Is Hellraiser: Revival a shooter or a horror game?

It is a first-person shooter built around horror. Combat is the core, but the tone, imagery and pacing are horror-first.

Do I need to know the Hellraiser films?

No. The story follows Aidan and Sunny and explains the Cenobites as it goes, though fans will catch more references.

How long is the campaign?

It is a single-player campaign of moderate length. Some buyers say it ends quickly, so expect a focused rather than sprawling game.

Is it too gory for younger players?

Yes. It has graphic violence, gore and disturbing imagery and is intended for mature audiences.

What is the Genesis Configuration?

It is a new version of the franchise's puzzle box that Aidan uses in the story and combat.

What comes with the pre-order?

A Labyrinth pistol skin and a Martyr sawblade skin, delivered as bonus content via a code on receipt.

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Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival - Nintendo Switch 2 Game

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Our take on the Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival - Nintendo Switch 2 Game

Hellraiser: Revival is a first-person horror shooter set in Clive Barker's Hellraiser universe. You play Aidan, whose girlfriend Sunny has been taken by Pinhead and the Cenobites, and you fight through a cult using the Genesis Configuration, a new take on the puzzle box. Its shooting is polished and its atmosphere leans hard into gore and dread, closer to a horror game than the action-RPG blend of BioShock that it borrows from. It suits adult horror fans and Hellraiser devotees; buyers rate it well but not unanimously, with the gore and the short campaign the usual dividing lines.

Best forAdult horror fansHellraiser franchise fansPlayers who want a first-person shooter with heavy atmosphereFans of BioShock-style exploration and combat

Pros

Polished first-person shooting
Strong, faithful Hellraiser atmosphere and art
Pinhead voiced by Doug Bradley
Genesis Configuration adds a series-specific hook
Pre-order bonus skins included

Cons

Graphic gore and disturbing imagery put off some players
Campaign length draws complaints
Horror focus over depth may not satisfy shooter purists
Mature content limits who can play it

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What reviewers say

3.8 / 519 ratings

Buyers rate it around 3.8 out of 5. Most praise the atmosphere and the shooting, while some find the gore excessive and the campaign short.

What people mention

AtmospherePraisedPlayers say it captures the Hellraiser look and dread well.
CombatPraisedShooting is described as polished and responsive.
GoreMixedSome find the graphic violence fitting; others say it goes too far.
LengthCriticisedSeveral buyers say the campaign ends sooner than they expected.
PinheadPraisedDoug Bradley's return as Pinhead is a highlight for fans.

About the Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival - Nintendo Switch 2 Game

Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival is a first-person horror shooter set in the world of the Hellraiser franchise. It combines atmospheric action with shooter mechanics and some gameplay elements similar to BioShock, but leans more heavily into horror themes. Its visuals and imagery are inspired by the films.

Players take the role of Aidan, whose girlfriend Sunny has been taken by Pinhead and the Cenobites. Aidan carries the Genesis Configuration, a new version of the franchise's puzzle box. He fights a cult devoted to the Cenobites as he goes deeper into their nightmarish world.

The game contains graphic violence, gore and horror themes, and is intended for mature audiences.

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
Genre: First-person horror shooter
Publisher: Plaion
Protagonist: Aidan
Content: Graphic violence, gore, horror themes; for mature audiences
Pre-order bonus: "Labyrinth" Pistol Skin and "Martyr" Sawblade Skin, with bonus content via code on receipt

Questions and answers

Is Hellraiser: Revival a shooter or a horror game?: It is a first-person shooter built around horror. Combat is the core, but the tone, imagery and pacing are horror-first.
Do I need to know the Hellraiser films?: No. The story follows Aidan and Sunny and explains the Cenobites as it goes, though fans will catch more references.
How long is the campaign?: It is a single-player campaign of moderate length. Some buyers say it ends quickly, so expect a focused rather than sprawling game.
Is it too gory for younger players?: Yes. It has graphic violence, gore and disturbing imagery and is intended for mature audiences.
What is the Genesis Configuration?: It is a new version of the franchise's puzzle box that Aidan uses in the story and combat.
What comes with the pre-order?: A Labyrinth pistol skin and a Martyr sawblade skin, delivered as bonus content via a code on receipt.
Where is the Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival - Nintendo Switch 2 Game cheapest?: At Walmart, for $39.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival - Nintendo Switch 2 Game?: Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings.