Painkiller: Hell & Damnation

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  • Summary: Powered by Epic's world-renowned and highly-respected Unreal Engine 3, Painkiller Hell & Damnation recreates the sensations and hardcore gameplay of the original Painkiller. Released in 2004, Painkiller won high praise and many accolades and fans for its fast and unique gameplay. KeepingPowered by Epic's world-renowned and highly-respected Unreal Engine 3, Painkiller Hell & Damnation recreates the sensations and hardcore gameplay of the original Painkiller. Released in 2004, Painkiller won high praise and many accolades and fans for its fast and unique gameplay. Keeping true to the old-school FPS ideology, lightning-fast movement enables skillful players to get into the heart of the fast-paced gameplay, topped off with stunning enormo-boss fights requiring sneaky tactics. … Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 33
  3. Negative: 3 out of 33
  1. Machinima
    Oct 30, 2012
    85
    The developers have masterfully adapted everything that made the original Painkiller so enjoyable to a new engine that looks fantastic and plays liquid smooth.
  2. CD-Action
    Oct 24, 2012
    75
    When I finished this curious remake ('the best of Painkiller' suits this game better) all the flaws that I jotted down and that annoyed me ceased to matter. There's something charming in this simplicity. [12/2012, p.42]
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  3. GameSpot
    Oct 29, 2012
    70
    As a horror-tinged slaughterfest that vomits blood and bile on the face of modern first-person shooter convention, Hell & Damnation distills the essence of the Painkiller series into a tight, finely honed package.
  4. Gamer.nl
    Nov 28, 2012
    70
    Hell & Damnation is a successful homage to the original Painkiller with a new engine, much better graphics and the same fast-paced style. It's pretty sad though, that the most fun multiplayer mode doesn't get played a lot. That would've extended the durability of the game significantly. Especially because the single player gameplay will get boring quite quickly if you don't take a break every now and then.
  5. GameStar
    Nov 7, 2012
    66
    Quotation forthcoming.
  6. AtomicGamer
    Nov 3, 2012
    60
    In the end, Painkiller HD is only a half-measure, and it doesn't do everything it could have to modernize the classic fast-paced action of the original. It's worth the twenty bucks if the overhaul you want is visual, but otherwise, it's best to pass.
  7. Hardcore Gamer
    Oct 30, 2012
    40
    This isn't a remake or a reimagining of the original Painkiller; this is a high-resolution texture pack for an outdated eight-year old game that's missing significant story beats.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 42
  3. Negative: 8 out of 42
  1. Limbo9
    Nov 6, 2012
    10
    what the hell is wrong with the ratings? that cant be right? what the hell is wrong with the ratings? that cant be right?what the hell iswhat the hell is wrong with the ratings? that cant be right? what the hell is wrong with the ratings? that cant be right?what the hell is wrong with the ratings? that cant be right?… Expand
  2. Amigian
    May 28, 2015
    10
    I still haven't played the retail of this yet, however I worked on this game from ground zero and the beta testing phase. I conceived the ideaI still haven't played the retail of this yet, however I worked on this game from ground zero and the beta testing phase. I conceived the idea for the soul catcher weapon and contributed some other input on weapon behaviour, monster design and other general stuff. I want to thank everyone here who gave positive ratings & reviews, since it was made by a small passionate team, and when I say small as far as beta feedback for the single-player you could count them on your fingers.

    I am really looking forward to putting this one through its paces in a few days time, so anyone else interested head on over to Steam, get a good deal & support the devs! : > )    … Expand
  4. vault2049
    Oct 31, 2012
    8
    This is Painkiller completely re-imagined and enhanced with the Unreal Engine 3. The story structure it's a bit different and the gameThis is Painkiller completely re-imagined and enhanced with the Unreal Engine 3. The story structure it's a bit different and the game includes some extra cut-scenes that were created solely for this game's purpose. There is also co-op and multiplayer game modes. The downside is the lack of levels on the single player and co-op campaign mode. There are only 12 levels out of the 30+ included in the original game and the expansion. I can deduce (from the price if this game) that the remaining maps will come as DLCs, which (of course) are going to be for sale.

    Other than this, Painkiller: Hell & Damnation it's an excellent remasterization of the original old-school FPS, Painkiller. It plays well and it looks even better. For the 19.99$ price tag this is definitely worth getting.    … Expand
  5. Captain_Faramir
    Apr 8, 2017
    7
    7.4 - Decent coop/multiplayer game, but not much too it really. Pretty basic combat that often got repetitive over time, but weapons were cool7.4 - Decent coop/multiplayer game, but not much too it really. Pretty basic combat that often got repetitive over time, but weapons were cool and creative, and environments were varied.… Expand
  6. AcidCasualty
    Jun 24, 2013
    6
    The graphics are spectacular, but otherwise, there's no reason to upgrade from Black edition to Hell and Damnation. I really enjoyed the earlyThe graphics are spectacular, but otherwise, there's no reason to upgrade from Black edition to Hell and Damnation. I really enjoyed the early Painkiller games, and I like H&D, it's just that there isn't much more to offer here than you've already played in its predecessors. If you've never played Painkiller at all, I recommend H&D; otherwise, don't bother.… Expand
  7. LionGrand
    Jul 15, 2018
    5
    Я не играл в оригинал так что буду основываться на этом. Вообщем игра норм если не придираться. Сюжет прост гг и его жена попадают аварию иЯ не играл в оригинал так что буду основываться на этом. Вообщем игра норм если не придираться. Сюжет прост гг и его жена попадают аварию и они оба умирают. Гг попадет в ад
    а жена в рай вообщем он хочет к ней вернутся и он должен убить всех генералов люцифера тогда он окажется в раю со своей любимой вот и все. Геймплей здесь обычный локаций не чем своей красотой не блищит Обычный средний шутан    … Expand
  8. shkipermann
    Feb 25, 2023
    0
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