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Hell Is Us Reviews Hail Bold Exploration, Question Balance

Early critics commend the no-signposting design yet flag erratic difficulty.

Overview

  • The narrative-driven action-adventure from Rogue Factor and Nacon arrives September 4 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
  • Reviewers praise the semi-open, puzzle-rich dungeons and player-led discovery that forgoes minimaps and quest markers.
  • Set in the war-torn nation of Hadea, the story follows Rémi through a conflict-scarred landscape shaped by the Calamity and entities tied to human emotion.
  • Critics report unpredictable difficulty spikes, frequent multi-enemy spawns, and backtracking that can make combat feel punishing or repetitive.
  • The hybrid design blends Soulslike melee with survival-horror puzzle logic and Tomb Raider-style exploration, with a KAPI drone and accessibility sliders to fine-tune challenge.