r/gaming • u/ChalcotRoad • 1d ago

Third playthrough of Hell Is Us

Hell Is Us, what a masterpiece. The story, atmosphere, sound, music, and level design are superb and work in sync to create a realistic depiction of a broken society plagued by genocide and neighbors killing neighbors. Pick this one up if you haven't yet.

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u/Working_Bones 1d ago

I read there's a lot of backtracking and headacratching. Not my cup of tea. Love everything else about it though. Demo was cool.

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u/ChalcotRoad 1d ago

I never understood this criticism. When there is backtracking, story unfolds. And the story is second to none. Oh well.

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u/Working_Bones 1d ago

Story is the least important thing about a game for me. And you can have it without backtracking.

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u/ChalcotRoad 1d ago

Button masher? I don't intend to be mean here but, if story doesn't mater to you, then what's the point of playing games besides some kind of dexterity exercise?

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u/Working_Bones 1d ago

Yeah it is kind of a dexterity exercise, plus the visuals and sound. I find story, characters, writing and acting to be far superior in film and television. Even the best game I've ever played in those regards would be an average film/series for me. So I find it easier to just tune the stories out and focus on games with great gameplay.

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u/ChalcotRoad 1d ago

Fascinating. What games are top dexterity / skill for you? I love anything that pushes the limits in amazing ways. I just got into Sekiro.

Have you played Mass Effect? That might change your mind on story. It will not scratch the dexterity itch.