Many of us are searching for that Souls-like game that stands out above the rest. Games likeNioh,Bloodborne, andSekiro: Shadows Die Twicehave surpassed our expectations. In a world where there is an abundance of Souls-likes, can one distinguish itself?Hellpointdoes much to differentiate itself fromDark Soulsbut doesn’t stray too far from the subgenre.
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As a game that has yet to release, there is time for developer Cradle Games to make this a masterpiece. The premise is alluring, and this mysterious game has us wondering how grueling it could be. This isHellpoint:ten things you didn’t know about the upcoming Souls-like.
10It’s Set In Outer Space
The surreal outer space setting ofHellpointis nothing short of majestic. We see the cosmos covered in space dust in this screenshot.
A solar eclipse is visible in the sky, and it doesn’t appear to be moving its place any time soon. It’s almost as if time has frozen inHellpoint.You play as an artificial human called The Spawn. This could explain why thissilent hero can breathe in outer space.Hellpoint’spremise is intriguing enough to get our blood boiling.
9The Developer Wanted To Create A Souls-Like
The developer ofHellpointis hellbent on creatingDark Soulsin outer space. Everything from the stamina bar, the combat system, the enemy movements, and more suggests thatHellpointwill bea knockout Souls-like.
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We were a bit underwhelmed byHellpoint’searly gameplay videos, but it will surely be a hit with the Souls community if it comes close toDark Souls. It falls in line withDark Souls, despite taking place in a different universe.
8Online And Local Co-Op
It is confirmed thatHellpointwill have both local and online co-op. Although online co-op is a fundamental part ofDark Souls, local co-op is something we haven’t seen in the series.
Local co-op means that split-screen will be a part of the game. It will drastically shift the dynamics of Souls-likes. It’s great that the developers ofHellpointare making unprecedented changes rather than copyingDark Soulsoutright. This game continues to show promise with further developments.
7Fight Your Way On A Derelict Space Station
When we think of the setting ofHellpoint,we think of games likeAlien: IsolationandDead Space. Located on Irid Novo, you find yourself as the only person left on a derelict space station.
It’s crawling with hostile extraterrestrials who want to cleanse the space colony of all life. Many secrets lie in Irid Novo. Is it possible that the colony of humans will be resurrected? We’ll have to play to find out!
6Face-Off Against Interdimensional Extraterrestrials
To make matters worse, the space station isoverrun by interdimensional extraterrestrials.This could make combat more complicated if enemies can transcend the dimensional and physical limitations of the protagonist.
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It’s becoming evident that developer Cradle Games has included a wide variety of foes for the player to combat. Some enemies can teleport and attack in other unexpected ways.
5It’s Available On Most Current-Gen Platforms
We can be relieved thatHellpointwill be releasing for most major platforms. Including thePlayStation 4,Nintendo Switch,Xbox One,andPC,this game will be widely available.
Will it be a cross-platform game? We don’t know yet, but we can’t rule anything out!
4Hellpoint Is A Dark Game
The dark nature ofHellpointtells us that it will have horror elements. The game is not labeled as a horror game per se, but it’s abundantly clear that it will be a frightening game at times.
The darkness might even serve as a friend if there is a significant stealth component likeDark Souls. It’s actually a role-playing game, which brings us to our next point.
3It’s A Role-Playing Game
You’ll decide your fate inHellpointas this is arole-playing game.In a role-playing game, you get to play the role of another character in a fictional setting.
IfHellpointmerely tries to copyDark Soulswithout being inventive, it could be a lackluster disappointment. If they, however, add more customization than what we see inDark Souls, it could wind up being a phenomenal game with tremendous replay value.
2Launch Ranged Attacks
We’ve noticed from the gameplay videos that the player can launch ranged attacks at his opponents.Dark Soulsis another game thatenables the player to volley ranged attacksat enemies, contributing to the belief thatHellpointis a Souls-like.
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Differing fromDark Souls, the player can shoot firearms and catalysts. Catalysts are long-range weapons used to fight enemies and bosses. It’s unclear how many ranged weapons will be included inHellpoint.The game will, however, have magic attacks to supplement ranged weapons.
1The Price Is Unknown
We don’t know how muchHellpointwill cost, but we wouldn’t be surprised if it were a full-priced Triple-A game. There appears to be a significant amount of content, even if the graphics could use more polish.
The release ofHellpointwill likely take place in 2020, yet there’s still time for Cradle Games to work on its polish. This game could wind up being one of thegreat Souls-likes ifHellpoint’sdevelopers play their cards right.
