Hellbreaker
- February 16, 2018
- Virhex
Get on Steam"Hellbreaker" is a fast-paced first-person shooter where you battle against hordes of monsters while racing against the clock. The scoring system rewards quick, aggressive, and skillful gameplay, as it considers time taken, monsters killed, and damage taken. Strategize your attacks to prioritize low HP monsters or risk taking on high HP enemies for higher scores, but be prepared for increased threats.
Reviews
- Fast-paced and fun gameplay reminiscent of classic shooters like Doom and Quake.
- Satisfying gunplay with a variety of weapons and enjoyable level design.
- Good art direction and performance, allowing for smooth gameplay even with many enemies on screen.
- Enemies deal excessive damage, making armor and health feel ineffective.
- Levels are often barebones with bland textures and repetitive designs.
- Graphics lack polish, with some elements appearing outdated and unrefined.
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered underwhelming, with limited visuals that may not impress, but effective art direction and level variety help maintain an appealing aesthetic. While performance is mostly stable, there was a minor hiccup in outdoor levels, yet the game handles large enemy counts without significant issues.
“I had a performance hiccup once in the outdoor level, but it got fixed. Thanks to the limited visuals, it runs at full blast with 100+ enemies on screen with no issues.”
“Good art direction keeps the game looking nice despite the visuals, and there's good variety in how the levels look and play.”
“The graphics... that's where the game definitely doesn't shine.”
“I had a performance hiccup once in the outdoor level but it got fixed, and thanks to the limited visuals it runs at full blast with 100+ enemies on screen with no issues.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is commendable, with most players experiencing smooth performance even in demanding scenarios, such as having over 100 enemies on screen. While there was a minor performance hiccup reported in an outdoor level, it was quickly resolved.
“I had a performance hiccup once in the outdoor level, but it got fixed. Thanks to the limited visuals, it runs at full blast with 100+ enemies on screen with no issues.”
“The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate during intense combat sequences, which can be frustrating.”
“Despite the game's potential, the optimization feels rushed, leading to frequent stutters and long loading times.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging enough to distract players from the poor character hand design, which has been compared unfavorably to that of a previous game.
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging and keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
“I love how the mechanics are intuitive yet offer a deep level of strategy.”
“The fluidity of the gameplay makes every action feel satisfying and impactful.”
“You should hope that the gameplay will make you forget that your character's hands look like the worst load from Doom 2016.”
