Down to Hell
- August 30, 2019
- Red Dev Studio S.A.
- 2h median play time
A poor offering from Red Dev leaves us with a game almost impossible to recommend
Get on Steam"Down to Hell" is a fast-paced hack and slash game set in a dark, horror-inspired world. As the lone warrior, players must fight their way through hordes of enemies using a variety of weapons and skills. The game features intense combat, challenging boss fights, and a dark, atmospheric setting that will keep players on the edge of their seats.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features great visuals and an artistic design that many players appreciate.
- The soundtrack is highly praised, with some comparing it to iconic games like DOOM.
- For its low price, the game offers a decent amount of gameplay and has potential for improvement.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including crashes that make it unplayable at times.
- Many players feel the game is unfinished and abandoned, lacking essential content and polish.
- Combat mechanics are often described as clunky and unresponsive, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
- music26 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, particularly for its heavy metal and death metal influences, with many praising the soundtrack as "fck-ing great." While the boss music is highlighted as a standout feature, some players noted that the main track can become monotonous over time. Overall, the music enhances the gameplay experience, although opinions vary based on personal taste in genre.
“The soundtrack is f***ing great!”
“Great game, great music, and killer boss fights.”
“It has some great visuals, an awesome soundtrack, and fairly difficult challenges.”
“It's a real shame since it feels that it could have potential and I really like the soundtrack, but for now, it's a definitive no, even on sale.”
“Why do I hear boss music?”
“The boss music”
- graphics22 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their artistic and unique style, drawing inspiration from works like Berserk, with impressive cutscenes and overall visuals. However, there are significant criticisms regarding the execution, particularly in gameplay mechanics and visibility issues at higher resolutions, leading to a mixed reception despite the strong artistic elements. Overall, while the artwork is celebrated, the technical aspects of the graphics leave much to be desired.
“The visuals and design are so artistic and unique; the models and lore are really amazing and well made.”
“I got interested in this game due to its art style and overall setting and lore; it reminded me a lot of Berserk (I think it was a little inspired by it).”
“The artwork is awesome and it is a good hack and slash.”
“It feels like the devs wanted to make a 2D sidescrolling beat 'em up but had absolutely no idea how a sidescroller or beat 'em up, or for that matter, a video game works, so they just made something that looked like a sidescroller beat 'em up, but using discount versions of all the mechanics, then threw in some seriously questionable graphics design problems.”
“(You really can't see or make out much of anything in this game when you have the display set for 4K, ultra graphics mode.)”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily appealing to fans of the souls-like genre, offering a challenging experience, but it suffers from significant mechanical issues such as a flawed parry system and clunky dash mechanics. Many reviewers feel that the game resembles a poorly executed 2D sidescrolling beat 'em up, lacking the polish and understanding of core gameplay mechanics. Despite its unfinished state, the low price of 0.99€ makes it a worthwhile purchase for those willing to overlook its shortcomings.
“If you are a souls-like player, then you're going to love it.”
“The gameplay is engaging and offers a unique challenge that fans of the genre will appreciate.”
“The mechanics are well thought out, providing a satisfying experience for players who enjoy skill-based gameplay.”
“Parry mechanic is wack.”
“Blood rush/dash mechanic is clunky; the dash combos don't work.”
“It feels like the devs wanted to make a 2D sidescrolling beat 'em up but had absolutely no idea how a sidescroller or beat 'em up, or for that matter, a video game works. They just made something that looked like a sidescroller beat 'em up, but using discount versions of all the mechanics, then threw in some seriously questionable graphic design problems.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being unfinished and abandoned by the developers, leaving players with a sense of incompleteness. Additionally, the narration often outpaces the subtitles, creating a frustrating experience during key story moments.
“The game's story is unfinished and never will be; they abandoned this project and started making others.”
“Often, the narration will be far ahead of the subtitles during story moments, which is bothersome.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game is generally enjoyable, but players report experiencing significant bugs that affect stability.
“The game is buggy but has potential.”
“The game is buggy but has potential.”
“The game is buggy but has potential.”
