Hellboy: The Science of Evil may seem like an outdated PS3 console or Xbox 360 video game, however this game which has been adapted from the 2004 Hellboy movie, which is itself based on the comic novel of the same name, is still a fun video game to play with loads of action, awesome combat style and displaying a multitude of weaponry usage. Hellboy: The Science of Evil has been developed by Krome Studios and published by Konami, whereas its released dates were June 24 in North America, August 15 in Europe and August 28 in Australia, all in the year 2008.
In this adventure game you can control Hellboy in a 3rd person perspective to uncover a Nazi Plot for world domination lead by Herman von Klempt who has worked on various other unsuccessful missions to either control or destroy the world. This video game has been broken up into six chapters where you will progress through a series of levels whereby each of these levels consists of different stages and routes which are controlled by various groups of enemies.
The aim in Hellboy is to defeat all enemies in the area so as to proceed to the next stage of the chapter. Hellboy uses a series of heavy and quick attacks that are mixed together for numerous combinations so as to combat his opponents in hand to hand combat situations where he makes use of his famous stone right hand of doom. Slams and head butts along with other finishing moves are the other types of attacks performed by Hellboy when his opponent is near death and these finishing moves have an important role as they increase his energy in the health meter. This energy is later used to perform certain specific moves and also to activate the “Hellmode” where Hellboy stone hand becomes engulfed in flames to cause greater damage during combat.
The Samaritan (an oversized pistol) is the name of another weapon that is utilized by Hellboy and this weapon uses up to 9 different types of ammunitions which may be collected in the form of artifacts and lores to fire single shots. Hellboy has the ability to pick up objects found on each level which are used as projectiles and weapons, while other objects are used in missions to progress through levels.
Apart from being a video game, Hellboy has also been designed as an online slots by Microgaming Systems and this video slots game can be played at Magical Vegas which is an online casino. On this 5 reel 20 payline game which is themed on the comic book of Hellboy, you will find various characters of this book as symbols such as Hellboy, Abe Sapien, Liz Sherman, Herman von Klempt and other symbols such as The Stone Hand, Hellboy Icon, and high value card symbols.
Features on this awesome Hellboy slots game are the Super Mode and Underground Bonus. The Super Mode feature randomly awards 10 Free Spins during which up to 3 wild positions are randomly held in place for the duration of the super mode. 3, 4 or 5 scattered Stone Hand symbols triggers the Underground Bonus where you have to locate and secure the hidden relic of power which is safely guarded by dangerous beasts. You will require to complete 4 levels to reach the chamber of fire and claim your relic to get added rewards apart from the 1 pick awarded per level for awesome prizes.
You can rediscover the story of Hellboy at Magical Vegas and also battle the dangerous creatures who will most probably bring back reminiscence of the classic collection of the Hellboy comic books.