Death Rattle - Hell Unleashed
- June 3, 2021
- Aligned Games
Get on SteamIn "Death Rattle - Hell Unleashed" , you are humanity's last hope against hell's forces. Gifted with powerful abilities, you must use a variety of attacks and weaponry, including crossbows, divine spells, and grenades, to fight your way through the realm of Ulliadore and save the survivors of the apocalypse. Experience a thrilling 7-10 hour campaign across diverse landscapes, from bustling cities to treacherous dungeons.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and chaotic experience with large-scale environments and hordes of enemies, reminiscent of classic FPS titles.
- The RPG level-progression system allows players to become powerful and enjoy a satisfying sense of growth throughout the game.
- The visuals and atmosphere are engaging, with a unique metal vibe and destructible environments that enhance the gameplay experience.
- The game suffers from poor optimization, resulting in low framerates even on high-end systems, which detracts from the overall experience.
- There is a lack of weapon variety and enemy behavior, leading to repetitive combat and a feeling of being a 'one-trick pony'.
- Accessibility options are minimal, with no key rebinding or mouse sensitivity adjustments, making it difficult for some players to enjoy the game.
- graphics7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Death Rattle" are praised for their stunning visuals and atmospheric design, with particular highlights on the detailed crossbow and well-executed voiceovers. However, players report significant performance issues, including poor framerate on high-end systems, which detracts from the overall experience. Disabling certain graphical features can improve clarity, but the game's mechanics often hinder exploration and appreciation of the visuals.
“On the plus side, I really like the visuals and atmosphere of Death Rattle.”
“The graphics are stunning, the crossbow looks cool, and the voiceovers of the guards are done really well (especially the captain).”
“Runs like trash, absolutely abysmal framerate on high-end rig. Changing graphical settings does nothing. The game seems to want you to find items to craft ammo but can't even find items half the time, and there's constantly enemies spawning so you don't get a chance to stop and look around.”
“[0.5] graphics”
“There is a place for graphical showpieces on Steam.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and often perceived as corny, primarily driven by a single creator who embraces a theatrical approach, particularly in the voice acting of bosses. Players navigate through missions that focus more on completing objectives than on a cohesive narrative.
“The little story we do get is pretty corny and admittedly done by a single dude, but it seems to enjoy chewing the scenery, especially with the voice acting of the bosses!”
“The little story we do get is pretty corny and admittedly done by a single dude who seems to enjoy chewing the scenery, especially with the voice acting of the bosses.”
“The game has missions that require players to pass through a set of maps, with the objective literally being to move from one side to another, plus complete hidden objectives to eliminate a number of enemies in order to open the gates.”
“The story is almost non-existent.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues that detract from the overall experience. Many feel that the poor optimization, particularly during battles and when navigating away from them, is unacceptable and leads to various bugs.
“Battles are mediocre and vague, and running away from them triggers processing performance issues and various game bugs.”
“Performance is the second largest issue for me.”
“Selling this game with such poor optimization should be considered criminal.”
“Battles are mediocre and vague, and running away from them triggers performance issues and various game bugs.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features solid mechanics that enhance the overall experience, complemented by a captivating atmosphere that adds depth and interest to the game.
“The mechanics aren't bad, and as stated, the atmosphere is great.”
“With lots of mechanics that make it more interesting.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of "Death Rattle" is highly praised for its impressive visuals, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience. Reviewers appreciate how the atmosphere enhances the overall gameplay, complementing the mechanics effectively.
“On the plus side, I really like the visuals and atmosphere of Death Rattle.”
“The mechanics aren't bad, and as stated, the atmosphere is great.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its dynamic quality, particularly highlighted by a captivating change that occurs when monsters spawn after the tutorial, enhancing the overall experience.
“Once you finish the tutorial, you are surprised by a group of monsters, and when they spawn, the music changes, which is really cool and captivating.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is viewed positively, with users noting that it offers substantial content and appears to be crafted with care rather than being a cash grab. While some reviewers haven't fully explored the pricing, the overall impression is that the game provides good value for fans of the indie FPS genre.
“The monetization model feels exploitative, with prices that seem inflated for what is offered.”
“I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind a paywall, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending extra money.”
“The in-game purchases are overwhelming and disrupt the overall experience, making it feel more like a money grab than a fair game.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
