- Small Update: Added Hold Aim Mode - 4 March 2026
Hello, this is Tentacle Soft.We have released a small patch.The details are as follows:Added "Hold to Aim" ModeAn "Aiming Mode: HOLD" option has been added to the Settings menu.The default setting is OFF (Toggle mode).Added Tutorial Reset & Weapon Type GuideA "Reset Tutorial" button has been added to the Settings and Pause (ESC) menus.A "Weapon Type Info" button has been added to the Inventory and Pause (ESC) menus.Changed Bomb Projectile MechanicsBomb-type weapon projectiles now follow a parabolic trajectory toward monsters.Classic Mode Early Upgrade LockIn Classic Mode, upgrades are now locked until you pick a weapon.Thank you!
- Demo 4 Update: Menhera Mode Now Available - 2 March 2026
Hello, this is Tentacle Soft. Demo 4, featuring the new Menhera Mode, has been updated.We sincerely apologize for the delay in this update.Thank you for your patience.
- Publishing and Schedule Adjustment with [Mango Party] for Hellgate Reiko - 2 December 2025
Hello, this is TentacleSoft.We sincerely thank all players and followers who have shown great interest and anticipation for our game.Today, we have very important news to share about Hellgate Reiko. Our game has officially entered into a publishing partnership with \, a professional publisher in the big and beautiful field.Thanks to the strong support from our publisher, our development team can now focus even more on improving game quality and creating richer content. This partnership has opened new opportunities, such as adding Japanese voice acting and more additional ECGs (Explicit Content Graphics), which would have been difficult to attempt without their support.However, to ensure that these additional tasks are implemented with the highest level of quality, we have decided to adjust the release schedule to 2026. We sincerely apologize to all players who have been waiting patientl…
- Upcoming Demo 4 Version Update Notice - 13 October 2025
Hello, this is Tentacle Soft.With the next update just around the corner, we're excited to share some of the major new features we've been working on.1. New Game Mode: 'Menhera Mode' The newly added Menhera Mode is a mode with enhanced deck-building strategy, inspired by games like Balatro. Experience a different style of play from the classic mode, with new relics that significantly impact your card draws and the addition of a Shop.Always Play with Reiko!We received a lot of feedback from players during the demo who wanted to see Reiko during combat. Now, the Reiko Standing art will appear on the battlefield! Previously only visible in the inventory, Reiko will now be present during combat and in the shop in Menhera Mode, with an adjustable transparency option.New Strategies with the ShopPurchase new relics, or add, upgrade, and remove cards from your deck at the Shop. You can also man…
- ci-en circle open - 6 June 2025
https://ci-en.dlsite.com/creator/30987We’ve launched a new site where you can communicate with us!At the address above, you can find more detailed updates and connect with us more easily than on the Steam page.
- Upcoming Demo 3 Version Update Notice - 25 May 2025
Hello, this is Tentacle Soft. Thank you so much for your interest in Hellgate Reiko. Here’s a preview of the main content included in the upcoming update. 1. Reward Card System Overhaul The reward card system granted after clearing each floor has been completely revamped. Previously, the system allowed you to simply add, remove, or change cards. Now, you will be presented with a selection of special reward cards after clearing a floor, and you can choose one to build your deck using the card's unique effect. There are currently 30 reward cards available, and many more with unique effects are planned for future updates. 2. Examples of Reward Card Effects - Value Boost Cards: Add +5, +10, +15, etc. to a randomly chosen card - Conditional Effect Cards: Halve the value if even, double it if odd - Directional Spread Cards: Apply +2, +4, +6... to cards on the right - Position-Based Cards: +50…
- Demo 2 Version Update News! (2025-04-27) - 28 April 2025
Hello, this is Tentacle Soft. We sincerely thank everyone who showed interest and provided valuable feedback on the previous demo version. Thanks to your input, we were able to discover and fix parts we had missed, and prepare this demo update. And finally! Based on the ECG we previously showed, we have added our first Dialogue Event! Now Reiko can proudly 〇〇-debut! Here are the details of this demo update: 1. Stage Clear Reward Dialogue Event added (triggered after clearing Floor 20) 2. Gallery System Update and Collection Feature Added (Weapons/Relics/Monsters) 3. Tooltip Additions 4. Point Shop update: Costume system moved from PlayScene Inventory to Point Shop 5. Key Binding and Volume Control settings added 6. Weapon Draw UI updated to allow choosing placement position 7. Story Revision (Reiko changed from CEO to New Employee) 8. Poker Hand Relics added 9. Shortcut Keys added to Pl…
