February 27, 2018
Grindstone

HELLMUT: The Badass from Hell

Despite a relatively standard roguelike dungeon crawler framework, Hellmut’s mutation swapping madness gives this twin-stick shooter a breath of originality and satisfying destruction that separates it from the competition. Microtransactions: none

67%Game Brain Score

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grinding

70% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 7 reviews

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HELLMUT: The Badass from Hell is a single player arcade shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Grindstone and was released on February 27, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Hellmut: The Badass from Hell is a fast-paced bullet-storm dungeon crawler. Use absurd Transformations to defeat demonic hordes, challenge random bosses in random levels, equip powerful guns, loot valuable treasures, and basically murderize a shockingly large number of demons.

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Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Great graphics and presentation, with beautiful visuals and engaging animations.
Unique gameplay mechanics with mutation swapping that adds variety and keeps the experience fresh.
Fast-paced action that is fun and addictive, appealing to fans of roguelike and twin-stick shooter genres.

Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, leading to boredom over time.
Collision detection issues and occasional unfair enemy spawns detract from the overall experience.
Limited choices for upgrades and characters, making progression feel grindy and less rewarding.

gameplay
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its fluid controls and engaging mechanics, particularly the ability to control various characters in combat. However, many players find the overall experience lacking depth, describing it as repetitive and overly simplistic, with limited strategic choices and a steep difficulty spike that detracts from enjoyment. Overall, while the presentation is impressive, the gameplay itself is often seen as flat and unremarkable.
- “Picked this up after waiting for a few months for it to become available, not disappointed in the slightest, controls are slick and the gameplay is fluid and fun.”
- “The gameplay is engaging but doesn't get too difficult and doesn't take long to complete a run.”
- “Controlling a swath of monsters, machines, demons, and other oddities to dive headfirst into a frantic fight and deftly swapping bodies to overcome the challenge is a very solid and fun core mechanic.”
- “Great graphics, presentation is par-excellence, sounds, concept, animations... everything except the gameplay... it's just way too flat.”
- “If you're super-curious, get it on sale, but the underlying gameplay is pretty thin.”
- “No interesting choices to make, no gameplay other than circle-strafe and shoot, and enemies start hitting harder than a truck at just the point my eyes glaze over so that I stop being able to avoid them.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their high quality, impressive presentation, and appealing art style, particularly in relation to the enemies and hell theme. However, some reviewers noted that while the visuals are outstanding, they feel the gameplay itself lacks depth.
- “Great graphics, presentation is par-excellence, sounds, concept, animations... everything except the gameplay.”
- “Fun game, great art style, I love the enemies and the hell theme.”
- “Pros: nice visuals”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding required to unlock characters excessively tedious, particularly if the initial roster does not appeal to them. This has led to frustration among users who feel that the grind detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The unlocks are way too grindy to obtain; if the starting characters don't appeal to you, you're out of luck.”
- “The grind required to unlock new content is excessive, making it frustrating for players who don't find the initial characters appealing.”
- “Unlocking new characters feels like an endless grind, especially if the starting options don't resonate with you.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features no microtransactions, providing a straightforward experience without additional costs.
- “The game has no microtransactions, which is a refreshing change in today's gaming landscape.”
- “I appreciate that there are no hidden costs or paywalls; everything is accessible without spending extra money.”
- “It's great to see a game that prioritizes player experience over monetization strategies.”
music
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Users suggest that incorporating "old school" music enhances the gaming experience and sets a more engaging mood.
- “I recommend changing the music to 'old school' as it gets you in the mood.”

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HELLMUT: The Badass from Hell is a arcade shooter game with science fiction theme.

HELLMUT: The Badass from Hell is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and others.

HELLMUT: The Badass from Hell was released on February 27, 2018.

HELLMUT: The Badass from Hell was developed by Grindstone.

HELLMUT: The Badass from Hell has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

HELLMUT: The Badass from Hell is a single player game with local co-op support.

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