Hell is Us Earns Strongly Positive Reviews: See the Full Roundup

Hell is Us has officially debuted, and critics around the world have weighed in with their verdicts. The new action-adventure title from Rogue Factor has quickly become one of the most talked-about releases of 2025, drawing praise for its atmospheric storytelling, rewarding exploration, and bold design philosophy that refuses to hold the player’s hand.

While some outlets noted rough edges in combat and pacing, the majority of reviews lean strongly positive, with many highlighting it as one of the year’s standout surprises. Below, we’ve gathered a complete roundup of review scores from leading international media outlets.

Major publications such as Shacknews, Push Square, and PlayStation Universe awarded it scores as high as 9/10, praising its dense lore, atmospheric storytelling, and rewarding exploration.

Outlets like GameSpot and TheSixthAxis gave it more moderate scores around 7/10, highlighting some mechanical shortcomings but still acknowledging its ambitious design. Standout reviews came from But Why Tho? and Gaming Boulevard, both giving it a perfect 10/10 and commending the game’s bold philosophy and unique player-driven approach.

With most scores falling between 8 and 9, and only a handful dipping lower, the critical consensus positions Hell is Us as one of the most intriguing and well-received narrative-driven action titles of 2025

Hell is Us Reviews Roundup

Here is the highlight of the game’s score from major outlets:

• GameSpot — 7/10

• DualShockers — 8.5/10

• TheSixthAxis — 7/10

• Shacknews — 9/10

• COGconnected — 84/100

• Wccftech — 8.5/10

• PlayStation Universe — 9/10

• Push Square — 9/10

• GamePro — 80/100

• Gameblog — 8/10

• TechRaptor — 8/10

• Xbox Achievements — 75%

• GamingBolt — 7/10

• Checkpoint Gaming — 8.5/10

• Gamers Heroes — 85/100

• PSX Brasil — 90/100

• PPE.pl — 8/10

• IGN Spain — 8/10

• Chicas Gamers — 8/10

• WayTooManyGames — 8.5/10

• XboxEra — 7/10

• Multiplayer First — 6.5/10

• But Why Tho? — 10/10

• TheReviewGeek — 7.5/10

• GamerFocus — 8.8/10

• Game Lodge — 7.5/10

• Gaming Boulevard — 10/10

• Gamer Guides — 85/100

• GameBlast — 8.5/10

• Life is Xbox — 90/100

• Evilgamerz — 8/10

• GAMES.CH — 75%

• Loot Level Chill — 9/10

• Gamepressure — 7.5/10

• Console Creatures — 8/10

• Pizza Fria — 8.3/10

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