Hellraiser’s First True Game Adaptation Finally Arrives
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– Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival is announced as the first “true” video game adaptation of the franchise, developed by Boss Team Games and published by Saber Interactive.
– The game is a single-player survival-horror action title where players battle Pinhead, Cenobites, and a cult, featuring actor Doug Bradley reprising his role as Pinhead.
– Players control Aidan, who uses the Genesis Configuration puzzle box to navigate Hell and rescue his girlfriend, as shown in a first-person gameplay trailer.
– Clive Barker praised the developers for capturing the essence of Hellraiser, blending suffering and grotesque beauty in a narrative that expands the mythos.
– The game is in development for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X, with no release date yet, and follows past Hellraiser projects like canceled or removed adaptations.
The long-awaited video game adaptation of Clive Barker’s iconic horror franchise Hellraiser has finally been revealed. Titled Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival, this survival-horror action game promises to deliver an authentic experience true to the nightmarish world fans know and fear. Developed by Boss Team Games and published by Saber Interactive, the game will plunge players into the depths of Hell, pitting them against Pinhead, the Cenobites, and a sinister cult devoted to their twisted worship.
A major highlight for fans is the return of Doug Bradley, the original actor behind Pinhead’s chilling voice. Players take on the role of Aidan, armed with the infamous Lament Configuration puzzle box, as they navigate both Hell and a corrupted Earth to rescue a missing loved one. Early footage showcases intense first-person combat against grotesque enemies, including familiar faces like the horrifying Chatterer.
Clive Barker himself has expressed deep involvement in the project, calling it a “venture into his darkest imaginings.” He praised the development team for capturing the franchise’s essence, the allure of pain, the elegance in horror, while crafting a story that pulls players into its nightmarish depths. Unlike past attempts at Hellraiser games, which ranged from cameos to canceled projects, Revival aims to be the definitive interactive take on the mythos.
Boss Team Games brings experience from titles like Evil Dead: The Game, while Saber Interactive has a strong track record with licensed horror adaptations, including World War Z: Aftermath and the upcoming A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead. The original Hellraiser film, released in 1987, spawned a cult following, sequels, comics, and endless merchandise, making this game a significant moment for the franchise.
Though no release date has been confirmed, Hellraiser: Revival is confirmed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, ensuring next-generation horror fans won’t escape its grasp. For those who dare, the game promises a descent into terror that stays faithful to Barker’s twisted vision.
(Source: Polygon)