Gehinnom

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Gehinnom is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Chaos Minds and was released on February 27, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Gehinnom is a horror action game that supports 1-4 players in both co-op and PvP modes. In co-op mode, players work together to banish a chasing demon by performing a ritual using items found from solving random quests. The PvP mode allows one player to become the demon, hunting the other players before they complete the ritual. The game's reliance on randomness creates a sense of fear, with unpredictable elements such as room layouts, quests, demon attack patterns, and weather."

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Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The game offers a cool and spooky atmosphere with great jump scares and a fun, randomly generated map.
Cooperative gameplay is enjoyable, requiring players to work together to solve puzzles and complete quests, enhancing the overall experience.
The developer is responsive to feedback and actively working on updates, showing commitment to improving the game.

The game lacks a save feature, making it challenging to complete in singleplayer mode and leading to potential frustration.
There are significant bugs and desync issues in multiplayer, which can disrupt gameplay and immersion.
The quests can feel repetitive and tedious, with some players expressing disappointment over the lack of variety and depth in objectives.

atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as dark, oppressive, and spooky, effectively creating a sense of fear through its use of lighting and environmental details. Players appreciate the random jump scares that enhance the tension, while the overall ambiance is noted to be immersive, making it enjoyable both solo and 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.”
- “The game feels really smooth; I got scared a few times (once from a chair, it wasn't even moving). They do well at setting a spooky atmosphere.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game's story revolves around repetitive fetch quests where players must collect clues and complete missions to perform a ritual and banish a demon. While the quests can be tedious and lack variety, they do provide some engaging moments, particularly with effective jump scares that maintain tension throughout the gameplay. Overall, the narrative structure is criticized for its generic nature, but it offers a basic framework for cooperative play.
- “You and your friends must collect clues and complete various quests to perform a ritual and banish the demon that hunts you.”
- “Definitely has great jumpscares and keeps you on your toes while you're looking for clues to complete quests and banish the demon.”
- “There are a lot of missions, and that'd be fine if they weren't more or less the exact same thing - fetch quests.”
- “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.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally considered cooperative and engaging, featuring unique demon mechanics that allow for strategic play, such as despawning to prevent instant death. While the graphics are described as average, the sprint meter adds a balanced challenge without hindering the overall experience.
- “I like the demon mechanics; I appreciate that they actually despawn after a bit, giving us a chance not to die each round.”
- “Very cooperative gameplay.”
- “The sprint meter is well-balanced; it doesn't feel weak or pitiful, and it doesn't hinder gameplay. It runs out while you're being chased, but if you're smart with it, you can avoid an attack.”
- “Graphics are mediocre, and the gameplay is just okay.”
- “The gameplay feels very cooperative.”
- “The sprint meter is weak and pitiful, which hinders gameplay, especially when being chased.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally considered mid-tier and somewhat outdated, reflecting the game's indie roots, with some users noting occasional bugs. Overall, the visual presentation may not meet modern standards but aligns with the game's independent style.
- “The graphics have a unique indie charm that adds to the overall experience.”
- “You can really feel the indie spirit in the graphics and menu design.”
- “The graphics are a bit outdated, and the game can be a bit buggy at times.”
- “Outdated graphics”
- “However, you can feel that the game is very indie; this shows mainly in the graphics and menu design.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's high replayability is attributed to its completely random generation of each session, ensuring that every run feels fresh and unique. This extensive randomization not only enhances the gameplay experience but also keeps players engaged, making it a standout feature.
- “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.”