Halls of Torment

A simple game in the style of Vampire Survivors. I keep asking myself, how is it that I am still alive and then some new upgrades or skills open up. Very brilliant game...perfect for short sessions and at the same time very addictive. Makes time fly by super fast. And with 500 achievments to unlock, it will keep you coming back.

There is something about this game, which makes me love it, even though it's flaws continue to bug me. Sure, it's extremely unfriendly to beginners, and it takes a lot to get your feet moving, but once you figure it out, progress is so much more rewarding than easier/ simpler titles. *The slime enemies look like moving turds. No redeeming qualities there.

这个游戏底子是很不错的，暗黑加构筑加搜打撤，各种流派组合起来之后很爽，但是但是啊，没有玩法引导，很多翻译也不是很准确，我也是查了很多攻略才能有些起色，真是太难了。有时间能专研的可以考虑下，

It would be a fun game, but it crashes way too often. 25 minute into a 30 minute run and suddenly the progress is just gone. Such a waste of time.

great-looking game but the buildcraft is just not exciting; which is the whole reason to play any bullet heaven game.

The Diablo 1-inspired pre-rendered aesthetic and atmosphere are genuinely excellent — one of the best visual identities in the survivor-like space. The early hours also deliver that classic “just one more run” pull. After enough time, though, the game reveals structural problems that make it hard to recommend over stronger alternatives in the genre. The biggest issue is pacing and agency. Runs clock in around 25–30 minutes and a large portion of that time is spent in low-decision autopilot: clearing dense packs with the same abilities while waiting for the next meaningful spike. Unlike Vampire Survivors (which offers tighter loops and turbo options) or Death Must Die / HoloCure (which keep decision density higher and runs feeling more dynamic), Halls of Torment leans into deliberate slowness as part of its identity. What starts as atmospheric becomes repetitive and low-engagement once the novelty fades. By the later stages of a run you are often just waiting for the clock or the next boss rather than actively solving interesting problems. Build variety is thinner than it first appears. A large share of the upgrade pool is straightforward stat increases. Transformative or synergistic choices exist, but they are outnumbered by incremental numbers that do not meaningfully change how a run feels. After a certain point most successful runs converge on similar solutions. Character differences matter, yet the overall decision space never reaches the depth that keeps the best games in this genre compelling across dozens of hours. Meta progression compounds the problem. Unlocking characters, equipment, and meaningful power requires a heavy volume of runs. Some of the systems (artifact acquisition especially) feel opaque, turning the loop into pure grinding rather than directed progression. When the game has also shipped balance patches that nerfed the power curve while increasing enemy durability, the sense of earned strength that makes survivor-likes addictive is undercut. Earlier versions of the game felt fairer and more rewarding; later adjustments prioritized stretching content over preserving the fantasy of becoming an unstoppable force. There is a solid core here and the presentation is strong enough that some players will still get dozens of enjoyable hours. If your primary interest is the retro dark-fantasy atmosphere and you do not mind long, somewhat autopilot-heavy runs with limited build experimentation, it can work. For anyone who prioritizes tight pacing, high decision density, and strong power-fantasy payoff, the genre already has clearer and more refined options. After 30+ hours (on another account) the limitations outweigh the strengths for me.

currently the game will randomly crash to desktop without any notice or reason. I have been unable to finish a single run due to this issue and what little information there is to find about it regarding fixes hasnt worked.

I can't say enough good things about this game. I'm having an absolute blast with it. The art style is fantastic, the atmosphere is great, the music fits perfectly, and every class feels distinct. The builds are fun to experiment with, and there's a lot of class variety, which keeps each run feeling fresh. It's also the perfect "log in, do a run, and go about your day" kind of game... although, admittedly, I've been pretty addicted to the gameplay loop ever since I bought it. My only real criticism is that some of the progression could be explained a little better. I'm still not entirely sure how to unlock all of the remaining characters, and I wish that process were a bit clearer. I'm also at the point where I feel like I'm seeing the same items repeatedly, so I'm not always sure how to unlock or discover new ones. Overall, though, I'm genuinely excited to keep playing and see what else the game has to offer. I can't wait to continue unlocking new content and discovering everything the game has hidden away.

I'll tell you what's NOT fun about a survivors-like game: having to play each level for a minimum of 30 minutes. I'll also tell you what's NOT fun about a survivors-like game: bosses that are bullet sponges. However, the level bosses in this game aren't just bullet sponges, they're adamantium full-plate diamond armor sponges; it literally takes at least 10-minutes minimum to kill a single boss while you chip away hairs-worth damage. Do you know what else isn't fun? Never feeling powerful enough. Yeah, you get stronger, but so do the enemies; it ALWAYS feels like you get 10% stronger, but the enemies get 10.1% stronger (house always wins); near the 28-minute mark (soooooooooo boring) enemies are basically immortal & you have to maneuver not to get killed while you don't kill sht. Do you know what's also NOT fun: so many projectiles, including yours, that you don't know what's a projectile, an enemy, your attacks, or enemy projectiles & because you're not killING sht, there's the majority of chaos on the screen. Lastly, almost not viable to heal. Majority of the game is that if you take damage, you're going to NOT going to heal it off. This means that players are forced to play with the angel ring instead of a DPS substitute. And yes, ALL x11 of my characters have an angel ring equipped because the game isn't viable otherwise. And yes, there's no skills that heal, because, why would there be in an RPG? Game would be great if it didn't suck so hard; seek fun elsewhere.