To Hell With It

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To Hell With It is a single player hack and slash game with a comedy theme. It was developed by SlowInfect and was released on April 28, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

In "To Hell With It," you play as Aella, who ventures through bizarre and dangerous realms of Hell to find her stolen cat, Purrsephone. Fast-paced hack-and-slash combat lets you face demonic foes and collect powerful upgrades. The game features unique environments and a humorous, surreal story centered on Hell’s unusual bureaucracy.

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Audience ScoreBased on 145 reviews

humor21 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game features fun combat mechanics and engaging exploration, making it an enjoyable hack and slash experience.
The dialogue is humorous and the character design is cute, adding charm to the overall gameplay.
As a free game, it offers a surprisingly polished experience with beautiful art and well-designed levels.

The jumping and climbing mechanics can be frustrating and glitchy, leading to moments of annoyance during gameplay.
Combat can feel sluggish and lacks variety, with limited enemy types and repetitive boss encounters.
There are several bugs and glitches that can disrupt the experience, including issues with controls and character movement.

humor
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its witty dialogue, clever puns, and amusing character interactions that enhance the overall experience. Many reviews note that the humor is seamlessly integrated into the story and gameplay, making for a fun and engaging adventure. Despite some criticisms regarding combat and platforming, the comedic elements stand out as a significant strength, contributing to the game's charm and appeal.
- “The dialogue is funny, the stages are well put together, and the platforming is okay; the people complaining about the platforming probably don't play those types of games.”
- “Good game with easy fighting mechanics, fun abilities, good art, a small amount of platforming, and a hilarious storyline.”
- “The environments are really cool looking, the characters are appealing and humorous, combat is pretty fluid and flexible for multiple play styles, and demons don't know how to wear hats properly (don't tell them though, their fragile imp hearts wouldn't be able to take it).”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is generally well-received, characterized as cute, heartfelt, and engaging, with a mix of humor and quirky elements. While some find the plot basic, many appreciate the charming characters and enjoyable dialogue, particularly highlighting memorable aspects like the mailbox character and a cat named Purrsephone. Overall, the narrative complements the gameplay, making it a delightful experience for players.
- “The story is heartfelt and beautiful with various pockets of humor thrown in.”
- “The writing is great, the plot is good enough, and the art in the cutscenes is pretty.”
- “The enemies, the level design, the characters, the dialogue, the animations, the story, and the humor with the plot twist are really well done.”
- “Story wants to be 'quirky'; God may have mercy on the souls of those who laughed during the dialogues.”
- “In terms of time to complete, you can finish the game in a few hours depending on how you play and if you want all the achievements. The story is alright; I'm on board with it.”
- “Good game with easy fighting mechanics, fun abilities, good art, a small amount of platforming, and a hilarious storyline.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are characterized by a charming and beautiful art style that enhances the overall atmosphere, despite some technical limitations like lower framerates and simplicity. While opinions vary, many players appreciate the effort put into the visuals, which are described as endearing and fitting for the game's hell-like environment. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.
- “Fun, simple game with beautiful art style.”
- “In terms of graphics, it's simple but it fits well for the atmosphere inside the levels, which are well designed in my opinion and manage to catch the hell-like environment with its twisted roads and buildings.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, I loved looking at the scenery in each area, and I honestly wasn't expecting the ending.”
- “The movement is a bit wonky and the framerate could be improved a bit since for the game graphics it runs a bit lower than expected (50 ish fps).”
- “Graphically it's meh, UE has a lot of horsepower for indie games, and for projects like this, where the engine is free if the game will be as well, it's a perfect chance to show off a project in the portfolio.”
- “The game is definitely inspired by DMC, but with bubbly colorful graphics, like some crossover with Plants vs. Zombies, as well as with a ton of jank, to the point where naming DMC in its review feels wrong.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it outdated and glitchy, particularly in jumping and climbing mechanics, while others appreciate its fun combat and unique card system for skill builds. Despite being short (around 90 minutes), the game is praised for its engaging characters, humorous dialogue, and charming aesthetics, though it could benefit from additional polish and balancing. Overall, while there are inconsistencies and minor frustrations, many players find the gameplay enjoyable and addictive, offering a refreshing take on the hack-and-slash genre.
