Hellevator (Unity 2D)

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Hellevator (Unity 2D) is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Aclarasion and was released on March 23, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

Hellevator is a 2D platformer published in Steam where you will have to use possesion in order to escape from hell. I worked as game designer, level designer and producer. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1594410/Hellevator/

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 187 reviews

gameplay25 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game features a unique mechanic where players must die to progress, adding an interesting twist to the puzzle-platformer genre.
The art style and soundtrack are highly praised, creating an engaging and immersive atmosphere throughout the game.
The puzzles and gameplay mechanics are enjoyable, with a good balance of challenge that keeps players entertained without being overly frustrating.

The game suffers from various bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with controls and level transitions.
Some players found the puzzles to be too easy or lacking depth, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness in gameplay.
The level design can be convoluted at times, making navigation difficult and causing frustration when trying to find the correct path or solution.

gameplay
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
50%
5%
The gameplay is characterized by a unique and innovative mechanic where players must die to switch bodies, creating a fresh and engaging puzzle platforming experience. While many players find the mechanics addictive and well-integrated, some critique the level design for being too simplistic or allowing for unintended solutions. Overall, the game offers a fun and creative experience, though it could benefit from more challenging puzzles and refined mechanics.
- “Unbelievably addictive mind-bending puzzle, once you figure out the mechanics.”
- “The central mechanic of dying is very original and very well implemented, as it does not become repetitive at any time due to the different situations presented to the player.”
- “The game keeps surprising you with unexpected sequences and by implementing new mechanics and new things progressively as you advance.”
- “I don't understand how this game has this high of a rating; the level design combined with its janky mechanics is a nightmare.”
- “I encountered quite a few bugs starting with the main menu when I tried to go into the options or control tab, and some gameplay bugs related to when you control 2 characters or during text dialogue/picking up a collectible.”
- “The game introduces quite a few mechanics, and while they are unique, there were many times where I ended up not using them and just running through to reach the exit, which I felt was a bit lame.”
music
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
35%
8%
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its catchy and engaging tracks, often described as "fantastic" and "bumping," with some users even listening to it outside of gameplay. However, there are mentions of repetitiveness and occasional audio bugs that disrupt the experience, such as music stopping unexpectedly. Overall, the soundtrack significantly enhances the game's atmosphere and complements its visuals and gameplay.
- “The music in this game is fantastic and had me bobbing my head when the vocals came in.”
- “The soundtrack is actually godlike.”
- “Every puzzle is fun and unique, visuals are lovely and creative, story is fun, and music is bumping.”
- “Nice free game with some little bugs, like the music suddenly stopping.”
- “Only complaint would be some audio issues on some of the final levels (the music doesn't always play).”
- “Also, I have two other points about the game that I really like, which are the bosses and the music. The bosses felt very fitting to the environment they were in, and I liked the music so much that I listen to it outside this game, but I still have two things about it: first is a bug that makes the music only play half the time, and the other one is that even though the bosses were very good, it felt like they were very weak, mainly the final boss.”
graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
12%
9%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their unique and vibrant art style, with many users highlighting the chaotic yet appealing visuals and bright colors. While some reviews mention that the graphics and animations could use some polishing, the overall aesthetic is described as stunning and enjoyable, contributing positively to the gameplay experience. Additionally, the game's visuals are complemented by a fitting soundtrack, enhancing the overall ambiance.
- “The visuals are stunning.”
- “The art style is chaotic and amazing and the soundtrack slaps.”
- “The game delivers a great ambiance with unique visuals and art style and fitting music and audio.”
- “I expect all of these free games to not be graphically optimized, but I'll be damned with this one... was playing just fine and suddenly it fires up all of my cores and RTX 2080 Ti GPU at 100%.”
- “Aesthetically, Hellevator owes much to similar games like Limbo and Inside, but without the arthouse feel of either and with a bit more overt humor.”
- “I would love to see a full game with NPCs and a map system and more finished artwork.”
story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is initially unclear but gradually becomes engaging, featuring a simple yet enjoyable plot that is enhanced by excellent dialogue, music, and art. While some players find the narrative sparse and occasionally hard to follow, many appreciate its immersive quality and the way it complements the gameplay. Overall, the story is described as fun and interesting, contributing significantly to the game's overall appeal.
- “The story is pretty fun, and is supported by the amazing dialogue, music, and art.”
- “I can't describe how immersive the experience is; after a few rooms, the plot has you completely hooked.”
- “The level design is very solid; each puzzle and location feels fresh, with numerous paths to explore and encounter characters to learn more about the story and the lore.”
- “Story is sparse, and is picked up via newspaper articles which only show a sentence or two.”
- “Only lasts a few hours and the story was a bit hard to follow but it was a lot of fun to play live.”
- “The level design is very solid; each puzzle and location feels fresh, with numerous paths more or less easy to reach that you explore to encounter characters and to learn a bit more about the story and the lore.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its originality and integration with the gameplay, featuring funny dialogue, adorable characters, and a whimsical story. While some players note a contrast between the humor and the game's darker themes, the overall experience is described as entertaining and engaging, with a fresh sense of humor that enhances the aesthetic appeal.
- “It has wonderful music, adorable characters, cool bosses, and humorous dialogue.”
- “From the sense of humor to the original mechanics, this game has all of it, for free!”
- “A fresh sense of humor that combines really well with the theme of the game.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences notable stability issues, with frequent bugs affecting gameplay, particularly during boss battles and in the main menu. While some glitches can be resolved with a level restart, they detract from the overall experience, leading to mixed feelings among players.
- “The game can be kind of buggy at times.”
- “Not because the puzzles are too difficult, but due to the many glitches that plague the game.”
- “Avoid this buggy mess of a game.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development is praised for its exceptional design, indicating that the characters are well-crafted and visually appealing.
- “The character development is incredibly deep and engaging.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic.”
- “The backstories and personal growth of each character add so much depth to the gameplay.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while players enjoy the creative freedom to exploit mechanics for fun solutions, there are significant performance issues, including sudden spikes in CPU and GPU usage that detract from the experience. Overall, it requires better guidance and optimization to enhance gameplay.
- “A lot of the rooms can be easily cheesed by bringing in bodies from elsewhere or using mechanics that aren't part of the intended solution, which feels like an oversight but makes optimization really fun.”
- “I expect all of these free games to not be graphically optimized, but I'll be damned with this one... was playing just fine and suddenly it fires up all of my cores and RTX 2080 Ti GPU at 100%.”
- “I expect all of these free games to not be graphically optimized, but I'll be damned with this one... I was playing just fine and suddenly it fires up all of my cores and RTX 2080 Ti GPU at 100%.”
- “Is an alright game - but it needs some guidance and better performance overall.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While "Hellevator" offers enjoyable gameplay, its replayability is limited primarily to collecting missed items, making it less appealing for multiple playthroughs. However, its current free availability adds to its overall value.
- “I had a lot of fun playing Hellevator. While I don't see it having a ton of replay value unless you missed collectibles or something, it's still well worth playing and would be even if it wasn't a free download at the moment.”
- “I had a lot of fun playing Hellevator, but I don't see it having much replay value unless you missed collectibles or something. It's still well worth playing, even if it wasn't a free download at the moment.”

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Hellevator (Unity 2D) is a platformer game.

Hellevator (Unity 2D) is available on Windows.

Hellevator (Unity 2D) was released on March 23, 2022.

Hellevator (Unity 2D) was developed by Aclarasion.

Hellevator (Unity 2D) has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Hellevator (Unity 2D) is a single player game.

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