Hellgineers
- September 28, 2023
- Johan Peitz
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Get on itch.io Store"Hellgineers" is a physics-based puzzle game where you construct bridges for underworld minions to cross bubbling lava. With 40 challenges, a built-in editor, and varying materials, test your skills to achieve max rank or just have fun with quirky characters and a chiptune soundtrack. Share your successes and failures through gifs, optimizing your builds for the highest rank in each level.
Reviews
- Fun and charming bridge building puzzle game with impressive graphics for a PICO-8 title.
- Engaging gameplay that combines engineering challenges with a lighthearted setting, making it a great time-waster.
- Affordable and offers a good amount of content with 40 levels, providing a satisfying experience for players.
- Some minor bugs occur, such as clipping issues with the heavy's wheels.
- The difficulty spikes significantly around level 20, which may deter some players.
- Players may find themselves spending more time than intended during short breaks due to its addictive nature.
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as catchy and enjoyable, enhancing the fun of the levels. Additionally, the charming pixel art complements the overall experience, making it a delightful auditory and visual combination.
“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.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game as a satisfying time-waster that offers enough emotional engagement to encourage repeated play during spare moments.
“A perfect time-waster, but with enough emotional depth to keep me coming back for more whenever I have a spare moment.”
“The emotional journey I experienced while playing was truly unforgettable.”
“This game made me feel a range of emotions, from joy to sadness, and I loved every moment of it.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as appealing and cozy, enhancing the overall experience of the bridge-building gameplay.
“A cozy bridge builder game with beautiful graphics.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is highlighted by its charming pixel art and entertaining gameplay, which effectively combines lightheartedness with engaging bridge-building mechanics, all while maintaining a remarkably small file size.
“I'm impressed! In a time when games come with thousands of polygons and take up 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.”
“The humor in this game is absolutely delightful! The quirky characters and their hilarious interactions kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
“I love how the game uses clever puns and witty dialogue to keep the mood light. It's refreshing to see a game that doesn't take itself too seriously!”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this bridge builder is praised for its engaging and humorous mechanics, complemented by solid bridge physics and charming pixel art, all while maintaining a remarkably small file size of under 3 megabytes.
“I'm impressed! In times when games feature assets with thousands of polygons and weigh tons of gigabytes, this humble bridge builder occupies less than 3 megabytes on the disk and offers fun gameplay, decent bridge physics, and charismatic pixel art.”
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with intuitive controls that make building bridges both challenging and enjoyable.”
“I love how the gameplay encourages creativity and problem-solving, allowing players to experiment with different designs and strategies.”
