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Hellpoint

Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Linux, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S • 2020

Should you play it?

Hellpoint is an intense action RPG taking place on Irid Novo, a derelict space station soaked in an intoxicating dark sci fi atmosphere. Fight dreadful creatures, face the Cosmic Gods and unravel their twisted story. Should the challenge be too great, play with a friend in local or online coop.

What works
  • Immersive sci-fi horror atmosphere
  • Complex interconnected world with secrets
  • Solid and satisfying combat
  • Strong co-op multiplayer support
  • Weapon upgrade and skill systems
Things to keep in mind
  • Some bugs and jank reported
  • Repetitive enemy designs
  • Platforming can be frustrating
  • Some bosses reused as regular enemies
  • Multiplayer bugs and connection issues

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Hidden Gems

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

  • Purple star: this page’s game — everything on the map is relative to it.
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
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  • Hover a dot for a screenshot preview, score, and top score gaps; click to compare in the panel on the right.
  • 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 (hidden on purpose).

Hellpoint: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Violence, Exploration.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competence

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  • Escapism

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    "Immersive sci-fi horror atmosphere and challenging gameplay provide strong escape from real life."

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and love for the genre; no evidence of obligation or pressure."

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  • Intimacy

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