Hell Let Loose

 PlayStation 5
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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 143 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 37 out of 143
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  1. Feldgrau
    Oct 14, 2021
    10
    Finally a good tactical Shooter on a PS5

    You have a blast with this once it clicks with you and your Team comunicates and everyone works together. It has a steep learning curve but it is absolutely worth it
  2. AcidCasual
    Oct 14, 2021
    7
    I've been looking for a larger map > Squad based game for a while, and being more accessible being on PS5 is a bonus.

    Things I like about HHL on PS5 - The quality is great, textures, lighting and sound. - No fuss UI, really easy to get into a game and understand how progression works. - If people are willing, it can be immersive if people are working together. - When you    I've been looking for a larger map > Squad based game for a while, and being more accessible being on PS5 is a bonus.

    Things I like about HHL on PS5

    - The quality is great, textures, lighting and sound.
    - No fuss UI, really easy to get into a game and understand how progression works.
    - If people are willing, it can be immersive if people are working together.
    - When you understand how the modes work, it becomes a lot easier in terms of strategy.
    - Length of games are long, so you have enough time to really dig in and enjoy it.
    - Surprisingly - you can see enemy 250m away with some detail.
    - Really easy to switch between squad and team chat
    - Awesome to overhear over teams chatting when you get close (some sort of proximity chat thing)

    Things I don't like

    - Aiming, it seems it's harder to simply aim at an enemy on console, you have sensitivity, this deadzone thing (how much you have to move the stick before it recognises it). You have to wrestle a little bit to get it where it needs to go, and with recoil etc. sometimes you're all over the place.
    - It's not apparent from the start unless you read the manuals, what each role does, so as a noob you don't know how you can help.
    - If no one is talking: if there's no communication, the game becomes frustrating because the idea is about holding ground, not kills - so if no one is working together to make points you can spawn from, you are left to run long distances just to get back in the action.
    - Running: it's meant to simulate real speeds but the steps and movements are too drawn out, they need to speed it or add more steps in per metre to create a sense of urgency.
    - The scoreboard only uses icons to reference how you did, they need to add text so I know how I performed quickly.

    Tips: download this with a few friends if you can so you're not left hoping people will or won't chat.
    I found enabling cross play helps with people who want to chat.    … Expand
  3. Jjjjjs
    Oct 13, 2021
    5
    Best ww2 game ever. Takes a bit of work to learn the system, but it’s very rewarding
  4. Electrofluff
    Oct 25, 2021
    9
    In my opinion, the most refreshing and progressive evolution of the FP shooter genre since BF1942. Don't be put off by the low score reviews. This game ain't a casual drop in experience, and is not for gamers with a low attention span. Those players bounce right off the surface and are likely the ones leaving poor review scores.
    Invest a little time learning how this game ticks (hint:    In my opinion, the most refreshing and progressive evolution of the FP shooter genre since BF1942. Don't be put off by the low score reviews. This game ain't a casual drop in experience, and is not for gamers with a low attention span. Those players bounce right off the surface and are likely the ones leaving poor review scores.
    Invest a little time learning how this game ticks (hint: more like a FPS Company Of Heroes than the current iteration of BF or COD) and I doubt you will regret it. A little persistence, a little research....trust me. Still less to get your head round than the average RPG or Strategy game.
    The best things in life often require a little effort after all, and the battles you'll find yourself in as a result are well....unparalleled. Hope to see you in the field.
    Note: I deducted a point due to some niggling ongoing stability issues that it would be disingenuous not to acknowledge. Early days on console so hopefully they will be rectified.    … Expand
  5. daconley
    Oct 13, 2021
    9
    A stellar experience, with some of the most visceral gun battles I've ever experienced. There's a catch: Everyone must learn the rules. It's a complex system, it's unforgiving, it's unforgettable. It'd be easy to play one game and say "this isn't for me", but give it time and take time to learn it. It isn't COD.

    Also, it probably has the best sound design I've ever heard in a shooter.    A stellar experience, with some of the most visceral gun battles I've ever experienced. There's a catch: Everyone must learn the rules. It's a complex system, it's unforgiving, it's unforgettable. It'd be easy to play one game and say "this isn't for me", but give it time and take time to learn it. It isn't COD.

