Hell is Us will not lead players by the hand and it will be necessary to rely on intuition, deduction and observation when uncovering secrets.
The new gameplay trailer for Hell is Us shows how the game will guide players to secrets and side missions without using classic "markers" and "landmarks".
The title, which was announced in April 2022, sparked considerable interest from the very beginning. The new project by the Rogue Factory team has little in common with the studio's previous tactical achievements, and latest materials present Hell is Us as a title no less strange than Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding.
At the same time, as announced long ago, combat and exploration are to be equally important elements of the upcoming game. The devs also promised that the game map won't be filled with question marks. Not because there will be a lack of interesting places in the semi-open world of the game.
As confirmed by creative director Jonathan Jacques-Belletete in a new 6-minute material, Hell is Us will offer many secrets to discover - except that the game is supposed to rely on the player's intuition to lead them to these hidden missions and objects.
Our basic philosophy is simple: if your instinct tells you there is something to be done here, it probably is.
This time, the creators went beyond just verbal assurances. The new gameplay shows several examples of how Hell is Us leads players to secrets. Most of the puzzles are intended to be "clear and intuitive," yet there will also be brainteasers for those seeking a greater challenge. So it won't be possible without "careful observation and deduction."
Hell is Us will be released on September 4th on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. You can already pre-order the game. It costs $49.99 on Steam, $59.99 on consoles (PS Store, Xbox Store).
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