GwenBlade: Halloween

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GwenBlade: Halloween is a single player role playing game. It was developed by ArcWillow and was released on April 14, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

In GwenBlade: Halloween, you face a haunting mystery as a university student dealing with strange disappearances linked to a sinister otherworldly force. Balance daily academic life with intense hack-and-slash combat using witches' rituals to battle DevilGuardians and other dark enemies. Customize your abilities and stats to survive and uncover the truth within 31 chilling days.

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Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

The game features smooth and responsive gameplay, making it enjoyable to navigate through battles with various attacks and dodges.
Visually, the game is stylish and unique, resembling an animated comic book with vibrant designs and effects that enhance the overall experience.
The power-ups available, although limited, provide significant boosts during gameplay, allowing for creative and dynamic combat strategies.

As the game is in very early access, it currently lacks content such as additional maps, weapons, and a fully implemented meta progression system.
Players have reported issues with unkillable enemies and the inability to access upgrades from the shop, indicating a need for further polish and balancing.
Some mechanics, like the stamina/poise system, are not well explained, leading to confusion among players about how they function.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The gameplay is characterized by smooth mechanics and stylish hack-and-slash action, showcasing the developer's artistic background through flashy visuals and unique character designs. Players appreciate the variety of interesting enemies, each with distinct mechanics, contributing to an engaging and dynamic experience.
- “A hack-and-slash roguelike that focuses on stylish gameplay; the artist background of the developer quickly becomes apparent with the flashy visuals and cool character designs.”
- “The game is super smooth and handles like a dream.”
- “The variety of enemies is good as well; the designs are interesting, and they differ mechanically.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in this hack-and-slash roguelike is highlighted by its stylish visuals and unique character designs, reflecting the developer's artistic background. However, the reviews do not provide in-depth insights into the narrative or emotional growth of the characters.
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's graphics are highly praised for their flashy visuals and impressive character designs, reflecting the developer's artistic background and enhancing the stylish gameplay experience.
- “A hack-and-slash roguelike that focuses on stylish gameplay; the artist background of the developer quickly becomes apparent with the flashy visuals and cool character designs.”