Hellpoint

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  • Summary: Hellpoint is an intense action RPG taking place on Irid Novo, a derelict space station soaked in an intoxicating dark sci fi atmosphere. Fight dreadful creatures, face the Cosmic Gods and unravel their twisted story. Should the challenge be too great, play with a friend in local or online coop.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 17
  3. Negative: 3 out of 17
  1. Wccftech
    Jul 29, 2020
    75
    Hellpoint is certainly cut from the all-too-familiar Souls cloth when it comes to character progression and combat, but it's the sense of exploration that makes this one Soulslike that shouldn't be missed.
  2. DarkStation
    Jul 29, 2020
    70
    There were many times in my playthrough of Hellpoint where I had the same delicious salad of feelings that I get with Dark Souls — frustration at my own carelessness, need to try again or satisfaction at besting a challenging encounter — but these highs were balanced by some disappointments with the design that seemed to intentionally frustrate. Even more than Nioh, The Surge, or Remnant, Hellpoint goes all in with the Dark Souls model. When it’s good, it’s great; when it’s not, it just reminds you why Dark Souls is and will be a classic.
  3. Everyeye.it
    Jul 29, 2020
    68
    With the hope that the development team will be able to intervene with post-launch corrective patches, Hellpoint is undoubtedly a dignified soulslike, unfortunately unable to fully express its potential.
  4. RPG Site
    Aug 5, 2020
    60
    The truth of Hellpoint is that even with all the jank and annoyance, it’s working with a well-known and beloved formula in an interesting setting, with enough tweaks to feel like its own thing. All of the satisfaction from near-deaths against big bosses and slow mastery of enemies and mechanics is here, it’s just dressed differently. The technical issues and world progression hold Hellpoint back, but for fans of the Soulsborne or sci-fi horror genre it’s worth checking out.
  5. Vandal
    Sep 9, 2020
    60
    It’s great to see new takes on the Souls formula, but they need to have something special if they want to find their place in a market that’s becoming more and more saturated. Hellpoint has a solid foundation and good ideas, but that’s about it.
  6. Gamers Heroes
    Jul 29, 2020
    55
    Hellpoint might have been a decent Souls clone if it didn’t suffer from so many technical problems. A few more months in the oven would have done it wonders, but it is an easy skip in its current state.
  7. Screen Rant
    Jul 29, 2020
    40
    Hellpoint does have its moments where a few fist pumps will be elicited after killing some of the bosses. The moments in between, however, were crushing. Sections that needed repeating without knowing where to go, what to do, or even why hurt Hellpoint's gameplay a lot. It was a confusing, frustrating experience, but Dark Souls players might feel its right up their alley and get a ton of enjoyment out of the title, and that really does seem to be the target audience for Hellpoint.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 25
  3. Negative: 5 out of 25
  1. GilbertGeist
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    This is a great game which did not get the attention or success it deserves so far. While the gameplay is indeed Souls-like, Hellpoint has aThis is a great game which did not get the attention or success it deserves so far. While the gameplay is indeed Souls-like, Hellpoint has a feel and atmosphere all of its own which to me at least conveyed more depth and atmosphere than the Souls series or even Bloodoborne. There is a nice incremental reveal of background story and plot as you progress through the game. A fair number of weapons and builds / playstiles are available to suit different styles and tastes, while at the same time a certain simplicity to the crafting and upgrading system is retained which makes the game pleasantly accessible. I am really enjoying the atmosphere of dread while exploring the game´s world, which has a large and expansive feel to it despite playing on a space station. Coop multplayer is running smoothly in my experience so far and I haven´t encountered any glitches. Terrific art and soundtrack. This is excellent value for money, much more so than I was expecting when I purchased the game, so congrats to the developers for having made such an outstanding production as a low-budget set-up.
    Watch the movie Event Horizon if you want to double up on the demonic horror vibes!    … Expand
  2. ftl_travel_co
    May 10, 2021
    10
    This game is great, if you like dark souls style games you're going to love this. For me it feels like a futuristic Bloodborne, combat is fastThis game is great, if you like dark souls style games you're going to love this. For me it feels like a futuristic Bloodborne, combat is fast and fluid. The start can be a little slow but once it gets going it really draws you in. Levels are complex and exploration is good.
    The only downside is the performance (framerate) drops just occasionally, but this doesn't take too much away from the experience.    … Expand
  4. frakntoaster
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    This game is criminally underrated. The dead space meets dark souls vibe is fantastic. A must play for fans of dark souls and the surge.This game is criminally underrated. The dead space meets dark souls vibe is fantastic. A must play for fans of dark souls and the surge. It's not going to unseat dark souls as the top soulslike game, but definitely a great option for those who think they have played them all. The game is filled with secrets, with exploration really being a hugely important part of the game. I have encountered a few bugs, but nowhere near what others have been saying. The game might not have triple A studio graphics, but gameplay wise I've really been enjoying it. I'd probably give this game a 7, or maybe an 8 based on how many hours I've sunk in, but I'm adding some points to balance the overly harsh reviews. This looks like it's from a small indie studio, and what a great effort from a small team! All I can say is give us more cosmic horror dark souls!… Expand
  5. CorvidXiv
    Aug 19, 2020
    8
    Before I bought the game bad reviews made me consider If I should get it or not, but I am glad I did as the game is pretty fun for me and myBefore I bought the game bad reviews made me consider If I should get it or not, but I am glad I did as the game is pretty fun for me and my girlfriend I don't think I would buy it to play solo but If you're interested in co-op it's worth it. The visuals are pretty. Combat is decent, it can be a bit repetitive at times, there's bunch of secrets you can find inside the game. The only downside if you buy this to play with your partner there's no female character available but it doesn't bother us too much.… Expand
  6. VcNuggets
    Aug 21, 2020
    7
    It’s a budget dark souls and I liked it. The devs definitely could of used some more polish time.
  7. Thanada
    Aug 11, 2020
    5
    Disappointing souls like game. Plays most similar to bloodborne. Art and map design are fantastic and what makes the game stand outDisappointing souls like game. Plays most similar to bloodborne. Art and map design are fantastic and what makes the game stand out unfortunately everything else is woefully subpar. The frame rate on base ps4 consitently drops below 15 fps.… Expand
  8. Xvatch
    Aug 17, 2020
    0
    Could not have even a fairly stable experience on the game. Without a doubt one of the top few worst games, and most bug-plagued games I haveCould not have even a fairly stable experience on the game. Without a doubt one of the top few worst games, and most bug-plagued games I have ever played. It was regularly unplayable due to glitches and bugs which seem inherently engrained into the game. The combat is the tackiest I've seen, legit, and in no exaggeration - this is a mobile game.… Expand

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#96 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020