{"rewrite":{"id":"r_6af41a327f36476da9b5fd03","clusterId":"c_f819f0b5d66049238daeb4ae","slug":"hellpunk-purgatorium-hands-on-shows-gore-roguelite-with-gear-based-customization","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"HellPunk: Purgatorium Hands-On Shows Gore Roguelite With Gear-Based Customization","summary":"Game Spark reports on a hands-on demo of HellPunk: Purgatorium, a roguelite action game shown at BitSummit Punch. Players control a protagonist who wakes in a hell-like area and must repeatedly revive and push deeper. The demo featured a sword and fists as main weapons, a Cocktail Bonus system for temporary effects, and a Gear System that requires placing shaped upgrades adjacent to the center. The developer said the balance is set so even reaching the boss is quite difficult. A release date has not been announced.","whyItMatters":"The Gear System's shape-and-placement constraint adds a spatial puzzle layer to the standard roguelite loop, distinguishing HellPunk: Purgatorium from other gore action titles in a crowded indie space.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gear System is the standout mechanic. Each gear has a unique shape and effect, and all gears must be placed adjacent to a central slot, creating a spatial puzzle alongside the combat. Players can obtain gears by clearing 10-floor areas or buying them at shops, and can preview next-area rewards before committing. The Cocktail Bonus offers a free drink before each run with varied temporary effects, adding another layer of pre-dungeon choice.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe demo allowed selection between a sword or fists as the main weapon before entering the procedurally generated dungeon. Developer Kevin told Game Spark that the difficulty is tuned so that even reaching the boss is a challenge; the reporter did not make it to the boss during the trial. The game is listed on Steam with no release date set.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"HellPunk: Purgatorium hands-on: gore roguelite with a Gear System where shaped upgrades must fit next to a center slot. Cocktail Bonus gives free pre-run drinks. No release date yet.","twitterPost":"HellPunk: Purgatorium hands-on: gore roguelite with a Gear System where shaped upgrades must fit next to a center slot. Cocktail Bonus gives free pre-run drinks. No release date yet.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Game Spark went hands-on with HellPunk: Purgatorium at BitSummit Punch. The roguelite action game features a Gear System with shape-based placement constraints and a Cocktail Bonus for temporary effects. Developer Kevin said the balance makes even reaching the boss quite difficult. No release date has been announced.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/05/24/166839.html\",\"title\":\"Splattering Blood and Gore, a Gore Action Roguelite Where You Repeatedly Revive and Head to Hell: 'HellPunk: Purgatorium' Hands-On Report [Bitsummit Punch] | Game*Spark\"}]","lintFlagsJson":"[]","lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4182,"outputTokens":639,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1779826523,"createdAt":"2026-05-24T08:32:15.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-05-24T08:45:57.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-24T08:45:57.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_f819f0b5d66049238daeb4ae","canonicalTitle":"飛び散る血しぶきとゴア表現、何度も甦り地獄へ向かうゴアアクションローグライト『HellPunk: Purgatorium』試遊レポ【Bitsummit Punch】 | Game*Spark - 国内・海外ゲーム情報サイト","representativeArticleId":"a_30476ed8397173d724300bab","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"news\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-05-24T06:30:04.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-05-24T06:30:04.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-24T08:45:57.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/05/24/166839.html","title":"飛び散る血しぶきとゴア表現、何度も甦り地獄へ向かうゴアアクションローグライト『HellPunk: Purgatorium』試遊レポ【Bitsummit Punch】 | Game*Spark - 国内・海外ゲーム情報サイト"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"news","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["HellPunk: Purgatorium's Gear System requires players to place shaped upgrades adjacent to a central slot, adding a spatial puzzle to the roguelite loop.","The Cocktail Bonus system gives a free drink before each run with temporary effects, offering pre-dungeon customization.","The demo offered a choice between a sword or fists as the main weapon before entering procedurally generated dungeons.","Developer Kevin stated the difficulty is tuned so that even reaching the boss is a challenge; the reporter did not reach the boss during the trial.","The game is listed on Steam with no announced release date."]}