Hellworld!

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Hellworld! is a single player platformer game with a comedy theme. It was developed by skullpixl and was released on July 19, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Welcome to Hellworld! "Hellworld!" is a 2D side scrolling adventure game. On the morning of his 13th birthday, Seth wakes up to find out that he's the literal son of Lucifer, and that he has inherited the power of Despair. Fill your enemies with Despair! Using this ability of Despair, Seth can take control of his enemies by possessing them on his journey to rally his half-sibling…

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

story7 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

Hellworld is a charming love letter to classic 90's platformers, featuring a fun story, quirky characters, and creative gameplay with unique levels.
The game boasts impressive voice acting and character art, enhancing the overall experience and bringing the characters to life.
Gameplay is fast-paced and challenging, with a focus on possessing enemies to solve puzzles, making it engaging and rewarding for players.

The game is somewhat unpolished, with occasional glitches that can detract from the experience.
There is a lack of options for adjusting settings like volume and screen mode, which can be inconvenient for players.
Playing with a keyboard can be difficult, and the game lacks the ability to rebind keys or customize controller layouts.

story
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The story of "Hellworld" is described as a charming and fun experience, featuring quirky characters and a cute narrative that pays homage to classic 90s platformers. Despite some unpolished elements, players find the storytelling engaging and enjoyable, contributing to an overall delightful gameplay experience.
- “Despite the amount of how unpolished this game is, Hellworld is a love letter to the classic platformers of the 90s with a fun story, quirky characters, charming presentation, and creative gameplay as no level is the same as the next one.”
- “Even though I'm not the best at platformers, this has been an absolutely amazing ride so far, and everything from the art, characters, and story is just so fun!”
- “It's got a super cute story, and the characters are all fun.”
gameplay
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Hellworld offers fast-paced gameplay that challenges platforming skills, featuring a variety of unique levels that keep the experience fresh. While the game is noted for its unpolished aspects, it is celebrated as a nostalgic homage to 90's platformers, complete with quirky characters and a charming presentation. Overall, players appreciate the creative gameplay and engaging story.
- “Despite the amount of how unpolished this game is, Hellworld is a love letter to the classic platformers of the 90s with a fun story, quirky characters, charming presentation, and creative gameplay as no level is the same as the next one.”
- “Great characters, fun gameplay, cool voice cast.”
- “Despite how unpolished this game is, Hellworld is a love letter to the classic platformers of the 90s with a fun story, quirky characters, charming presentation, and creative gameplay as no level is the same as the next one.”
- “Gameplay was fast-paced and really tested my platforming skills.”
humor
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The game's humor is brought to life through its full voice acting, enhancing its colorful and comedic elements. It features a blend of humor that appeals particularly to fans of early 90s cartoons, including a mix of playful and gross comedic styles.
- “The addition of a fully voice acted game brings such life to this already colorful and hilarious game.”
- “Some good gross humor for any fans of early 90's cartoons.”
music
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Users express a desire for volume sliders to adjust both music and sound effects, indicating a need for better audio customization options in the game.
- “There needs to be volume sliders for music and SFX as well.”
- “There needs to be volume sliders for music and SFX as well.”
graphics
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The game's art style is highly praised, with many users expressing their admiration for its aesthetic appeal. Additionally, the voice acting is noted as exceptional, enhancing the overall experience.
- “I love the art style of the game and the voice acting was incredible for everyone.”
stability
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Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with only a few minor glitches reported. These issues do not significantly impact gameplay, ensuring a mostly smooth experience for players.