| Hellpoint | |
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| Developer | Cradle Games |
| Publisher | TinyBuild |
| Engine | Unity |
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| Genre | Action role-playing |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
Hellpoint is a 2020 action role-playing game by Canadian developer Cradle Games and published by tinyBuild. It released for Windows, Linux, MacOS, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on July 30. The player takes on the role of a nameless humanoid stranded on derelict space station Irid Novo, and must battle vicious creatures in order to solve the mystery behind the events that happened there. Irid Novo orbits a massive black hole; the station's position in relation to the black hole affects the strength of enemies.[1][2] Versions for Stadia and Nintendo Switch were released in February 2021,[3] with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions released in July 2022.[4]
Gameplay
editHellpoint is a third-person action role-playing game. The player has both light and strong attacks in their arsenal, as well as an evade mechanic. The healing gauge is refilled by dealing damage to monsters, and up to two healing injections can be stored. The game relies heavily on exploration, offering a number of secrets to discover. They may be hidden behind secret doors or in seemingly inaccessible places that can be reached by utilizing the jump mechanic.[5][6][7]
Hellpoint has been dubbed a "Soulslike" game, due to similarities in gameplay mechanics with the Dark Souls series.[2]
Development and release
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In 2017, Cradle Games initiated a Kickstarter campaign to fund the development of their project. With the initial goal of CA$50,000, they managed to gather CA$64,500 over a span of two years. In 2019, the project was declared funded.[8][9]
A playable free sequel chapter, Hellpoint: The Thespian Feast, was released on February 20, 2020. The events of this chapter take place half a century after the events of the main game.[10]
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | PC: 64/100 (25 critics)[11] PS4: 59/100 (17 critics)[12] XONE: 68/100 (7 critics)[13] NS: 52/100 (7 critics)[14] |
| OpenCritic | 21% recommend[15] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| GameRevolution | 3/5[16] |
| IGN | 6/10[17] |
| Nintendo Life |   [18] |
| Nintendo World Report | 6/10[19] |
| RPGamer | 3.5/5[20] |
Hellpoint received "mixed or average reviews" from critics, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[11][12][13] Fellow review aggregator OpenCritic assessed that the game received weak approval, being recommended by 21% of critics.[15]
References
edit- ^ "Sci-fi fantasy RPG Hellpoint will be released at the end of July – TheSixthAxis". July 4, 2020.
- ^ a b "Preview: Hellpoint is an exciting indie Souls-like game and I love it". Windows Central. February 11, 2020.
- ^ "Hellpoint for Switch launches February 25". Gematsu. January 12, 2021.
- ^ Romano, Sal (November 4, 2020). "Hellpoint coming to PS5, Xbox Series in 2021". Gematsu. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ "Hellpoint Is A Souls-Like With Some Cool New Ideas". Kotaku. April 29, 2020.
- ^ "Hellpoint Preview". ScreenRant. April 29, 2020.
- ^ Powell, Kai (April 29, 2020). "Hellpoint Preview - In Space, No One Can Hear You Throw Your Controller".
- ^ Prescott, Shaun (February 5, 2020). "Hellpoint is a horror sci-fi Souls-like releasing in April". PC Gamer.
- ^ Luces, Mike (May 1, 2017). "'Hellpoint' Dev Turning To Thunderclap As Sci-Fi RPG Struggles To Reach Kickstarter Goal". International Business Times.
- ^ Hellpoint: The Thespian Feast Is a ‘Free Playable Sequel’ Chapter Out Now on Steam
- ^ a b "Hellpoint for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ a b "Hellpoint for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ a b "Hellpoint for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Hellpoint for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
- ^ a b "Hellpoint". OpenCritic. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ Faulkner, Jason (August 2, 2020). "Hellpoint Review | Undercooked". GameRevolution. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ^ Jagneaux, David (July 29, 2020). "Hellpoint Review". IGN. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Hellpoint Review (Switch) | Aces high". Nintendo Life. August 25, 2021. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ Orona, Alex (August 25, 2021). "Hellpoint (Switch) Review". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ Tekaia, Pascal (August 25, 2021). "Hellpoint Review". RPGamer. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
