Eldritch Hunter
- January 27, 2017
- Joshua Missile
Get on Steam"Eldritch Hunter" is a challenging platforming shooter with swift level-based gameplay and puzzle-esque battles. Unlock 10 different weapons and 2 additional characters across 6 diverse worlds while competing on global leaderboards. With customizable controls and support for both mouse and keyboard, as well as gamepad, players can experience smooth 60fps gameplay and low graphics settings for broader accessibility.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a charming hand-painted art style and engaging music that enhances the overall experience.
- Eldritch Hunter offers a unique blend of action and puzzle elements, requiring strategic planning and quick reflexes to navigate its challenging levels.
- Despite its difficulty, the game provides a rewarding experience where players feel a sense of accomplishment after overcoming tough challenges.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including low framerate and unresponsive controls, making it frustrating to play on certain systems.
- Many players find the difficulty curve to be excessively steep, leading to feelings of unfairness and discouragement.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content and depth in terms of story and gameplay.
- graphics9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their gorgeous hand-brushed art style and well-planned color palette, contributing to a charming aesthetic reminiscent of classic arcade games. While some players appreciate the cute visuals and overall design, others express disappointment, noting that the game does not deliver the expected platformer experience despite its appealing graphics. Additionally, the option for lower graphics settings appears ineffective, leaving some users unsatisfied.
“Overall, I love the gorgeous hand-brushed art style with a planned-out color palette, with the enemies being purplish and the instrumental soundtracks I can't help humming to.”
“I love the theme, the graphic style, and the one-screen arcade-style gameplay reminiscent of old classics such as Snow Bros.”
“Cute art style and story.”
“There is an option for lower graphics in the menu, but it does nothing.”
“For people looking for an action-platformer with original graphics (like this game seems to be)....look elsewhere, this is not what you get here.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its engaging and well-composed instrumental soundtracks that enhance the overall experience without feeling repetitive. Reviewers appreciate how the music complements the game's aesthetic and level design, contributing to a charming atmosphere that players find memorable and enjoyable. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that adds significant value to the gameplay.
“Overall, I love the gorgeous hand-brushed art style with a planned-out color palette, and the instrumental soundtracks I can't help humming to.”
“Excellent background music; there are only a couple of tracks, but they go really well with the game and don't feel too repetitive.”
“Music is very engaging and fits the setting well.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during gameplay.”
“While the visuals are stunning, the soundtrack feels uninspired and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
“The music doesn't enhance the experience; instead, it often feels out of place and detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as minimal and lacking depth, with some players expressing disappointment over its simplicity and missed potential for a more engaging narrative. While the art style and graphics are praised, the overall storyline feels underdeveloped, leaving players wanting more substance.
“The main game is simple and quite easy enough, but when it comes to the boss fight, or at least the first one for me, that's another story.”
“- Cute art style and story.”
“Good graphics, nice soundtrack, decent story, easy to understand controls.”
“The main game is simple and quite easy enough, but when it comes to the boss fight, or at least the first one for me, that's another story that I and 90% of players would tell later.”
“The story is barely there; I mean, you could make a good parody of Lovecraft's stories and his monsters.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its charming graphics and nostalgic arcade-style mechanics, reminiscent of classic games. While it effectively introduces core mechanics and progressively increases challenge, some players find the difficulty spike too steep, potentially leading to frustration. Overall, it combines cute aesthetics with tactical gameplay that tests both reflexes and strategic planning.
“I love the theme, the graphic style, and the one-screen arcade-style gameplay reminiscent of old classics such as Snow Bros.”
“Fun little game, it presents you with some core mechanics and as you continue it comes with more challenge as you master the controls.”
“As far as $5 games go, Eldritch Hunter is everything I could ask for; a game that takes some very fundamental mechanics and executes them excellently, steadily introducing more and more challenging maps in the process that steadily test your approach to the game.”
“Unfortunately, there is also a problem with the gameplay that ramps up so fast that you'll probably quit as soon as you reach the second world area.”
“Add this one to my cute but devious category; this game has a cute, cupcakey hand-painted character look, but has some very tricky gameplay segments that test your tactical planning as much as your reflexes.”
“The gameplay can be quite challenging, and while it presents core mechanics, the difficulty spikes may frustrate players.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its charming and humorous elements, combining cute Lovecraftian themes with engaging gameplay that adds to its overall appeal. Reviewers find the humor to be a delightful aspect that enhances the experience, making it a worthwhile purchase.
“Nicely done, a pretty and funny game where you shoot cute Lovecraftian creatures and save humanity. Definitely worth the price.”
