Gehinnom

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Gehinnom is a single player and multiplayer action game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Gehinnom is a 1-4 player randomly generated horror game, with both co-op and PvP modes. Players must banish a chasing demon by performing a ritual, using clues from quests to find necessary items. In PvP, one player becomes the demon, spawning and attacking based on fear levels, while humans must work together and manage their own fear to complete the ritual."

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Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and interesting concept for a multiplayer horror experience, with randomly generated environments that enhance replayability.
The atmosphere is dark and oppressive, effectively creating a sense of fear and suspense, with well-placed jump scares that can genuinely frighten players.
The developer is responsive to feedback and has shown commitment to improving the game through updates and hotfixes, which is commendable for a solo developer.

There are severe desync issues in multiplayer, causing significant input delays that disrupt gameplay and immersion.
The game suffers from bugs and can be repetitive, with quests that may become tedious over time, leading to a less enjoyable experience.
Graphics are considered outdated, and the game lacks depth, feeling unfinished and sometimes leading to player disconnects during sessions.

atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is consistently described as dark and oppressive, effectively creating a sense of fear through random jump scares and environmental details like flickering candlelight. Players appreciate the smooth gameplay and the immersive spooky elements, noting that the atmosphere enhances the experience, whether playing solo or with friends.
- “Great atmosphere and sense of fear.”
- “The atmosphere is dark and oppressive, and the random jump scares will keep you on edge.”
- “The game also has a spooky atmosphere with the weather and the sheer darkness, and addresses some annoying bits other games hinder the players with.”
- “They do well at setting a spooky atmosphere.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story revolves around a quest to collect clues and complete missions to perform a ritual to banish a demon, but it suffers from generic and repetitive elements. Players find the narrative somewhat amusing, yet the lack of clarity in objectives and tedious gameplay detracts from the overall experience.
- “You and your friends must collect clues and complete various quests to perform a ritual and banish the demon that hunts you.”
- “While this game does have more of the generic 'find and collect x item', it's not made obvious what's necessary to carry and deliver without finding and completing certain puzzles and missions.”
- “Additionally, the quests can be a bit repetitive, and the game can get a bit tedious after a while.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally considered mid-tier and somewhat outdated, with users noting occasional bugs that detract from the overall visual experience.
- “The graphics are a bit outdated, and the game can be a bit buggy at times.”
- “Outdated graphics”
- “Graphics = mid, gameplay = okay.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally considered okay, featuring cooperative elements and a sprint meter that adds strategic depth without being overly restrictive. Players appreciate that while the sprint meter depletes during chases, it encourages smart usage to avoid attacks.
- “Very cooperative gameplay.”
- “The sprint meter is well-balanced; it doesn't feel weak or pitiful, and it enhances gameplay by adding a strategic element. You can conserve it while being chased, allowing you to avoid attacks if you're smart with your usage.”
- “Graphics are mediocre, and the gameplay is just okay.”
- “The gameplay is very cooperative.”
- “The sprint meter feels weak and pitiful, which hinders gameplay, especially when being chased.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's high replayability due to its completely random generation, ensuring that each session feels unique and fresh. The extensive randomization contributes to a diverse gameplay experience, making it engaging to return to repeatedly. Additionally, the presence of a scary demon adds to the excitement of each run.
- “The sheer randomization the game offers really does create replayability out the wazoo, because each run feels fresh.”
- “Everything is random, so there's tons of replayability packed in there, and the demon is scary, which is a huge plus.”
- “The sheer randomization the game offers really does create replayability out the wazoo, because each run really does feel fresh.”
- “The fact that each session is completely randomly generated makes it really replayable.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits some stability issues, with users noting occasional bugs and outdated graphics that may affect overall performance.
- “The graphics are a bit outdated, and the game can be a bit buggy at times.”
- “Buggy at times”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, as quests often feel repetitive, leading to a sense of monotony over time.
- “Additionally, the quests can be a bit repetitive, and the game can get a bit tedious after a while.”
- “Can get tedious after a while.”