Into the Pit

 Xbox One
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Generación Xbox
    Nov 4, 2021
    82
    Into the pit is a fun additive and hard roguelike in its own way.
  2. Xbox Tavern
    Oct 20, 2021
    79
    Old school FPS fans will be right at home here, brought in by the fast movement, impactful weaponry and the constant back-peddling and side-strafing attack methods emblematic of classic shooters. Even though I’m not generally a fan of Roguelikes by the very nature of the repetitive loop, I found myself getting very caught up in the grind here. Each run felt new and exciting, and when I was dropped a power or weapon that I liked it really got me hyped to get into the next room to use it. I think I finally get why the genre has been so popular, and I can see myself playing this for quite some time yet.
  3. But Why Tho?
    Oct 21, 2021
    75
    Into The Pit is a good way to reintroduce a genre one could have assumed a relic of the past. It’s a tad slowly paced and can get repetitive as any roguelike might, but it’s a strong innovation on a tried and true genre.

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User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
  1. CodaHensley
    Dec 2, 2022
    6
    A decent way to spend a few hours. Once you get the hang of some the combat you can do some genuinely cool looking level runs, makes you feelA decent way to spend a few hours. Once you get the hang of some the combat you can do some genuinely cool looking level runs, makes you feel like a bit of a badass. I did not beat the game however, and have no interest in revisiting, not really anything too special after the fact.… Full Review »
  2. Awanka
    Oct 15, 2022
    4
    Conceptually interesting rogue-like FPS, but is held back by being low-effort and very repetitive. It might have worked with better executionConceptually interesting rogue-like FPS, but is held back by being low-effort and very repetitive. It might have worked with better execution and a lot more variety in level design, enemies, and character progression. You can advance your character by saving villagers and collecting motes in dungeons, but they quickly become pointless. I believe there's something interesting here though if the developers can greatly improve upon it.… Full Review »
  3. Burdock
    Oct 26, 2021
    5
    I really wanted to like this game but I just can't. I'm a big fan of old school FPS games and roguelikes but the game ultimately fails toI really wanted to like this game but I just can't. I'm a big fan of old school FPS games and roguelikes but the game ultimately fails to scratch either itch. Most of the perks and weapons don't feel worthwhile and the game quickly becomes redundant. The combat at times can feel satisfying but most all the damage you take feels very cheap and loading up on health trumps any skill.… Full Review »
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