Escape from Hell Overview
Escape from Hell is a role-playing game where the player guides a party through top-down environments. The protagonist, an ordinary man named Richard, finds himself in Hell due to an apparent clerical error and must escape relying solely on his own resourcefulness.
The gameplay involves forming a party by recruiting companions from among Hell's inhabitants, many of whom are famous historical or fictional personalities. Interactions with various characters, both friendly and hostile, are a central activity. While the setting is a horror premise, the tone is frequently comedic, evidenced by humorous dialogue and whimsically named equipment.
A skill system governs character capabilities, but these abilities are obtained through finding trainers or acquiring them directly, not through practice. These skills include both combat-focused and utility applications like hacking or swimming.