Description
Hell Is Us is a striking, semi‑open‑world action‑adventure about the horrors of war and the myths that linger in its wake. As Rémi, an ex‑peacekeeper returning to his homeland of Hadea to uncover his past, you’re dropped into a hostile country split by civil strife—and haunted by supernatural entities no modern weapon can harm. With no map, no quest markers, and no breadcrumb UI, you’ll navigate by observation, clues, and your own notes. Every discovery feels earned.
Investigate layered environments—abandoned villages, catacombs, libraries, ruins—by reading letters, decoding symbols, and following local testimonies. Solve “Mysteries” and optional “Good Deeds” that span multiple regions; many solutions link distant locations and NPCs, rewarding careful attention. When violence is unavoidable, switch between swords, axes, polearms, and greatswords, augmenting them with emotion‑infused glyphs (Rage, Terror, Ecstasy, Grief), while your drone distracts, stuns, or supports. Timeloop events—areas scarred by atrocities—spawn tougher guardians; clear them to stabilize zones and unlock shortcuts.
PS5 features include DualSense haptics, ultra‑fast SSD loading, 3D audio, and PS5 Pro Enhanced visuals leveraging PSSR upscaling. Critics praise its atmosphere, world design, and “no hand‑holding” philosophy, noting combat is solid but less varied than its exploration.
Key features
- No map, no markers: a pure, clue‑driven exploration loop that rewards observation and note‑taking (Push Square, IGN, GamesRadar+).
- Semi‑open regions packed with environmental storytelling, puzzles, and interlinked side content.
- Intense melee combat with upgradable limbic weapons, parries, dodges, and a support drone; clear “timeloops” to stop enemy respawns.
- A dark, lore‑rich narrative about civil war, faith, and the cycle of violence—presented through diegetic clues and memorable locations.
- PS5 enhancements: haptics, 3D audio, fast loads, and PS5 Pro Enhanced image clarity (PlayStation).
