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COVEN

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92%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
92% User Score Based on 240 reviews

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COVEN is a single player arcade shooter game with horror and violence themes. It was developed by gatorShins and was released on October 24, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Coven is a retro fps/slasher set in the 1600's in which you play as a young woman who is wrongly accused of witchcraft and burned at the stake. She's resurrected by an unknown force and seeks revenge.

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92%Audience ScoreBased on 240 reviews
gameplay20 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions
  • Unique and satisfying combat system combining melee, guns, and magic with strategic resource management including eating enemies for health and mana.
  • Atmospheric and stylish gothic/medieval setting with well-designed, large levels full of secrets and varied environments.
  • Highly praised gore and dismemberment mechanics that add visceral impact and fun to combat.
  • Some complaints about clunky controls, lack of proper controller support, and occasional bugs or jankiness especially in early access.
  • Balancing issues including scarce ammo, underwhelming spells, difficulty spikes, and some enemies frustrating to deal with.
  • Lighting and graphical options are limited, with some players finding visuals harsh or causing eye strain, and occasional repetitiveness or confusing map design.

  • gameplay

    52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 56% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions

    The gameplay of the game is widely praised for its unique mechanics, including eating enemies to regain health, varied weaponry, magic casting, and a satisfying, fluid combat system that blends fast-paced action with strategic resource management. While some players find certain mechanics like the eating health regen or bullet time cumbersome and level design repetitive, most appreciate the game's originality, mechanical depth, and engaging combat loop that stands out from typical boomer shooters. Overall, the gameplay is considered fun, fresh, and richly layered, appealing to fans of retro shooters and those seeking innovative FPS experiences.

    • “Coven's gameplay loop is unhinged mass murder of anything that dares to cross your path using a satisfying roster of weaponry mixed in with dashing, sliding and slowing down time.”
    • “Aesthetically it's immensely strong and all of the different mechanics and systems working together feels so much fun, the extended fights where you need to rush to a corpse and chow down after getting set on fire or gib a body to get just enough magic to cast a spell in a frantic situation is grand.”
    • “At first I was a bit disappointed, it wasn't quite grabbing me, but as I kept going and discovered its mechanical depth it turned into one of the most remarkable retro shooters I've ever played.”
    • “It's just most of the time the eating to get health mechanic doesn't even work and the cast enemies in level 6 just ruin it for me.”
    • “Barely hurt him, have to keep rotating statues to even damage him, meanwhile hordes of enemies chase you and you have limited health pickups, since the eating mechanic never works or even helps.”
    • “- The flow of combat is really slowed down by a few choices - shield being bound to axe rather than just being another left hand weapon you can pair with any right hand weapon constantly forces you to switch back to another weapon when you want to use axe to conserve ammo but also want to use spells especially siphon, siphon itself being a spell rather than just part of the consume bodies mechanic also slows things down as if you want to main spell in combat you have to keep switching to siphon to get more mana.”

  • story

    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    39% positive mentions, 51% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions

    The story is praised for its unique blend of old-school and fresh elements, featuring a grim, revenge-driven plot with heavy metal themes and a strong female protagonist. While some sections lose momentum or rely heavily on collectible lore, the engaging atmosphere, unexpected twists, and world-building keep players invested. Overall, it complements the gameplay well, adding depth and motivation without overwhelming the action.

    • “The story is simple: you're a woman scorned who rose as a witch, and there is a bishop/reverend who is somehow the architect of all the wrong happening in a torn and sundered landscape.”
    • “The story has some very unexpected twists with regards to the places you'll go.”
    • “Unlike a lot of boomer shooters, the story is great.”
    • “Some enemy types can be a bit frustrating to deal with in the middle section and the story loses a bit of steam, but picks it right back up when you get the machine gun.”
    • “There are only two main characters, the player and the antagonist, and nearly all of the storytelling is done in collectible journal entries.”
    • “What I'm saying is: this game shouldn't be played for the story alone, but what's there only adds to the experience.”

  • music

    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    41% positive mentions, 48% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its dynamic, metal-driven soundtrack that effectively enhances combat intensity and atmosphere, incorporating unique elements like Gregorian chanting. While some users note occasional repetitiveness and silent or looped audio in certain areas, the overall soundtrack is considered a standout feature that significantly enriches the game's brutal and immersive experience.

