Halls of Torment

Halls of Torment is an arena survival game combining roguelikes, action RPGs and bullet hell shooters, reminiscent of Vampire Survivors and Soulstone Survivors. It was developed by indie studio Chasing Carrots.

Plot

Halls of Torment is set in a dark fantasy universe. We play as an adventurer descending into the titular halls of torment to face the dangers lurking within and confront their rulers.

Mechanics

Halls of Torment makes use of the isometric perspective. There's a number of playable characters to choose from, each with differing playstyles. The game proper begins after choosing one of them. The gameplay revolves around battling on various arenas. The player must fight off waves of hellish creatures, trying to survive until the end and defeat one of the lords, who serve as bosses. Combat is extremely dynamic, requiring constant movement, avoiding enemy attacks and switching up our skills. Depending on which skills we choose, we'll fight enemies in melee combat, from a distance, with magic, the environment or traps.

Apart from dispatching foes we must also complete objectives. In-between encounters we'll visit a camp where we can prepare for further combat. Progresing through the game unlocks better gear and develops our characters, letting us unlock new skills, upgrade already owned ones and gain various perks. Overtime our character roster expands as well.

Technical aspects

The visuals of Halls of Torment are fairly simple, reminiscent of RPGs and hack'n'slashes from the late 1990s. The game's dark, grim artstyle resembles the first Diablo.