Jupiter Hell

I could go on and on about all of the other bells and whistles, like the importance of spending multitools wisely at upgrade terminals, the incredible procedural generation of the levels and enemies, the more than a dozen modes to play, all of the in-game achievements to earn, and the plentiful secrets, but those are best discovered when you buy this game. If you’ve got a strategic bone in your body, you have to buy this. Go, buy it now. It’s $25 at full price, which might as well be an act of charity considering the quantity and quality of what you’re getting.

Jupiter Hell is fine for what it offers: a nostalgic 90s violent shooter with turn based design. Unfortunately, the limited amount of content and the generic overall experience, both in graphics and sounds, end up making it feel quite repetitive.

Doom meets turn-based strategy in this brief but enjoyable indie game.

Jupiter Hell is the first roguelike I have played that manages to trick the player into a false sense of security.

Jupiter Hell isn't afraid to wear its inspirations on its sleeve, and it does a great job in recreating that 'DOOM' feeling in a vastly different genre. While the build and class diversity is solid at first glance, the lack of gameplay and level variety doesn't provide that 'one more run' feeling. That being said, there is plenty for hardcore strategists to sink their teeth into should they want to master the game at the highest difficulty.

Jupiter Hell is a great Doom-style roguelike game that offers action and fun. It is clearly one of the best roguelike titles in its genre, both in terms of gameplay and sophistication. The game is a must-have for strategy fans and curious Doom fans alike. The unique pacing brings something new, fresh and definitely action-packed to the turn-based genre. Someone just really put a lot of thought into this game.

Jupiter Hell is a tactical roguelike that is sure to find its fans, but will turn others away with its high difficulty and overly random reeling to each run. The lack of iterative improvements between runs made every failure feel overly punishing, though that's common in the with roguelikes. The end result is a game that I can appreciate, but didn't really enjoy. Your mileage may vary of course, and if the idea of a fusion of Doom and XCOM appeals, then this may well be the game for you.

I will hold my hand up and say I have not played many roguelike titles, as it is a genre I am not all that great at.

The game is fun for gamers and has no other big problem except for the low variety of enemies that become repetitive early. Be sure to experience Jupiter Hell. It's worth it.

Sure, the story is nothing impressive. There are moments when the generated levels do not make too much sense. Progress sometimes hinges on the placement of one health chest or one group of enemies. But, despite the randomness, Jupiter Hell feels fair and there's a lot of depth to discover in this surprising mix.