Hell Is Us: A Thought-Provoking Soulslike Exploring War and Humanity

The article reviews the game Hell Is Us, highlighting its brutal depiction of war and violence, and explores the potential of the Soulslike genre to critically engage with real-world conflicts, despite concerns about trivializing such atrocities. It questions whether Soulslike mechanics could be used to explore complex historical and ongoing wars, while criticizing the game's nihilism and graphic content.