Hellslave

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Prevent demon’s horde from unleashing hell on this world in this dark fantasy Dungeon Crawler. Fight fire with fire, make a deal with the Devil and choose which demon to worship.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 202 reviews

story21 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

The graphical style is unique and visually stunning, reminiscent of a dark graphic novel.
The gameplay offers a variety of classes and skill trees, allowing for different playstyles and builds.
The lore and atmosphere are engaging, creating a compelling dark fantasy experience.

The game suffers from a lack of polish, with some UI issues and bugs that can disrupt gameplay.
Combat can become repetitive, with some players feeling that it lacks depth and strategy over time.
The inventory management and loot system can be tedious, leading to frustration with item management.

story
78 mentions
27 % positive mentions
65 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally described as simple and straightforward, with some players finding it engaging enough to keep them invested, while others feel it lacks depth and complexity. Many reviews highlight the interesting themes involving goetic demons and gothic lore, but note that the narrative can become repetitive and is often overshadowed by gameplay mechanics. Overall, while the artwork and atmosphere are praised, the story is seen as needing more development and depth to enhance the overall experience.
- “Enjoyable dungeon crawler turned RPG with a story built around goetic demons.”
- “The artwork is simply amazing, the story is solid, and the gameplay is everything you could ask for from a turn-based RPG.”
- “The story is straightforward, simple, well-paced, and engaging enough to want to keep going to see what hellish sight comes next.”
- “The game does not seem story focused; don't expect well-written dialogue and an involving story. It's not bad, but I think it needs more development. Most story segments end abruptly, in my opinion.”
- “The storyline is simple, and the combat is straightforward with a neat turn-based time mechanic.”
- “The story is simple, following your created character making a demonic pact with a chosen demon lord that changes your powers and abilities in order to survive and destroy the demonic horde.”
graphics
62 mentions
76 % positive mentions
19 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and stunning art style, reminiscent of comic book aesthetics and inspired by titles like Darkest Dungeon. While the static nature of some visuals may deter certain players, the overall artwork, atmosphere, and character designs contribute significantly to the game's appeal, creating a compelling experience that enhances both the combat and storytelling elements. Many reviewers highlight the impressive variety of artwork and the immersive ambiance, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “The artwork is simply amazing (there are a lot of bosses in the game and their introductions are beautifully drawn), the story is solid and the gameplay is everything that you could ask from a turn-based RPG game.”
- “The art style is absolutely fantastic, a rarity for a more independent title, and it does not cut corners or rely heavily on stylistic tropes.”
- “Hellslave has some honestly stunning artwork and solid gameplay - no doubt about it.”
- “Some visuals were meh...”
- “... but I don't like the graphical design.”
- “Graphics much the same.”
gameplay
46 mentions
33 % positive mentions
61 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Hellslave is a blend of engaging turn-based mechanics and character progression, set against a backdrop of stunning art and music that enhances the overall experience. While it offers a fast-paced and addictive dungeon-crawling experience with a variety of skills and classes, some players find it can become repetitive and lacks depth in certain areas. Overall, the game is praised for its fun mechanics and visual appeal, though some balancing and unique gameplay elements could enhance its longevity.
- “I love seeing indie devs pull off an execution of a unique artistic vision, and everything in Hellslave: music, art, gameplay, etc. comes together really well to create a metal atmosphere where you're the dark hero trying your best.”
- “The gameplay is fun and addictive; there are no rigid mechanics you find in other RPG-inspired games. Here, you can equip every item you loot and reallocate all your skill points at any time.”
- “The artwork is simply amazing, the story is solid, and the gameplay is everything you could ask for from a turn-based RPG.”
- “1) Tedious gameplay.”
- “The gameplay loop is basically: walk to spinning circle, search, get a pile of useless rubbish that is all inferior to your current equipment, get into the odd, easy random battle, rinse and repeat.”
- “Okay concept, decent graphics for their chosen style, and so far what seem like okay combat mechanics, but other systems fall flat and aren't well designed.”
music
21 mentions
67 % positive mentions
19 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The music in "Hellslave" is widely praised for its ability to enhance the game's dark atmosphere, with many reviewers highlighting the quality of the soundtrack and its effective integration with the art and gameplay. While some noted a limited number of tracks, the overall sound design and adaptability of the music to different zones received positive feedback. The combination of great music and striking visuals contributes significantly to the immersive experience of the game.
- “I love seeing indie devs pull off an execution of a unique artistic vision, and everything in Hellslave: music, art, gameplay, etc. comes together really well to create a metal atmosphere where you're the dark hero trying your best.”
- “The artwork is very well done, and there is a lot of it, setting a great atmosphere, accompanied by the great soundtrack.”
- “Both the soundtrack and the art style are really good in transporting you to the end times.”
- “This game is already solid, but man would it be an 11/10 if it had some over-the-top, Metalocalypse-esque music, and some voice acting.”
- “At least the music and volume can be 'controlled' separately.”
- “The music and sound effects are solid.”
atmosphere
19 mentions
47 % positive mentions
37 % neutral mentions
16 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of "Hellslave" is widely praised for its unique artistic vision, combining dark, gritty visuals with a fitting soundtrack that enhances the game's morbid and dystopian themes. Players appreciate the immersive experience it offers, though some note that the English translations could use improvement. Overall, the game's strong aesthetic and sound design create a compelling environment for fans of dark, atmospheric dungeon crawlers.
