Hammer of Virtue

About

A melee action game with fully destructible levels. Use your hammer for deliberate combat or just smash the environment and hammer the chunks towards your enemies. Interactive environments that creates emergent gameplay and general chaos.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

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Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game offers chaotic and fun gameplay with a unique mechanic of smashing environments using a powerful hammer.
It has a goofy, lighthearted tone that makes it enjoyable, especially in co-op mode with friends.
The ragdoll physics and destructible environments provide a satisfying experience, allowing for creative destruction of enemies.

The game feels incomplete and poorly executed, with many reviewers describing it as an asset flip or cash grab.
Gameplay can be repetitive and lacks depth, with some levels feeling tedious and poorly designed.
Controls and user interface are often criticized for being broken or imprecise, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
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The gameplay is described as initially challenging but ultimately enjoyable, with a refreshing focus on action rather than constant looting or character development. However, many users criticize it as boring and incomplete, citing a broken user interface and overall lack of polish, leading to perceptions of the game as a cash grab.
- “Difficult before you get the hang of it, but fun gameplay and nice to have a game where you don't constantly have to loot or develop the character.”
- “Graphics are okay, but the gameplay itself is so boring.”
- “Absolutely incomplete cash grab game, not even 10% complete. The user interface is broken, and the concept art and settings are all messed up. Don't even get me started about the gameplay; just check it yourself.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its depth and complexity, often compared favorably to major titles like GTA 6 and Red Dead Redemption 2. Players appreciate the engaging narrative and the variety of enemies, which contribute to a rich gameplay experience.
- “Find a huge array of different enemies, a well-thought-out attack/block system (took me a bit to get used to but now I like it), superb music, and a deep story I have yet to fully discover.”
- “This game is what GTA 6 wishes it could be; it has a better story than Red Dead Redemption 2.”
music
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The music in the game is highly praised, with many users emphasizing that a metal soundtrack is essential for the right atmosphere. It complements the well-designed combat system and enhances the overall experience, contributing to the game's deep narrative.
- “The music has to be metal, or it's not going to feel right.”
- “Find a huge array of different enemies, a well-thought-out attack/block system (took me a bit to get used to but now I like it), superb music, and a deep story I have yet to fully discover.”
- “The music has to be metal, or it just doesn't feel right.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the monetization strategy, highlighting an overwhelming presence of ads that detracts from the overall experience. Many feel that the game's value does not justify the cost, especially given its apparent early development stage.
- “This game feels like an early alpha or even less. I only bought it because of the insane amount of ads on Twitter, and it wasn't worth a penny.”
- “The monetization strategy is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I can't believe how many ads there are; it feels like I'm playing a commercial rather than a game.”
graphics
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The graphics are considered average, but they do not compensate for the overall boredom of the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are okay, but the gameplay itself is so boring.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating and tedious, highlighting it as a significant detractor from their overall experience.
- “It was a frustrating experience that really drove home how tedious the entire journey had been up to that point.”
- “The grinding felt endless and made the game more of a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which quickly became monotonous and uninspiring.”