{"id":16045,"date":"2025-10-28T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yohrt.com\/news\/mini-review-halls-of-torment-ps5-proof-that-vampire-survivors-wasnt-a-fluke\/"},"modified":"2025-10-28T14:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T14:00:00","slug":"mini-review-halls-of-torment-ps5-proof-that-vampire-survivors-wasnt-a-fluke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yohrt.com\/news\/mini-review-halls-of-torment-ps5-proof-that-vampire-survivors-wasnt-a-fluke\/","title":{"rendered":"#Mini Review: Halls of Torment (PS5) &#8211; Proof That Vampire Survivors Wasn&#8217;t a Fluke"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/yohrt.com\/news\/mini-review-halls-of-torment-ps5-proof-that-vampire-survivors-wasnt-a-fluke\/#Mini_Review_Halls_of_Torment_PS5_%E2%80%93_Proof_That_Vampire_Survivors_Wasnt_a_Fluke\" >Mini Review: Halls of Torment (PS5) &#8211; Proof That Vampire Survivors Wasn&#8217;t a Fluke<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mini_Review_Halls_of_Torment_PS5_%E2%80%93_Proof_That_Vampire_Survivors_Wasnt_a_Fluke\"><\/span>Mini Review: Halls of Torment (PS5) &#8211; Proof That Vampire Survivors Wasn&#8217;t a Fluke<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div class=\"body body-text article-text\">\n<section class=\"text\">\n<aside class=\"picture embed pictures\" id=\"screenshots\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/screenshots\/159856\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/screenshots\/159856\/900x.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Halls of Torment Review - Screenshot 1 of 6\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"swiper-container\">\n<ul class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"swiper-slide first\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/screenshots\/159859\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/screenshots\/159859\/170x110.jpg\" width=\"170\" height=\"110\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Halls of Torment Review - Screenshot 2 of 6\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"swiper-slide\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/screenshots\/159857\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/screenshots\/159857\/170x110.jpg\" width=\"170\" height=\"110\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Halls of Torment Review - Screenshot 3 of 6\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"swiper-slide\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/screenshots\/159860\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/screenshots\/159860\/170x110.jpg\" width=\"170\" height=\"110\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Halls of Torment Review - Screenshot 4 of 6\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"swiper-slide\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/screenshots\/159858\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/screenshots\/159858\/170x110.jpg\" width=\"170\" height=\"110\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Halls of Torment Review - Screenshot 5 of 6\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"swiper-slide last\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/screenshots\/159855\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/screenshots\/159855\/170x110.jpg\" width=\"170\" height=\"110\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Halls of Torment Review - Screenshot 6 of 6\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><span class=\"icon icon-chevron-left\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><span class=\"icon icon-chevron-right\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>To call Halls of Torment a Vampire Survivors clone would be overly reductive, but it&#8217;s probably the easiest way to start describing what it is. It&#8217;s very similar in terms of its structure and flow, but introduces some interesting wrinkles that give it a pretty unique feel.<\/p>\n<p>For starters, its aesthetic is a pitch-perfect recreation of the 90s pre-rendered style, looking like an early Diablo game and giving it a charming feel throughout.<\/p>\n<p>You choose a character before delving into the titular halls for 30-minute runs, in which enemies swarm you from all sides as you gobble up XP and steadily increase your power.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s a large variety of buffs, magical abilities, and armour pieces to discover \u2014 the latter of which you can send up to the surface, allowing you to equip it on subsequent attempts.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the buffs and synergies can feel less obvious, or like it&#8217;s harder to really feel the benefits at times, but you&#8217;ll of course eventually learn what you like and what works.<\/p>\n<div class=\"for-mobile insert insert-label\">\n<div id=\"inject-primis-player\" data-src-primis=\"https:\/\/live.primis.tech\/live\/liveView.php?s=117168&amp;vp_content=plembed39b4tigwxqjz&amp;cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&amp;playerApiId=primis_player_float&amp;schain=1.0,1!ziffdavis.com,22392450815,1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>There are layers of meta-progression too, with stats you can permanently upgrade by spending gold, and you can complete hundreds of simple missions which reward you with yet more items.<\/p>\n<p>Each stage has unique events and hazards; you can find friendly characters to recruit as well as many boss enemies to take down.<\/p>\n<p>Much like Vampire Survivors, it&#8217;s extremely compelling; time will slip away without you realising it. The gradual sense of progress is well judged, and there&#8217;s just enough to keep track of, between unlocking characters and stages and totting up persistent upgrades, to hold your attention.<\/p>\n<p>Halls of Torment is another great execution of this idea \u2014 surviving hordes of enemies and growing all-powerful while you&#8217;re at it. The novel visuals, myriad ways to progress, and sheer variety of options as you delve deeper and deeper all combines for a highly addictive roguelite that&#8217;ll swallow your spare time.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a fan of Vampire Survivors and have exhausted every last bit of it, this game is well worth exploring for more of that same flavour.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<aside class=\"positive-negative\">\n<ul class=\"positives\">\n<li class=\" first\">Highly compelling gameplay<\/li>\n<li>Lots of ways to progress<\/li>\n<li>Good character\/weapon variety<\/li>\n<li>Plenty of build options<\/li>\n<li class=\" last\">Great aesthetic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"negatives\">\n<li class=\" first\">Music not particularly memorable<\/li>\n<li>Hard to feel effect of certain upgrades<\/li>\n<li class=\" last\">A thief of your free time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"scoring rating\">\n<p class=\"stars\"><span class=\"icon icon-star accent\"><\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star accent\"><\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star accent\"><\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star accent\"><\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star accent\"><\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star accent\"><\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star accent\"><\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star accent\"><\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"><\/span><span class=\"icon icon-star\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"score\"><span class=\"accent\">Great<\/span> <span class=\"value accent\">8<\/span>\/<span class=\"best\">10<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"policy\">Review copy provided by Chasing Carrots<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"ethics#product-reviews\">How we review products<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"scoring#score-8\">Scoring Policy<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If you want to read more like this article, you can visit our <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/yohrt.com\/news\/game\/\" target=\"_blank\" >Game<\/a><\/span> category.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pushsquare.com\/reviews\/ps5\/halls-of-torment\" target=\"_blank\" >Source<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mini Review: Halls of Torment (PS5) &#8211; Proof That Vampire Survivors Wasn&#8217;t a Fluke To call Halls of Torment a Vampire Survivors clone would be overly reductive, but it&#8217;s probably the easiest way to start describing what it is. 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