It's a fun "survival" game although I don't know if I'll play it as much as I did Soulstone or Elemental Survivors.

The unlocking characters and abilities as other survivor games keeps the game entertaining.

I've enjoyed playing it although as others mentioned in reviews it takes a bit of grinding to get to the point where it's not frustrating even on the first area.

Once you've sunk 15-20 hours into the game it's more enjoyable.

The variety of different characters who play unique strategies that you can customize adds to the challenge.

Collecting different augments such as armor and picking an assortment for each character adds to the enjoyment of the game.

It also makes replaying areas worthwhile.

The price is cheap and if you like survival games even full price is worth it.

It's early access so if you don't want to take a risk it won't see further progress don't get it.

I've got my money's worth already. I'm hoping more content will be added, but if not it was enjoyable and I'm still going to play it as-is.

10/10 this is a great game. Love it

I guess I'm late to the party reviewing this game, but boy, Halls of Torment is really one of the gems of the bullet heaven genre. Diablo 1 style graphics that, yet, look and feel unique. Satisfying and fast-paced combat with great abilities, with a well-made progression system that encourages learning abilities well before unlocking a new weapon. Runs are easily very linear and only focused on survival, but then players can chase optional objectives, find special bosses and even obtain loot that can either be used or sent back to camp. Speaking of camp, that is where players can choose one of the many available classes, one of the many available maps, their variants, buy new gear, craft items and more.

Some of this stuff makes it sound closer to an ARPG, and that's because it very much is. Sure, it has bullet heaven style runs, but the variety and depth of loots, builds, characters and more makes it stand up to various ARPGs, despite not having that sort of exploration or freedom. Halls of Torment is a really great game, and if you even have a passing interest in bullet heaven shooters and/or have classic Diablo nostalgia, do try it out for yourself. It's 5 bucks when full price and it could be your next addiction, so give it a shot!

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