Preview, by Mike Butt: "Based on looks alone, Painkiller will undoubtedly succeed."

Preview, by Finger: "Painkiller has an almost Diablo-like story and atmosphere in a first person environment with frantic, bloody action in the vein of Serious Sam."

Preview, by Rob de los Reyes: "You'll have a decidedly unholy arsenal at your disposal for use in this inter-planar war."

Preview, by Jolex Del Pilar: "PainKiller is going to fill a niche that caters to gamers who require 100% action, nothing more, nothing less."

Preview, by Kaigen: "I came away impressed and firmly convinced that Painkiller will wind up being a great buy for any fan of fast, frantic shooters."

Preview, by Uros Jojic: "Overall, I got the impression that Painkiller is coming along quite nicely."