Overlord™: Raising Hell

I won't lie, I played this game mostly because Mark Silk's voice is nostalgia to my brain. The gameplay's fun though, Pikmin but evil is a fun pitch.

Overlord: Raising Hell is a glitchy, darkly humorous expose of what happens when you give a flawed human absolute power in a pixelated world. It’s a guilty pleasure that doubles as a subconscious therapy session. Just don’t look too closely at the cracks in its digital throne—it might reveal your true self.

absolutely amazing game with a great story and jokes i highly recommend it plus after you beat the game on normal you can try playing legendary and its like a whole new game where any mistake can make you lose everything

PS Evil always finds a way

I really wish this series got revived. It's been a decade since the last game went down like a sheep on fire.
Honestly even if it got a proper reboot i wouldn't mind so long as it won't be forgotten.

Absolutely fantastic game! The only problem is you have to grind forever to get gold and minion souls in multiple playthroughs. Other than that, highly recommended!

old game but fun for the minion / evil lord playstyle

whatever , go my chudlings .

looks like Fable
plays like Pikmin

Fun for awhile and nostalgic but eventually youll notice the only real difficulty is increasing the time it takes to replay a challenge with each given area. At that point the fun drops off and only tedium remains.
I bought the entire series for i think 4 dollars though, so it was definitely worth the value.

This game is a true gem and has very unique game play. But, you get lost in the great fantasy world that overlord has, that you have to take a step back and realize how unique the game controls actually are. For a game that came out in 2007 and still handles well. This game is the TRUE definition of a hidden gem because not that many people talk about or have heard about this great game.

insanely jank and unfun, the concept is very cool but the game is just terrible.

Basically evil Pikmin, and I love it for that

Old but gold, you know.

WAY better than the base game

It sucks that this game was discontinued after the second game in the series because this game is funny as hell but saddly sense EA own Codemasters they killed this franchise off too early another franchise ruined by EA No More Sheepies No More Minions but at least the game got ported to PC in a Complete version unlike OVerlord 2 Which is annoyingly missing its DLC T_T

very good game, highly recommend, minions are the best

Remember when games were fun and didn't feel like a second job? I pull overlord out of archives every few years just to remind myself what gaming use to be. Is it perfect, no, does it run 100% stable, most of the time, does it have top of the line graphics, nope, is it fun, absolutely.

So so so fun, im biased because i played this as a kid, but game is so good and so well designed.

Very underrated game, better than the more famous 2nd overlord game tbh

=)

A fantastic game.
I enjoyed making an army of goblins.

good game must play

Completed and played this game elsewhere. This will also have to count as my review for Overlord, the base game, since I cannot get it to launch enough to have the playtime to review.

The base game is great, its a fun pikmin esque romp though a generic paint by trope fantasy land, but still manages to have plenty of its own character.

Raising hell is more of the same but honestly I'm not sure it was needed. Its okay but just feels a bit like putting a hat on a hat.

Raising hell works good on PC and steam deck. Be sure in the launcher to select gamepad.

The base game on the other hand in spite of being verified as playable (amber/yellow) displays an application launch error on Steam Deck and one on PC.

I recommend you just get the one and done package from the other site if you do want this game, there are no achievements or trading cards or anything really adding value to this particular framework here.

It's fun and relaxing to spend an afternoon with your minions, bashing and smashing your way through the game world. Totally worth it.

Consider this a review for Overlord and Overlord: Raising Hell. As this game's DLC came out before it was properly implemented into steam, it is treated as a second game.

A cult classic from the golden age of gaming, Overlord is effectively what many would call "evil pikmin". You control a growing horde of minions of 4 different types to take revenge and collect objects. We like objects. While the game is absolutely dated in many ways, and some of the visuals are hard to respect, and saving is kinda annoying and regaining health also annoying,
I personally find it to be one of the better games I played both as a child and an adult. If you can't stand the older era of the emerging Xbox 360 titles, this game is not for you. But if you relish in that era like I did, and even carry a heavy dose of nostalgia, it is absolutely an incredible experience.

i grew up playing overlord 1 & 2 on the PS3 and you should definitely buy this game its a master piece

yes yes

One hell of expansion pack. It gives the original game the best addition of story that perfectly connect original with the sequel

If you enjoyed Fable, or Pikmin, or both, you'll likely enjoy Overlord, too - Finally played through, and was glad I did - quite charming for what it was, and way more content than I'd expected. Looking forward to trying Overlord 2 after this.

