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Topics: PlayStation, Indie Games
The PlayStation Store is full of absolute gems and so it can be a little hard to know where to start when you're looking for the next one to pick up and play. Fortunately, quite a few of those games now have free demos available to download, so you can try before you commit to making the full purchase.
One of those games is Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel, a roguelike horde game where you have to fight waves on enemies in order to earn divine blessings from the pantheon of Norse gods.
For any God of War lovers out there, whilst it is a very different proposition to play, the overall aesthetic should really appeal, as well as to those who have an interest in fantasy and mythology more generally.
In the developer's own words, Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel is "a gripping roguelike, horde-survivor game with top-notch graphics. Choose one of the damned heroes and attempt to pass the Gods' test by fighting your way through waves of mythical adversaries. If you succeed in all the trials, you will become the chosen Jotunnslayer."
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The gameplay itself looks like a blend of titles from the genre like Ball X Pit, Hades II or even Megabonk. Each round sees the player fight off endless waves of enemies as you battle to complete specific objectives across each run.
From there, it's simply a case of defeating the final boss for each round before romping home to collect your rewards.
Each round has a chance to offer full missions for you to complete in addition to everything else you're currently doing.
Those could be comprised of several objectives to complete in sequence or overcoming additional, more difficult foes for a period.
The game also features a ton of meta progression to get to grips with, giving you more than enough of a reason to keep playing. You'll be picking perks, skills and upgrades, which in turn give access to better abilities, weapons and bonuses in combat.
That system functions as your way of building you character as you see fit, progressing into specific playstyles to use in the game's harder stretches.
The game is out now and available to buy in full on the PlayStation Store for the relatively reasonable price of £15.99, whilst the Collector's Edition (which comes with some additional in-game items) is available for £21.99. If you'ree still unsure, the free demo is also available, so what's the harm in giving it a try?