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Hellpoint is an action RPG where Dead Space meets Dark Souls, out nowNice ‘n’ gribbly
Nice ‘n’ gribbly
Alright,Dark Soulsfans. You know the drill.Hellpointis an optionally-cooperative “intense action RPG”. It’s all gloom and shortcuts, and it’s out right now. For some reason developers Cradle Games aren’t billing it as a Souls ‘em up but I’m onto them.
I’ve a weakness for universes that mash up magic and tech in interesting ways. InHellpointyou’re an “organically printed” warrior tasked with unraveling an extra-dimensional apocalypse involving cultists, which counts. It’s a bit like ifDead Spacewent ham on wizards.
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That citadel is the main draw, with this line about “a massive interconnected world” sparking my Souls comparison. Many games have tried to do clever intricate shortcuts, but none have matched origi-Dark Souls - at leastaccording to Brendy(RPS in peace). Perhaps this can step up to the plate/knock down the ladder/pull the gate lever.
When it comes to biffing, the combat does look speedier than Souls. The devs say that every weapon has “unique special abilities that unlock as you use them”, and boast about dynamic events “such as boss appearances” and “horde assaults”. Could be cool, could be infuriating. Could be both.
I do like some of the monster design, outside the genero-zombies. I also have a weakness for gribbly purple beasties.
You can grab Hellpointfrom Steamfor £28/$35/€30
