Bitek75 Hell Is Us Review

My biggest issue with the game is how it's marketed. Despite the action-oriented trailers, this is first and foremost a puzzle-solving and investigation game. If you don't enjoy reading notes, paying attention to dialogue, connecting clues, and figuring things out on your own, this probably won't be for you. The game offers almost no guidance. There are no quest markers or objective arrows, and many puzzle solutions require revisiting old areas and connecting information discovered hours earlier. The sense of mystery is strong and constantly pushes you forward, but some puzzles are challenging enough that YouTube became my backup guide more than once. Visually, the game is excellent. The environments are detailed, atmospheric, and memorable, with a dark tone that appears inspired by the Balkan wars and their associated atrocities. Unfortunately, the combat never reaches the same standard. Enemy variety is limited, boss fights are underwhelming, and combat remains merely serviceable even after unlocking upgrades. Some mechanics, such as the fatigue system, also become frustrating over time. Technically, the game is very polished. It looks great, runs smoothly, and I encountered no major bugs. Overall, this game is best described as a semi-open-world puzzle and investigation game with action elements rather than an action game with puzzles. I can recommend it to players who enjoy exploration, mystery, and solving difficult puzzles, but those looking for exciting combat may lose interest long before the end.