HellRazor64

About

HellRazor64 is a single player action game. It was developed by Crucible Studios and was released on November 17, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

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

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

music3 positive 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 enemy AI is simplistic, leading to predictable and unchallenging combat encounters, which can detract from the overall experience.
The save system is unreliable, causing frustration as collected items may not reset properly, impacting gameplay continuity.
There are balancing issues with weapons and character upgrades, making some gameplay mechanics feel underdeveloped or ineffective.

music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 frequently. However, the voice work has received criticism for being awkward, detracting from the overall 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
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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, though some feel the game could use more polish in sound design and balancing. 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.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 culture.
- “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 amplifies the passion for thrashing that these kinds of games were meant to cultivate.”
- “The immersive atmosphere draws you in, making every moment feel intense and engaging. It's a perfect blend of visuals and sound that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
- “The world is richly detailed and filled with a sense of foreboding that enhances the gameplay experience. You can truly feel the weight of the environment around you.”
- “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 that much-needed passion for thrashing that these kinds of games were meant to cultivate.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 a humorous glitch during the final boss encounter. Overall, while the game may not excel in quality, its quirky charm and effort contribute to its comedic appeal.
- “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.”
- “Not sure if it's just a visual glitch, but regardless, 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.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story features a dynamic world where collected items remain in the environment, enabling players to navigate obstacles more strategically, while some quest objects do not reset, adding depth to the gameplay experience.