Battle in Hell’s Paradise review - "Graphically lush but lacking in gameplay"

Mobile games based on hit anime series aren’t anything new, so it’s always refreshing when, instead of the bigger names, we see underrated or overlooked shows getting their time to shine. Which is precisely the case with Battle in Hell’s Paradise, an action series set in feudal Japan that sees a group of convicted ninjas seek a pardon by recovering the fabled Elixir of Life, which bestows immortality, from a deadly island. As setups go, it promises action, intrigue and a healthy dose of horror. And in many ways Battle in Hell’s Paradise delivers on all of those fronts. Yet it does so by playing things almost too safe, which will be fine for most fans, but others may find themselves left cold, like I was. ... [MORE]