Wondering how long Hell is Us takes to beat? Get estimates for main story, 100% completion, and replayability based on player choices and puzzle-solving.
Alright, so you're curious about how much time you'll be sinking into Hell is Us, huh? It's a fair question! Most folks will find the main story clocks in somewhere between 25 to 35 hours. For reference, during our own playthrough where we meticulously took notes, we hit about 33 hours just before Act 3, and Act 3 itself is pretty quick to wrap up.
Now, if you're aiming to do a full 100% completion, tackling all the 'good deeds' (think side quests and optional objectives) without failing any, you're probably looking at around 40 hours. If you happen to miss some of those earlier good deeds, you might find yourself needing a second playthrough to catch the missable content. But hey, with the knowledge you'll gain, that second run should be much faster, maybe adding another 10 hours or so.
If you're just trying to blast through the main story as quickly as possible, maybe focusing on getting powerful glyphs and upgrading your gear, you could probably finish in 10 to 20 hours for your first go. You'll be figuring things out, experimenting with builds, and generally just getting a feel for the game.
A big variable, though, is how you handle the puzzles. Some of them can be real head-scratchers! The main story puzzles are generally more straightforward, but the side quests can really make you think, sometimes requiring you to recall details from hours or even multiple levels ago. It's super easy to get a bit turned around, especially since the order you tackle certain Act 2 missions can affect things and make you backtrack or re-examine events.
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