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About Hellbrella
Hellbrella is a chaotic action roguelike developed by Icy Mountain Studios, released on September 18, 2025. It drops you into a demon-infested hellscape as a cat in a raincoat, armed with nothing but an umbrella. The game blends fast-paced combat with procedural levels, requiring you to dodge, swing, and survive against hordes of enemies. Set in a surreal, darkly comedic world, it’s a love letter to rogue-like mechanics with a quirky twist. The PC-only title targets players who enjoy high-stakes runs and unpredictable challenges. If you’ve played games like Hades or Dead Cells but want something with feline sass, this is your jam.
Gameplay
Each run in Hellbrella feels distinct thanks to randomized layouts and enemy placements. You’ll sprint through levels, using your umbrella to bash demons while avoiding fire pits and environmental hazards. Combat requires precise timing, swinging too early leaves you vulnerable, but waiting too long means getting clawed. Between runs, you unlock permanent upgrades like armor or new moves, but permadeath keeps tension high. The controls are tight, with responsive dodges and a satisfyingly clacky umbrella attack. Sessions average 15, 20 minutes, making it perfect for quick bursts. Later levels throw in boss fights and cursed artifacts that mess with your sanity, ensuring no two playthroughs are alike.
What Players Think
Hellbrella holds a 8.9 rating on PlayPile, with 72% of players completing at least three runs. The average playtime is 6.5 hours, though 18% log over 20 hours due to its addictive loop. Community moods are split, 58% label it “thrilling,” while 29% call it “frustratingly tough.” Early reviews praise the “wildly creative level design” and “addictive combat rhythm,” but some note a steep learning curve. Achievement completion sits at 68%, with 35 total trophies, including one for surviving a run without taking damage. Critics at GamesRadar gave it a 9/10, calling it “a roguelike that bites back.”
PlayPile's Take
Hellbrella is a must-play for fans of action roguelikes who don’t mind dying a lot. Priced at $29.99, it offers decent value for its replayability, though the difficulty might alienate newcomers. If you enjoy mastering mechanics through trial and error, its mix of humor and chaos will hook you. Skip it if you prefer relaxed exploration or hate permadeath. With 35 achievements and a 68% completion rate, it’s clear this game rewards persistence. For $30 and a healthy dose of rage, it’s a wild, feline-fueled ride worth taking.
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