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Shooter, Adventure, Action
OpenCritic60IGDB67
The classic Painkiller series is back! Battle through Purgatory in fast-paced co-op action, wielding infernal weapons against relentless demonic hordes. Condemned for your sins, the Voice of the Creator offers you a chance at redemption. Will you seize it or be lost to darkness?
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Relentless, unpretentious, dark and clear.
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PS4Blog.netOct 20258/10Great-looking and fun reboot for the beloved Painkiller
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A Gaming NetworkMarcel DeeNov 20258/10Painkiller combines DOOM’s speed, Back 4 Blood’s cooperative chaos, and its own legendary flair for carnage. The refined weapon system, deep progression, and atmospheric visuals make it a must-play for fans of high-intensity shooters. Though brief in length, its sheer entertainment value and co-op replayability secure its place as one of the best action titles of the year.
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COGconnectedMark SteighnerOct 202569/100I’ll give Painkiller props for its imaginative weapons, sharp visuals, and visceral combat. It’s a hollow and transitory experience for solo players offline, and you can see what Painkiller has to offer in very short order. As a co-op game, it fares better.
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Niche GamerJonathan WhiteNov 20254/10Add everything up and include a season pass that you probably won’t care enough to finish if you buy it and you’ll find that Painkiller 2025 is literally just an attempt to cash in on a franchise that’s been stuck in limbo for no other reason than to hopefully make a few bucks on an established name. Perhaps if there’s a true single player mode added the decent at best gameplay loop might be enough to hook players for a few moments, but in its current state, you’re better off playing any other three player shooter, like Abyssus.
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Digitally DownloadedMatt SainsburyOct 20252/5 starsThis Painkiller is a generic multiplayer shooter with a generic Christian horror-themed setting and aesthetics, and none of it is memorable.
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IGDB rating 6.4/10 from 8 ratings.
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