Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival

The game

You play Aidan, who uses a puzzle box, the Genesis Configuration, to help his girlfriend Sunny escape the Labyrinth, the Cenobites’ hell. The game mixes melee weapons, firearms and the box’s powers. Doug Bradley, Pinhead in the films, returns to the role.

According to Saber Interactive’s official FAQ, the adventure lasts about 8 to 12 hours. It runs at 30 or 60 frames per second on PS5 and Xbox Series X, and at 30 frames per second on Switch 2. Discs exist for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S; on Switch 2, the box contains a Game Key Card rather than the full game. Saber does not plan content DLC. The game has French subtitles, with English voice acting.

What the press says (PS5 reviews)

Atmosphere and faithfulness are praised across the board. DualShockers calls the atmosphere truly Hellraiser, Checkpoint Gaming praises a terrifying premise and atmosphere. Console Creatures and Insider Gaming say the game holds nothing back. GameSpew enjoys the gameplay variety and the story.

Scores split on gameplay and polish. Game Informer gives it 4.5/10, citing bad design and a litany of bugs. IGN feels only Pinhead is truly nailed and reports a handful of more significant errors on PS5. DualShockers finds the combat uninspiring and dislikes the trial-and-error chase sequences. GameSpew mentions difficulty spikes, forced stealth sections and some bugs. Checkpoint Gaming finds some Labyrinth sections unfair.

Our reading

The nine PS5 reviews range from 4.5/10 to 9/10. Fans of the series who can handle very violent content will find a faithful game with a strong atmosphere. Others may stumble on the bugs and uneven gameplay. The displayed average is computed by the site from these nine scores.