- “I love seeing indie devs pull off an execution of a unique artistic vision, and everything in Hellslave: music, art, gameplay, etc. comes together really well to create a metal atmosphere where you're the dark hero trying your best.”
- “The atmosphere and art of the game is probably its strongest point.”
- “My one complaint is that the English translations are a bit clunky and don't really add to the atmosphere; definitely needed some more polishing from a native speaker.”
- “This game has some really morbid and dark scenarios, truly the most disturbed a game has made me feel in a long time (you definitely don’t want to be an NPC in this game), and it helps that the art and sound matches the atmosphere so well.”
- “Depressing atmosphere.”
grinding
12 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be largely tedious and frustrating, with difficulty spikes making it hard to maintain engagement. While some feel the game improves after initial levels, many criticize the loot system for being overwhelming and poorly designed, leading to a cumbersome inventory management experience. Overall, the lack of clear guidance on farming materials and the repetitive nature of grinding detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “Grinding is not viable.”
- “The loot system is extremely tedious, giving you an endless stream of useless trash for you to wade through.”
- “After each battle or loot interaction, the inventory opens and one has to do some tedious management - missing sell junk features, animation skips, and a clear distinction of what items are good, bad, or important crafting materials.”
replayability
9 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers solid replayability due to its diverse skill trees, multiple classes, and unique patron mechanics that encourage experimentation. While some players note a lack of content for the price, many appreciate the potential for replay value through different builds and strategies. Future updates with additional items and powers could further enhance this aspect.
- “The gameplay makes comprehensive use of the mouse button, and although there are times when the game gets a bit easy (like when disarming traps), it compensates with an in-depth skill tree and numerous classes, making the game highly replayable.”
- “There is a large amount of active and passive abilities in the game and different classes that you can play, so I'd say there's a solid amount of replayability in there.”
- “The sound is awesome, the artwork is fantastic, the combat system is great, and the perk choices along with different deities allow for experimentation, min/maxing, and replayability.”
- “It's not like it's bad, but it lacks content for the price point as well as for its amount of classes since it lacks replay value.”
- “The gameplay makes comprehensive use of the mouse button and although there are times where the game gets a bit easy (when disarming traps for example), it makes it up by having an in-depth skill tree and lots of classes which makes the game replayable a lot of times.”
- “There is a large amount of active and passive abilities in the game and different classes that you can play, so I'd say that there's a solid amount of replayability in there.”
character development
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is noted for its effective synergies and builds, although some reviewers feel that the animation could have been more dynamic given the realistic comic style. While the character design is praised for its artistic quality, it appears that the depth of character movement may have been sacrificed for visual fidelity. Overall, the character development is seen as solid but not groundbreaking.
- “The character development allows for good synergies and builds.”
- “The art is fantastic and honestly inspired me to try and replicate the character designs and shading.”
- “Part of character design is also their movement; I feel like they didn't animate as much because doing so in their realistic comic style would take too much time.”
- “The art is fantastic and honestly inspired me to try and replicate the character designs and shading of everything.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users have reported some stability issues, particularly with UI glitches that prevent them from dragging equipment to slots, indicating a need for improvements in the game's interface functionality.
- “There are some UI glitches, such as not being able to drag equipment to slots.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
optimization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Reviewers generally praise the game's optimization, noting that it maintains smooth performance without any slowdowns, even when navigating menus. This contributes to a seamless user experience overall.
- “The performance is outstanding; there’s no slowdown when opening menus or navigating through the game.”
- “I’m impressed with how smoothly everything runs; the optimization ensures that there are no delays or lags.”
- “The game’s optimization is top-notch, allowing for seamless transitions and quick menu access without any performance hiccups.”
- “The game suffers from significant performance issues, with noticeable slowdowns when opening menus.”
- “I experienced frequent lag and stuttering, especially during intense gameplay moments.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frustrating delays and unresponsive controls.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game evokes strong emotional responses through its morbid and dark scenarios, creating a deeply disturbing experience for players. The effective combination of art and sound enhances the unsettling atmosphere, making it a memorable emotional journey.
- “This game has some really morbid and dark scenarios; it truly made me feel more disturbed than any game has in a long time. You definitely don’t want to be an NPC in this game, and the art and sound complement the atmosphere perfectly.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has not been directly addressed in the provided text, which focuses more on the combat mechanics. Therefore, no specific insights on monetization can be summarized from this review.
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly noting the developer's witty engagement with the community, which adds a lighthearted touch to the overall experience. This interaction has positively influenced user reviews, highlighting the game's charm.
- “I don't usually do reviews, but the developer made me laugh with his comment on my post about how long it would take to finish the game, and he gets a positive review <3.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch! I found myself chuckling at the clever dialogue and witty references throughout.”
- “Every time I encountered a funny character or situation, it made my day! The developers really nailed the comedic timing.”