- Upcoming Update Preview - 9 April 2025
Hello, this is Tentacle Soft. Thank you so much to everyone who played the demo of ! Here’s what we’re planning to include in the next update. 1. Story Revision Reiko is no longer a CEO, but a new employee. (For better event situations!) During a late-night shift, she finds herself unable to leave the office due to a sudden appearance of a hellgate. To go home, she must fight the monsters that appear on each floor and close the hellgates that cannot be shut unless you XX. 2. Costume System Update The costume change feature previously located in the inventory has been moved to the Point Shop. Costumes can now be purchased and changed using points earned in-game. (This system is still under development and may change.) 3. Weapon Draw UI Renewal To improve usability, we’ve updated the UI so you can choose where to place the weapon right when you draw it. 4. Settings Menu Enhancement Volume…
- Demo Update News! (2025-03-22) - 22 March 2025
Hello, this is Tentacle Soft. First of all, we sincerely thank everyone who has shown interest in our still-developing game. We’ve released a new demo update based on our planned development schedule and the valuable feedback we’ve received from players. We’re excited (and a bit nervous!) to finally share our first ECGs with you. Demo Update Details: 1. Fixed a bug where the game would freeze when the inventory slots were full 2. Fixed a bug preventing the movement of 6-star weapons 3. Fixed a bug where units did not disappear after selling, allowing infinite gold duplication - Also fixed an issue where dragging weapons over the DECK or CLOSE button triggered infinite selling 4. Added E key toggle for opening/closing the Pick (Inventory) window 5. Added 1280 resolution support for Steam Deck 6. Floor Paper improvements - Now spawns 1 each of Bronze, Silver, and Gold - Added Boss-grade F…
- Retaining the Original Game Title - 16 March 2025
Hello, this is Tentacle Soft. In our previous announcement, we informed you about a planned change to the game's official title. However, after internal review, we have decided to retain the original title instead. The title change was initially considered to create a more intuitive brand image, but we ultimately determined that maintaining the original name—along with its identity and familiarity—would be the best approach. As a result, the official game title will remain unchanged: Korean: 레이코와 지옥의문 Japanese: レイコと地獄の扉 English: Hellgate Reiko (No changes) We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. We deeply appreciate your continued interest and feedback, and we will keep working hard to provide a better gaming experience. Thank you for your support.
- Hellgate Reiko Demo Release Announcement - 15 March 2025
Hello, this is Tentacle Soft. We are delighted to share some exciting news with you. The demo version of Hellgate Reiko has successfully passed Steam’s review process and is now available for download. Here’s what you can experience in this demo version: 1. A basic mode trial stage with randomly generated floor layouts for testing 2. 5 weapon types and 6 weapon grades 3. 20 relics 4. 8 starting options 5. 2 sexy standing CGs This demo version serves as a test version of the game system, and we plan to release additional updates for the demo in the future. Here are our planned updates: 1. A tutorial mode that includes detailed explanations of the game system 2. An additional trial stage (Hard mode) alongside the currently available basic mode trial stage 3. At least 30 relics added 4. A point-based starting option system 5. A gallery menu (including at least one event) We are also workin…
- Demo Version Update Delay Notice - 9 March 2025
The update for the demo version is currently delayed due to the Steam build review process. We are working hard to resolve this issue as soon as possible so that we can update the demo file at the earliest opportunity. We sincerely apologize for the delay.
- The Steam Store for 'Hellgate Reiko' is now open! - 14 February 2025
Hello, We are TENTACLE SOFT, the developers of the zombie shooting defense game Hellgate Reiko. The Steam store page for Hellgate Reiko is now open! Check out our unique deck-building zombie defense shooter on Steam today. Additionally, we will be releasing a demo during the Steam Next Fest in February 2025, so stay tuned and look forward to it! Thank you for your support!
