The HELL Prologue

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The HELL Prologue is a single player strategy game. It was developed by METROPOLICE and was released on August 7, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

As Hell’s Governor, your task isn’t just building a city—it’s transforming chaos into order in a realm ruled by sin. Here, every decision and every soul counts. In this city builder, you’ll craft an infernal hell city from the remnants of despair, balancing limited resources while harnessing the power of lost souls. Navigate the dark challenges inspired by the seven deadly sins and confront col…

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and refreshing take on the city-building genre, set in a creatively imagined hell with strategic gameplay elements.
Visually, the game is charming with a distinct art style that enhances the eerie atmosphere, complemented by well-directed cutscenes and an engaging soundtrack.
Gameplay is challenging and rewarding, requiring players to think ahead and adapt to unexpected events, which keeps the experience tense and addictive.

The tutorial is poorly designed, failing to effectively guide players through the mechanics and often presenting challenges that are not achievable.
Some players feel that the game lacks the traditional escalation and flow found in typical city builders, leading to a sense of stagnation.
There are minor bugs present that can detract from the overall experience, although they are not game-breaking.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is noted to have potential but feels underdeveloped, lacking depth and clarity in its narrative. While the tutorial missions are designed to introduce players to the mechanics, they often feel rushed and incomplete, leaving players without a full understanding of the story's context. Additionally, the incorporation of mythological elements related to hell adds an intriguing layer, though it may not be fully realized in the current version.
- “That said, the core mechanics, visuals, and story are already well in place.”
- “For this mission, there are no explicit mentions of the seven deadly sins, and incorporates the concept of hell from various cultures around the world via real-life events and also the associated mythological beings tied to said event.”
- “The story could use a bit more work—it feels like there’s something big there, but it’s not fully fleshed out yet.”
- “So many tutorial missions just disappear after a minute long before I can achieve them, not to mention that the game does not set itself up in the tutorial so that you can achieve the tutorial missions.”
- “At the end of this specific mission, the sinners have to build their own hell-graves as what they built will serve to use themselves as fodder to feed namazu.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this unique hell-themed city-building game is characterized by its strategic depth and challenging mechanics, requiring players to thoughtfully plan city layouts while also preparing for unexpected events and boss battles. Despite some minor bugs, the core gameplay is solid and engaging, offering a rewarding experience that stands out in the genre. Overall, it promises a distinctive and immersive experience, with anticipation for how it will evolve over extended play.
- “This is a unique hell-themed city-building game with a distinct and creative style, and gameplay that's both strategic and challenging.”
- “This game delivers an exciting and rewarding experience with its challenging gameplay and engaging mechanics.”
- “In terms of gameplay, you not only need to plan your city layout with foresight, but also be prepared for major events or even boss battles to suddenly appear when you think you have everything under control.”
- “Overall, the gameplay is solid, though there are still some annoying bugs.”
- “Although there are a few bugs, they don’t significantly affect the overall gameplay.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their masterful art style and unique atmosphere, blending eerie and imaginative elements with cultural depth. The visuals are solid and polished, particularly the clean user interface, offering a refreshing departure from typical designs in modern games. Overall, the game's graphics contribute significantly to its immersive experience.
- “The art style and atmosphere are masterfully crafted, both eerie and imaginative, with monsters and legends from various cultures adding depth to the world.”
- “The art style is something like I have never seen before, which is very refreshing in this day and age of copy-and-paste designs being prevalent.”
- “The art style is something I have never seen before, which is very refreshing in this day and age of copy-and-paste designs being dressed up in shiny new skins.”
- “The visuals are pretty solid, and I especially liked how clean and polished the UI looks.”
- “That said, the core mechanics, visuals, and story are already well in place.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally praised for its clean and intuitive user interface, along with smooth overall performance. Although minor bugs are present, they do not significantly impact the enjoyment of the game, and users are optimistic about future improvements.
- “The user interface is clean, intuitive, and visually refined, with smooth overall performance.”
- “While there are some minor bugs during the experience, they don't detract from the overall fun, and I'm confident they'll be optimized in future versions.”
- “Plus, the UI and performance are very well done.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is highly praised for its masterful art style that combines eerie and imaginative elements, enriched by culturally diverse monsters and legends. The soundtrack complements this ambiance effectively, while the writing strikes a balance between grimness and wit, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The art style and atmosphere are masterfully crafted, both eerie and imaginative, with monsters and legends from various cultures adding depth to the world.”
- “The soundtrack nails the atmosphere, and the writing walks that perfect line between grim and witty.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its original soundtrack and sound effects, which enhance the immersive experience and complement the beautifully directed cutscenes. Reviewers note that the soundtrack effectively captures the game's atmosphere, balancing grimness with wit in the writing.
- “The cutscenes are beautifully directed, with a perfect narrative pace, and the original soundtrack and sound effects further enhance the immersive experience.”
- “The soundtrack nails the atmosphere, and the writing walks that perfect line between grim and witty.”