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GTA VI is perhaps a title we’re expecting controversy from, given the franchise’s history and the fact that it almost secured a ban.

Argubly though, it’s Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival that most overtly has so far pushed the boundaries this year of what’s acceptable.

Saber Interactive’s adaptation of the iconic horror franchise does not hold back, and that’s precisely the right call.

You can’t adapt Hellraiser, a series renowned for its blend of horror and sadism, and do so mildly. Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival owns what it is.

If you are unfamiliar, Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival is a first-person horror survival title where you play as Aiden, who must use a puzzle box, the Genesis Configuration, to help his girlfriend Sunny escape from a hellscape known as the Labyrinth.

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The Labyrinth’s running is overseen by the cenobite Pinhead, with the location essentially functioning as a place of pain and torment, although plenty of those inside are all for that.

Players will need to solve puzzles as they fend off wretches, deviants, and cultists in a twisted but memorable nine- to 12-hour experience.

The free demo, now available on PlayStation 5, allows you to play through a portion of the opening act of the game where Aiden must escape “the clutches of the Scarlet Church”, with a playthrough probably taking you around an hour.

Already, the demo boasts a pretty impressive rating of 4.65 on the PlayStation Store, correct at the time of writing, with 82 percent of players awarding a perfect score of five out of five.

And to be clear, you don’t need PlayStation Plus to enjoy this demo. Just search for Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival on the PlayStation Store.

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We’ve dubbed the game ‘stupefying rollercoaster of pain and pleasure’

Here at GAMINGbible, Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival scored a respectable seven out of 10 - and while the internet would have you thinking that’s a bad score, it’s a ‘Very Good’ in our books.

“Saber Interactive has nailed the aesthetic and vibe of this legendary horror series,” said GAMINGbible’s Sam Cawley in our review.

“I found myself longing to return to the Labyrinth every time it booted me out, and getting to interact with the Cenobite cast as friend or foe was always a treat.

“Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival was a tough game to critique, as the pieces were all there; they just didn’t all mesh together in the right way.

“I’d still recommend it to Hellraiser and horror fans alike, though. My only advice would be to knock it down to the story mode to alleviate some of its more frustrating elements.”

If you’re intrigued, try the game out for free now.