Doomsday Hunters

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Doomsday Hunters is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by Moregames and was released on July 20, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

"Doomsday Hunters" is a post-apocalyptic first-person shooter where you scavenge for resources and battle mutated creatures. Craft and upgrade weapons, build bases, and complete missions to progress. Survive in a vast, procedurally generated world with dynamic weather and day-night cycles.

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Audience ScoreBased on 521 reviews

gameplay45 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game features stunning pixel art and a unique aesthetic that stands out in the roguelike genre.
There is a vast amount of content, including a wide variety of weapons, items, and character abilities that keep each run fresh and engaging.
The gameplay is fast-paced and challenging, providing a rewarding experience for players who enjoy roguelikes.

The isometric perspective can make navigation and jumping difficult, leading to frustrating moments during gameplay.
Some players have reported bugs and crashes that can disrupt the gaming experience, particularly during boss fights.
The learning curve is steep, with many mechanics and systems that are not well explained, which can be overwhelming for new players.

gameplay
173 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is characterized by a mix of engaging mechanics and chaotic action, drawing comparisons to popular roguelikes like "Enter the Gungeon" and "Binding of Isaac." While many players appreciate the depth and variety of weapons, items, and abilities, there are significant concerns regarding the steep learning curve, lack of polish, and overwhelming introduction of mechanics that can frustrate newcomers. Overall, the gameplay is described as fast-paced and fun, but it suffers from technical issues and design choices that detract from the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is tight, enemies have lots of different behaviors and states.”
- “The gameplay is hectic; the closest similar game in modern times I can think of is Enter the Gungeon, although this game has its own identity. There's a lot of depth and things to figure out and discover.”
- “The sheer amount of mechanics and content that gradually becomes unlocked is equally exciting and overwhelming: multiple types of weapons combined with a magic system and consumable items on top of loads of chaotic and game-changing items will probably keep me playing for quite a while.”
- “Like someone else here said – the game feels more like it was made by artists than people who actually understand certain game mechanics.”
- “The isometric vision does not at all mesh well with the gameplay mechanics; a lot of things are very visually confusing, and the game throws a lot of concepts at you very quickly without giving time to understand and explore mechanics.”
- “It takes longer than I'd like to get the hang of all these mechanics effectively, and I do not mean just to get really good; it's hard to figure out how to manage all your inventory slots and what buttons to press to open this crate or that energy crate, and the tutorial is basically a truncated instruction manual.”
graphics
122 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning art style, detailed pixel graphics, and vibrant aesthetics, often compared to classic 90s titles. Many reviewers highlight the unique and immersive visual experience, which enhances gameplay despite some criticisms regarding visual clutter during intense moments. Overall, the game's visuals are considered a standout feature, attracting players and contributing significantly to its appeal.
- “The graphics are unique, super detailed with lots of little quirks and things to find.”
- “The art style is fantastic, characters are fun, and there are tons of enemies to see, guns to mess with, abilities to get, and modifiers to mess with.”
- “The graphics are stunning; each pixel art is carefully crafted to look amazing from every angle.”
- “It just isn't enough; if you ignore beautiful graphics, the game feels below mediocre.”
- “Most gun effects are so dull and not creative, which is weird considering the creative art style of the game.”
- “I found this game through some review videos and honestly thought the art/isometric/2.5D retro aesthetic was ugly and would be a nightmare to play with, but grabbed it anyway because I make poor financial decisions.”
music
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers praising its seamless transitions between combat and non-combat tracks. The soundtrack features a mix of genres, including techno and synthwave, which complements the game's aesthetic and gameplay, creating an engaging atmosphere. Overall, the music is described as immersive, well-crafted, and a significant highlight of the game, contributing to its fun and dynamic feel.
- “The characters, the environments, the enemies, weapons, projectiles, magic abilities, sound effects, music, everything here looks and sounds fantastic.”
- “The gameplay, art, music, and feel of the game all work wonderfully together.”
- “The music acts as a heartbeat which sets the tempo of combat.”
- “The music consists mainly of techno as well as drum and bass.”
- “Sound mixing imperfections: a little tweak is needed to help smooth the transition to and from battle music.”
- “The music must get a mention.”
replayability
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts exceptional replayability, driven by a diverse selection of weapons, mods, and gameplay modes that encourage experimentation and strategic thinking. Players appreciate the variety in builds and challenges, alongside ongoing development that promises to enhance long-term engagement. Overall, it is highly recommended for those who enjoy replayable experiences with depth and customization.
- “This game offers a wide array of weapons, mods, and hunters that makes for some pretty good replay value and variety.”
- “An immensely well designed roguelite that has a huge amount of replayability, meta progression, variety, customization features, and enemy variety.”
- “The loot/skill/weapon system in this game is very well designed; you will pretty much never get bored, and replayability is excellent.”
- “All in all this is an amazing rogue-lite, and the coming updates will probably decide the long-term replay value of the game.”
- “To sum it up, this game has so much obvious replay value even from the start, and it isn't just a game that you can go rushing into, as there is a lot of thought behind weapon combos and upgrades.”
- “The excitement of an infinitely replayable roguelike that's worth returning to is hard to beat.”
