Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival
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Critic Reviews for Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival
An appropriately mixed bag of grisly body horror, Hellraiser: Revival is a strange, scrappy, and never less than fascinating game.
While the studded scalp of otherworld antagonist Pinhead absolutely looks the part, it’s a shame that little else in Hellraiser: Revival has been nailed to anywhere near the same extent.
But the overall experience is one of a narrative that puts too much trust in its consumers to respect who or what’s being consumed, and the result is a beautiful-at-moments maze with sadly nothing at its center.
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival feels like a statement piece in both sex and violence.
I am pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed Hellraiser: Revival. Its respect for its source material is apparent throughout, with the Labyrinth, the Cenobites, and the Genesis Configuration being standout pieces of the puzzle. The rest of the game isn't reinventing the wheel for first-person horror, but the "don't fix what isn't broken" approach works just fine here.
While this game should probably be banned, there are some solid gameplay elements here that borrow from popular franchises.
If you're someone who adores Clive Barker's horror franchise, Hellraiser: Revival might be worth a look for its faithful visuals and intriguing story. As a gameplay experience, however, it falls at several hurdles, with awkward camera controls, bang-average combat mechanics, and a plethora of bugs throughout.A few hefty patches could iron out the wrinkles and make Revival an adaptation worth experiencing. For now, I can't help but wonder if a new movie would have been a wiser use of resources.
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival does the iconic horror franchise justice with its story and atmosphere, both of which are top-notch and enough to justify its existence.