    • “As a music producer, I'm genuinely in love with the current tracks and the way they are dynamically adjusted to the combat.”
    • “The music fits tremendously with the theme of the game and ramps up when enemies are a'comin, which adds to the intensity of some situations.”
    • “The world building through little notes you find helps make the world feel especially brutal, and the soundtrack freakin' slaps, was so good.”
    • “I would knock off a point though as some areas have some very noticeable repeating audio loops or 100% dead silent areas with no ambient noise or music.”
    • “Soundtrack is especially bad here, I don't know specifically why but it just felt unbelievably uninspired.”
    • “It gets repetitive at times, but you spend just enough time in a level so soundtrack doesn't start annoying you.”

  • graphics

    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    48% positive mentions, 39% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a distinctive, stylized blend of low fantasy, gothic, and retro PS1-inspired aesthetics that effectively create a haunting, atmospheric experience. While many praise the unique art direction, variety in level design, and satisfying visual effects, some users find the visuals harsh on the eyes and wish for more customization options to ease discomfort. Overall, the graphics successfully evoke a spooky, nostalgic vibe without feeling exploitative, though enemy reactions and some textures receive mixed feedback.

    • “The graphic design that teeters between fantasy and gothic is amazing, with great level design and variety—from villages to castles to ruined cities where all you hear is the rain. It really knows when to be loud and when to shut up, with a protagonist who is a cannibal witch dual-wielding her own powers with firearms.”
    • “It absolutely nails the subtle horror atmosphere; striking a unique stylistic mix that hits the backwoods horror notes similar to cultic or Dusk's first episode, as well as a medieval/early modern aesthetic rarely seen in the genre—leaning more towards low fantasy than the high fantasy of Heretic or Hexen.”
    • “Oozes a spooky Halloween atmosphere and the retro-inspired graphics are done beautifully.”
    • “However, I personally find it hard on the eyes and wish there were more graphics options to play with to alleviate that.”
    • “And man the art style and design of everything felt really boring.”
    • “Not normally a fan of these games but was hooked by the unique aesthetic and vibe but ended up getting nauseous very quickly.”

  • atmosphere

    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    64% positive mentions, 22% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is widely praised for its unique blend of subtle horror, dark fantasy, and medieval occult vibes, creating a distinct and immersive setting rarely seen in the genre. Combining nostalgic retro graphics with striking level design and evocative music, it delivers a rich, spooky, and captivating experience that stands out among indie retro-shooters and horror games alike.

    • “It absolutely nails the subtle horror atmosphere; striking a unique stylistic mix that hits the backwoods horror notes of Cultic or Dusk's first episode as well as a medieval/early modern aesthetic that I haven't seen elsewhere in the genre—leaning more towards low fantasy than the high fantasy of Heretic or Hexen.”
    • “Settings and atmosphere are killer; the story is better than a game like this needs to be while still being out of the way... very cool game.”
    • “Now nearly 4 hours in... this has some of the best, most unique atmosphere, level design, and combat I've experienced in the indie retro-shooter space.”
    • “Dark and thick blood atmosphere?”
    • “Not to mention the music and atmosphere.”
    • “An absolute power fantasy FPS, drenched in atmosphere of medieval occult-ish horror.”

  • humor

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is appreciated for its clever inside jokes, dark comedic elements, and charming voice acting. Players find the subtle, unintended moments particularly funny, enhancing the overall enjoyment alongside the engaging gameplay.

    • “The humor of the inside jokes.”
    • “Absolutely adore this game so far, the humor is there and the gameplay reminds me of Doom.”
    • “It's the little things that aren't meant to be funny, that make me laugh the most.”

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users find the grinding in the game to be tedious and disruptive, significantly interrupting the flow of gameplay.

    • “This is hugely jarring to the flow of gameplay and frankly is tedious as hell.”

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features smooth gunplay and solid weapon variety, delivering a satisfying combat experience. Performance is excellent, ensuring a seamless playthrough, while detailed environmental storytelling and ample gore enhance immersion.

    • “The gunplay is smooth, the weapon variety is solid, the gore is plentiful, performance is great, the environmental storytelling is well done.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game deeply resonates with players, evoking heartfelt reactions and a strong sense of patriotism. Many users feel profoundly moved, highlighting its impactful and touching narrative.

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Play Times

9h Median play time
9h Average play time
7-10h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs
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COVEN is a arcade shooter game with horror and violence themes. Common tags for COVEN include first-person, 3D, indie, boomer shooter, female protagonist and others.

COVEN is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 9 hours playing COVEN.

COVEN was released on October 24, 2024.

COVEN was developed by gatorShins.

COVEN has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked COVEN for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

COVEN is a single player game.

Similar games include CULTIC, Forgive Me Father, Turbo Overkill, WRATH: Aeon of Ruin, Hell Hunt and others.