Hellsplit: Arena

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Hellsplit: Arena is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Deep Type Games and was released on September 9, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

"Hellsplit: Arena" is a medieval fantasy-themed, online multiplayer game that pits players against each other in brutal melee combat. Choose from a variety of weapons and characters, and battle it out in a range of environments, from grim fortresses to mystical forests. With intense, fast-paced action and a focus on skill and strategy, "Hellsplit: Arena" is a must-play for fans of melee combat games.

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Audience ScoreBased on 3,268 reviews

graphics228 positive mentions

stability45 negative mentions

The melee combat feels satisfying and immersive, providing a great workout while playing.
The graphics are impressive, with detailed environments and realistic gore effects.
The game offers a variety of weapons and combat styles, allowing for creative ways to defeat enemies.

The game can become repetitive, especially with armored enemies that require excessive hits to defeat.
There are frequent crashes and performance issues, particularly on lower-end PCs.
The lack of updates and mod support has left some players feeling abandoned by the developers.

graphics
347 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their stunning quality, realism, and attention to detail, particularly in the depiction of gore and environmental design. While some players noted minor issues with optimization and a lack of graphical settings, the overall visual experience is considered top-tier for a VR title, often compared favorably to other games in the genre. Despite some criticisms regarding gameplay mechanics, the graphics remain a standout feature that enhances immersion and enjoyment.
- “The graphics are amazing, to the point that it sometimes crashes (but that's not important).”
- “The graphics are some of the best I have seen in VR and the combat system is very realistic.”
- “Graphics are stunning, and the combat is pretty good.”
- “The graphics are okay, but the story is bland.”
- “Game doesn't have the best looking graphics and could be improved; the physics are very nice, but there isn't a large amount of weapons available.”
- “The graphics are straight out of 1995; NPC models are some godawful, barely textured, poorly animated Unity prefabs, and the optimization is utter garbage.”
gameplay
269 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its realistic mechanics, engaging combat, and impressive gore effects. However, players have noted issues such as repetitive gameplay loops, inconsistent physics, and a lack of depth in enemy interactions, which can detract from the overall experience. While some find the mechanics satisfying and immersive, others feel that the game falls short compared to similar titles like Blade and Sorcery, particularly in terms of variety and polish.
- “The game features exceptional physics that elevate the combat mechanics to a new level, making every swing, block, and dodge feel incredibly realistic and satisfying.”
- “The gameplay is so smooth and satisfying.”
- “This game is a pure masterpiece; the weight mechanics are realistic, and it actually feels like you're holding a weapon.”
- “Horrendous audio quality and gameplay; the bosses are easy, you just knock them to the floor and poke them until they die.”
- “The gameplay is fine, but really not that special.”
- “Overall, this game is very repetitive and the fighting mechanics feel clunky, with the weapon getting stuck and all weapons having 'weight', which is just the weapon lagging behind your arm in real life.”
story
231 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it basic and repetitive, often feeling like a mere backdrop to the combat mechanics. While some appreciate the attempt at a narrative and the progression system, others criticize it for being short and lacking depth, with many missions feeling similar. Overall, the story is seen as a secondary element, with the gameplay and combat mechanics taking precedence.
- “The main story is intriguing, with difficult boss fights and challenging levels.”
- “I love the story mode but the hardcore mode adds a new layer of challenge and replayability.”
- “The story mode has high replay value and the training mode offers endless sandbox.”
- “The story is weak; it's one of those that is just there to give you a reason for killing the undead.”
- “The story mode is fine, not very exciting.”
- “The story is very mediocre and doesn't really make a whole load of sense.”
stability
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is frequently criticized, with many users reporting persistent bugs, glitches, and performance issues, particularly during combat and loading sequences. While some players find the game enjoyable and note improvements over time, the overall consensus is that it remains quite buggy, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. Despite these issues, the developers are acknowledged for their efforts in addressing problems through updates.
- “Lots of fun, no glitches or slowdowns - runs great.”
- “Looks and runs great, impressive 'weighty' feel to the melee combat - really gives combat a sense of realism.”
- “Its buggy 90% of the time, the mods just don't load half the time either.”
- “Do not buy unless you are ready for a lot of troubleshooting.”
- “I love arena fighting games, I can overlook a lot of these gameplay problems but the amount of times it crashes and freezes in the short amount of time I played it is too much for me.”
optimization
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant performance issues, including crashes and lag, even on recommended hardware. However, others have praised its graphics and overall performance, noting that it runs smoothly on higher-end systems and is better optimized than similar titles like Blade and Sorcery. Despite the positive aspects, many users still report that the game struggles with optimization, particularly in handling multiple enemies and during intense gameplay scenarios.
- “Positives: the melee combat is incredibly fine-tuned, the weapons feel great, the graphics are really good, and the performance is top notch.”
- “I'm surprised they got such amazing performance with these kind of graphics, as my average FPS was 120 for just about the entire experience.”
- “Graphics are absolutely gorgeous, and probably the most well-optimized game I've played in VR.”
