Painkiller: Hell Wars

 Xbox
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 3 out of 19
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  1. ToddK.
    Aug 2, 2006
    9
    Balls to the wall blast fest!! Very fun.
  2. BlueFalcon
    Jul 27, 2006
    8
    It's like doom, but with less thinking (yes less). There aren't any keys to find, or hidden exits. It's kind of nice actually. It could also be compared with Serious Sam except with better graphics.

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#50 Best Xbox Game of 2006
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#22 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2006
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#4 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2006

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Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 33
  3. Negative: 2 out of 33
  1. AceGamez
    80
    If you're a Quake fan or crave a seriouser Serious Sam, this is one trip to hell you'll certainly want to take again and again.
  2. Games Radar
    50
    Painkiller: Hell Wars is the very definition of a mindless kill-crazy rampage, and while simple experiences certainly have their place, the time this game spent in development purgatory seems to have made even the high points feel limp.
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  3. Thunderbolt
    40
    I like my FPS shooters to deliver a single-player experience too, and Painkiller: Hell Wars flatly fails in that regard. If you're looking for online deathmatch, Painkiller: Hell Wars is a reasonable purchase, but don't expect anything from the single-player experience, particularly, enjoyment.
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