story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally considered minimalistic and at times hard to follow, with some players appreciating its quirky and surreal elements, while others find it lacking depth given the expansive lore. Despite this, many reviews highlight that the gameplay and customization options compensate for the story's shortcomings, making it enjoyable overall. The narrative features a mix of bizarre characters and settings, contributing to a unique but chaotic experience.
- “Story can be interesting from start to finish.”
- “A lot of content for £13.49, has a cool story, enemies, heroes, weapons, and more.”
- “The story is a little hard to follow but you're literally running around a hell-scape talking with mutants and one of the characters is a de-gloved hamburger helper mascot with a vendetta against knees, so the story doesn't have to make sense.”
- “The game comes up short on the lore and story sides, but as a roguelike, it delivers big time!”
- “Very minimalistic, which is not an issue, but with such a massive lore and game world, you would expect a little more in the story department.”
- “5 - story outside of the intro cutscene is practically non-existent (which is fine for me but might not be for you).”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding in the game to be excessive, often requiring 50-100 hours to unlock significant content, primarily through repetitive boss battles for currency. While a recent update has made some improvements, many still feel that the grind is tedious and lacks motivation, with content being drip-fed rather than fully accessible. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a major hurdle that detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding is also insane in the game.”
- “However, it is grindy and requires an investment of 50-100 hours to see any significant fraction of the content, mostly items like weapons which are locked behind currency earned by beating bosses.”
- “It gets tedious and monotonous fighting a lot of the same stuff over and over, so on that, I’d like there to be more charm - more motivation to press on!”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with players reporting frequent and severe glitches, including crashes, unresponsive targets, and character movement issues. Many experience game freezes, particularly during critical moments like boss fights, leading to significant frustration and loss of progress. While some minor visual bugs exist, the overall consensus is that the game suffers from a lack of polish and stability.
- “The glitches are horrible; I couldn't make it 10 minutes without something bugging out. Sometimes the game would crash, sometimes the target wouldn't work, and the characters even walked in directions I wasn't pressing.”
- “Right now I have too many random glitchy, buggy things that end my run, and that could be a considerable amount of time lost.”
- “Except, in the second universe, every time I descend to go to the boss fight, the game freezes.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beautiful pixel art and immersive post-apocalyptic setting, which many players find superior to that of larger titles. The combination of engaging level design, a diverse array of weapons, and a rich environment contributes to a captivating experience that enhances replay value and overall enjoyment. Players appreciate the attention to detail and the love evident in the game's creation, making it a standout gem in the genre.
- “Heckin perfect, the post-apocalyptic atmosphere is so well done, this game needs to be famous.”
- “The art, atmosphere, slew of weapons and mods is really enjoyable.”
- “Can't wait to unlock more characters, weapons, mods, specials etc. The level design is beautifully crafted and pulls you into the game's atmosphere.”
- “I love the graphics, I love the gun/sword handling, I love the atmosphere... just about everything (but the frequent dying).”
- “Can't wait to unlock more characters, weapons, mods, specials, etc. The level design is beautifully crafted and pulls you into the game's atmosphere.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a playful sense of humor, allowing players to engage in amusing combos and explore quirky mechanics, such as jumping outside the islands for comedic evasion. With over 100 weapons and enemies, it includes humorous references to classic games and movies, alongside comical monster and boss designs that enhance the overall experience. While the gameplay is frenetic, it maintains a lighthearted tone that keeps players entertained.
- “A good time where the game doesn't mind you breaking it with funny combos.”
- “Isometric shooter with roguelike and twin-stick elements offers frenetic action with more than 100 weapons and enemies, generated levels and upgrades, and often humorous moments.”
- “It also has funny references to some old-school games and movies.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development in the game is highlighted by its charming pixel art and unique chibi-inspired designs, which contribute to a vibrant post-apocalyptic world. Players appreciate the distinct personalities of the characters and the creative design of both characters and environments, enhancing the overall experience. Despite the game being unfinished, it already offers a wealth of content and engaging multi-stage boss fights.
- “The character designs are great, the level design is tight, and the game is great at not wasting your time or any forced long backtracks. I don't think there's a warp system in this game, but it's not really necessary due to the way the levels are laid out.”
- “Game's not even finished and there's already an incredible amount of content with super creative character design and surprising multi-stage boss fights.”
- “The character design is great, and they all have their own personality.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, optimization feedback is mixed; while some users report smooth gameplay and good performance on high-end systems, others experience significant frame pacing issues leading to stuttering. Minor bugs exist, but they do not detract from the overall experience.
- “No performance issues so far, and despite the aesthetic being grungy, the sprites themselves are clear and don't blend excessively with the environment.”
- “The technical side is good enough - good optimization and smooth gameplay, with no game-breaking bugs from my experience, only minor ones (e.g., the shooting sound disappeared for me one time) and camera movement may be slightly adjusted over time in some moments.”
- “Only downside is the horrible frame pacing (constant periodic stuttering no matter what settings I changed both in-game and in Windows). Performance otherwise is perfectly fine (on an RTX 4090, 13900K system), but they need to have a look at the frame times!”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by users expressing confusion and frustration over certain mechanics, such as a speed boost tied to a specific action, which may detract from the overall experience and immersion.