A bullet-hell with a non-violent twist, Hellix is our submission for the 2025 Boss Rush Game Jam!

In Hellix, players take on the role of a hardboiled exorcist, Bertrand Wittgenstein, as he battles demon after demon descending into the depths of a defiled cathedral. 

Players will need to learn how to seal away demonic runes while dodging attacks from the demons who have broken out of hell! Each rune is intermittently activated by the demonic summoning circles, empowering the demons in various ways; it's up to the player to decide which runes they want to seal and in what order to prevent their influence. 

The game features 3 unique demonic bosses complete with custom art, animations, music and attack patterns.

Thanks for playing, and we hope you enjoy!

(This project uses Wwise integration, many sounds may not load in the web build, if you are reviewing this game it is recommended that you use the downloadable version, thanks)

Controls:

WASD to move

Left Shift to Dash

Spacebar to Seal Runes

Escape for Pause Menu

Credits:

• Taylor Harrington,  Tileset & Prop Artist
• James Johnson,  Level & Systems Development
• Benton Lane, Concept Designer & Production Lead
• Amalia Russell, VFX Artist
• Olivia Santamauro, Animator & Character Artist
• Morgan Smith, Composer & Sound Designer