HELLMUT: The Badass from Hell
- February 26, 2018
- Grindstone
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
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Get on itch.io StoreHellmut: 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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Reviews
- Great graphics and presentation, with beautiful visuals and slick controls.
- Engaging and addictive gameplay with a variety of characters and mutations that change playstyles.
- Fun arcade-style action with rogue elements, appealing to fans of similar games like Nuclear Throne and Enter the Gungeon.
- Gameplay can feel flat and repetitive, lacking interesting choices and depth.
- Collision detection issues and some bugs detract from the overall experience.
- Unlocking characters is too grindy, and the game may feel too easy for a roguelike.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its fluid controls and fun mechanics, while others criticize it for being overly simplistic and lacking depth, leading to a repetitive experience. Overall, the game excels in graphics and presentation but falls short in providing engaging gameplay.
“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.”
“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.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their stunning visuals and excellent presentation, featuring a captivating art style and well-designed enemies that enhance the game's hellish theme. However, some users feel that despite the impressive graphics, the gameplay itself lacks depth and excitement.
“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.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding required to unlock characters excessively tedious, particularly if the initial roster does not appeal to them.
“The unlocks are way too grindy to obtain; if the starting characters don't appeal to you, you're out of luck.”
“Grinding feels excessive and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“The amount of time required to grind for rewards is frustrating and detracts from the overall experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users suggest that incorporating "old school" music would enhance the game's atmosphere and better engage players.
“I recommend changing the music to 'old school' as it really gets you in the mood.”
“The soundtrack is absolutely fantastic and perfectly complements the gameplay.”
“The music creates an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The background music is too loud and overshadows the gameplay, making it difficult to focus.”
Critic Reviews
Hellmut: The Badass From Hell review
A fast-paced twin-stick shooter that doesnt do a lot to stand out but offers a blast of fun in short doses
70%Hellmut: The Badass From Hell (PC) REVIEW
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
80%Creatures vs. demons --- Hellmut: The Badass From Hell review
Hellmut: The Badass From Hell is an interesting rogue-like shooter where you can transform into various deadly creatures. The gameplay is engaging but doesn't get too difficult and doesn't take long to complete a run. Having multiple forms is fascinating and very helpful in the long run.
70%
