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Hell let loose review7/15/2023 ![]() Was it people ganging up on better players, that they weren’t following orders/going AWOL or perhaps were abusive but sending private messages or from a previous game? Who knows. Not hearing or seeing anything in the chat, it was hard to conclude what they had done. Though the players who were way too serious were annoying, they weren’t abusive, but there was a lot of ‘voting off’ players.Įven if you want to do your own thing, you won’t last The game takes a no-nonsense approach to any abuse in the game. Either you’ll be killed by the enemies or your team will boot you out. While the latter was more of a free-for-all skirmish of doing as you please, Hell Let Loose is much more calculated.Įven if you want to do your own thing, you won’t last. With the various units and classes in the game, it had a very familiar Battlefield flair to it – the early 00s games rather than the current FPS flavour. In their defence, Hell Let Loose is not an arcade game. Unfortunately, the cons were too much for me, with dictators rather than leaders barking orders and taking the game far too seriously. The pros were the level of involvement and strategy – it’s a real sense of accomplishment when working as a team. I chose to keep off the grid, but unit leaders would command players where to go, while other members would type in chat an enemy sighting etc.Įxperiencing this had pros and cons. It’s possible, but such a risk that once you’ve been taken down, it’s best to redeploy. There won’t be a cavalry unit riding in from the sunset to heal you. It is therefore encouraged that you work with your unit – not just to win the battle, but for survival purposes. The second one would never miss when in the open. Bullets ricochet, bombers fly overhead – on several occasions running through the woods was terrifying as you’d hear the echoes of rifles and artillery elsewhere, then either a snapping twig or the sound of a bullet buzzing past. When the numbers are low, listening out for footsteps as you would in Fortnite can give you the edge, but in a full 100-player battle, it’s daunting. Besides, you don’t need a health gauge as you only take a hit or two. Hell Let Loose ain’t no sight-seeing tour, but make the most of it. Playing this in 1440p was great, and you can admire the gorgeous maps. It’s possible to configure it to your needs, but it’s so much better without obstructions. Team Workīy the default, the UI is very minimal. The pace is very realistic, so encourages you to make the most of your time in-game when you can. Communication is critical as a unit leader, and if you don’t actively speak on voice chat, you may be kicked out or demoted!īut there is the temptation to do your own thing as the time for redeploying then sprinting through fields to ‘catch-up’, only to be shot by an enemy who managed to break through is frustrating. New players need to climb the ranks, so you begin as a rifleman, and when you level up, unlock other classes and load-outs, as well as the opportunity to lead a unit. The day of the week may change that, however, as by the weekend it was hard to get on a game as they were full to the brim: 100 players at a time on multiple servers. Source: PRįirst impressions were good in terms of presentation, but the number of players was disappointing the maximum number of players for a time was only nine, and there isn’t any solo campaign. ![]() Hell Let Loose is a big game, and you’re potentially working with another 49 players, albeit in your allocated units. The setting is atmospheric, the presentation superb, but working with others online isn’t the same as in the workplace, or with people you know. Is it any good, in this Early Access stage? Hell Let Loose Early Access Review ![]() It’s not that this is a real-time strategy title or anything, it’s probably more on par with the Battlefield series as it’s a rather large 50 versus 50, strictly online, multiplayer experience: the Allies against the Axis forces.
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