Players Like...

❤ Weighty, Visceral Weapon Handling

Players consistently praise the weight and handling of the game's diverse array of medieval weapons, from swords and maces to polearms and firearms. Swinging a massive warhammer feels distinctly different from slashing with a longsword, with a clear sense of force and momentum behind each strike. Skilled players can pull off satisfying combos, parries, and disarmaments by precisely timing and directing their movements.

❤ Challenging, Tactical Combat

The combat in Hellsplit feels more active and demanding compared to similar sandbox games. Enemies do not simply get pushed back by blocks - players must actively control the flow of combat, angling their strikes and blocks to overcome the enemy's own attacks and defenses. Fighting armored foes requires strategically breaking down their protection using appropriate weapon types. This emphasis on tactical, skill-based melee combat, rather than simple power fantasy, is a major draw for many players.

❤ Environmental Mastery and Brutal Dismemberment

The game's physics-driven interactions with the environment allow players to use traps, obstacles, and even horses to gain advantages over their enemies. The impressive dismemberment system enables gory, visceral kills, with limbs and heads flying off in a satisfying spray of blood. This level of environmental interactivity and gore is a significant part of the game's appeal, giving players a feeling of genuine power and brutality in their virtual battles.

❤ Progression and Replayability

While the campaign is relatively short, the game offers a good amount of progression and replayability through its unlockable arsenal of weapons and equipment. Players can experiment with different loadouts and fighting styles to overcome the game's increasingly challenging enemies and bosses. The inclusion of an in-depth training mode allows players to hone their skills without the pressure of the campaign, further extending the game's longevity.