Hell Express Combats Extraction Shooter Fatigue With Armed Mail Delivery to the Underworld
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Full Metal Bagel Games and publisher Arc Games have detailed Hell Express, an isometric PvE extraction shooter where players deliver mail to hostile spirits in combat-equipped vans, with a public playtest slated for this spring.
Developer Full Metal Bagel Games is shaking up the crowded extraction shooter space with Hell Express, a newly published project now backed by Arc Games. Originally announced last year, the title recently secured its publishing partnership following Arc Games moving under the Project Golden Arc umbrella with funding from XD Inc. The team behind the project features industry veterans with backgrounds on heavy hitters like The Last of Us Part II and Assassin's Creed Origins, bringing serious pedigree to this dark spin on cooperative survival.
At its core, Hell Express is a top-down isometric PvE experience for up to four players, though solo runs are fully supported for those wanting a more tense, atmospheric descent into the afterlife. Players step into the boots of armed couriers working for a delivery service tasked with navigating Limbo, dropping off mail to hostile dead souls, and managing high-risk treasure hunts. The gameplay loop combines tense stealthy interior explorations with frantic vehicle combat, tasking squads with upgrading their Hell Trakker vans with gear like flamethrowers to fend off aggressive underworld denizens.
While the concept certainly evokes comparisons to titles focused on arduous transit, vehicular maintenance, and chaotic squad survival, the distinct visual direction sets it apart. Combining crisp military hardware with decayed paranormal environments, the game manages to carve out a striking identity. Players eager to test their mail-delivery survival skills will not have to wait too long, as a public playtest is currently scheduled for this spring. For the original deep dive into the announcement and developer backgrounds, you can check out the full report on Rock Paper Shotgun.
Tags: Hell Express, Extraction Shooter, PC Gaming, Arc Games, Co-op
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun