Be My Horde

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Be My Horde is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Polished Games and was released on June 18, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

In "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.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 682 reviews

gameplay45 positive mentions

grinding30 negative mentions

Fun and addictive gameplay loop that keeps players engaged.
Charming art style and excellent voice acting, particularly for the character Moriana.
Satisfying meta-progression that allows players to feel stronger with each run.

Frequent crashes after extended playtime, particularly around the 20-minute mark.
Limited content and upgrades lead to a lack of replayability after a few hours.
Minion AI can be frustrating, often resulting in ineffective positioning during battles.

gameplay
133 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Be My Horde" is characterized by its straightforward mechanics and a unique horde-based necromancy twist, appealing to fans of rogue-lite games. While many players find the core loop fun and addictive, some criticize it for lacking depth and variety, especially after reaching max upgrades, leading to a sense of repetitiveness. Overall, the game offers a solid but simple experience, with potential for improvement through future updates and content.
- “The gameplay is smooth, challenging enemies, and unique power-ups make the experience very customizable.”
- “This is an amazing game with fun gameplay and the progressive build-up with different things to level up and different things to equip make it worth the tiny price it costs.”
- “The gameplay loop is solid and the features are well implemented.”
- “You get few hours of gameplay when you upgrade everything to max (as of writing and this hopefully changes in future updates) and kill a bunch of cannon fodder.”
- “Kinda boring game - not a lot of content (other than grinding) and gameplay itself is pretty boring at the moment.”
- “But there is not much to do once you reach full upgrades; lack of leveling and progress and no variety makes it a very dull gameplay in the long run.”
graphics
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the art style and attention to detail, while others find it simplistic and reminiscent of outdated flash games. Voice acting and cloth physics are highlighted as positive aspects, but there are concerns about the lack of distinction between characters and a disheartening visual transition from promotional materials to in-game graphics. Overall, while the visuals are considered decent, many players hope for further development and enhancements in future updates.
- “Every single graphical detail is clearly lovingly crafted, thematic, and distinct.”
- “It's a great aesthetic to an otherwise horrific, gruesome battle.”
- “(and no one wants to fail our mistress....) the graphics are very well done, and the gameplay is very smooth; overall, I enjoy this game and look forward to seeing how it develops.”
- “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.”
- “The visual changes from the thumbnail/waiting screen to actual in-game art style is disheartening.”
- “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.”
grinding
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often describing it as time-consuming with minimal rewards. Many express frustration over the slow pace of progression and the lack of content, leading to a monotonous experience that detracts from overall enjoyment. While some anticipated a grind, the overwhelming sentiment is that it becomes excessively tedious, prompting some to consider refunding the game.
- “Cons: very grindy for very tiny incremental rewards.”
- “Kinda boring game - not a lot of content (other than grinding) and gameplay itself is pretty boring at the moment.”
- “But gets very grindy as the game progresses with only a limited shop to upgrade and no map variations.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its excellent quality, engaging soundtrack, and effective voice acting, with many noting its ability to dynamically intensify during gameplay. While some reviewers found the music to be somewhat repetitive and forgettable, others appreciated its charm and the way it enhances the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere.
- “Gorgeous soundtrack and voice acting.”
- “Building the horde is extremely satisfying; the music is very fun and engaging, and Moriana's personality and voice acting add 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, but 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, and the art style is also great.”
story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally perceived as simple and straightforward, lacking depth and complexity, which may appeal to those seeking a casual rogue-lite experience. However, players express a desire for more lore and a clearer narrative structure, as the current setup leads to confusion regarding the player's role and the overarching plot. Overall, while the art is appreciated, the storytelling aspect leaves much to be desired, with calls for a more engaging and fleshed-out narrative.
- “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 Moriana spoke of in one line during the run.”
- “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?”
- “Most games I see like this don't bother with story or anything meaningful.”
- “[b]-[/b] 'storyteller' is basically worthless even at early-game.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is primarily delivered through its witty dialogue, which, while limited, is consistently described as hilarious and enjoyable. Players appreciate specific comedic moments, such as clever tricks within the gameplay, contributing to an overall fun experience.
- “I found it hilarious.”
- “Alright, that trick with the mobile marketing dialogue option closing the game was hilarious.”
- “Very funny and enjoyable game.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game lacks significant replayability, with many users noting that while it offers a decent initial experience for its price, it fails to provide long-term engagement or interactive gameplay. Comparisons to other "survivors" style games highlight a notable deficiency in replay value, suggesting that the game would benefit from more chaotic elements and varied mechanics to enhance its longevity.
- “Other 'survivors' style games offer much greater replay value for the same price.”
- “Theme is nice but it needs more chaos and replay value to be fun.”
- “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.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its excellent and stable performance, with users reporting no significant bugs. However, some players note that while the performance is surprisingly good for the genre, frame rates can drop during late-game scenarios.
- “The game performance is quite stable; I have not encountered any bugs so far.”
- “Surprisingly good performance compared to other games in this genre, but your FPS will still tank late game.”
- “The performance seems a little messy given the art, but there's a solid base here.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report a stable experience with no significant glitches, although there are occasional issues with minions avoiding battles. This concern has been noted frequently, 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.”