Hellpoint

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 17
  3. Negative: 3 out of 17
  1. Finger Guns
    Aug 5, 2020
    40
    On the surface, Hellpoint should have been a worthy contender. But too many technical issues suck any real enjoyment out of it.
  2. Digitally Downloaded
    Aug 3, 2020
    40
    I can appreciate why a developer would want to try its hand at a Souls-like. It's a hugely popular genre that doesn't have that many entries at this point in time, and there's a veritable goldmine of unique settings and concepts to explore. A horror-themed Souls on an abandoned space station, circling a black hole, is appealing on every level. Unfortunately, this genre is also incredibly demanding, technically and creatively, and while I admire the ambition of Cradle Games, with Hellpoint they've shot for the stars but well missed the mark.
  3. 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.

Awards & Rankings

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#96 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 49
  3. Negative: 11 out of 49
  1. 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!… Full Review »
  2. TheeDannyB
    Aug 1, 2020
    4
    Bad buggy basic. This game has no imagination the world's are bland the attack animation is boring and the enemy design seems so boring.
  3. Ouzo
    Aug 3, 2020
    3
    Are you kidding me?
    This game asks for 35€ in PS Store and it's full of bugs. Minor bugs, major bugs, game-breaking bugs. Give a free meal to    Are you kidding me?
    This game asks for 35€ in PS Store and it's full of bugs. Minor bugs, major bugs, game-breaking bugs. Give a free meal to someone to test your game, for God's sake!    … Full Review »
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