Play Hell Raiser Online

Hell Raiser came out for the Amiga in 1989, developed by Exocet Software and published by Prism Leisure. It was one of those games that blended genres, offering a mix of side-scrolling action and top-down shooting, which felt pretty ambitious at the time. The Amiga had plenty of action titles, but this one stood out with its dual gameplay styles and sci-fi theme.

You control a soldier fighting through six levels to reclaim the planet Hazbal from alien invaders. The game alternates between side-scrolling run-and-gun stages, where you jump over pits and shoot enemies, and top-down shooter segments where you pilot a ship. You collect power-ups from defeated foes, like weapon upgrades and health, which help you survive the increasing hazards. The pacing is fast, and the difficulty ramps up quickly, demanding quick reflexes and careful movement. It feels frantic but satisfying when you clear a tough section.