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Review of Hell Let Loose on Xbox Series X/S

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Oct 2021
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Gamefings Score: 8.5
Released: 05 Oct 2021
Genre: Tactical First-Person Shooter
Developer: Expression Games and Cover 6 Studios
Publisher: Team17

Introduction

Welcome to 'Hell Let Loose,' where the only thing more intense than the strategy is your teammates’ tendency to yell at you for not flanking properly. This tactical first-person shooter pits you against 99 other players in massive 50v50 battles across meticulously designed maps based on World War II. But hang on to your helmets, because this isn’t just about shooting; it’s about teamwork, communication, and occasionally yelling at an enemy across a ravine while pretending you’re in a war movie.

Gameplay

Let’s talk gameplay, shall we? Imagine a very serious chess game where the pieces can talk, and if they fail their mission, they literally explode into clouds of pixelated gore. In 'Hell Let Loose', you choose from numerous classes, whether that’s the brave rifleman or the cunning commander, and engage in three game modes, including ‘Warfare,’ ‘Offensive,’ and ‘Control Skirmish.’ Each of these modes is like a historical documentary where the best actors wear headsets and miracle of miracles, actually communicate. The combat is grounded and brutal—this isn’t your casual killstreak generator. A single bullet can take you down, and the sound design really drives home the chaos of war (or rather, the chaos of your teammate’s feet stomping around you while they forget that stealth exists). Matches can feel like sports events at times, with strategies reminiscent of a failing football team, where one guy yells, "This will be a blitz!" while everyone else stands in a line contemplating their life choices. What makes this game stand out from the dizzying array of shooters today is its emphasis on communication. Each unit is led by an officer who thinks they are Patton reincarnated, barking orders through their mics. Also, do you enjoy paperwork? Great! You can manage resource nodes and supplies to help your team. It’s like being the dad of the group, always ensuring the kids are fed and have enough toys (or in this case, tanks and bombs). From an RPG angle, we have 14 unique classes that offer different flavors of destruction, from snipers perched in hidden nooks to engineers painstakingly setting up barbed wire while quietly munching on gum. So, whether you want to suppress fire in a tank or run around reviving buddies, just remember to pick wisely because there’s no "bring back my squad when they die" card in this chaotic buffet of war.

Graphics

Visually, 'Hell Let Loose' does justice to the gritty and grimy look of the battlefields of yore. The Unreal Engine 4 really shines with detailed textures and lifelike landscapes. The game feels like you’ve jumped straight into dusty old archival footage, where the only thing missing is a narrator giving you a history lesson about how that shrubbery over there was the site of great bravery—or the utter foolishness of human endeavor. And just to spice things up, the lighting can make even the most run-of-the-mill muddy trenches look like Instagram-worthy portholes to hell. However, let’s not ignore the occasional graphical hiccup—they’re like wartime stories where everything goes wrong. You might see a tree or two float above the ground like they’re unsure where to land. But hey, it just adds character, right?

Conclusion

In conclusion, 'Hell Let Loose' is not just a battlefield; it’s a social experiment that tests whether humans, when tasked with strategic planning in a towering inferno of bullets, can keep their sanity while caring for others. With its focus on teamwork, intense gunplay, and eye-popping graphics, it’s a thrilling ride for FPS enthusiasts who enjoy a dash of historical warfare with their haphazard shooting. If you bring your friends along, just remember that no one likes being shot by their own squad, so aim carefully! Overall, this game is worth your time, or your tank, or whatever it takes to enjoy the madness—so grab your helmet, coordinate your squad, and jump into the chaos of Hell Let Loose!

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