    Also, it probably has the best sound design I've ever heard in a shooter. The gun battles are simply terrifying.    … Expand
  6. CooLRuNNingS
    Oct 26, 2021
    9
    Bought this game played it two or three times but didn’t understand what to do so spent most of my time running to objectives to eventually get shot the second I got there. Gave up and stopped playing as thought it was a waste of time. However kept reading user reviews so after two weeks I came back to it but took the time to learn how to play. Watched some YouTube videos and startedBought this game played it two or three times but didn’t understand what to do so spent most of my time running to objectives to eventually get shot the second I got there. Gave up and stopped playing as thought it was a waste of time. However kept reading user reviews so after two weeks I came back to it but took the time to learn how to play. Watched some YouTube videos and started talking with team mates and learned how to read the map and where to spawn.

    Another two weeks on and I think it is the best multiplayer team game I have ever played (I’m in my 50’s and have been playing video games since I was in my teens). The tactical elements are so deep, and the atmosphere is just phenomenal.

    The key to enjoying this game is understanding the mechanics, communicating, and playing as a team. Can’t praise this game enough, it’s absolutely awesome. It has its faults and bugs which will be ironed out, but overall it’s an incredible experience. Highly recommend if you’re prepared to invest the time to learn how to play. Drop in solo players looking for a quick game of team death match need not bother,    … Expand
  7. carnesaasa
    Oct 18, 2021
    8
    A great and wonderful game. I've just watched Band of Brothers again and this games is the perfect complement for that experience. It is hard for a game to recreate real life, especially when the experience is war. Its pace is perfect, unlike the Rambo running of modern FPS. Many complain about the aiming difficulty in the game or the pace, or the running, or that the map is not easyA great and wonderful game. I've just watched Band of Brothers again and this games is the perfect complement for that experience. It is hard for a game to recreate real life, especially when the experience is war. Its pace is perfect, unlike the Rambo running of modern FPS. Many complain about the aiming difficulty in the game or the pace, or the running, or that the map is not easy enough to work with. A reminder it is WWII and back then it was probably a lot harder to shoot than laying back on your couch or si complaining about the aim of the game. Nevertheless, it could us a little more vehicles. Great game that changed my perspective on FPS (I am a battlefield boy). And it is free on PS5. amazing!!… Expand
  8. mattarnold008
    Oct 25, 2021
    8
    Hell let loose is a great game. Graphically it is great, gun play is solid, realistic maps and great tactics. I can understand why people vote it down as it doesn't hold your hand at all so getting the hang of it can choose challenging.

    This game is great when you have a team to communicate with and teams win when there is clear communication. It's UI dashboard and lack of variety is    Hell let loose is a great game. Graphically it is great, gun play is solid, realistic maps and great tactics. I can understand why people vote it down as it doesn't hold your hand at all so getting the hang of it can choose challenging.

    This game is great when you have a team to communicate with and teams win when there is clear communication. It's UI dashboard and lack of variety is where this looses a few points.    … Expand
  9. Stefanobed
    Oct 14, 2021
    10
    Amazing! A real experience of war, this is not a game for kids or child that like battlefield pvp.
  10. Khknight
    Oct 13, 2021
    9
    One of the best shooter experiences ive had in years. Starting out can be rough as the learning curve is steep and there are no tutorial available. But after grinding out the first hour of learning the mechanics and watching a couple video guides, i was ready to lead squads into battle.

    Gunplay and feedback is very satisfying from recoil down to sound. Only takes 1-2 shots to kill it’s    One of the best shooter experiences ive had in years. Starting out can be rough as the learning curve is steep and there are no tutorial available. But after grinding out the first hour of learning the mechanics and watching a couple video guides, i was ready to lead squads into battle.

    Gunplay and feedback is very satisfying from recoil down to sound. Only takes 1-2 shots to kill it’s important to use cover, play tactically.

    If youre a fan of games like MAG, Planetside or Dust 514 than you’ll love this game as its very similar. Logistics management is everything. Besides shooting you’ll need to manage squads, manage spawn points, team buffs and team resouces if you choose to play as a commander or officer. Winning by communicating with your squad and other team leaders gives and unrivaled sense of satisfaction. I can say more but im sure other reviews have the details i missed covered. Just get this game, grab a couple friends and play, you wont regret it.    … Expand
  11. Jooseppi
    Oct 13, 2021
    9
    Played 1700h on PC. If you want to feel those Call of Duty campaign feelings again when you were a child? This is your game, but with real people, real tactics, actually leathal dmg but yet not as complex as ARMA for example and gives immersion that real simulator doesn't. It has its flaws, being a small team they had limited resources with performance issues. And gameplay need some workPlayed 1700h on PC. If you want to feel those Call of Duty campaign feelings again when you were a child? This is your game, but with real people, real tactics, actually leathal dmg but yet not as complex as ARMA for example and gives immersion that real simulator doesn't. It has its flaws, being a small team they had limited resources with performance issues. And gameplay need some work still, but there is nothing quite like it out there and that is its strength… Expand
  12. Colicab85
    Oct 14, 2021
    9
    Love this game more than you can realise. The atmosphere is second to none.

