Night At the Gates of Hell

About

Night At the Gates of Hell is a first person shooter with survival horror and puzzle elements. You play as David, a grieving man navigating a zombie outbreak after his wife's death. The game blends combat, focusing on headshots and melee attacks, with exploration and resource management. Progress through the city by solving environmental puzzles while fending off crowds of rotting enemies. The story unfolds through sparse dialogue and environmental storytelling as David uncovers the outbreak's source. The game stands out for its gory violence and retro aesthetic, channeling 80s Italian zombie films with neon saturated visuals and over the top gore effects. Developed by Jordan King of Bloodwash fame, it received mixed reviews but built a cult following for its unapologetic style. Available on PlayStation 4 and 5, PC, and Switch since September 2022, it caters to fans of fast paced horror with a side of dark humor.

Storyline

You’ll play as David, a quiet man whose wife recently passed away, and is living alone in his seaside apartment with nothing to lose when a zombie outbreak ravages upon his city and disrupts his normal every-day life. After gathering his thoughts, collecting a few weapons, and meeting up with other survivors, David realizes that he must fight his way to the truth behind the apocalypse, by gunning and slashing through the hordes of zombies. Escape the city by solving puzzles to unlock new areas, while collecting resources and fighting zombies, which can only be taken down with a shot directly to the head.