Hammer of Virtue

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Hammer of Virtue is a single player and multiplayer arcade hack and slash game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by No Pest Productions and was released on August 7, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

story2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and chaotic gameplay experience, especially with its destructible environments and overpowered hammer mechanics.
There is potential for enjoyment in the game, particularly in split-screen mode and with friends, making it a good casual experience.
Some players appreciate the unique art style and the creativity behind the concept, finding it entertaining despite its flaws.

The game feels unfinished and lacks polish, with many players describing it as a low-quality or incomplete project.
Gameplay can be repetitive and lacks depth, with issues such as poor enemy AI and clunky combat mechanics detracting from the experience.
Many reviews highlight the game's high price relative to its quality, suggesting it is not worth the investment and should be significantly cheaper.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the fun and challenging souls-like combat, while others criticize it for being boring, poorly designed, and incomplete. Many users noted issues with the tutorial and user interface, leading to frustration, though some appreciated the lack of constant looting and character development. Overall, the gameplay experience varies significantly among players, with a divide between those who find it engaging and those who deem it a cash grab.
- “Although it has the most bloom I've ever seen in a video game and you can often count the pixels, the gameplay is really fun for some reason, and I love the Souls-like combat.”
- “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.”
- “The gameplay is horrendous, the tutorial is garbage and it is a waste of money and time.”
- “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.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, with a strong emphasis on metal genres that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the superb quality of the soundtrack, which complements the game's deep story and engaging combat mechanics.
- “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 lacks variety and quickly becomes repetitive.”
- “The audio quality is subpar, making it hard to enjoy the music.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are considered average, but they do not enhance the overall experience, as many users find the gameplay to be dull.
- “The graphics are okay, but the gameplay itself is so boring.”
- “The visuals feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game.”
grinding
3 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 repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over, which made the gameplay feel monotonous and uninspired.”
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 storytelling experience.
- “This game is what GTA 6 wishes it could be; it has a better story than Red Dead Redemption 2.”
- “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.”
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.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers enjoyable gameplay but is noted for its high performance demands and lack of polish, indicating that optimization could be improved.
- “The game can be fun, but it's pretty demanding on performance and isn't the most polished.”