Here's Why 'Hell Is Us' Should Be on Your Radar

It's not just the combat—it's the whole atmosphere.

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Rutledge Daugette
May 30, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

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Earlier this month, Rogue Factor invited me to its studio to check out Hell Is Us, its first-ever original IP. It mixes third-person melee action with cerebral investigative puzzling, so it really doesn’t hold your hand as you explore the world and uncover Hadea’s mysteries.

Beyond that, the game depicts humanity in a brutal way, showcasing our proclivities toward violence and tribalism. I chatted with the creative director, who also worked on Deus Ex: Human Revolution, about the themes and morals behind the story he and his team are trying to tell.

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