- “Very good game, and already has a good campaign; however, the optimization of the game is downright horrible. Even on the lowest possible settings, I still lag. More than two enemies will destroy my computer, and my gaming computer can handle a lot. Additionally, nothing is outright clear as to what you're meant to do, specifically installing mods. When I first started playing, I installed at least five mods but was confused and assumed they would also show up in the campaign.”
- “The game is also horribly unoptimized. Whereas games that should be more graphically demanding give me great framerate and frametime, this is the one game that just runs like crap.”
- “It's poorly optimized (extremely long load times, and no, it's not hardware issues) and a worse and less interactive Blade and Sorcery, and costs more too. Do not buy.”
humor
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players enjoying the comedic elements of combat, such as bashing enemies with absurd weapons and witnessing the clumsy antics of AI opponents. While many find the initial humor engaging, some feel it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the game's blend of slapstick moments and funny physics contributes to a lighthearted and entertaining experience, making it particularly enjoyable for those who appreciate a comedic twist in gameplay.
- “It's funny running fades with a zombie.”
- “The combat is fun and intense with some fights being very interesting in how they play out. I can't name a more funny thing than throwing a banana peel at the ground and tripping this undead bag of bones, then beating them mercilessly with my club.”
- “Easily the most funny game I've ever played.”
replayability
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Replayability in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it incredibly replayable due to its weapon variety and engaging combat, while others criticize the lack of mod support and limited content, leading to burnout after a few hours. Many reviews highlight the absence of features like an endless mode or the ability to replay campaign levels, which diminishes long-term engagement. Overall, while there are elements that can enhance replayability, significant improvements are needed to keep players returning.
- “Overall, this game does succeed in what it sets out to do, which is create a replayable arena game with a lot of weapon variety and flashy visuals/sword fighting.”
- “Tons of replay value and so many ways to implement different variations for different opponents.”
- “Very rarely on VR do you get a game with fantastic gameplay and high replayability, and constant updates on mechanics and gameplay.”
- “For one, modded weapons can’t be used in campaign mode, which seriously limits replayability and experimentation.”
- “Tl;dr game feels like a demo, no replay value at all; every positive review averages 4-5 hours then they burn out.”
- “The game is barely replayable; not much of a reason to go back through it since the end game is just an arm flail fest.”
grinding
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with many players finding it tedious and repetitive after the initial excitement. While some appreciate the RPG elements and the challenge of acquiring better weapons, others criticize the low rewards and the monotonous nature of combat, particularly in later stages. Overall, players suggest that the grinding can become overwhelming and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Decent grinding.”
- “A lot of grinding.”
- “A bit grindy... sometimes.”
- “If you have a short attention span you may be able to enjoy it, but it gets pretty tedious quite soon.”
- “2: Money is way too low in the game; you can basically afford 2 or 3 cool weapons before the campaign finishes, and then you're forced into hardcore mode and lose all your weapons. Sitting and grinding away on 5 stages with the exact same weapons because you desperately want a cool new one gets old quick.”
- “Really grindy game, offers little to no entertainment, no unique features, just repeatedly smack zombies.”
atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its impressive graphics and immersive, brutal environment, contributing to a strong sense of engagement. However, some users find the narrator's voice lines to be cheesy and detracting from the overall experience, while others note that certain design choices, like the Halloween-themed enemies, can undermine the intended mood. Overall, the atmosphere is characterized as dark and haunting, enhancing the game's appeal despite some criticisms.
- “The atmosphere is unmatched.”
- “Love the atmosphere and the enemy visuals.”
- “Overall this game is absolutely astonishing with amazing atmosphere, gruesome combat, charismatic community manager and a dedicated dev team, I have hope and trust this game will get even better over time.”
- “Also, the stupid narrator ruins the game's atmosphere and is cringe as hell.”
- “The first mission was in a graveyard where zombies with pumpkin heads spawned, and while I get that it was the Halloween event, it still killed the atmosphere because they looked ridiculous.”
- “There is no light atmosphere to speak of; it is all bland, flat, and just ugly as sin.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it lacking in quality and variety, describing it as repetitive and low-budget. While a few appreciated the battle-themed tracks and subtle background music that set the mood, many felt that the overall sound design, including combat music and sound effects, could be significantly improved. Overall, the music is not a primary focus of the game, leading to a general consensus that it feels underdeveloped.
- “The battle-themed music is nice, though could do with more variation.”
- “The background music was subtle but definitely got you in that Mortal Kombat sort of mood.”
- “The music, the way the weapons work were just the frosting on a cake.”
- “Every single throat you cut will sound the same and the combat music sounds like it's being played through a styrofoam cup.”
- “It feels cheap and low quality, as does the sound effects and music.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional response to the game is mixed, with players expressing frustration over gameplay mechanics that detract from immersion, such as unresponsive attacks and confusing enemy interactions. While some appreciate the gore and initial excitement, the overall experience is marred by a lack of engaging storytelling and inconsistent physics, leading to a sense of disappointment.