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Review of Metal: Hellsinger on PS5

by Chucky Chucky photo Sep 2022
Cover image of Metal: Hellsinger on PS5
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 15 Sep 2022
Genre: Rhythm, First-Person Shooter
Developer: The Outsiders
Publisher: Funcom

Introduction

Welcome to 'Metal: Hellsinger', where the bullets fly faster than your probability of finding a good haircut in Hell. This rhythmic FPS lets you shred demons to some sick tunes, making the apocalypse feel like a rock concert gone horribly right. If you've ever dreamed of shooting monsters while headbanging, your dreams have yours truly come true. Just keep the popcorn away from the controller, you're going to want to maintain your grip.

Gameplay

Here's the twist: 'Metal: Hellsinger' combines the age-old tradition of turning demons into swiss cheese with the fancy footwork of a rhythm game. Think 'Doom' but with a little added groove. Players obliterate foes while keeping time to an epic heavy metal soundtrack that shifts and grows based on how well you're playing. You hit the beat, you deal extra damage. It's the first game that lets you yell 'I'm a performer!' just before sending a hellspawn back to wherever it came from. As the player, affectionately known as The Unknown (because apparently, after a few layers of hell, you forget your name too), your job is to punch, shoot, and dance your way through levels, interacting with enemies and reloading to the beat. Who knew tapping the brimming fury meter could be so satisfying? The arenas turn into rock'n'roll graveyards as you double-jump and dodge around like a caffeinated rabbit while shooting fireballs and metalheads alike. Power-ups for your guns emerge from playful puzzles and rhythm sequences, giving every level that "hey, I'm a genius and casually the best" feeling.

Graphics

Visually, the game straddles a stunning line between grunge and chaos. War-torn landscapes, flaming demon guts, and ambiance fitting for a doom metal video make the world pop. The fiery animations sync so seamlessly with the music rhythms it feels like the game itself has a heartbeat, and yeah, it's got a serious case of caffeine jitters. It won't win any Oscars for character design; in fact, some demons look like someone melted rubber in a microwave, but hey-this isn't an art museum; it's Hell. The graphical ambiance and unmatched art style will take your breath away, and observing the chaos is like watching a bad trip unfold on screen; you know it's wrong, but you can't look away.

Conclusion

'Metal: Hellsinger' is wild, absurd, and quite literally a blast. The rhythm mechanics infuse a refreshing take on the FPS genre while giving metal heads something to bang their heads to. Sure, it's not perfect-it's a bit short and noteworthy bosses can become repetitive-but the adrenaline rush and killer soundtrack will keep you addicted. Besides, who wouldn't want to say they conquered Hell while keeping time to a ripping solo? If blown speakers and brain-melting rhythms sound appealing to you, you might want to grab your controller, crank up the volume, and throw yourself into the raucous chaos of 'Metal: Hellsinger.' Just remember to check your sanity at the door, you won't need it here.

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