- “The card mechanic, which is just extra skills, was really fun and could lead to some interesting unique builds. The main character is lovable, and the combat is actually really good for a free game.”
- “A very fun game with great aesthetics and enjoyable gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is addictive, and there is witty humor everywhere.”
- “The jumping/climbing mechanic is unfortunately not very good and glitchy; it's especially noticeable in the turnpike construction zone.”
- “Gameplay is floaty, and while the dialogue is up to your tastes, it's a good game for what it's worth (free).”
- “If there's a beef, it's probably that the ledge mechanics are inconsistent, but this minor rough spot doesn't result in any real penalty; it just slows you down from time to time.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players find it charming and memorable, likening it to a blend of Kingdom Hearts and Banjo-Kazooie, others criticize the audio mixing and overall design as the weakest aspect. Despite these issues, there is potential for improvement, and some players appreciate the quality of the music when it is audible. Overall, the music is seen as a key area needing enhancement to match the game's potential.
- “The levels design and music feels like a cross between Kingdom Hearts and Fable with Banjo Kazooie charm and humor.”
- “Game has a lot of potential, the music is really hard to get out of your head after you listened to it for a while, but in a good way.”
- “The music is top notch.”
- “At current state, this is simply a potential concept game, the art needs overhaul, and the music needs some original work, while the control is very unresponsive... but the game flow, the basic foundation is built well and well planned.”
- “I didn't hear much of the music, I think it's there, but it was quiet for me. The most notable issue is that someone messed up big time with the audio mixing.”
- “The weakest part of the game by far is the audio design, and the music.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is mixed, with several users reporting glitches and bugs that detract from the experience, while others found it surprisingly functional and enjoyable despite its lower graphics. Overall, while some players encountered issues, they did not significantly impact their overall enjoyment of the game.
- “It's surprisingly fun and functional for a lower graphics kind of game. I couldn't find any bugs or glitches, just a good 4 hours of beating stuff up, telling off a demon, and taking their sword.”
- “The one big problem with the game is that it's buggy.”
- “Because I also experience unexpected bugs and glitches.”
- “Buggy and frustrating.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development in the game is highlighted by its unique and appealing character design, which adds charm to the overall experience. While the story is simple, it remains engaging enough to maintain player interest throughout the game.
- “The character design is nice, the combat is solid albeit basic, and the story is simple but engaging enough to keep the game moving along.”
- “I finished the game and all I want to say is, it was a pretty fun game with unique character design and all that stuff.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game enjoyable but note that its short length and limited content result in low replayability, indicating a desire for updates or additional features to enhance the experience.
- “I would love an update to this game or something because it was fun but short and had little replayability.”
- “Once you complete the game, there's not much incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of different endings or choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be repetitive, as combat lacks variety and excitement, with much of the enjoyment stemming from farming cards that unlock special abilities.
- “That being said, I do have some gripes with the game: combat is largely repetitive, and any flair added to the game is only brought about by farming the various cards that allow you to use special abilities.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the overall experience.”
- “I find myself spending too much time grinding for resources instead of enjoying the story and gameplay.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its heartfelt and beautiful story, complemented by humor and cute graphics. Players appreciate the wholesome plot twist and the engaging abilities to unlock, all while enjoying the fact that it is free.
- “The story is heartfelt and beautiful, with various pockets of humor thrown in.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its quirky and fantastic quality, complemented by simple yet fitting graphics. The well-designed levels effectively capture a hell-like environment with twisted roads and buildings, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The game's atmosphere is so quirky; it's fantastic.”
- “In terms of graphics, it's simple, but it fits well for the atmosphere inside the levels, which are well designed in my opinion and manage to capture the hell-like environment with its twisted roads and buildings.”