A Horde Too Many
- November 19, 2016
- HordeCore
- 4h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"A Horde Too Many" is a post-apocalyptic survival RPG where players build a safe haven, gather supplies, and carefully choose a team of characters to fight through hordes of zombies. The game features tower defense elements and allows players to explore wastelands for supplies. Upcoming features include character collection and development.
Reviews
- HordeCore offers enjoyable zombie-slaying fun with a unique art style and cooperative gameplay that is great for playing with friends.
- The game features a variety of classes and abilities, along with a crafting system that allows for customization and upgrades, making it engaging.
- The humor and light-hearted tone, combined with a fun card game mini-game, add to the overall entertainment value of the game.
- The game is plagued by bugs and crashes, particularly when using controllers, which can severely disrupt the gameplay experience.
- Many design decisions, such as the cumbersome item pickup system and unclear crafting mechanics, lead to frustration and confusion during play.
- The multiplayer experience is disappointing, with issues like separate spawns and lack of coordination, making it feel more like two single-player games rather than a cooperative experience.
- story21 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered thin and poorly written, with a simplistic and sometimes silly narrative that feels aimed at a younger audience. Players noted a lack of depth in character backgrounds and plot coherence, particularly regarding the scrapper team and opposing factions. While the game features various mission types and comic-style storytelling, many found the overall narrative unengaging and secondary to the gameplay mechanics.
“It has a story, crafting, cooking, a talent tree with passive bonuses to help your team, various classes of survivors that feel unique, and a fun card game to take your mind off the shooting.”
“The plot in this game is seasoned with comics.”
“It's a paid flash game with a small story, comic, and loot pool that will allow you to improve your character.”
“The story is thin and not terribly well-written, but the skilling and upgrade paths are interesting and the card game is decent enough to be playable.”
“There are pieces left seemingly undone, which is a bit annoying - I can understand controlling access to scrap through drops/salvage only, but why is there no merchant anywhere that I can buy mundane items from? In the storyline, the scrapper team seems to get the short end of the stick - not a lot of explanation about who they are or who Nana is, and it wasn't clear to me that these were opposing factions at all.”
“The dialogue is infantile and near pointless for the most part; the writing is poor as is the story.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with many users noting significant bugs that can lead to crashes and frustrating mechanics, such as the inability to customize controls and a simplistic combat system. While the looting and crafting elements are satisfying and the visual style is praised, the overall experience can feel repetitive and hindered by design flaws. Despite these issues, some players find the gameplay addictive and enjoyable, particularly in the context of its unique zombie apocalypse theme.
“Hordecore is a refreshing game in the world of zombie games as both the visual art and gameplay are stellar and unique!”
“The looting and crafting is satisfying and the gameplay is not super complex which made it very enjoyable.”
“Nice graphics and easy to pick up gameplay.”
“Every aspect of gameplay is, at some point, buggy (either in solo mode or online multiplayer) and can make the game freeze or crash.”
“The juxtaposition of 3D elements with the essentially 2D gameplay is a bit annoying, as others have noted - enemies will approach you on a slanting path, necessitating dancing around the screen to get hits in.”
“It's really uninteresting, boring, and sometimes it drags on with the walling mechanic and not being able to attack enemy cards with your cards, only with your survivors.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, featuring a unique and appealing aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the blend of fun and badass elements, with visuals that effectively convey the game's apocalyptic theme. While some consider the graphics to be merely "okay" for an indie title, many highlight their quality and suitability for the gameplay.
“Fun side-scrolling game to pass the time, with a cool aesthetic and art style.”
“The overall aesthetic for the game is very fitting, and really brings the whole apocalypse to life.”
“The voices of the survivors are so fun 😂 the graphics are a mix of badass and fun at the same time!”
“The graphics are just okay for an indie title.”
“This game is like Darkest Dungeon, only simpler, with graphics in a different style.”
“Graphics?”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its engaging soundtrack and integration with impressive visuals, enhancing the overall experience. However, users have noted the lack of separate volume controls for music and sound effects, suggesting the need for a dedicated slider or toggle to improve customization. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's appeal, with many players feeling captivated by its quality.
“Interesting pumping system, nice graphics, and a good soundtrack.”
“Got hooked by the cool music and really nice visual effects, and did not regret it; lots of different classes and cool gear.”
“There are no separate volume controls for the music, so if you want to turn that up or down, you also change the sound effect volume since it's all tied to one slider.”
“Add a separate slider, or at least a toggle to turn the music off.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs affecting both solo and online multiplayer modes, leading to crashes and freezes. Overall, players report a frustrating experience due to these persistent technical problems.
“Every aspect of gameplay is, at some point, buggy (either in solo mode or online multiplayer) and can make the game freeze or crash.”
“Buggy game with bad balancing and a poor plot.”
“Buggy game to play.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Hordecore features a blend of humor that enhances its gameplay, making it a fun zombie scroller and scrolling shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world. Players appreciate the comedic elements, especially when enjoyed with friends.
“Hordecore is a zombie scroller with some good humor.”
“Hordecore is a pretty funny scrolling shooter in a post-apocalyptic world that you can play with friends.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game enjoyable and note that it offers significant replayability, encouraging them to return for multiple playthroughs.
“Fun game with a lot of replayability.”
