Hellfire

About

ALIENS BLAST YOU FROM ALL DIRECTIONS! HELLFIRE is Toaplan's first side-scrolling shooter! This PC port of the celebrated 1989 arcade title features online leaderboards, arcade-accurate emulation, quick saves, and more. You'll face a blood-boiling trial of complex choices, blazing graphics, and aliens ambushing from every angle. Firepower alone won't cut it; you must use your weapons strategically…

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

The weapon changing system is unique and adds a fun twist to gameplay.
The port is solid with modern conveniences like small hitboxes, autofire, and rewind functions.
The game is very fun and challenging, especially for fans of arcade shooters.

Hitboxes are not very good, and input delay can be noticeable.
The game can feel unfair and twitchy at max level, which may frustrate some players.
Emulation issues and distracting bugs detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
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The gameplay centers around a unique mechanic that allows players to change the direction of their bullets in four different ways: front, backward, up, down, and diagonally. This adds a strategic layer to combat, encouraging players to think creatively about their attacks.
- “The main mechanic of this game involves a button that changes the direction of the bullets you fire in four ways: front, backward, up, down, and diagonally.”
- “The gameplay is centered around a unique mechanic that allows players to control bullet direction in multiple ways, enhancing the strategic elements of the game.”
- “The ability to change bullet direction in various angles adds depth to the gameplay, making each encounter feel fresh and engaging.”
- “The main mechanic of this game revolves around a button that changes the direction of the bullets you fire in four ways: front, backward, up, down, and diagonally.”
- “The main mechanic of this game revolves around a button that changes the direction of the bullets you fire in four ways: front, backward, up, down, and diagonally.”