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Bargain with demons and boat with the dead in joyful RPG heist quest anthology Thousand Hells
Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists is a joyful choose-your-own-adventure RPG anthology from the designers of King of Dragon Pass. It features a witty procession of Orphic descents where players assemble a crew of four characters to tackle quest scenarios. The game offers an infectious, venturesome lightness despite dire blunders and supernatural calamities, with a variety of heists playing out against handsome paintings and drawing from Ancient Greek and Mesopotamian underworlds.
Thousand Hells is a 'tactical narrative' feast of infernal storytelling, but its defeats can feel brutal
Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists offers a unique 'tactical narrative' experience with imaginative hellscapes and rich storytelling, reminiscent of developer A Sharp's previous works like King of Dragon Pass. However, the game's randomized challenges and trait-matching mechanics can lead to frustratingly frequent defeats, making some runs feel futile despite the engaging premise.
Tactical narrative game Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists gets September 2026 release — MP3s & NPCs
The tactical narrative game Thousand Hells: The Underworld Heists is set to release on September 8 for PC via Steam. Developed by A-Sharp, known for King of Dragon Pass and Six Ages, the game features player choices that permanently alter the party and a unique hell for each mission, brought to life by eight writers and hand-painted illustrations.
