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Helldorado

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Helldorado
65
6.0 User Score:

Mixed or average reviews

Based on 4 critic reviews
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Game Info

Publisher: Viva Media

Developer: Spellbound

Genre(s): Real-Time Strategy

Players: 1

ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

Release Date: April 9, 2009

Summary

Despite the snazzy new name sported by this real-time stealth strategy game set in the Wild West, this is actually the third release in the Desperados series from German developer Spellbound.

What The Critics Said

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82

Pelit (Finland)

Helldorado offers some good old challenge in a form of an puzzle game. Unfortunately the game runs in real time. In this case a turn based system would work much better. Altogether a nice piece of challenging puzzling, annoying even, at some points. If you aren't scared of the difficulty level, this is definitely your cup of whiskey. [July 2009]

78

PC Format

It's got the Western style down pat and though it's incredibly slow-paced it's well worth a bash for any tobacca-chewin' varmint. [July 2009, p.95]

57

IGN

With a heavy focus on stealth and strategy, but mired in trial and error that takes hours to gain any particular progress, Helldorado is only for the hardcore strategy fan that has a massive reservoir or patience. For others, this is a game that you may want to pass over for an easier tactical experience.

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45

GameSpot

Excruciating difficulty makes this latest addition to the Desperados family one frustrating trip back to the Wild West.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 6.0 (out of 10) based on 3 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Ravin H gave it a0:
Worst game I ever bought I want my money back. Too much stealth and not enough Wild West reality. Don't waste your money.

Steven F. gave it an8:
Still nothing compared to the first title, 'Desperados 3' fixes many issues the 2. game had, and feels at least finished, and polished.

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