Hell is Us is getting a free demo for PC and console ahead of the game's release
Reports that a free demo will launch on August 12, 2025, with PC supporting 4K/60FPS. Full release is scheduled for September 4, 2025.
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Reports that a free demo will launch on August 12, 2025, with PC supporting 4K/60FPS. Full release is scheduled for September 4, 2025.
Highlights exploration without minimaps or quest markers, evoking the feel of classic Zelda titles.
Critic notes that the absence of waypoints and explicit objectives is both immersive and challenging.
Praises the atmosphere created by Rogue Factor but criticizes the repetitive gameplay loop and average storytelling.
Says the game rewards patient players who take notes, with strong focus on exploration, though controls can be cumbersome.
States the game is not perfect but ambitious, with puzzle elements delivering well, though combat is underwhelming.
Explores how the game uses surreal exploration and symbolic combat to reflect the devastation and trauma of war.
Describes the game as a mix of sci-fi, soulslike mechanics, and puzzles, noting the art director is Jonathan Jacques-Belletete.
Praises atmosphere and puzzle design but criticizes repetitive combat; main story takes around 20 hours.
Calls the game both heavy in narrative and approachable in gameplay, with customizable difficulty and accessibility options.
Impressions highlight the terrifying atmosphere, exploration, and side-quests tied to morality.