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One of the absolute greats !

Published August 16, 2008
4 out of 5 starsScore: 80/100

Another overlooked and underrated shooter that dosent take itself to seriously and that has the guts to go back to the roots of shooters and as always I applaud them. You have to battle your way through hells greatest generals (wich are some of the biggest bosses in shooter history) and their hordes of demons to see your girlfriend again who is waiting for you in heaven where you are not allowed to go before you do "god" this one last favour with Eve (yes that eve) by your side. The weapondesign is terrific, the soundtrack is great and the action is amongst the best in shooter history. Its a celebration to old school shooters and its fun all the way through with varied environments and unique twists like Tarotcards wich give your different powers and the ability to turn into a raging demon for a short while. The game had great physics, destructible environments and cool leveldesign. You name it, Painkiller has it. Play it !

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