Hellgineers

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Hellgineers is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Johan Peitz and was released on September 28, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Help the minions of the underworld across bubbling pools of lava with rickety bridges and non-regulated constructions. Will you go for the easiest route, or test your skills and aim for the coveted skulls? Return to completed challenges to perfect your builds! Hellgineers is a content packed game made in PICO-8 with hours of gameplay. Get max rank on all the challenges, or just relax and play…

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Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

music4 positive mentions

Charming pixel art and catchy music create an enjoyable atmosphere.
Fun and engaging bridge building puzzles that provide a good mix of challenge and silliness.
Impressive polish for a PICO-8 game, making it a perfect time-waster with emotional feedback.

Some minor bugs occur, such as clipping issues with the heavy's wheels.
The game can become quite challenging around level 20, which may deter some players.
Limited content with only 40 levels, leaving players wanting more.

music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as catchy and enjoyable, complementing the fun levels and charming pixel art. Players appreciate the engaging soundtrack, which enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “Music is catchy, and levels are fun.”
- “The pixel art is charming and the music is fun to listen to. :) If playing on Steam Deck, you'll want to map a button to 'X' on the keyboard so you can drag the nodes around - I used D-Pad down.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their appealing and cozy aesthetic, enhancing the overall experience of the bridge-building gameplay.
- “A cozy bridge builder game with beautiful graphics.”
- “A cozy bridge builder game with stunning visuals.”
- “The graphics are charming and enhance the overall experience.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in this bridge-building game is highlighted by its charming pixel art and amusing gameplay, which effectively engage players despite the game's minimal size and simple mechanics. Reviewers appreciate the lighthearted approach, making it a refreshing experience in a landscape dominated by more complex titles.
- “This humble bridge builder occupies less than 3 megabytes on the disk and brings funny gameplay, decent bridge physics, and charismatic pixel art.”
- “The humor in this game is cleverly woven into the gameplay, making every level a delightful challenge.”
- “I love how the quirky characters and witty dialogue keep me laughing while I build my bridges.”
emotional
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Players find the game to be an effective time-waster that also provides sufficient emotional engagement, encouraging them to return for more during their spare moments.
- “Perfect time-waster, but enough emotional feedback to keep me coming back for more when I have a spare moment.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of this bridge builder is praised for its humor and engaging mechanics, featuring solid bridge physics and charming pixel art, all while maintaining a remarkably small file size of under 3 megabytes.
- “I'm impressed! In times where games bring assets with thousands of polygons and weigh tons of gigabytes, this humble bridge builder occupies less than 3 megabytes on the disk and offers funny gameplay, decent bridge physics, and charismatic pixel art.”