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Whacking Hell!

The gates of hell have opened: whack all the monsters before they whack you! Collect their souls, ramp up your weapons and your spells, and become a slaughtering machine in this frantic roguelite top-down 2D shooter!

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June 12, 2024
2 years and 50 days ago
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Mostly Positive37 reviews75.7%

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About the Game

"Whacking Hell!" is a frantic 2D top-down shooter with roguelite elements. The gates of hell have opened: whack all the monsters before they whack you! Collect their souls, ramp up your weapons and your spells, and become a slaughtering machine! Defeat waves of enemy attacks and nasty bosses by choosing the right path of upgrades.

Key features:

  • 5 characters and 5 main weapons to unlock.

  • 3 chapters - each chapter contains dozens of waves of enemies and two bosses to defeat.

  • Acquire special powers and ramp up your skills during the game session, so you can face the ever-increasing difficulty within the chapter.

  • Acquire permanent upgrades in between game sessions, so you can progress in the game.

  • Reveal dozens of monster species in the bestiary.

  • Supports keyboard and game controller.