![]() Rip and tear zombies, demons and unmentionable monstrosities, using classic weaponry, including (but not limited to) shotguns, chainguns, railguns and the trusty chainsaw. Set on the moons of Jupiter, the game pits a lone space marine against overwhelming demonic forces. This makes it hard to notice some of the more subtle graphical elements, and most of the humanoid enemies simply blend together into one type of target on two legs. Jupiter Hell is a roguelike set in a 90's flavored sci-fi universe. The soldiers and monsters all have full 3D models, but it's hard to tell in-game because of a camera that's permanently zoomed out far above the action. It splits the difference between simplistic grid graphics and modern flourishes, although it's not an even part. Related: Dreamscaper Review: A Dreamy Action RoguelikeĪ lot of Jupiter Hell's appeal comes from its advanced presentation when compared to classic roguelikes of the past. Thankfully, Jupiter Hell's constant heavy metal soundtrack keeps up the hectic atmosphere even during the slowest of encounters. It's easy to find situations where standing still and staring at the screen for a solid minute is the only way to escape a horde of incoming demons. ![]() Combat also plays out in turn-based battles that require complex thinking, especially on the game's higher difficulties. Instead of hiding away content behind completed runs, Jupiter Hell is an open book from the jump, giving players access to every secret and weapon if they're able to find it. While many may only be familiar with roguelikes that expand out over time like The Binding of Isaac, these are arguably one step removed from the genre's original design.
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