Return to Pixhell is out now for iOS, promising a Survivors-like spin on Dark Souls' difficulty
Overview & Key Takeaways
Just like Balatro, ever since Vampire Survivors released, we've seen innumerable spins on the core concept that tweak or change it to fit a new format. However, all of them usually share the power-fantasy of 'becoming the bullet hell'. Not so with the newly released Return to Pixhell, which instead goes for a much grimmer, grittier tone. The Dark Souls DNA being infused into Return to Pixhell can easily be seen with its focus on campfires. Playing as a lone adventurer descending into the underworld, you need to stick to your campfire or flit between them, using the light to your advantage as you fight off hordes of enemies. ... [MORE]
Just like Balatro, ever since Vampire Survivors released, we've seen innumerable spins on the core concept that tweak or change it to fit a new format. However, all of them usually share the power-fantasy of 'becoming the bullet hell'. Not so with the newly released Return to Pixhell, which instead goes for a much grimmer, grittier tone. The Dark Souls DNA being infused into Return to Pixhell can easily be seen with its focus on campfires. Playing as a lone adventurer descending into the underworld, you need to stick to your campfire or flit between them, using the light to your advantage as you fight off hordes of enemies. ... [MORE]
