Hell Let Loose is filled with awesome gameplay features that make this game an outstanding experience for newer and older players - the constant feeling of dread, gore, and deadly close-quarters combat in cities.

So, I thought to myself, I think it’s about time we discussed some of the best bits about this game, what you can expect if you haven’t played HLL before and hopefully, I’ll manage to convince you to try this game!

10. Factions

You can pick 3 factions in total - in the future updates, you’ll be able to play as the British and Polish but that’s in a few months, at least. You can play as:

• Soviets
• Americans
• Germans

Each faction has different weapons, air support, uniforms, and vehicles. Some weapons are better than others, although they don’t improve your odds of winning the round too much - your map awareness, as well as good eyesight, does.

9. Weapons

There’s a long list of weapons to pick from, although you can only acquire US weapons by playing the US factions, or by picking them up from dead GI soldiers. 

Some of the most outstanding weapons are:

• PPSH-41 - An automatic SMG with an extremely high rate of fire, as well as high magazine capacity. Used by the Soviets.
• MP-40 - Rate of fire is slower than that of PPSH-41s, although it’s a lot more accurate at longer distances. Used by the Germans.
• Thompson M1A1 - Also known as the Tommy Gun, it’s one of the most popular SMGs on the American side. Decent rate of fire, accuracy, and damage overall.

8. Air Support

One of the most terrifying things that you can encounter is the Katyusha - it fires an array of rockets at your position, leaving you extremely endangered if you’re not taking cover in a trench or a building. Germans and Americans also have their own artillery and air strikes, which target an area and can kill regular infantry, trucks, or tanks.

7. Graphics

This game has some years but the graphics still managed to age like fine wine. The foliage, motion blur, view distance, and many other video-related settings make the game feel large, as well as immersive. 

Funnily enough, Hell Let Loose is also that type of game that can give you an advantage if you fiddle around with the options - by turning the brightness to max, night maps become a lot clearer, which helps you with killing enemies. Additionally, disabling foliage will also make it easier for you to spot enemies from afar.

6. Realism

Hell Let Loose is not your typical CoD shooter and to be honest, the first 2 hours will determine whether you’ll be playing this game for 1 more hour or your entire life. 

First of all, you’re gonna be walking a lot and not see your enemies too often. Second of all, soldiers are not bullet-sponges, they will die after 1-2 hits, 3 if they’re lucky. The third most important feature of this game is the communication system - you can talk with your commander, as well as your squad leader, and decide together how you should approach objectives - this will determine whether you’re gonna win or not.

5. Maps

The maps are based on actual locations in real life, which adds even more immersion. All of them have specific chokeholds and objectives, sometimes it’s easier to defend, while at other times it’s a lot easier to attack. 

You can also play maps during nighttime and during different seasons - summer, winter, or autumn. 

A list of maps that you can play:

• Carentan
• Driel
• El Alamein
• Foy
• Hill 400
• Hürtgen Forest
• Kharkov
• Kursk
• Marvie
• Omaha Beach
• Purple Heart Lane
• Remagen
• Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
• Sainte-Mère-Église
• Stalingrad
• Utah Beach

4. Leveling system

Each class has a leveling system, which means that achieving higher levels will grant you higher quality weapons, like the automatic ones, for example. If you’re a dude who enjoys cosmetic items, you will also gain them by leveling up. 

The first few levels are relatively easy to again but as you progress, you will find it harder and harder to level up. You can hit the maximum level of 10 per class. 

3. Gore

Hell Let Loose is also of the most disturbing games because of its gore system - enemies(you as well) can be dismembered, blown in half, shot to hell, or obliterated into pieces. Weapons such as shotguns are so ridiculous, that they can cut you in half if you happen to get shot from close range.

Of course, before you get brutally murdered, you’re gonna let out a harrowing scream that will leave you contemplating your life when the screen turns black. 

2. Classes

You can play many roles in Hell Let Loose, there’s always something useful to play - machine gunners are great for suppressive fire, which enables your team to push an objective or just mow down enemy soldiers walking down an empty field. 

There are also classes that have automatic weapons, like the Assault or Automatic Rifleman class - they are great for close-quarters combat in urban areas or trenches.

I could go on and on but it’s up to you to try these classes - you can destroy tanks, perform sabotage missions, play behind enemy lines, and many other activities. 

1. Tanks

My favorite part of this article - tanks. They are great for providing cover for your teammates, as well as eliminating swarms of enemies at once. The infantry can’t live without a tank, just like the tank can’t live without the infantry. The reason for that is that the tank has to be always protected from Anti-Tank classes and engineers, who can place satchel charges on or next to the tank. 

Of course, some maps are bad for the tanks, like the Hill 400 - dense forests, hills and lack of roads can make this a nightmarish experience for any tank enjoyer!

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