Hell Clock is one of those games that cherry picks so many ideas from so many different sources that it manages to feel original when taken as a whole.
In summary, Hell Clock is simply a great game. It has all the mechanics that make a roguelite great – beneficial progression between runs, variety of skills and RNG elements. Then it layers in ARPG elements and skill trees for extra touch. It also provides the player with plenty of options for how laid back or difficult they want to play through the game.
With these in mind and for a game that also looks this good, I could give it nothing less than the Thumb Culture Platinum Thumb Award.