Steam: for its 1.0, this ultra-addictive survivor turns into a real gem

This Tuesday, September 24, a State of Play was held by PlayStation. The opportunity for the publisher to present its future games, while offering new information on games already announced. Release date for Monster Hunter Wilds, announcement of Ghost of Yotei, confirmation of Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, a quality State of Play. But this week was marked by another joy, on the Steam side this time. An ultra-addictive survivor welcomed its version 1.0, and the game became a real gem.

a 1.0 noted for halls of torment

In addition to the tens of thousands of games that come out each year, there are updates to the games that have already been released. While RPG fans will probably be eyeing up Shattered Space, the highly anticipated expansion to Starfield, the hard-working are probably flitting around Dale & Dawson Stationery Supplies, whose popularity has exploded thanks to content creators. But hack'n slash fans are probably turning more towards Diablo IV and its expansion Vessel of Hatred, which will arrive with its share of changes, including a new zone and a new class on October 8.

To keep you waiting, those who would scratch their veins in search of waves of monsters to annihilate can look into the update 1.0 of the excellent Halls of Torment. For nearly a year and a half, the survivor from the Chasing Carrots studio has been updating patch after patch, listening to the feedback from its community while starting, it must be admitted, from an excellent base. And after 17 months of cooking, Halls of Torment came out of the oven on September 24. There are many new features, with a roguelite that enters a whole other dimension here.

Vault, Shrine of Torment, Scriptor, new quests, gear changes, big skill changes, much-requested QoL additions, Halls of Torment is finally out, and it's a blast. “Hordes of monsters await you in this fast-paced roguelite. Wander the halls of torment and defeat their terrifying lords with the treasures, talismans, and heroic characters you unlock along the way. How long will you survive in the depths?” his Steam page presents.

The principle is simple, you descend into hell for 30-minute games to massacre increasingly difficult enemies and collect more or less rare objects. Face bosses and craft the build of your choice, all in a vintage atmosphere that will delight lovers of the genre, but especially of Diablo II. Halls of Torment is devilishly effective in what it undertakes, sublimating each of its aspects, and month after month, update after update.

And unlike the current AAA games that keep releasing complicated releases, all with an inflated price and questionable editions costing over 100 euros, Halls of Torment< /em> is listed at… 3.74 €. Want to relax on an excellent survivor for a few hours for the price of a can of Coca-Cola at Disneyland Paris? Go -you on his Steam page, right there. And if you're still hesitant, know that the title has accumulated 21,863 opinions, 96% of which are positive, that's saying something.