Dreadhunter

78%
Game Brain Score Based on 65 reviews
  • gameplay
  • music
  • story
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"Dreadhunter" is a single-player Role Playing Game with excellent mechanics and stellar music. As a fearless sci-fi monster hunter in a mech suit, you'll combat swarms of monsters, face massive bosses, and uncover chilling secrets. With unique level generation, endless replayability, and legendary loot that changes your playstyle, prepare for an impactful and exciting experience.

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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 65 reviews
gameplay12 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The combat is incredibly fun and feels tight, making for an engaging gameplay experience.
  • The game has great graphics and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere.
  • There is a solid foundation for progression and customization, with potential for diverse builds and replayability.
  • The game is currently very barebones, lacking significant content and features, which makes the high price point feel unjustified.
  • There are issues with performance, including crashes and freezing, which detract from the overall experience.
  • The incremental gains from leveling up and item upgrades feel minimal, leading to a repetitive gameplay loop.
  • gameplay26 mentions

    The gameplay of "Dreadhunter" is praised for its smooth mechanics, dynamic action, and engaging progression system, making it a standout twin-stick shooter that combines elements of RPG and loot mechanics. Players appreciate the variety in builds and the enjoyable gameplay loop, which allows for both short and extended play sessions without feeling repetitive. While the game shows promise with its solid foundation and impressive visuals, some aspects, such as performance optimization and certain mechanics, are still in development.

    • “The game mechanics are fun and seamless, especially the dashing through different ground levels; it's smooth.”
    • “The gameplay loop is excellent and I enjoy leveling up.”
    • “The moment-to-moment gameplay is brilliant; it feels almost like a top-down Doom, including the finishers to get ammo, health, etc.”
    • “There are about 3-4 different armor pieces for each slot, and there are maybe 1-2 pieces that actually add new mechanics to how everything works.”
    • “The progression and customization mechanics are all currently locked under 'not available in early access'.”
    • “Same mechanics required to defeat all enemies.”
  • music16 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its superb quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many reviewers highlighting its captivating and dynamic nature. While the soundtrack is described as brilliant and complementary to the game's aesthetic, some users noted a limited number of tracks. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the immersive experience, making it a standout feature of the game.

    • “The art style is one of the main reasons I've been looking forward to early access for months, and the soundtrack complements it beautifully, enhancing the game's overall atmosphere.”
    • “The music has that unrelenting nature that just plays into the atmosphere reminiscent of some other games in the genre, then you hit the hub where it all calms down and Cara's theme plays (which slaps).”
    • “High quality gameplay, graphics, and music that comes at a higher price than a lot of indies.”
    • “The soundtrack should not be underestimated either, very captivating, able to accompany you without boring you during your carnage.”
  • story14 mentions

    The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it lacking in depth and originality, often describing it as cliché and unengaging. While some appreciate the potential of the narrative and the inclusion of dialogues that expand the story between levels, others feel it is overshadowed by the gameplay and procedural generation, leading to a lack of investment in the plot. Overall, the story is seen as a secondary element, with players expressing a desire for more compelling content and character development.

    • “The best way I can describe this game would be Doom meets Diablo; it's a bunch of fun, the story seems to be promising thus far, the gameplay feels smooth, it looks and sounds amazing, and it is not repetitive either.”
    • “The story is also well done.”
    • “Between one level and another, there will always be dialogues that will slowly expand the story.”
    • “The story is not really existing and the character faces are extremely cliche.”
    • “The only negatives are the story and the character sprites; this neural-generated content is so boring and out of place, just raw low-poly asset screenshots would look better.”
    • “Also, the story isn't particularly interesting or compelling.”
  • graphics14 mentions

    Overall, the graphics of the game are generally praised for their high quality and appealing art style, with many reviewers noting that the aesthetic enhances the gameplay experience. However, some users have pointed out graphical inconsistencies and a need for further performance optimization, as well as limited graphics options. Despite these issues, the visuals are considered a strong foundation for future improvements as the game develops.

