Be My Horde
- June 18, 2024
- Polished Games
- 6h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Be My Horde," play as the necromancer Moriana, commanding an army of undead minions in battles against the living. Resurrect fallen enemies, grow your horde, and use the souls of your foes to enhance your skills. Each defeat offers a chance to return stronger, as death is merely the beginning of your conquest. Your journey is fraught with challenges, but the rewards will help you unlock the mysteries behind Moriana's dark powers.
Reviews
- The game offers a unique twist on the survivor genre, allowing players to raise and control a horde of undead minions.
- The art style and voice acting, particularly of the main character Moriana, are well-received and add charm to the gameplay.
- Players report a satisfying sense of progression with each run, as they can see tangible improvements in their abilities and horde size.
- The game currently lacks content, with many players maxing out upgrades and completing the available content in just a few hours.
- Minion AI can be frustrating, as they often do not engage effectively in combat, leading to situations where the player can be overwhelmed.
- There are frequent crashes reported during longer runs, which can lead to lost progress and frustration for players.
- gameplay70 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a straightforward yet addictive loop, incorporating rogue-lite mechanics and a unique necromancy twist that allows players to create and manage an army. While many players appreciate the engaging updates and challenge, some find the overall experience repetitive and lacking in depth once upgrades are maxed out. Overall, the game offers fun mechanics and potential for improvement, but may feel simplistic and limited in content for those seeking more complexity.
“The newest update, which added perks, made the gameplay loop more engaging than before.”
“The gameplay is very addictive, creating an army is a nice twist for the genre.”
“Overall great game if you enjoy the vampire survivors style gameplay loop but with a necro-army twist.”
“Decent game, the gameplay loop is somewhat boring after a while as you don't get that many perks in a run, and you unlock all the stuff in the base super fast. After you've done that, there is no point in playing anymore, to be honest, there's nothing to work towards.”
“Kinda boring game - not a lot of content (other than grinding) and the gameplay itself is pretty dull at the moment.”
“The game needs a substantial improvement to the gameplay loop and a significant improvement to the minion AI before I could consider recommending it.”
- graphics23 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the art style and attention to detail, while others find it simplistic and reminiscent of older flash games. Some users appreciate the smooth gameplay and distinct visuals, but note that the overall presentation feels underdeveloped and could benefit from more variety and refinement. Voice acting and thematic elements are highlighted positively, yet there are concerns about clarity in distinguishing between characters during gameplay.
“Every single graphical detail is clearly lovingly crafted, thematic, and distinct.”
“It's a great aesthetic to an otherwise horrific, gruesome battle.”
“The concept is great, artwork is great.”
“The art style and presentation is very adolescent.”
“A fairly boring and uninspired art style that looks like any flash game from 15 years ago, which could be forgiven with great gameplay or mechanics.”
“With regards to cons: even though I like the art style, it seems a bit undeveloped - it is very easy to not distinguish between enemies and minions.”
- grinding15 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with many expressing frustration over the slow progression and minimal rewards for their efforts. The lack of content and variety contributes to a feeling of monotony, making the gameplay experience feel more like a chore than an engaging challenge. Overall, while some expected grinding, the extent and nature of it have led to dissatisfaction among users.
“Kinda boring game - not a lot of content (other than grinding) and gameplay itself is pretty boring at the moment.”
“Cons: very grindy for very tiny incremental rewards.”
“But gets very grindy as the game progresses with only a limited shop to upgrade and no map variations.”
- music12 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its excellent quality, engaging soundtrack, and effective voice acting, enhancing the overall experience. While some players find it memorable and dynamic, particularly appreciating how it intensifies during gameplay, others describe it as good yet somewhat forgettable. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and atmosphere.
“Gorgeous soundtrack and voice acting.”
“Building the horde is extremely satisfying, the music is very fun and engaging, Moriana's personality and voice acting adds charm.”
“The music becomes more intense as things get busier on screen, though it isn't particularly inspiring, and it's just the same loop. However, it didn't get annoying while I was playing.”
“The way the music dynamically grows and adds more instruments as you get further into the game is just *chef's kiss*; it has no right to go so hard.”
“The music was my favorite part, but it didn't elevate the overall experience.”
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as simple and lacking depth, with players noting a desire for more lore and a structured narrative. While some appreciate the art and the basic premise, others find the storytelling confusing, particularly regarding the player's role in relation to the lich character. Overall, the narrative does not seem to be a focal point, and players should not expect a complex or revolutionary storyline.
“Love the art, love the story.”
“Story-wise, it's simple and clean.”
“I also would like to see more lore, like a story mode, on a mission to take the world, and fight whoever the 'liege' is that Moriana spoke of in one line during the run.”
“Most games I see like this don't bother with story or anything meaningful.”
“Confusion about the story - you get thrown into the game, which I like, but then the lich starts addressing the player as her minion that follows her orders. This is confusing because she is there during every run, seemingly commanding this horde, but then who is the player in this story?”
“You know when you're playing a game, and it puts you in a situation where you can't win to progress the story, and you're supposed to die?”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is highlighted by its witty dialogue and clever moments, such as the mobile marketing trick that adds a layer of hilarity. While the dialogue is limited, players find it consistently funny and enjoyable, contributing to an overall entertaining experience.
“The dialogue is funny (there's not a lot of it though, so do not misunderstand).”
“I found it hilarious.”
“Alright, that trick with the mobile marketing dialogue option closing the game was hilarious.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is perceived as lacking in replayability, with players noting that while it offers a decent initial experience for its price, it fails to provide long-term engagement or interactive gameplay that would encourage repeated play. Comparisons to other "survivor" style games highlight a significant gap in replay value.
“The theme is nice, but it needs more chaos and replay value to be truly enjoyable.”
“Other 'survivors' style games offer much greater replay value for the same price.”
“It's cool, but there is no replay value.”
“You get your $5 worth, but there isn't any long-term replayability.”
“Not giving a bad review, but replayability is basically null without more interactive gameplay.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is commendable, offering surprisingly good performance for its genre and maintaining stability without significant bugs. However, players may experience a drop in frame rates during late-game scenarios, indicating some inconsistency in performance.
“Surprisingly good performance compared to other games in this genre, but your FPS will still tank late game.”
“[b]+[/b] Excellent performance.”
“Besides, the game performance is quite stable; I have not encountered any bugs so far.”
“The performance seems a little messy given the art, but there's a solid base here.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a stable experience with minimal glitches, although some have noted occasional issues with minions avoiding battles, suggesting that a fix may be forthcoming.
“I haven't run into any glitches or anything, but sometimes it seems like the minions want to avoid battle. This has been brought up enough, so I'm sure there will be something to fix.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I've experienced several bugs that disrupt gameplay, and the stability issues are frustrating.”
