Hell Is Us - Review after 20h | Lot of Heart, not too much Souls

I'll be honest—when I first saw Hell Is Us, I thought nope, too Souls-like, too scary. But after trying the demo, I realized how wrong I was (in the best way). It’s spooky without being overwhelming, full of mystery, and packed with clever puzzles that make you feel like a detective. I ended up enjoying the demo so much that I bought the full game—and I was lucky enough to get it early. I’ve been playing Hell Is Us for a few days before release, and in this video I’ll share my first impressions, what surprised me most, and why this game feels so special. From piecing together clues to a larger mystery, to helping NPCs, to exploring Zelda-style dungeons, Hell Is Us has way more depth than I ever expected. If you’re curious whether it’s worth checking out (especially if “Souls-like” games usually scare you off), this video is for you. If you enjoyed the video, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and let me know your thoughts in the comments! 00:00 Intro 00:48 Views Before Demo 02:43 First Impressions and Story 04:50 Vibes and immersion - Resident Evil 07:00 Exploration 09:10 Investigation 13:00 Difficulty options 13:58 Combat overview, is it Souls-Like? 15:00 Dungeons: Souls or Zelda? 16:00 Combat strategy 17:15 Good Deeds 18:15 Minor Spoilers for side quest 19:05 Characters 19:58 Why I love it 21:15 Outro Tags / Keywords: first impressions Hell Is Us, Hell Is Us early gameplay, Hell Is Us review, is Hell Is Us worth it, Hell Is Us before release, Hell Is Us honest review, Zelda-like indie game, detective game, cozy spooky games, mystery puzzle game, not a Souls-like