Metal: Hellsinger

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Gaming Nexus
    Sep 19, 2022
    74
    Metal Hellsinger is a refreshing take on traditional demon killing, Doom shooting, and rhythm based heavy death metal music. It features some truly immersive and satisfying gameplay mechanics, especially when you click with the beat and blow off demon heads while rocking out to the beat of System of a Down. However, the game’s difficult learning curve and lack of variety may be off putting to some.
  2. PlayStation Universe
    Sep 22, 2022
    70
    Metal: Hellsinger is an absolute head-banger of a game with amazing tracks to accompany each level, but it's rhythm-based gameplay does little to stop it from constantly reminding you of the games that inspired it, games that are fundamentally better executed in their core gameplay. It's repetitiveness and lack of any innovation doesn't make it a must-play game for shooter fans, but it's music does for any heavy metal fan.
  3. Push Square
    Sep 19, 2022
    60
    Ultimately, you have a game with one masterfully designed core element — the rhythm gunplay — surrounded by a number of elements that, while not terrible, are mediocre at best.

Awards & Rankings

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#45 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2022

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 26
  3. Negative: 7 out of 26
  1. Voidtoker
    Sep 26, 2022
    4
    Looks like the N64 and yet the hit direction is actually worse than most of those titles. Why was this even made? Prodeus plays tighter.
  2. Nmaa18
    Sep 2, 2023
    8
    Intro: I love metal, and I love doom. It is a match made in heaven ; ) I played the demo, and waited until it went on sale. One of my bestIntro: I love metal, and I love doom. It is a match made in heaven ; ) I played the demo, and waited until it went on sale. One of my best purchases.

    Positives: Great musical choices, Gameplay is pretty fluid. The story cutscenes are a nice addition to the narrated dialogue, and together they give much welcomed context to the game in varied ways. the cutscenes and dialogue are nothing crazy in terms of the story they convey or the quality of production, but it does what is necessary to keep me entertained and informed. It could have been worse, and i definitely think the game's narrator does a good job and is nice to listen to. Variety of weapons and enemies for such a short game are appropriate. The idea of having a rhythm based fps is genius. I have never played anything like this. The feeling i get from this game is unparalleled, it is addictive and thrilling. It is challenging enough on goat difficulty. The songs get stuck in my head afterwards too. I like what they did with the start screen, torments, codex, digital art book, bestiary, and leaderboards.

    What could have been improved: Due to the limited budget, many things could have been improved/upscaled. Thus, naturally: graphics, movement, fps, and length of game could have been improved. But these are at the level I expect from a non-AAA-studio. I will say, i do not like that 3 outfits are locked behind a paywall... they could have been included in the game and obtained through gameplay.

    Conclusion: For 16£ (50% discount) you can hardly get a better gaming experience. No doubt one of the best ps4/5 indie titles out there, along with the likes of ghostrunner, cult of the lamb, cuphead, abzu, journey, psychonauts, and Kena bridge of spirits. Yes the main story mode is on the short side, but that is a good problem to have. I had a blast and I have learnt about many excellent artists along the way, this game has impacted my life outside of it. I eagerly await a sequel. 83/100    … Full Review »
  3. Cyrus666
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    It's a great game. I love the gameplay mechanics and for me personally, the soundtrack alone was worth the price. I enjoyed the overallIt's a great game. I love the gameplay mechanics and for me personally, the soundtrack alone was worth the price. I enjoyed the overall experience and the soundtrack.… Full Review »
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