGL has it so people will play it. Unfortunately their (or their parents) bank accounts are exposed to one of the most ridiculous billing snafus ever heard of and the product is still half-baked. Those that want it to survive better hope it hasn't done what This kind of game has 2 things that drive people to play it until the wee hours - seeing that level up and getting phat loot. HGL has it so people will play it. Unfortunately their (or their parents) bank accounts are exposed to one of the most ridiculous billing snafus ever heard of and the product is still half-baked. Those that want it to survive better hope it hasn't done what Peyton Manning did against the Chargers and have dug itself just too deep a hole to recover from.… Expand
  76. 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
  77. PaoloP.
    Nov 16, 2007
    0
    Full of bugs, it crashes almost every time, bad optimization, and repetitive fights, it's unworthy the price, plently of great games are out now, why wasting your money on such buggy junk ?
  78. G-Funk
    Nov 16, 2007
    3
    I am thoroughly disappointed with this game. I expected so much more out of "the team that created Diablo II." That is probably my own fault in that I am comparing to past gaming glory, but Hellgate:London is even worse than just a disappointment, its just a bad game. The main storyline and side quests are of absolutely no interest. The only reason to click on an NPC is to see what kind I am thoroughly disappointed with this game. I expected so much more out of "the team that created Diablo II." That is probably my own fault in that I am comparing to past gaming glory, but Hellgate:London is even worse than just a disappointment, its just a bad game. The main storyline and side quests are of absolutely no interest. The only reason to click on an NPC is to see what kind of weird thing they will say, such as "what the sh[beep] do we have here?" The opening movie of the game is the same movie we've been seeing for months on the web. The only other cutscene is at the end of the game. Unless you count a floating book that you can't even make out the details on with a poorly imitated British accent voice over in between acts a cutscene. The graphics are not bad, but when I'm still fighting the same jumping helldogs at the end of the game that I am at the beginning, that shows a severe lack of variety in the game. Sure, the levels are randomly generated, but when I'm looking at the same textures at level 50 that I am at level 1, I think that makes for even less variety. In a way, the game itself mirrors the developers efforts. It starts out like the love boat, exciting and new, but it ends up like the Titanic, hitting an iceberg and sinking. Flagship wanted to make an awesome game, and they started out with great intentions and innovation, but it seems like they just flatly gave up before they finished their product.… Expand
  79. 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.
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. meru
    Jan 5, 2020
    0
    The game was re-released as a single player game in November 2018, on Steam.

    It became clear very soon, that this version of the game is ridden with so many bugs, that it is fair to call it unplayable. A year after the re-release, the framerate still drops at times to below 1 frame per second, boss reward chests do not contain any loot, etc. Publisher and developer keep quiet, and    The game was re-released as a single player game in November 2018, on Steam.

    It became clear very soon, that this version of the game is ridden with so many bugs, that it is fair to call it unplayable.

    A year after the re-release, the framerate still drops at times to below 1 frame per second, boss reward chests do not contain any loot, etc.

    Publisher and developer keep quiet, and do not even confirm the bugs.    … Expand
  83. The66Monkey
    Nov 7, 2014
    7
    It should have been so much better! All the components in this game are solid however the game never comes together to create an experience as good as Diablo 2 or similar. There is still great potential in this game and it is still fun to play as a curiosity peice.
  84. 99dolar
    Jan 31, 2015
    5
    Oyun çok iyi RPG ögeleri taşımasına rağmen görevlerdeki ve senaryodaki basitlik nedeni ile 5 puan veriyorum. Özellikle single-player modunda tek başınıza gezip yaratık kesiyorsunuz başka birşey beklemeyin.
  85. Angelonewarrior
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    very interesting game, like Diablo 2, solid balance. I highly recommend it. 8.5
  86. krooney
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Really enjoyable game - could do with a remaster on consoles. Nice mix of action with rpg lite.
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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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