Metal: Hellsinger (v1.7.0 & ALL DLC)

Hell becomes a concert hall of gunfire, double-kicks, and demonic vengeance in this ferocious rhythm-driven shooter. You play the Unknown, a half-human, half-demon warrior whose stolen voice and personal grudge lead straight toward Hell’s ruler, the Red Judge. Each realm presents a different nightmare, from frozen wastelands to warped infernal architecture, while Troy Baker’s narration gives the campaign a surprisingly focused, mythic edge. The mood is unapologetically heavy: fast, violent, stylish, and powered by a soundtrack built for metal fans.

Combat revolves around firing, slashing, dashing, and reloading in time with a visible beat indicator. Landing actions on rhythm raises your Fury multiplier, increasing damage while gradually bringing fuller layers of each song into the mix; play well enough and the vocals finally erupt over the carnage. Your arsenal ranges from pistols and shotguns to a crossbow-like weapon, rapid-fire cannons, and a skull-topped sword, with every tool carrying its own devastating ultimate attack. Arenas test movement as much as aim, requiring you to juggle airborne enemies, dodge projectiles, chase pickups, and keep the beat alive even when the screen fills with demons. Optional Torment challenges add focused combat trials, upgrades, and leaderboard competition for players who want to master individual mechanics.

What separates Metal: Hellsinger from a standard retro-inspired FPS is that its music is not merely background decoration—it actively rewards precision and shapes the intensity of every encounter. Original tracks feature vocalists from bands including System of a Down, Trivium, Lamb of God, Arch Enemy, and Jinjer, giving successful runs a genuine live-metal payoff. The campaign is compact rather than endlessly expansive, but its difficulty settings, score chasing, challenges, and desire to perfect each track provide strong replay value. Fans of DOOM’s aggression, BPM’s rhythmic shooting, or arcade score attacks will find plenty to love, while newcomers can use the forgiving lower difficulties to learn the timing without sacrificing the spectacle.