    If you're with a talkative squad, you're going to have the best time!
  13. Allofus
    Oct 14, 2021
    9
    Not your little brothers call of duty.

    First of all, it’s my personal belief that many of the low reviews for this game have been widely due to the fact that 1. this game is vastly different from other FPS war games and many may not realize how to play. 2. For this game to be enjoyed to its fullest, it requires teamwork. If there are folks who do not communicate using the in-game chat, or    Not your little brothers call of duty.

    First of all, it’s my personal belief that many of the low reviews for this game have been widely due to the fact that 1. this game is vastly different from other FPS war games and many may not realize how to play. 2. For this game to be enjoyed to its fullest, it requires teamwork. If there are folks who do not communicate using the in-game chat, or even follow your officer’s and commander’s orders, you’ll do poorly. Not only will you not do well in game, but the game will ultimately not be enjoyable for not just you, but likely your unit and your entire team altogether. HLL thrives on teamwork and communication. Your officer didn’t setup an outpost? Good luck running 1200m to the frontlines. Your commander didn’t send in a recon plane? Good luck finding enemy position. Your medic just wondered 400m from your unit? Good luck getting revived. This game is incredible. At least, when the other players are doing their jobs. I’ve already made new friends from finding well-adjusted people who work together to take objectives and help each other on the battlefield. With weapons that look and feel real, and bullets that do a fairly realistic amount of damage, this is just the tip of the iceberg of a game that the devs were not just ambitious, but also made a war game that is in a completely new and amazing category. All I could hope or ask for is simply more map content, and simply game patches (and I know they will do at least that.

    This isn’t your little brothers call of duty, so if that’s the game you’re looking for, call Activision. Leave the RTS/FPS godsend titled Hell Let Loose to those who want to enjoy it for what it is.    … Expand
  14. buddygreenberg
    Oct 25, 2021
    10
    The best game I’ve ever played on console. Was a fan of BF since the title first came as beta on PC back in the days, until BF1. After that Dice has been nothing else than a dissapointment. Warzone has been my fave the past two years, but I’ve been missing something that has more depth. HLL is just that! It’s a combination of the original Battlefield 1942 and the board game Risk, but in aThe best game I’ve ever played on console. Was a fan of BF since the title first came as beta on PC back in the days, until BF1. After that Dice has been nothing else than a dissapointment. Warzone has been my fave the past two years, but I’ve been missing something that has more depth. HLL is just that! It’s a combination of the original Battlefield 1942 and the board game Risk, but in a digital format for console upgraded to 2022. It’s a game with extremely accurate historical battlefields from WWII and a great game for the more mature player who feels that the other first shooters on the market are to childish. The game needs a level of intelligence and strategy in order to succeed. If you’re lucky and end up in a squad and also have a great commander, I’ll guarantee that you’ll be stuck for hours w/o understanding what happened with time. The team spirit on the field with the serious players is an amazing experience that gives you a feeling of genuine brotherhood (or sisterhood). The console version is still struggling with some problems as far as bugs and server issues, but seem to be dedicated to resolve issues as soon as they surface. If your a fan of classic WWII series/movie like Band of Brothers, The Longest Day etc. you’ll love this game!… Expand
  15. Jamrasta
    Oct 26, 2021
    10
    Great game! I have played many warfare games and this one completes me. 100% no doubt that this is the best warfare action game around.
    It’s not easy and that’s great. Give it a chance and don’t go into war thinking you are Rambo on this game! It won’t work
  16. Jameswfps
    Oct 26, 2021
    10
    This game is not point to point conquest! Get that out of your head first of all.

    You will die if you run out into the open! Either by a enemy sniper team or maybe a machine gunner lurking.. waiting to mow down the unsuspecting. You have to be tactical, it’s very team focused Every role is important to the overall unit I.e commander, squad leader, vehicles, engineer, support, machine    This game is not point to point conquest! Get that out of your head first of all.

    You will die if you run out into the open! Either by a enemy sniper team or maybe a machine gunner lurking.. waiting to mow down the unsuspecting.

    You have to be tactical, it’s very team focused
    Every role is important to the overall unit I.e commander, squad leader, vehicles, engineer, support, machine gunner, medic the list goes on.

    You need good communication so a microphone is essential this is not call of duty or battlefield I love the battlefield series but Hell Let Loose is amazing and so rewarding when played how it’s meant to be played.

