Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered (PS5) Review

Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered

Shadows of the Damned, an action-adventure road trip through hell, has been remastered at last! Get ready for a story about rock, love, and just a little bit of demon slaying.

Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered (PS5) Review

Shadows of the Damned, originally released in 2011, has garnered a notable cult following over the years. Developed by Grasshopper Manufacture and led by the creative mind of Suda51, the game blends action, horror, and dark humour in a style that is very much a reflection of gaming in 2011. Now, with the release of the remaster, fans can revisit this unique journey through the underworld, complete with upgraded visuals and audio. While the remaster enhances certain aspects of the experience, much of the original gameplay and design remain unchanged—for better or worse.

At its core, Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered follows Garcia Hotspur, a demon hunter on a quest to rescue his girlfriend, Paula, from the Lord of Darkness, a demonic figure named Fleming. The game’s narrative is filled with overt sexual innuendo, especially in the banter between Garcia and his sidekick, Johnson, a talking skull who provides most of the phallic humour. While this edgy humour is consistent... Read more