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Hellboy Web of Wyrd

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2023

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Quick resume

Hellboy Web of Wyrd is a roguelike action brawler with an original story created in partnership with Dark Horse Comics and Hellboy creator Mike Mignola. When an agent of the B.P.R.D. goes missing, Hellboy is sent to investigate; pulling him into the depths of the Wyrd.

Global score

71/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Fighting

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    Pros

    • Faithful comic book art style
    • Engaging and satisfying combat
    • Strong narrative and voice acting
    • Good value for price
    • Runs well on steam deck

    Cons

    • Camera and controls can be clunky
    • Repetitive level design and enemy variety
    • Limited roguelike depth and upgrades
    • Some bugs and technical issues
    • Lack of multiplayer or social features

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Value. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Thrill.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players can choose weapons, charms, and upgrades, and decide how to approach combat and exploration, though the game has some linear and repetitive level design."

    • Competence
      3

      "Combat requires skillful dodging, blocking, and timing, with satisfying feedback and a learning curve; some players find it clunky but rewarding once mastered."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on personal progression and story; no evidence of competitive or ranked modes."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players engage in repeated runs and upgrades, with some desire to replay for progression and mastery, though some find repetition and backtracking tedious."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    • Creativity
      1

      "Some customization through weapon and charm choices and upgrades, but limited variety and mostly predefined structures."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is solo and balanced."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players enjoy immersive comic book world and story, using the game as a way to unwind and escape reality."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and fandom, with no obligation or pressure reported."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Players try different weapons, charms, and combos, but overall gameplay loop and level design are somewhat repetitive."

    • Exploration
      1

      "Some exploration of levels and hidden lore, but levels are mostly linear and reused."

    • Expression
      -2

      "Limited character customization; mostly fixed Hellboy appearance faithful to comics."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strongly rooted in imaginative fiction, comic book lore, and supernatural themes."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "Solo game with minimal social interaction."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players learn combat mechanics, improve skills, and unlock upgrades and weapons."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and timing during combat; not a casual or background game."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player experience."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players collect currency, unlock upgrades, and improve Hellboy's abilities over time."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Some players find the game relaxing and a good way to unwind, though combat can be challenging."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable visual style, sound design, and impactful combat feedback provide sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems present."

    • Story
      4

      "Narrative immersion with faithful adaptation of Hellboy comics, engaging characters, and lore."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Combat involves timing, reading enemy attacks, and tactical use of weapons and charms."

    • Thrill
      1

      "Some suspense in boss fights and combat, but overall moderate tension."

    • Value
      4

      "Players perceive good value for price, especially as a Hellboy fan and for the art and story."

    • Violence
      4

      "Combat focuses on punching, shooting, and destroying enemies with satisfying impact."

    • Survival
      2

      "Players manage health and toughness bars, avoid damage, and survive enemy encounters."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026