Now that Dark Horse Comics has opened its own video game division, many fans have begun to dream about a game based onHellboy. Dark Horse already has an established background in gaming, having produced comics for a myriad of game properties likeThe Last of UsandFallout.The new department is reportedly in talks with a number of studios to develop triple-A titles, and aHellboygame could be a good move for the fledgling Dark Horse Games, given the infernal detective’s abilities and deep lore attached to him and the other members of the B.P.R.D.
WithDark Horse getting into gaming, many fans jumped to the idea of aHellboygame almost immediately. As one of its biggest names,Hellboyhasn’t had much presence in gaming save a recent-ish appearance inInjustice 2as a DLC fighter. His last appearance before that was inHellboy: The Science of Evilback in 2008. Unfortunately, the game adapted from the 2004Hellboyfilm didn’t see much success commercially or critically. Now that Dark Horse is looking to work directly with studios to bring their IPs to gaming, it could be the perfect chance for a newHellboygame.
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Imagining a New Hellboy Video Game
It’s surprising that there haven’t been more video games based onHellboy. The character seems almost tailor-made for a horror/action game in the vein ofResident Evilor something closer to Bioshock. His abilities, like super strength and extensive knowledge of the paranormal, could transition into the video game format well. Imagining a triple-A over-the-shoulder shooter that blendsResident Evil’s action with the unraveling mysteries ofBioshockand detective mechanics similar to theBatman Arkhamseries is pretty enticing on its own.Hellboyis a popular brandwith a dedicated fanbase, so it’s likely at the top of the heap of Dark Horse IPs to be adapted.
TheHellboyseries is also steeped in lore. Traditional supernatural threats like vampires and monsters that are right at homein aRavenloftDnDgamespiral into more esoteric threats that can become rather Lovecraftian.Hellboyhas a wide array of villains to choose from and stories to utilize if it is going to be adapted into a new video game. One of the things that fans have missed out on in previousHellboygames is just that, an exploration of its deep lore and storylines. Character development over the course of a narrative andBioshock-style world-building through discovering audio recordings and journal entries would feel right at home in aHellboygame.
While nothing has been confirmed as of yet, fans could start seeing Dark Horse Games in action as soon as spring of 2022.Hellboycould be part of the plan to bring original Dark Horse properties to video games, and that’s got some fans salivating over the possibilities. Horror titles that blend in mystery and action likeBloodborneandResident Evilare as popular as everand theHellboyfranchise seems tailor-made to fit a similar model. For now, however, fans are left to speculate about what might be on the horizon forHellboyand Dark Horse Games at large.
No official announcements have been made yet about upcoming Dark Horse Games projects.
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