Hell is Us does many things well, taking a lot of inspiration from classic Japanese survival horror series like Resident Evil and mashing it up together with Tomb Raider and the Souls formula.
Its politically charged story, touching on themes of genocide, famine, war, and human nature, is gripping and haunting, while its action-packed gameplay is a visceral take on Soulslike combat. With countless puzzles, a branching world, and never-ending possibilities, Hell is Us provides an incredible action-adventure experience, if only it weren't wrought with horrible design choices.
