Release Date: October 21, 2025
A reboot of the popular first-person shooter series, developed by Anshar Studios from Poland (creators of Gamedec) and 3D Realms company. Painkiller allows us to fight as one of four godly Champions and take part in the extermination of hell hordes in the Purgatory. We can play alone or in 4-person coop mode.
Painkiller is a reboot of the action-packed FPS series, started by the game released under the same title back in 2004. Unlike the original, which was the work of the People Can Fly studio, the reboot was developed by another Polish team, Anshar Studios. The studio has in its portfolio games such as Heavy Fire: Red Shadow and Gamedec.
In Painkiller we view the action from a first-person perspective (FPP).
While traversing Purgatory, we mainly focus on eliminating hordes of enemies. On our way, we encounter the classic "cannon fodder", appearing here in large quantities, as well as more powerful monsters. We are primarily talking about demons equipped with unique powers or Nephilim who are the devilish children of the fallen angel Azazel.
The fights are dynamic and their pace is increased by the possibility of hooking onto environmental elements and covering considerable distances in the air. Thanks to this, we can both "jump" to enemies and evacuate to a safe distance when things get too hot around us.
The game provides us with an extensive arsenal that includes both guns known from previous Painkiller productions, as well as a number of new firearms. As we progress, we also collect tarot cards, which increase our combat potential by strengthening selected stats and abilities.
The reboot allows us to embody four characters, named Ink, Void, Sol, and Roch. The strong points of each of them are respectively: energy, health, strength, and damage dealt to enemies.
The action of Painkiller takes place in Purgatory, where we end up in the skin of the character we have chosen. The voice of the Creator proposes a deal to us, within which we are to become one of his Champions. In exchange for thwarting the plans of the fallen angel Azazel, who intends to turn the Earth into a real hell, we are to achieve salvation.
Painkiller allows for single-player fun or cooperative gameplay for up to three people.
Painkiller operates on the Unreal Engine.
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
Developer: Anshar Studios
Publisher: 3D Realms
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Painkiller review: An empty shell exploiting a legendary brand
The new Painkiller is not a good game. This is not a title that almost succeeded or has untapped potential that modders will fix. This is a short production, poorly made and ill-conceived at almost every level.
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System Requirements for Painkiller Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-9400F / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1660 Super / Radeon RX 6600 XT, 30 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 32 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce RTX 3060 Ti / 12 GB Radeon RX 6750 XT, 30 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Painkiller Video Game.
Painkiller review: An empty shell exploiting a legendary brand
The new Painkiller is not a good game. This is not a title that almost succeeded or has untapped potential that modders will fix. This is a short production, poorly made and ill-conceived at almost every level.
GRYOnline.pl: 5 / 10 by Dariusz Matusiak
The new Painkiller is a weird, unfinished hybrid – a game with a story-driven campaign that masquerades as an endgame, a game that was meant to provide fun by playing quick raids, but someone forgot to create a worthwhile goal for it all. It looks like some random elements were cobbled together without key game systems.
Worth Playing: 6.5 / 10 by Cody Medellin
Your feelings on the latest iteration of Painkiller will depend on several different factors. If you're looking for a title with a good story and characters or crave a true single-player experience, you'll hate it. If you're looking for something that doesn't require grinding to get the most out of the title, you'll also dislike the game. If you're looking for boomer shooter sensibilities in a co-op setting and really dig the different hellish vibes, you'll like Painkiller. Even then, unless you're a completionist, it'll take one run through all of the levels and perhaps a few attempts at the roguelike mode before you move on, making this a fleeting experience rather than something with staying power.
Use a Potion: 6.5 / 10
Painkiller is a fast and stylish shooter that delivers plenty of satisfying chaos, but it never quite lives up to its full potential. Its gunplay and presentation are top-notch, offering moments of adrenaline-fuelled (and brutally gruesome) fun that capture flashes of what made the original series so beloved… it just doesn’t have the depth or meat on its bones to keep players hooked in for the long-term. Painkiller is by no means a bad game, but it’s one that feels like it’s still searching for its soul. With stronger content, a little more ambition, and a clearer sense of identity, this could have been a triumphant return, but for now, it’s a fun but fleeting blast through purgatory. Here’s hoping that the developers flesh it out with more content soon, or this return might be short-lived.
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