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Painkiller Overdose

The critically-acclaimed and award-winning FPS franchise is back! Packed with tons of fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled single player and multiplayer action, Painkiller Overdose brings with it 6 innovative new demonic weapons, mind-bending physics, lightning-player maps, over 40 demented and sickly-twisted monsters from Hell and gigantic end...

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Developer
Mindware Studios
Publisher
Prime Matter
Release
October 30, 2007
18 years and 280 days ago
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Mostly Positive1,195 reviews71.1%

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The critically-acclaimed and award-winning FPS franchise is back! Packed with tons of fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled single player and multiplayer action, Painkiller Overdose brings with it 6 innovative new demonic weapons, mind-bending physics, lightning-player maps, over 40 demented and sickly-twisted monsters from Hell and gigantic end bosses that will blow your mind!
  • A prequel to the eventual sequel that bridges the storyline and ties up wandering ends.
  • Overdose introduces a new character and storyline that examines the repercussions of Daniel defeating Lucifer in the original Painkiller!
  • 16 NEW levels of fast-paced pain-killing action!
  • Six NEW demonic weapons grant the powers of a demi-god to souls awaiting damnation everywhere!
  • Crafted and designed completely by Mindware Studios; long-time advocates and fans of the game.
  • A reshuffled Tarot deck infuses Belial with new powers and devastating combinations.
  • Over 40 demented and sickly-twisted monsters from Hell.
  • New End Bosses of colossal statures standing guard over Hell's crumbling domain and the entrances to the other realms!
  • A revitalized commitment to multiplayer introduces a series of stats tracking features and game server options intended to revamp the multiplayer experience.
  • Multiplayer compatibility with original Painkiller multiplayer maps and game modes!
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