has a hub world, The Dark Woods, that players return to after each loop. This is where you’re able to apply upgrades, equip new weapons, alter your appearance and get some training in.

, and though I initially tried to fade into the pixels and treat it as a single-player game, I quickly found myself emoting and seeking groups of warriors to join.

Sustain your numbers as best you can, for only the strongest group of survivors stand a fighting chance in brutal boss battles. Rise above the Almighty

And while I really like the game’s massive scale and the forced cooperation, there are moments where it feels like pure luck whether you get a well-organized squad or a chaotic free-for-all. More ways to communicate, a tighter movement system, and tweaks to balance the power curve would go a long way in refining the experience.

While players have more than one wheel of emoticons, they’re still not enough to communicate effectively. Screenshot via Dot Esports

A faceless, damned soul, a rebel who has rejected destiny to fight against God and demand a different fate. That’s who you are in 33 Immortals. Well, you and countless others who are also joining in for a fight against everything in Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven.

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I’m surprised that it’s not launching for the Xbox One alongside the Series X

isn’t without its flaws. The movement system feels stiff, with attacks locking you in place and dashes on a very brief, frustrating cooldown. Early on, this makes combat feel clunky and restrictive, and while later upgrades help smooth things out, it still never reaches the fluidity you’d expect from a game that throws you into such chaotic battles.

In the same options menu, control bindings for both keyboard and mouse, and controllers, are missing. I did not have any issues with the existing control scheme, but that doesn’t mean this shouldn’t be a launch feature, even for an early access experience.

casts players as condemned souls rebelling 33 Immortals Gameplay against divine judgment. Unlike traditional roguelikes that focus on solitary progression, this game drops you into a chaotic, ever-changing battlefield where teamwork isn’t just encouraged—it’s necessary for survival.

I played the preview solo because I was feeling particularly antisocial that day, but of course that doesn’t mean I was alone. Other players occupy the hub world and the main maps in 33 Immortals

These fights are brutal, even with 11 teammates, as waves of enemies must be defeated before the Holy Fire consumes everything. Victory grants a Legendary Relic, a crucial boost for the final fight. After several runs, I learned that teleporting to help other groups before ascending increases everyone’s chances—more relics mean a stronger team against Lucifer.