Hellpoint Steam
| Hellpoint | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Cradle Games |
| Publisher(s) | tinyBuild |
| Engine | Unity |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows Linux MacOS PlayStation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X/S Google Stadia |
| Release | July 30, 2020 |
| Genre(s) | Action role-playing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Hellpoint is an action role-playing game developed by Cradle Games and published by tinyBuild, released for Microsoft Windows, Linux, MacOS, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on July 30, 2020. The player takes on the role of a nameless humanoid stranded on derelict space station Irid Novo, and must battle vicious creatures in order to solve the mystery behind the events that happened there. Irid Novo orbits around a massive black hole; the station's position in relation to the black hole affects the strength of enemies.[1][2] A Stadia and Nintendo Switch versions were released on February 25, 2021,[3] with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions are set to be released in 2021.[4]
Hellpoint in 30% off on Steam! An'Ti-Shyr 14 Feb 24 @ 9:44pm Vote for Hellpoint at The Steam Awards! An'Ti-Shyr 12 Nov 26, 2020 @ 4:11am Community Architects - PART 1 An'Ti-Shyr 13 Nov 11, 2020 @ 12:43pm Patch: an option to disable the Halloween event, fixes An'Ti-Shyr 29 Nov 10, 2020 @ 9:01am. Hellpoint received 'mixed or average reviews' from critics, according to review aggregator Metacritic. Playable sequel chapter. A playable sequel chapter to Hellpoint, Hellpoint: The Thespian Feast, was released on Steam on February 20, 2020. The events of this chapter take place half a century after the events of the main game.
Gameplay[edit]
In Hellpoint, the gameplay revolves mainly around combat. The player has both light and strong attacks in their arsenal, as well as an evade mechanic. The game progress can be saved at breaches which do not resurrect foes as they respawn after a certain amount of time. Up to two healing injections can be stored. The healing gauge is refilled by dealing damage to monsters. The game relies heavily on exploration, offering a number of secrets to discover. They may be hidden behind secret doors or in seemingly inaccessible places that can be reached by utilizing the jump mechanic.[5][6][7]
Hellpoint has been dubbed a 'Soulslike' game, due to similarities in the gameplay mechanics to From Software games such as Dark Souls and Bloodborne.[2]
Development[edit]
Kickstarter campaign[edit]
In 2017, Cradle Games initiated a Kickstarter campaign to fund the development of their project. With the initial goal of CA$50,000, they managed to gather CA$64,500 over a span of two years. In 2019, the project was declared funded.[8][9]
Critical response[edit]
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | PC: 64/100 (25 critics)[10] PS4: 59/100 (17 critics)[11] XONE: 68/100 (7 critics)[12] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| IGN | 6/10[13] |
Hellpoint received 'mixed or average reviews' from critics, according to review aggregatorMetacritic.[10][11][12]
Playable sequel chapter[edit]
A playable sequel chapter to Hellpoint, Hellpoint: The Thespian Feast, was released on Steam on February 20, 2020. The events of this chapter take place half a century after the events of the main game.[14]
References[edit]
Hellpoint Review
- ^'Sci-fi fantasy RPG Hellpoint will be released at the end of July – TheSixthAxis'.
- ^ ab'Preview: Hellpoint is an exciting indie Souls-like game and I love it'. Windows Central. February 11, 2020.
- ^'Hellpoint for Switch launches February 25'. Gematsu. January 12, 2021.
- ^Romano, Sal (November 4, 2020). 'Hellpoint coming to PS5, Xbox Series in 2021'. Gematsu. Retrieved November 4, 2020.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^'Hellpoint Is A Souls-Like With Some Cool New Ideas'. Kotaku.
- ^'Hellpoint Preview'. ScreenRant. April 29, 2020.
- ^Powell, Kai (April 29, 2020). 'Hellpoint Preview - In Space, No One Can Hear You Throw Your Controller'.
- ^Prescott, Shaun (February 5, 2020). 'Hellpoint is a horror sci-fi Souls-like releasing in April'.
- ^Luces, Mike (May 1, 2017). ''Hellpoint' Dev Turning To Thunderclap As Sci-Fi RPG Struggles To Reach Kickstarter Goal'. International Business Times.
- ^ ab'Hellpoint for PC Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ ab'Hellpoint for PlayStation 4 Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^ ab'Hellpoint for Xbox One Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^Jagneaux, David (July 29, 2020). 'Hellpoint Review'. IGN. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
- ^Hellpoint: The Thespian Feast Is a ‘Free Playable Sequel’ Chapter Out Now on Steam
One of the best aspects ofHellpoint is the level of control players have over multiplayer. A friend can jump into a game, either locally or online, for a quick PvP match or to help you progress through the main game in co op.
Unfortunately, the Hellpoint servers weren't quite prepared when when the game first launched. This meant that one of the game's promised features wasn't accessible right away, but a patch not long after got everything under control.
If you're trying to set up a multiplayer game in Hellpoint, whether online or in local co op, you've come to the right place. Here's how you do it.
Setting Up Local Hellpoint Multiplayer
Luckily, setting up a local multiplayer game is pretty simple. Load the saved game you wish to play, then plug a second controller in. Make sure you already have a second character made; that's what the other player will use in local co op.
On that second controller, hit the Pause/Menu button, and it will pull up a character select menu. Simply choose which character the second player would like to join as, and they should pop into the game.
Remember that local MP is played in split-screen, so you'll want to make sure you've got a big enough screen that you can both see comfortably.
Hellpoint Steam
Setting Up Hellpoint Online Multiplayer
Things get a little trickier with online multiplayer, mainly because it's buried in a place you might not expect to find it.
To host or join a multiplayer game, you'll need a match code. To find your match code, open the Expressions Menu.
This is done through the Back/Select button, or by pressing 'T' if you're playing on a mouse and keyboard setup. Once that menu is open, select the Online tab, and you'll see your match code. Share that with whoever you want to play with.
If you are joining someone else's online game, you'll also go to the Online tab of the Expressions Menu, and you'll select Enter Match.
You'll be prompted to enter the match code that the host provided, then state whether you're playing cooperatively or PvP. The host will then be prompted to allow you to join the game.
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As of this writing, online multiplayer is still being ironed out, but it is up and running. The developers have indicated this is one of their central priorities, so keep trying and you'll be slaying together in no time!
Check out our full review of Hellpoint, and stay locked in to our game page for more hints and tips!