Hell Is Us Reviews
Hell is Us is equal parts intriguing and frustrating, with some impressive design choices that force you to think and plan your path through Hadea. The idea behind player-pattering is refreshing in a time where many games leave the sense of mystery out of their plans from the beginning, and the combat forces you to think about how to deal with wildly unpredictable enemies that feel and sound like they're from another world. In the nearly 50 hours you'll spend in this meticulously planned-out world, there's very little filler to worry about, with some often engaging stories dealing with a great mix of very real scenarios of civil war mixed with some impressive, ethereal, otherworldly dangers.
Hell is Us is a demanding, flawed yet strikingly original experience that rewards patient players with fun combat, clever puzzles, and a thematically rich world, even as its slow start, uneven presentation, and rigid design constantly test their resolve.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Hell is Us was a game that really captivated me. Even though it doesn't employ all the expected Souls-like mechanics, the plot and setting were more than enough to keep me glued to my seat throughout the entire game and, I might add, engaging with what was happening at every turn.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Hell Is Us is one of the most unique gaming experiences of the year, bringing some of the most intricate and memorable puzzles in recent memory, accompanied by superb exploration mechanics.
Hell Is Us excels in its atmosphere, story, and mystery-solving and puzzle-solving, although the repetitive enemies can make combat a bit tiresome. The story, combined with investigation and exploration, makes for an engaging experience. Hell Is Us isn't for everyone, and those seeking intense combat may be disappointed. Those seeking something different can find a good experience here.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
For all its shortcomings in the combat and enemy variety departments, Hell is Us is one of my favourite games of 2025, and is sure to be close to the top of my rankings when the time comes. Hands down the most refreshing experience I’ve had on console in quite some time, Hell is Us takes years of tropes and bad habits built up by the industry and discards them in favour of player agency. It’s a game that I hope finds its fans, as while I anticipate it being an incredibly polarizing experience, we need more experiences like this to stand alongside the AAA junk food that is undoubtedly satisfying, but frequently hollow. If you’re like me and want to reprogram your brain to not instinctively climb a wall or squeeze through a gap that might happen to have yellow paint splashed across it due to years of being indoctrinated by video games, then please take the time to sample the delight that is Hell is Us this summer.
I will long remember this beautifully designed and torn world, which offers so many facets and puzzles – despite the abrupt ending and some technical hiccups.
Review in German | Read full review
Hell is US is an Action RPG with light Souls-Like influences in the field of gameplay. The player has to solve the puzzles with minimal hints and little indication. It is not constantly said where to go and what should be done there. It is therefore up to the player to make the choice what has priority and this ensures a nice play experience.
Review in Dutch | Read full review