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Hellmart is a first-person game that combines work simulation with survival mechanics inside a small supermarket setting. The player takes the role of a lone employee responsible for keeping the store running while dealing with unexpected situations that arise over the course of a shift. Gameplay is divided into routine tasks and high-risk moments, requiring attention, planning, and adaptation. Each session represents a workday that gradually changes in tone and challenge.
During daytime hours in Hellmart, the player focuses on standard store duties. These include serving customers, managing the cash register, restocking shelves, and keeping the shop organized. Completing tasks efficiently helps maintain store performance and provides resources needed later. The environment feels controlled during this phase, but time management is important, as unfinished tasks can create problems later in the shift. The daytime period establishes structure and prepares the player for upcoming challenges.
As evening approaches, the atmosphere in Hellmart shifts. The player must begin preparing the store for nighttime by checking equipment, managing power usage, and securing certain areas. Once night begins, the store becomes a place of constant uncertainty. Visitors behave differently, and some interactions carry potential danger. Decisions made during this phase often have immediate consequences, forcing the player to remain alert and responsive to changes in the environment.
Hellmart is built around several interconnected gameplay systems:
These systems repeat across sessions but produce different outcomes depending on player choices. There is no fixed solution to each shift, which encourages learning through experience rather than memorization.
Decision-making plays a central role in Hellmart. Players must choose how to spend limited resources, which safety measures to prioritize, and how to react to unusual situations. Trusting the wrong visitor or neglecting preparation can quickly lead to failure. On the other hand, overly cautious behavior may limit progress. Balancing efficiency and safety becomes the primary challenge as the night unfolds.
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