Berserker's Descent
- September 18, 2020
- Rendah Games
Get on Steam"Berserker's Descent" is a fast-paced, action-packed first-person shooter game. Fight your way through hordes of enemies using a variety of weapons, from swords to guns. The game features procedurally generated levels, ensuring a unique experience every time you play. Immerse yourself in the intense combat and challenging gameplay of "Berserker's Descent."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The combat is highly impactful and rewarding, encouraging skillful play and mastery of mechanics.
- The game features charming graphics and a fun multiplayer experience, making it enjoyable with friends.
- Despite its simple appearance, the game offers deep mechanics and a satisfying gameplay loop that keeps players engaged.
- The platforming sections are poorly designed with awkward controls, detracting from the overall experience.
- Some items lack clear descriptions, leading to confusion about their effects and stackability.
- The game suffers from balance issues, with certain upgrades being significantly more powerful than others.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is heavily inspired by fighting games, featuring a brutal melee combat system that rewards skill and allows for personal expression through intricate mechanics. As a roguelite side-scroller, it combines addictive gameplay with procedurally generated levels, offering a variety of upgrades and moves that enhance replayability. Despite its simple graphics and animations, players find the combat satisfying and engaging, making it a compelling choice for those seeking a challenging experience.
“The game is a roguelite side-scroller mixed with a brutal melee combat system—think Risk of Rain meets Dark Souls—with simple graphics and addictive gameplay.”
“I know it looks ugly and the animation is not exactly appealing, but it's a really fun game for replay value; it has a lot going on under the surface with attack cancels, dodge-rolls, stagger mechanics, juggle mechanics, and other compounding upgrades.”
“Add to that procedurally generated roguelite gameplay, with items to build to enhance yourself, and new moves to use either dropped from bosses or bought with souls, a currency best received by keeping your style bar cranked to maximum and never getting hit.”
“I know it looks ugly and the animation is not exactly appealing, but it's a really fun game for replay value. It has a lot going on under the surface with the attack cancels, dodge-rolls, stagger mechanics, juggle mechanics, and other compounding upgrades.”
“I know it looks ugly and the animation is not exactly appealing, but it's a really fun game for replay value. It has a lot going on under the surface with the attack cancels, dodge-rolls, stagger mechanics, juggle mechanics, and other compounding upgrades.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as simple and crude, which may deter some players, but they are also considered charming and fitting for the gameplay style. Despite their lack of polish, the visuals do not detract from the game's fluid mechanics and addictive gameplay, which many reviewers find compelling. Overall, while the graphics might not impress, the game's solid performance and engaging experience shine through.
“The graphics are simple but charming.”
“The game is a rogue-lite side-scroller mixed with a brutal melee combat system - think Risk of Rain meets Dark Souls - with simple graphics and addictive gameplay.”
“Even though the graphics look terrible, the game plays very fluently and great. It's sad that a game like this didn't get as much attention as it deserves because it's a really solid game.”
“The crude graphics may turn off some potential buyers, but please do not let those graphics fool you; this game feels really good, you need to check it out.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for being catchy and enjoyable, but many users criticize it for lacking originality, suggesting that it consists of random free tracks sourced from the internet rather than composed specifically for the game.
“The music slaps.”
“No original music - correct me if I'm wrong, I think it's just random free music you found on the internet.”
“No original music - correct me if I'm wrong, I think it's just random free music you found on the internet.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional story, focusing instead on enjoyable and well-executed combat mechanics that provide an engaging experience.
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Despite its unappealing visuals and animations, the game offers significant replayability due to its complex mechanics, including attack cancels, dodge-rolls, and various upgrade systems that encourage players to explore different strategies and playstyles.
“I know it looks ugly and the animation is not exactly appealing, but it's a really fun game with great replay value. There is a lot going on under the surface with the attack cancels, dodge rolls, stagger mechanics, juggle mechanics, and other compounding upgrades.”
