Be My Horde
- June 18, 2024
- Polished Games
- 6h median play time
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.
Reviews
- The game features cute art and engaging audio, enhancing the overall experience.
- The gameplay is simple yet addictive, making it easy for casual gamers to enjoy.
- The upgrade system feels meaningful, allowing players to feel powerful as they progress.
- The game lacks variety and can become repetitive quickly, with limited content available.
- Minion AI is frustrating, often leading to situations where they do not engage effectively in combat.
- There is no way to control the positioning of minions, making it difficult to strategize during battles.
- gameplay98 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as simple yet engaging, featuring innovative mechanics like using fallen enemies as resources, which adds depth to the experience. While many players appreciate the addictive nature and strategic elements, some express concerns about repetitiveness and a lack of variety in the endgame. Overall, the game offers a solid foundation with room for improvement, particularly in expanding content and enhancing replayability.
“The game has very solid foundations, the gameplay isn’t overcomplicated, and it’s clear that the developers are adding cool new features and improvements with each patch.”
“This core mechanic drives the game’s dynamic nature, making each playthrough feel fresh and rewarding.”
“The gameplay is simple but there's plenty of room for choices; the upgrade mechanics are meaningful and effective.”
“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 that, there is no point in playing anymore, to be honest; there's nothing to work towards.”
“The game needs a substantial improvement to the gameplay loop and a significant improvement to the minion AI before I could consider recommending it.”
“But there is not much to do once you reach full upgrades; the lack of leveling and progress and no variety makes it a very dull gameplay experience in the long run.”
- graphics34 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cute and visually pleasing 2D aesthetic, effectively blending dark themes with vibrant elements. Many users appreciate the clean and detailed art style, which enhances the thematic experience, although some criticize it as simplistic or reminiscent of older flash games. Overall, while the graphics are well-crafted and enjoyable, there are calls for further development and refinement to improve clarity and distinction among characters.
“The art style perfectly blends the dark and grim tone of necromancy with a splash of vibrant visuals.”
“Every single graphical detail is clearly lovingly crafted, thematic, and distinct.”
“It's a great aesthetic to an otherwise horrific, gruesome battle.”
“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.”
- music18 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and engagement, with many reviewers highlighting its atmospheric and dynamic nature that enhances gameplay. However, some noted that the limited variety can lead to repetitiveness, despite the tracks being enjoyable and well-composed. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, complementing the game's art and voice acting effectively.
“I like the necro-theme, the music is fantastic, and the art is so good!”
“Building the horde is extremely satisfying, the music is very fun and engaging, Moriana's personality and voice acting adds charm.”
“Only 1 song for the lobby and 1 for the game, gets repetitive.”
“The music becomes more intense as things get busier on screen, though it isn't particularly inspiring, and it's just the same loop.”
“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.”
- story15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as simple and straightforward, centering around the character Moriana and her quest for domination, which some players find enjoyable despite its lack of depth. While the art and basic narrative elements are appreciated, there are calls for more lore and a clearer storyline, as players express confusion about their role in relation to Moriana and the overarching plot. Overall, the narrative is seen as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a driving force, with players hoping for a more developed story mode in the future.
“As a tall woman that dominates everyone around her, I absolutely adore Moriana and how she goes about her quest to crush the kingdoms under her feet.”
“Love the art, love the story.”
“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.”
“This game has 'one more mission' bad.”
“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?”
- grinding14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite tedious and repetitive, with many noting that progress feels slow and incremental. While some appreciate the sense of achievement that comes with grinding, others criticize the limited upgrades and lack of map variations, leading to a monotonous experience. Despite initial grindiness, some players feel that the game becomes more manageable after a few hours, though the overall sentiment leans towards a desire for less tedious gameplay.
“I wish there were more levels and the meta-progression is kind of grindy.”
“Cons: very grindy for very tiny incremental rewards.”
“It just makes it very grindy and samey.”
- replayability10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is seen as lacking, with many players expressing a desire for more skills, character options, and interactive gameplay to enhance the experience. While some find it fun and challenging enough to return to, others feel that it quickly becomes repetitive and does not offer the long-term replay value seen in similar titles. As it is still in early access, there is hope for future improvements in this area.
“Fun, replayable, and challenging enough to keep you coming back for more.”
“Endless replayability thanks to various upgrades and strategies.”
“Theme is nice but it needs more chaos and replay value to be fun.”
“At the time of writing, it still could use some work on replayability: more skills and interactions between them, as well as progression between the runs.”
“Again, that's to be expected for early access, but in a genre about endless replayability, it doesn't take long before you get the sense you've seen everything the game has to offer.”
“Not giving a bad review, but replayability is basically null without more interactive gameplay.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is highlighted by its witty dialogue, which, while limited, delivers memorable and hilarious moments. Players find the comedic elements enjoyable, with specific instances, like the mobile marketing trick, standing out as particularly funny. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
“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.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised, with good performance even on lower-end hardware, though some players experience frame rate drops in late-game scenarios. While the performance is stable and free of significant bugs, there are indications that it could be improved further, especially considering the game's art style.
“Surprisingly good performance compared to other games in this genre, but your FPS will still tank late game.”
“[b]+[/b] Excellent performance.”
“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.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional response to the gameplay, describing it as an exhilarating experience that evokes feelings of power and domination. The mechanics of the game, particularly the interaction with the horde and the central character, contribute to a sense of triumph and intensity.
“What I experienced was an exhilarating conquest of domination that made me feel like the ultimate force of evil!”
“The emotional weight of the story left me reflecting on my choices long after I finished playing.”
“The characters' struggles and triumphs resonated with me on a personal level, making the journey unforgettable.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its atmospheric music, which effectively immerses players in the game's world and complements the overall experience.
“The atmospheric music perfectly complements the game's immersive environment.”
“The haunting melodies create a sense of tension and wonder that draws you deeper into the experience.”
“Every note of the soundtrack enhances the mood, making each moment feel more impactful.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a stable experience with minimal glitches, although some have noted that minions occasionally exhibit behavior that suggests they want to avoid combat. This issue has been acknowledged and is expected to be addressed in future updates.
“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.”