Hellpoint

Hellpoint
Developer(s)	Cradle Games
Publisher(s)	tinyBuild
Engine	Unity
Platform(s)	Microsoft Windows Linux MacOS PlayStation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch
Release	July 30, 2020
Genre(s)	Action role-playing game
Mode(s)	Single-player, Online multiplayer, Local splitscreen co-op multiplayer

Hellpoint is an upcoming action role-playing game in the genre of science fiction developed by Canadian video game development studio Cradle Games. The game is set to be published by American video game publisher tinyBuild on July 30, 2020. You take on the role of a nameless humanoid who is stranded on a derelict space station called Irid Novo and must battle vicious creatures in order to solve the mystery behind the events that happened there. Irid Novo space station orbits around a massive black hole; the station's position in relation to the black hole affects the strength of enemies.

Gameplay

In Hellpoint, the gameplay revolves mainly around combat. The player has both light and strong attacks in their arsenal, as well as the evade mechanic. The game progress can be saved at breaches which do not resurrect foes as they respawn after a certain amount of time. Up to two healing injections can be stored. The healing gauge is refilled by dealing damage to monsters. The game relies heavily on exploration, offering a number of secrets to discover. They may be hidden behind secret doors or in seemingly inaccessible places that can be reached by utilizing the jump mechanic.

Kickstarter campaign

In 2017, Cradle Games had initiated the Kickstarter campaign to fund the development of their project. With the initial goal of CA$50,000, they managed to gather CA$64,500 over a span of two years. In 2019, the project was declared funded.

Playable sequel chapter

The playable sequel chapter to Hellpoint titled Hellpoint: The Thespian Feast was released on Steam on Feb 20 2020. The events of this chapter take place half a decade after the events of the main game.