Metal: Hellsinger Review (Le SneK [])
Metal: Hellsinger is pure adrenaline, passion, and chaos rolled into one supremely addicting and insanely fun experience.
The gameplay? Absolutely incredible. It’s smooth, intuitive, and gives you the freedom to mix your weapons and abilities into stylish hit streaks. Every weapon has its moment to shine, especially against certain enemy types, which makes choosing your loadout a key part of the strategy, and it feels so rewarding when you get it right. Syncing your attacks to the beat is beyond satisfying. Watching your hit streak climb higher and higher, knowing every move you make is perfectly in rhythm, is a rush like no other. And the feats that protect your hit streak from resetting? Chef’s kiss. They let you push for even higher scores and make the game even more addictive.
But let’s talk about the music because, honestly, it’s the lifeblood of this game. The soundtrack is dynamic, reacting to your performance in a way that feels exhilarating. When you hit that magical max combo of 16 and the vocals kick in? Oh man, it’s like the game shifts into overdrive. Suddenly, the energy skyrockets, and you’re not just playing, you’re living the music! I can’t count how many times I found myself laser-focused, doing everything in my power just to reach that peak and hear the lyrics blast through my headphones. It’s a reward so perfectly tied to your gameplay that it creates this loop of pure motivation and satisfaction. Honestly, there’s nothing like it in any other game I’ve played.
And then there’s Leviathan Mode: what an absolute gem of an addition. Turning the game into a roguelike where you start from scratch, clawing your way to power while unlocking abilities like dashing, is such a brilliant twist. It keeps the core gameplay fresh while challenging you to adapt to a completely new way of playing. But the cherry on top? The unique weapons exclusive to this mode. These are wild fusions of two existing weapons, creating entirely new tools of destruction that I never expected. Discovering these surprised me. they’re a testament to the creativity and love poured into Leviathan Mode. It’s a mode that keeps me coming back for more, and I can’t get enough.
Now let’s talk about what I REALLY love: the soundtrack. Oh. My. God! This music is everything. Every single track fits the missions perfectly, pulling you into the world of hellfire and chaos. It’s so good that I found myself headbanging while blasting through demons. Tracks like "This Devastation", "Dissolution", "Goodbye, My Morning Star", "Dream of the Beast", "Leviathan" and "Silent No More" are absolute masterpieces. These songs don’t just complement the gameplay, they complete it. These musics alone are enough to make me want to play this game over and over again. That said, the licensed tracks felt completely out of place. Honestly, they don’t belong in a game like this, and I avoided them entirely because they just didn’t vibe with the Metal: Hellsinger experience.
The story is a standout too. You play as Unknown, a devil who’s lost her voice, and you’re on a mission to take it back with the help of Paz, your companion who’s equal parts loyal and lovable. The narrative is haunting, open-ended, and perfectly suited for the game. Not hearing Unknown’s voice until the end (which is leviathan mode ending) was such a brilliant touch, it added weight to every moment of her journey.
And can we talk about the levels? Each one is so unique, showcasing a different part of hell, from icy landscapes to fiery infernos, every area feels distinct. The enemies are hellish and menacing, but a few (cough Elite Behemoths and Shield Demons cough) can get really annoying. Losing my hit streak because I got caught by the edge of their attacks was frustrating, but it didn’t take away from how much I enjoyed obliterating everything in sight.
Replayability is through the roof, not just because of Leviathan Mode, but because the music is so amazing I’d gladly play it again just to experience it all over.
If you love rhythm games or if you love metal, Metal: Hellsinger is a must-play. It’s a game that gets your blood pumping and your head banging—and I love every second of it.