Shame I haven't heard of anything from the series - this has immense potential as an IP. If Overlord ever got a modern rendition, it could really do something amazing with modern tech, as they already went several impressive miles with the insanely limited hardware of the time.

It's really just fiddly controls, unresponsive minions and a slight grind for the later equipment holding this game back from an A-grade. Evil halflings is instant comedy.

Played this way back in the day on Xbox as a kid and finally replayed and beat it this time around on PC. This surprisingly holds up well even in 2024!

Overlord is such a fun game! You get to huck evil little gremlins at people, what's not to love?

Literally ME

classic

One of my favorite games ever.

10/10

This is one of the most nostalgic 2000s game I ever played as a kid and truly one of a kind and will always give me back to childhood god bless this masterpiece.

Solid Game, wish there were more of them

awesome

I still to this day maintain that this is a very good game. It has aged, it is dated in graphics and mechanics. I might be looking through rose tinted glasses but 10/10!

What you cannot carry off burn!

I would always recommend the beautiful simplicity that is Overlord. The good ye ol days of gaming where it was simple and enjoyable with the best virtue of just making a fun game rather than some crummy ol message no real gamer wants in this long running hobby of ours. The DLC is a hit or miss, if you want more of the same, good. If you want something more? Miss lol. I didnt want to deal with the same bosses but in puzzle form(if its different with the other DLC locations then im wrong then but otherwise meh). This was one of my favorite simple games back in the day, it was this and DA origins ultimate edition when I first got my 360 <3

love

Consider this a review for Overlord and Overlord: Raising Hell. As this game's DLC came out before it was properly implemented into steam, it is treated as a second game.

A cult classic from the golden age of gaming, Overlord is effectively what many would call "evil pikmin". You control a growing horde of minions of 4 different types to take revenge and collect objects. We like objects. While the game is absolutely dated in many ways, and some of the visuals are hard to respect, and saving is kinda annoying and regaining health also annoying,
I personally find it to be one of the better games I played both as a child and an adult. If you can't stand the older era of the emerging Xbox 360 titles, this game is not for you. But if you relish in that era like I did, and even carry a heavy dose of nostalgia, it is absolutely an incredible experience.

8.5/10, Back to Act One Again!

Overlord is a unique blend of RPG, action-adventure, and real-time strategy where you step into the shoes of an evil protagonist and command an army of quirky minions to conquer the world. What stands out is the refreshing perspective—it’s not about saving the world but dominating it. You play as the Overlord, a character that revels in chaos and malevolence, providing a new spin on the traditional "hero's journey."
The minions add an entertaining, strategic layer to the game. Each minion type has distinct abilities and personalities, from the hardy brown fighters to the mischievous and explosive reds. Your interactions with them feel rewarding, whether they're destroying obstacles, looting, or swarming enemies with sheer numbers. The environments also showcase dark, twisted fantasy landscapes, adding depth to the world you’re aiming to dominate.
While not as complex as other RPGs, the game offers enough choices to personalize your overlord, from armor upgrades to decisions that impact your "evil" path. For those looking for a morally ambiguous experience and some strategic gameplay, Overlord offers a unique, wickedly fun ride.

Very good game

ONE OF THE BEST GAMES I HAVE EVER PLAYED!!! I LOVE to cause carnage and mayhem just like gnarl and the little minions. We have a lot in common, I have finished the whole game but randomly my progress deleted so i am currently redoing the whole game kinda annoying since i am on raising hell so pretty much two whole games to finish on my schedule. I Would give this game 19.7 out of 20 so i deeply recommend this game if you want to cause a bit of mayhem. I always take the path of evil when i am good things just don't turn out good for me cause i get bored or the spells are just not my type SO GO TO THE DARK SIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Possibly one of the greatest games ever made.

It's a classic. Fun game with a very fun premise and really well written characters. Just turn your brain off for a minute and embrace evil.

One of the rare Games that lets you play as the Villain with a little bit of humor here and there.