Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. PC PowerPlay
    Dec 1, 2017
    90
    You'll laugh, you'll die, you'll hurl yourself back into this satanic enterprise again and again. [Issue#268, p.70]
  2. Oct 25, 2017
    87
    If you decide to pull the trigger on it, I can guarantee that you’ll have an absolute blast. It’s 2016’s DOOM on acid.
  3. Oct 25, 2017
    81
    High Hell's refreshing honesty and unfamiliar naivete have kept me entertained for at least a few hours...A minimalist, very entertaining and action-packed low budget shooter with the right dose of chaos, humor and madness.
  4. Nov 30, 2017
    80
    High Hell will easily speak to every fan of the old-school FPS of the 90's. Thanks to its absurd design, Devolver's new game tastes like a nice trip of acid. The only downside to the formula is indubitably its short length, but we will gladly take those two hours of pure fun.
  5. Nov 22, 2017
    80
    With a cheap price, you really can’t ask for a better deal. High Hell hits some great highs and does so without being padded out for length. Definitely worth a playthrough.
  6. Nov 20, 2017
    80
    High Hell is ample demonstration that good and simple game play still has a place in world of multi-gigabyte monsters with eight-figure (or higher) development and marketing budgets. It's perfect for those situations when you just want to sit down and shoot things for a few minutes without having to deal with even an iota of realism. After all, they're called "games" for a reason.
  7. Nov 8, 2017
    80
    Running, kicking, shooting, dying and doing that all over again: High Hell is one big chunk of action. Though the huge open levels sometimes work against it, High Hell is a fun and crazy arcade shooter to love.
  8. 80
    High Hell is, above all else, a confident game. There isn't anything standing in the way of blasting baddies off rooftops and crashing breakneck through every door in sight, all in acid-soaked neon pink style.
  9. Oct 29, 2017
    80
    High Hell is a hellish shooter, full of non-sense and speed, a pure manifesto of what Devolver Digital is.
  10. Oct 23, 2017
    80
    While its longevity may be tied into just how willing players are to shoot for the highest score and go after as many achievements as possible, High Hell is a wicked little shooter that you won’t soon be forgetting. Its eye-popping visual style will draw you in, but the rapid, skill-testing and just plain fun gameplay is what will hook you. Whether you blaze through things as if you were powered by inferno-style hot sauce or take your time to poke around every corner to find new areas full of demonic oddities to ogle, there’s still a lot here for you to enjoy, so make sure to give this sinful delight a shot.
  11. Oct 23, 2017
    80
    High Hell is a challenging, cathartic, and unique shooter. There is beauty in its obnoxious aesthetics, and satisfaction in its fast-moving, mouse-mashing violence. It is a very short game, but one I expect to see become a darling of speedrun weekends and Twitch streams. High Hell is an anarchic injection of neon-pink adrenaline, made with a dirty needle. At only ten bucks, it's a dang cheap way to stick it to The Man.
  12. Dec 16, 2017
    75
    Frenetic and bizarre fps of high rhythm focused on speedrun that will make you return again and again to its levels calculated to the millimeter. A highly enjoyable game with the seal of quality of Devolver Digital.
  13. Oct 23, 2017
    75
    High Hell is a great game to play in short bursts. It’s quirky, fast paced, and plays well aside from a few oversights.
  14. 70
    If you’ve ever pictured yourself fighting corruption with an arsenal of shotguns in a loopy environment that’s reminiscent of a NyQuil hallucination, then High Hell is for you. Fast-paced, sick beats, shiny graphics, unlimited ammo, arcade shooter… need I say more?
  15. CD-Action
    Feb 8, 2018
    35
    It’s hard for me to view High Hell as anything more than an awkward experiment. [01/2018, p.54]

Awards & Rankings

User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
  2. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Mar 13, 2019
    7
    This game would be amazing, if it wasn't for how short it is and the awful Beelzebot battle, which does not rely on skill, but pure luck andThis game would be amazing, if it wasn't for how short it is and the awful Beelzebot battle, which does not rely on skill, but pure luck and it's frustrating. Other levels were good, but man that boss killed all fun from the game. Still it's a nice game, if you'll get it for free. Pickens approves! Full Review »
  2. Oct 22, 2020
    6
    Fun, short (~2 hours), fast paced FPS with nice, but simple cel shaded graphics. Missions are in short, bite sized chunks which make itFun, short (~2 hours), fast paced FPS with nice, but simple cel shaded graphics. Missions are in short, bite sized chunks which make it enjoyable and compels you to keep trying/playing.

    Except for the final 2 missions (20&21) where the difficultly ramps up considerably and luck plays a large part (mission 20).

    Well worth the sale price of £2.
    Full Review »
  3. Jul 4, 2018
    7
    If Quake and Hotline Miami they would have a child, it would be like High Hell. Hilarous, frenetical and perfect for fast and short gameIf Quake and Hotline Miami they would have a child, it would be like High Hell. Hilarous, frenetical and perfect for fast and short game sessions. It's not perfect, but it's a tiny divertimento. Full Review »