Hellway

About

Hellway To Hell combines the advantages of logic games, retro stylistics and is maintained in a dark-fun atmosphere. Inherits such titles as Bomberman (stealth elements) or diablo (hack'n'slash, character development)

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Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Cute and very playable with good humor and interesting mechanics.
Free to play and easy to pick up, making it accessible for a wide audience.
Addictive gameplay that evokes nostalgia for classic roguelikes.

Character movement and combat are extremely slow, leading to frustration.
The game lacks polish, with issues like low-resolution text and unbalanced enemy difficulty.
Short playtime and simplistic bosses may leave players wanting more depth.

humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-received, with players noting its clever and amusing elements, including quirky mechanics, entertaining skills, and a variety of humorous enemies and bosses. Overall, it effectively combines humor with engaging gameplay in a bite-sized roguelike format.
- “A free bite-sized roguelike with good humor that hits all the right marks.”
- “Interesting mechanics, cool skills, different funny enemies, droll bosses.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users noting it as a positive aspect that enhances the experience. However, there is a suggestion that with further refinement and a more engaging combat style, the overall impact of the music could be even greater.
- “With a little loving polish - say music for starters, and a more engaging combat style, this could be a winner.”
- “+ Nice music”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
The gameplay features engaging mechanics and a variety of humorous enemies and bosses, complemented by straightforward controls that enhance the overall experience.
- “The gameplay features interesting mechanics, cool skills, and a variety of funny enemies and quirky bosses.”
- “The mechanics are simple yet engaging.”
- “The gameplay feels overly simplistic and lacks depth.”
- “The mechanics are too basic, making the game feel repetitive.”
- “I found the gameplay to be unchallenging and not engaging.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating, as early-game resources like bombs are prohibitively expensive, and later on, the process of using them becomes tedious and cumbersome.
- “The description states you could use bombs to progress, but honestly, they're extremely expensive early in the game, and later, they become extremely tedious to use.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore, with little reward for the time invested.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics are characterized by a charming 8-bit style that adds a fun and nostalgic appeal to the game.
- “The 8-bit graphics are incredibly fun and nostalgic, bringing back memories of classic gaming.”
- “The vibrant colors and charming pixel art of the 8-bit graphics create a delightful visual experience.”
- “The retro 8-bit graphics add a unique charm to the game, making it visually appealing and enjoyable.”