Hellpoint

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 Nintendo Switch version is slated to release on February 25, 2021,[3] while PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions are slated to release in 2021.[4]

Hellpoint
Developer(s)Cradle Games
Publisher(s)tinyBuild
EngineUnity
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
Linux
MacOS
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
ReleaseJuly 30, 2020
Genre(s)Action role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Gameplay

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

Kickstarter campaign

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

Hellpoint received "mixed or average reviews" from critics, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[10][11][12]

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.[14]

References
  1. "Sci-fi fantasy RPG Hellpoint will be released at the end of July – TheSixthAxis".
  2. "Preview: Hellpoint is an exciting indie Souls-like game and I love it". Windows Central. February 11, 2020.
  3. "Hellpoint for Switch launches February 25". Gematsu. January 12, 2021.
  4. Romano, Sal (November 4, 2020). "Hellpoint coming to PS5, Xbox Series in 2021". Gematsu. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  5. "Hellpoint Is A Souls-Like With Some Cool New Ideas". Kotaku.
  6. "Hellpoint Preview". ScreenRant. April 29, 2020.
  7. Powell, Kai (April 29, 2020). "Hellpoint Preview - In Space, No One Can Hear You Throw Your Controller".
  8. Prescott, Shaun (February 5, 2020). "Hellpoint is a horror sci-fi Souls-like releasing in April".
  9. Luces, Mike (May 1, 2017). "'Hellpoint' Dev Turning To Thunderclap As Sci-Fi RPG Struggles To Reach Kickstarter Goal". International Business Times.
  10. "Hellpoint for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  11. "Hellpoint for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  12. "Hellpoint for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  13. Jagneaux, David (July 29, 2020). "Hellpoint Review". IGN. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  14. Hellpoint: The Thespian Feast Is a ‘Free Playable Sequel’ Chapter Out Now on Steam
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