Hellboy: Web of Wyrd

About

Hellboy Web of Wyrd casts you as the titular right-handed demon for a beat-em-up adventure tangled in cosmic horror. You navigate shifting, impossible spaces inside a cursed mansion linked to otherworldly realms called the Wyrd. Each floor feels like a twisted puzzle, with environments that warp and rearrange as you fight through hordes of eldritch creatures. Combat emphasizes brute force, think meaty melee hits and over-the-top finishing moves, but the real challenge lies in adapting to the ever-changing layouts and hidden dangers. You’ll gather relics and upgrades between runs, though death resets your progress, forcing you to experiment with new builds and strategies. The game leans heavily into Mike Mignola’s gothic aesthetic, with grotesque enemies and Lovecraftian lore woven into every creaking hallway. While it doesn’t break new ground in the roguelite genre, fans of Hellboy’s universe praise its faithful tone and frenetic fights. The Butterfly House itself acts as a surreal character, with its impossible architecture keeping you disoriented and on edge. Early reviews note it’s a fast, bloody ride best suited for players who enjoy high-replay action games, though some found the difficulty spikes jarring. Released in late 2023, it’s a solid pick for fans of chaotic brawlers with a taste for cosmic dread.

Storyline

Built in 1962 by occultist Pasquale Deneveaux, The Butterfly House is more than a mere residence; it’s a gateway. Its perverse angles and non-Euclidean geometries were designed with a singular foul purpose in mind: to open doorways into a terrible and fascinating dimension called The Wyrd. Twenty years later, an agent of the B.P.R.D. is sent on a reconnaissance mission to the mansion and promptly goes missing. It’s up to you - Hellboy - and your team of Bureau agents to find your missing colleague and uncover the secrets of The Butterfly House. During the investigation, you will explore wondrous and strange planes of existence contained within The Wyrd, each one home to powerful monsters, forgotten godforms, magnificent treasures, and powerful secrets. But be warned, because ancient evil stagnates within the furthest reaches of The Wyrd… evil that is eager to be let out.