HellRazor64

About

A convict on death row, sentenced to die by electrocution. You awaken in Hell at the mercy of an ancient weapon, the Hellrazor, and you must fulfill its conquest. Reign in Hell or die trying.

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a fun and engaging gameplay experience with a variety of weapons and RPG elements that enhance character progression.
The level design is detailed and immersive, filled with secrets and pop culture references that add to the exploration aspect.
The soundtrack is phenomenal, complementing the game's atmosphere and enhancing the overall enjoyment.

The game suffers from balance issues, with enemies being either too easy or frustratingly difficult due to poor tracking and attack mechanics.
There are significant bugs, including a broken save system that can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences.
The voice acting and some sound design elements are awkward and detract from the overall immersion of the game.

music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
29%
29%
The music in the game is widely praised for its phenomenal heavy metal soundtrack, which enhances the atmosphere and complements the game's dark themes. Players appreciate the energetic and immersive quality of the music, although some express a desire for it to play more consistently throughout the experience. However, the voice work has received criticism for being awkward, detracting from the overall audio experience.
- “Oh and the soundtrack is phenomenal!!!”
- “The music is also amazing; I just wish it always played.”
- “The game's atmosphere is pure metal, while it does go into dark subject matter, you are supposed to enjoy it, not be afraid of it, and the thumping heavy metal soundtrack will boost that much-needed passion for thrashin that these kinds of games were meant to cultivate.”
- “I would recommend this game to anyone who's looking for a truly down-to-earth game with amazing level design, plenty of secrets and hidden items, and a death metal tone to the soundtrack that complements the hellscape environment with intense boss fights and a wide variety of demons between you and the mystery of what is to come.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The gameplay is engaging and dynamic, drawing inspiration from classic '90s first-person shooters with a variety of weapons and a light RPG system. Players appreciate the character upgrade menu and save system, although some feel the game could use more polish in sound design and better balancing of its mechanics. Overall, it offers a fun and nostalgic experience.
- “The gameplay is fun; the character upgrade menu is a very nice mechanic, along with the save system.”
- “Hellrazor64 is a throwback shooter that takes inspiration from iconic '90s FPS games (Doom, Quake, Duke Nukem) with a great variety of weapons and a light RPG system that helps spice up the gameplay.”
- “While the game could definitely benefit from some more polish in its sound design and a bit more balancing in some of its mechanics, I still found it to be a surprisingly engaging experience.”
- “While the game could definitely benefit from some more polish in its sound design, and a bit more balancing in some of its mechanics, I still found it to be a surprisingly engaging experience.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity and unintentional comedic moments, with players finding enjoyment in its silliness and unexpected scenarios, such as dying during the credits. Despite its flaws, the effort put into the humor adds to the overall experience, making it entertaining in a quirky way.
- “It's about as silly as an indie FPS as you can make, but it's bad in a funny kind of way, and it does have some effort put into it.”
- “I defeated the final boss and died at the same time, but it still ran the script where the guy sat in a chair and the credits rolled while I took damage, which I found funny.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics evoke a strong sense of nostalgia through retro design and visuals, enhanced by a post-processing blur effect that complements its exploration-focused gameplay. However, some users have noted potential visual glitches, suggesting adjustments to settings for optimal experience.
- “This is the kind of shooter that will really vibe with you if you enjoy exploration, retro game design and visuals, alongside that sweet, sweet nostalgia.”
- “The game seems to use a post-processing function to blur everything, giving it that retro look.”
- “I'm not sure if it's just a visual glitch, but I recommend leaving gun damage at a +5 max. As for the graphics, the game seems to use a post-processing function to blur everything to give it that retro look.”
- “The graphics are disappointing; they feel outdated and lack detail, making the game less immersive.”
- “I found the character models to be poorly designed and the textures to be low resolution, which detracts from the overall experience.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story incorporates a dynamic world where collected items remain in the environment, enabling players to navigate obstacles more strategically, while certain quest objects do not reset, adding depth to the gameplay experience.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The game's atmosphere is heavily influenced by metal music, embracing dark themes in a way that encourages enjoyment rather than fear. The thumping heavy metal soundtrack enhances the experience, fostering a passionate and energetic vibe that aligns with the game's thrash-centric design.
- “The game's atmosphere is pure metal; while it delves into dark subject matter, you're meant to enjoy it, not fear it. The thumping heavy metal soundtrack enhances the much-needed passion for thrashing that these kinds of games were meant to cultivate.”
- “The immersive atmosphere pulls you into a world where every detail contributes to the overall experience, making you feel like you're part of the action.”
- “The combination of stunning visuals and an eerie soundtrack creates a haunting atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
- “The game's atmosphere is pure metal, while it does delve into dark subject matter, you are supposed to enjoy it, not be afraid of it. The thumping heavy metal soundtrack boosts the much-needed passion for thrashing that these kinds of games were meant to cultivate.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth and immersion that I expected from a game of this genre.”
- “Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere is often overshadowed by repetitive elements that fail to engage the player.”