    It’s very involved so please give it the time it deserves and watch YouTube videos to understand how it’s meant to be played any bad reviews are from salty run and gun players which this game is not about. in your movements, using cover wisely,    … Expand
  17. BOOTHNATION
    Oct 26, 2021
    10
    Unbelievable game! Don’t listen to whingers who were expecting a COD clone. This is a WW2 military simulator. It’s hard! It needs communication and team work. When played right it’s the best gaming experience ever!
  18. Chemist44
    Oct 26, 2021
    10
    I love this game!!! Yes it has its problems But what game doesn't? The gameplay is awesome, the environments are beautiful, the maps are huge and it's super realistic. It's not a mindless game like COD I'll tell you that much. In order to enjoy this game you have to have patience and work as a team.
  19. Gunpuppet
    Oct 7, 2021
    10
    This is brutally realistic looking game in a similar vein to Battlefield 5 but at a much slower pace. If requires you to work together, not only at a squad level but at platoon/company level too using both Squad chat and proximity chat (also command chat if you are the squad leader so you can talk to the commander and other squad leaders etc).

    The gameplay feels realistic in terms of    This is brutally realistic looking game in a similar vein to Battlefield 5 but at a much slower pace. If requires you to work together, not only at a squad level but at platoon/company level too using both Squad chat and proximity chat (also command chat if you are the squad leader so you can talk to the commander and other squad leaders etc).

    The gameplay feels realistic in terms of there being bouts of intensive firefights dispersed with times when you are moving to a location, which can take some time unless a friendly driver stops to pick you up. ;) This change in pace between the firefights just helps to increase the tension until suddenly you hear a crack of gun fire and rounds start whistling past your head as your vision goes blurry.

    If you're after a quick fix of fast paced mayhem (thinking COD/Battlefield) this game might seem a little too slow paced for you. If, however, you're looking for a realistic feeling, team based tactical experience then this could very well be the game you've been waiting for.

    The game also fully utilises the PS5's haptic feedback so you get some good resistance as you're lining up on your enemy and gently squeezing the trigger. Also, you can 'feel' the ground below you as you crawl on your belly. The sounds are great, the graphics are awesome. I'm loving it!    … Expand
  20. dromang96
    Oct 7, 2021
    7
    Finally a war game. There are things to improve, but when playing, it transmits exactly what this game should transmit.
  21. Shunt7279
    Oct 26, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Whilst those used to call of duty and battlefield will likely find this painfully slow (which I did too for the first few games) as you come to understand the functions and the importance of communication, this easily becomes one of the best shooters you can get on console.… Expand
  22. CannaChris1988
    Oct 26, 2021
    8
    Came from Call of duty and struggled at first but stuck at it and it's become one of my favourite games.
    Anyone having trouble with controllers, you need to fine tune the dead zones and choose layout type C.
    Great game!!
  23. coffi
    Oct 11, 2021
    9
    THIS GAME IS AMAZING! When I first started playing, coming from Battlefield it felt slow and boring. I'm so lucky that a friend of mine who'd been playing on PC convinced me to keep playing and learning the game. It's now my favourite multiplayer game ever. I've had some of the most intense multiplayer moments of my life playing this game. It feels like an actual war, not a game. TheTHIS GAME IS AMAZING! When I first started playing, coming from Battlefield it felt slow and boring. I'm so lucky that a friend of mine who'd been playing on PC convinced me to keep playing and learning the game. It's now my favourite multiplayer game ever. I've had some of the most intense multiplayer moments of my life playing this game. It feels like an actual war, not a game. The atmosphere is amazing, the gameplay near perfect and if your squad is all communicating and working together there's nothing else that can touch it IMO.

    If you've played it and turned it off because it felt slow or you didn't understand what you were supposed to be doing, ,go back and learn. Ask the other people in your squad for help, they'll be happy to. I honestly can not recommended this game enough.    … Expand
  24. AlexNorman2000
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Prefect gameplay if people know what to do, this is what I was waiting for so long. Thank you Black Matter studio, wish you all the best with this game
  25. JeanClaudeV
    Oct 19, 2021
    8
    Wanted to like this one so bad. At first people were saying you needed to find a server where people are communicating to enjoy the game. I ended up playing a few rounds on a server where people communicated and it was still boring. Needs a thorough tutorial and a number of bugs worked out. Map needs a lot of improvement. I dread opening it and navigating around it.

