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Hellpoint
Sign in to saveHellpoint is a 2020 action role-playing game by Canadian developer Cradle Games and published by tinyBuild. It released for Windows, Linux, MacOS, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on July 30. The player takes on the role of a nameless humanoid stranded on derelict space station Irid Novo, and must battle vicious creatures in order to solve the mystery behind the events that happened there. Irid Novo orbits a massive black hole; the station's position in relation to the black hole affects the strength of enemies. Versions for Stadia and Nintendo Switch were released in February 2021, with PlayStatio
Game data
Metacritic 61- Released
- 2020-07-30
- User rating
- 2.72 / 5
- Genres
- Indie, Adventure, Action, RPG
- Platforms
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series S/X, Nintendo Switch, macOS, Linux
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Wikidata facts
- Official website
- www.playhellpoint.com
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- publication date
- 2021-02-25
- title
- Hellpoint
- review score
- 66/100
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Hellpoint is a 2020 action role-playing game by Canadian developer Cradle Games and published by tinyBuild. It released for Windows, Linux, MacOS, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on July 30. The player takes on the role of a nameless humanoid stranded on derelict space station Irid Novo, and must battle vicious creatures in order to solve the mystery behind the events that happened there. Irid Novo orbits a massive black hole; the station's position in relation to the black hole affects the strength of enemies. Versions for Stadia and Nintendo Switch were released in February 2021, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions released in July 2022.
== Gameplay == Hellpoint is a third-person action role-playing game. The player has both light and strong attacks in their arsenal, as well as an evade mechanic. The healing gauge is refilled by dealing damage to monsters, and up to two healing injections can be stored. The game relies heavily on exploration, offering a number of secrets to discover. They may be hidden behind secret doors or in seemingly inaccessible places that can be reached by utilizing the jump mechanic.