99 Levels To Hell
- February 19, 2014
- Zaxis Games
Get on Steam"99 Levels to Hell" is a rogue-like platform shooter where survivors are rewarded with new levels and challenges in every playthrough. With 10 dungeons, 10 boss fights, and 100 levels filled with various monsters, powers, and weapons, players can also discover hidden shops, casinos, and elevators. As you progress, unlock the story of two brothers and ultimately confront the devil to a killer metal soundtrack.
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Reviews
- The game has a fun and challenging gameplay experience, especially for fans of roguelikes.
- The soundtrack is enjoyable, featuring heavy metal music that enhances the atmosphere during gameplay.
- The game offers a sense of progression with unlockable characters and various upgrades.
- The controls are often described as awkward and floaty, making gameplay frustrating.
- Levels are repetitive and lack variety, leading to a dull experience over time.
- The graphics and overall presentation feel unpolished, resembling a low-quality flash game.
- gameplay42 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its repetitive nature and lack of innovation, often comparing it unfavorably to titles like "Spelunky" and "Binding of Isaac." While some appreciate the smooth mechanics and addictive elements, others criticize the poor graphics, awkward controls, and a lack of engaging content that leads to a grindy experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as basic and uninspired, with potential that remains largely unfulfilled.
“It's a little poorly designed in some ways, but the gameplay is very smooth, and it has some neat mechanics.”
“Very addictive, pretty good gameplay and really enjoyable.”
“All in all, 99 Levels to Hell is a fun experience, with interesting story and fun gameplay; it is well worth the $5.”
“The gameplay is too repetitive.”
“Poor visuals, unimaginative gameplay, nearly no cohesive design philosophy.”
“Game mechanics clash with each other and seem to have been thrown in on a whim, and the game seems to discourage you from experimenting with its many weapons.”
- music41 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the heavy metal tracks during boss battles and the overall sound design, while others criticize the repetitive and generic dungeon ambiance that dominates the gameplay. Many appreciate the option to toggle the music and the presence of a music slider, but some feel that the soundtrack lacks variety and fails to enhance the gaming experience. Overall, while the heavy metal elements are well-received, the ambient music is often described as monotonous and uninspired.
“The soundtrack for this game is so spooky while playing... makes you think 'oh shit I'm fucked' 10/10.”
“Music and sound is amazing (I love heavy metal, which helps).”
“Pretty cool game, and an awesome soundtrack!”
“The soundtrack is the same ambient dungeon music over, and over, and over.”
“For a roguelike game, I expected a bit more; enemies are as if drawn in MS Paint, it lacks music (metal music appears only in boss fights).”
“The music is bad (and the 'hurry up' music is awful) and the graphics don't do it any favors.”
- graphics23 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive largely negative feedback, with many users describing them as amateurish, reminiscent of low-quality flash games, and poorly animated. While a few players appreciate the visuals and atmosphere, the overall consensus highlights a lack of polish and creativity, detracting from the gameplay experience. The inconsistent art style and simplistic designs contribute to a feeling of uninspired execution.
“Nice graphics and sound, cool metal soundtrack during boss battles!”
“Graphics are good, game is really smooth, great soundtrack (le metalhead me is happy) and cool atmosphere.”
“If there would be pretty cool soundtrack and nice animated and great looking graphics (we're not talking about COD styled with extra shades and stuff, I mean graphics like Binding of Isaac have) and faster gameplay, that would be way much cooler than it is now.”
“Graphics are bad, and there's nothing special about the gameplay.”
“Poor visuals, unimaginative gameplay, nearly no cohesive design philosophy.”
“The animations are stilted, the gameplay is one note, and the graphics look like they are from a flash game.”
- story12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is described as minimal yet intriguing, with players needing to explore hidden rooms and find RNG-generated books to fully grasp the plot. While some appreciate the voice-acted story bits and the gradual unraveling of the narrative, others criticize it as lacking depth and coherence, often feeling like an afterthought. Overall, the story adds a layer of interest to the gameplay, but opinions vary on its execution and impact.
“The plot of 99 Levels to Hell is slowly unraveled as you play via hidden rooms that occasionally show up.”
“There is a fairly interesting (if not somewhat reminiscent of Isaac) story to listen to.”
“All in all, 99 Levels to Hell is a fun experience, with an interesting story and fun gameplay; it is well worth the $5.”
“There really isn't a story.”
“The only thing this has going for it is the story, and that still leaves you wanting.”
“What passes for a 'story' is a poorly conceived joke with no bearing on the game itself, relayed in doggerel verse that's almost painful to listen to.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it enjoyable and appreciate the unlockable characters that enhance replay value, others feel it lacks depth and originality compared to similar titles, leading to a general consensus that it does not offer significant replayability.
“This game is quite fun and has a sense of originality and replayability to it.”
“There are multiple characters that are unlockable, which contributes to high replayability.”
“The game is okay, but it just doesn't have that replayability.”
“The game has no replay value and is not fun in the slightest.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly after the initial hours of engaging gameplay. While there are side rooms to explore, many feel that significant time investment is required to unlock items in the store, leading to a repetitive experience once the novelty wears off.
“There are side rooms available in each mission; however, the store is just a showcase for things you won’t buy unless you are willing to dump time grinding in this game.”
“The first hour or two are interesting and challenging, but once you get the goofy mechanics of controlling your character and upgrade your weapon a little, it becomes really grindy.”
“Is it tedious?”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, providing a funny experience throughout all 99 levels, culminating in a comedic final boss fight against the devil. Players enjoy the lightheartedness and comedic elements that enhance solo gameplay.
“A funny game for playing alone.”
“I passed all 99 levels and the final boss fight with the devil; it's very funny.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is mixed, with some users noting a lack of immersive elements and poor sound effects, while others appreciate the smooth graphics and great soundtrack, contributing to a cool overall vibe.
“The graphics are impressive, the game runs smoothly, and the soundtrack is fantastic. The atmosphere is truly captivating.”
“The combination of stunning visuals, seamless gameplay, and an incredible soundtrack creates an immersive atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere in this game is enhanced by the great graphics and smooth performance, making for an enjoyable experience.”
“No atmosphere at all; the sound effects are terrible.”
“The game lacks any immersive atmosphere, making it feel lifeless.”
“There is a complete absence of atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marred by buggy hitboxes, leading to inconsistent gameplay experiences.
“The game suffers from buggy hitboxes.”
“Hit detection is inconsistent, leading to frustrating gameplay.”
“I frequently encounter issues with hitboxes that ruin the experience.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is perceived as lacking depth, with uninspired pickups and subpar artwork and character designs that fail to engage players, resulting in a diminished overall interest in the characters.
“The character development feels shallow and uninspired, lacking any meaningful progression or depth.”
“I found the character designs to be quite bland, which made it hard to connect with them on any level.”
“The lack of engaging character arcs left me feeling detached from the story and the characters themselves.”