    • “The art style is one of the main reasons I've been looking forward to early access for months, and the soundtrack complements it beautifully, enhancing the game's overall atmosphere.”
    • “The in-game graphics are highly attractive, and engagements with enemies provide a strong sense of satisfaction.”
    • “Graphics are quite good; the game looks great.”
    • “Graphical issues/inconsistencies.”
    • “While the art style theme, dynamic combat, and potential are great, it is a very bare-bones experience at the time of early access release, even based on those criteria and current price point at least.”
    • “There are minimal graphics options (resolution, v-sync, fullscreen settings, and fps lock - that's it, seriously); some of the more advanced tuning and modding of weapons and character are not available in this version and it has quite a steep price of 35 dollars.”
  • optimization5 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization shows significant improvement over its predecessor, benefiting from enhanced production quality and fluid gameplay. However, users have noted occasional performance hitches and suggest that further optimization is needed to fully realize its potential.

    • “The production quality is like 10x better than their previous game, maybe because it's not limited by device performance like in mobile.”
    • “However, it's a solid base of performance, graphics, and mechanics to build something fun on, so I expect this review to change, as long as the devs work on it.”
    • “The game looks decent in the graphics department, has a nice soundtrack, and very fluid gameplay, but does require some further performance optimization.”
    • “Some hitches in performance from time to time.”
    • “The game looks decent in the graphics department, has a nice soundtrack, very fluid gameplay, but does require some further performance optimization.”
    • “The game looks decent in the graphics department, has a nice soundtrack, very fluid gameplay, but does require some further performance optimization.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players appreciate the grinding aspect for its unlimited potential, allowing for consistent progression through extensive farming of currency, experience, skills, and abilities. While significant time investment is required, many find it manageable and not overly burdensome given the current content available.

    • “Where literally hours are spent farming a game's currency and experience for skills, abilities, and mods.”
    • “There's no limit to the grinding; you can play all day and get quite consistent progression.”
    • “Not overly grindy for the content available so far.”
  • stability3 mentions

    Overall, the game is praised for its polished performance and smooth operation, particularly on the Steam Deck. However, some users report significant issues with hard freezes, leading to frustration and frequent restarts.

    • “Very polished, runs great, looks good, music is great.”
    • “Runs great on deck out of the box.”
    • “The game constantly hard freezes, and I'm getting tired of restarting.”
    • “I experience frequent crashes that ruin my gaming sessions.”
    • “The stability issues make it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game's replayability is bolstered by its procedural generation of levels, ensuring that each playthrough offers a unique experience. However, some players feel that the simplistic "room" maze design may limit the overall enjoyment of repeated runs.

    • “The variety in gameplay mechanics and character choices adds to the replayability, making each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
    • “With multiple endings and branching storylines, the game encourages players to explore different paths, enhancing its replayability.”
    • “I like the concept of procedural environments for the replayability, but this is just too much of a simple 'room' maze.”
    • “Replayability is guaranteed by the fact that the levels are procedurally generated, so even if you decide to replay the same mission several times, it will always be a new experience.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is significantly enhanced by its unrelenting music, which aligns well with the genre, and a calming hub theme that stands out. The art style is a major highlight, and the soundtrack beautifully complements it, creating an immersive experience that players have eagerly anticipated.

    • “The music has that unrelenting nature that plays into the atmosphere, reminiscent of other games in the genre. Then you hit the hub where it all calms down and Cara's theme plays, which is fantastic.”
    • “The music has that unrelenting nature that just plays into the atmosphere, reminiscent of some other games in the genre. Then you hit the hub where it all calms down and Cara's theme plays, which slaps.”
    • “The art style is one of the main reasons I've been looking forward to early access for months, and the soundtrack complements it beautifully, enhancing the game's overall atmosphere.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    Users have noted an increase in advertising within the game, suggesting that monetization strategies may be becoming more aggressive.

    • “The game is flooded with advertisements, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
    • “I feel like I'm constantly bombarded with ads, which ruins the immersion.”
    • “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, pushing players to spend money at every turn.”
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