    **EDIT** Took a    Wanted to like this one so bad. At first people were saying you needed to find a server where people are communicating to enjoy the game. I ended up playing a few rounds on a server where people communicated and it was still boring. Needs a thorough tutorial and a number of bugs worked out. Map needs a lot of improvement. I dread opening it and navigating around it.

    **EDIT**
    Took a while but I got into it and understand what they're going for. Raised score from 3 to 8. Stick with it.    … Expand
  26. Marwan95
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    Had a lot of fun tonight
    It's fun when you play with people know what they are doing
  27. Un_occupied
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    Well if you don't like simulator games you should probably let this one go.

    If you do like a war simulator you are in for a hardcore game that will kill you again and again and again. Untill you start to play your part in the squad. You can't go YOLO and try to take a with tank with grenades like in battlefield. You will probably just expose your squads whereabouts and get obliterated,    Well if you don't like simulator games you should probably let this one go.

    If you do like a war simulator you are in for a hardcore game that will kill you again and again and again. Untill you start to play your part in the squad. You can't go YOLO and try to take a with tank with grenades like in battlefield. You will probably just expose your squads whereabouts and get obliterated, like in real life.

    Find a way around the tank or flank your enemies. It's such a rewarding game when you start to play together. For all of you that gives this a low score saying things about the maps are boring. The maps are replicas of real strategic maps from WW2. A true genuinely masterpiece.

    If you like ultra realistic shooters this is the game for you. Otherwise don't pick this up and keep your cries in the Gulag or some other hectic Call of duty game.    … Expand
  28. amazingsieve
    Oct 13, 2021
    1
    First time writing a review because I felt like I needed to for this game.
    It is no exaggeration you spend a lot of your time running up to the battle, only to get knocked out, not really know where it was coming from, there's no replays, and then start over.
    Is also exceptionally unbeginner friendly, there is no tutorial which it desperately needs as the game opens up into a menu and    First time writing a review because I felt like I needed to for this game.
    It is no exaggeration you spend a lot of your time running up to the battle, only to get knocked out, not really know where it was coming from, there's no replays, and then start over.

    Is also exceptionally unbeginner friendly, there is no tutorial which it desperately needs as the game opens up into a menu and you have no idea what to do, so you kind of try something, and it just a mess. And the game is complicated from what I can tell, people need some help getting into the swing of things otherwise you just run for like 5 mins at a time to a spot on a map, and your location is poorly marked, and then you try not to die but likely will and it all starts over again and repeats just like that.    … Expand
  29. bent_toe
    Oct 12, 2021
    8
    Finally! Developer's and publisher have started to understand that there are a huge group of players that like more hardcore/ semi-realistic shooters on console.
    Hell let loose is a top notch game. Sure there are bug's and server issues but i'm sure black matter will iron those out in no time.
    And if you are thinking of downloading and start playing this game....please read the field    Finally! Developer's and publisher have started to understand that there are a huge group of players that like more hardcore/ semi-realistic shooters on console.
    Hell let loose is a top notch game. Sure there are bug's and server issues but i'm sure black matter will iron those out in no time.
    And if you are thinking of downloading and start playing this game....please read the field manual in the menu and watch a few youtube videos before you go online. This is nothing like the arcade shooter battlefield. Not even close.    … Expand
  30. nandika
    Nov 14, 2022
    1
    seriously? no tutorial whatsoever? this is the crap that sony throws at people who paid for ps plus?
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. PLAY
    Nov 17, 2021
    50
    The premise (a WW2 FPS with an interest in realism and a limited HUD) is sound. But snipers have an unreasonable advantage over every other unit, and while communication is important to the experience, there’s no decent alternative to voice chat (which almost nobody uses). For a large-scale WW2 shooter, try Enlisted instead – it’s more fun and is free to play. [Issue#8, p.97]
  2. COGconnected
    Oct 18, 2021
    73
    Caveats noted, playing Hell Let Loose with a decent squad of players willing to communicate, a competent commander, and skills sufficient to the moment is a unique, exciting, and extremely rewarding first-person shooter experience, ultimately much more satisfying than the arcade shooters to which most players are accustomed. Getting to the point of real comfort with the game’s mechanics, interface and team systems takes a commitment of time and the willingness to learn from others and the game’s written material, and is definitely not for everyone. Hell Let Loose does a great job of reminding us how important teamwork, communication, and reliance on others can be, not just in war but maybe in the broader context of our lives.
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  3. GamingBolt
    Oct 15, 2021
    70
    Hell Let Loose does little to overcome the downsides of its realistic take on World War 2 and strategic gameplay, but manages to reap some rewards out of it as well.
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