Endless Horde
- April 10, 2017
- Ominous Entertainment
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"Endless Horde" is a thrilling action game that puts you in the middle of an endless onslaught of monstrous enemies. As the lone defender, you must use an arsenal of weapons and special abilities to survive as long as possible in a dark, foreboding castle. With each wave, the horde grows stronger and more relentless, testing your skills and strategy to the limit. Can you stand against the tide and become the ultimate horror survivor?
Reviews
- The game offers a unique take on the tower defense genre, challenging players to adapt their strategies due to randomized enemy spawn points.
- It is affordable and provides a decent amount of replay value, with achievements and leaderboards to keep players engaged.
- The developers are active and responsive, regularly updating the game and adding new content based on player feedback.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including issues with enemy pathfinding and glitches that can hinder gameplay.
- The user interface is clumsy and unintuitive, making it difficult for players to learn the game mechanics effectively.
- Many players find the gameplay repetitive and grindy, with a lack of meaningful progression and balance issues that make it frustrating.
- gameplay21 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and addictive, particularly in the tower defense genre, while others criticize it for being slow, grindy, and unbalanced. Many users express frustration over the mechanics, such as the difficulty in earning units and the lack of engaging activities, leading to a sense of impending doom rather than fun. Overall, while the game offers casual entertainment for a few hours, it may not appeal to everyone due to its pacing and complexity.
“Music is cool, graphics are okay, and the gameplay is interesting; good game.”
“Addictive gameplay.”
“Good tower defense gameplay.”
“I feel scrolling around the map clicking loot boxes before they disappear is disappointingly boring, if not straight-up awful gameplay.”
“For the mediocre gameplay, progress feels way too slow and grindy.”
“Gameplay is very slow, and the game punishes you for not actively participating in semantic features.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as relaxing, catchy, and reminiscent of late 90s PC games. While some users noted a limited soundtrack, the overall quality of the music contributes positively to the gaming experience without becoming grating.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The music sounds like something from a late 90's PC game and the graphics seem quirky but nice.”
“Music is also pretty catchy.”
“The music sounds like something from a late 90's PC game, and while the graphics seem quirky, they don't elevate the experience.”
“Sound and music: only one soundtrack.”
“Sound/music: 6/10.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, with many feeling that it detracts from overall enjoyment and progress. While leaderboards may provide some motivation to continue grinding, the overwhelming sentiment is that the gameplay is too slow and laborious, leading to low ratings.
“All in all the game is too stressful, too grindy and not very fun to play.”
“For the mediocre gameplay, progress feels way too slow and grindy.”
“All in all a 4/10 rating for being too grinding to be enjoyable.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story is perceived as ambiguous and open-ended, allowing players to create their own narratives, which some find empowering while others feel it lacks depth. The overarching theme emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, but the absence of a clear storyline leaves many players questioning the narrative's substance.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Without a definitive story behind what is going on, you get to make up your own story, too.”
“Story: what story?”
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming pixel art style that many players find enjoyable, though some report significant graphical glitches. Overall, while the visuals are considered quirky and appealing by some, they may not meet everyone's expectations.
“Is a pretty sweet tower defense game with cool pixel graphics. I enjoy it!”
“The music sounds like something from a late 90's PC game, and the graphics seem quirky but nice.”
“Graphics: pixelated.”
“I paid 59 cents for this, and the graphical glitches are too many to count.”
“Graphics: pixelated”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences occasional glitches, such as zombies getting stuck on walls and various graphical issues, but these do not significantly hinder gameplay. While some players find the glitches numerous and frustrating, others note that they are manageable and expect future updates to address these problems. Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag, with minor issues that may affect the experience but are not game-breaking.
“There are occasional glitches (zombies get stuck on walls sometimes) but nothing so game-breaking that it cannot be played.”
“I paid 59 cents for this and the graphical glitches are too many to count.”
“Full of glitches and the mouse click doesn't work several times.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replay value, especially considering its price, and is noted for its smooth performance on Linux Ubuntu. Overall, it has received a solid replayability rating of 8/10.
“Tons of replay value for a game of this price; it plays well on Linux Ubuntu.”
“Replayability: 8/10”
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making it feel less replayable.”
“Once you've completed the story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The limited variety in gameplay mechanics really hurts its replayability.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization for full HD screens, leading to performance issues that can detract from the overall experience, as players frequently die and must restart to collect rewards.
“This game isn't optimized to run in full HD resolution.”
“The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it frustrating to play.”
“I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing animations, such as characters moonwalking, and overall comedic elements that enhance the experience. Players find it entertaining and a good value for the low price, especially for those using budget computers.
“Sometimes they moonwalk, quite funny to watch.”
“The game itself is pretty funny. Being able to play it on low-budget computers or laptops, it's definitely worth the 2€ I paid for.”
