Painkiller

Painkiller (2004)

by MachineWorks Northwest, People Can Fly, DreamCatcher Interactive
Genres:Puzzle, Shooter
Themes:Action, Horror
Game modes:Single player, Multiplayer
Story:Stranded in a place between Heaven and Hell, your time of judgment is at hand. The Underworld is on the verge of unholy war, and you are but a pawn in the infernal battle. As you fight for your purification, the truths behind the deceptions are revealed. Painkiller puts you in a nightmarish world where monsters swarm you in mobs. Eliminate your enemies using a variety of weapons and using your power to morph into a possessed creature.Show more
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