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Herald of Havoc

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96%Game Brain Score
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story, replayability
96% User Score Based on 120 reviews

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Herald of Havoc is a single player action game. It was developed by Zeldars Zone and was released on June 25, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Herald of Havoc" is an action-packed shooter game featuring a variety of unique weapons and a hand-crafted world to explore. Master each weapon's specific firing modes and discover hidden secrets to aid you on your journey. The included Endless mode offers a new challenge each time with randomized wave patterns and item drops. Defend your land against invading forces, ranging from soldiers to minotaurs and giant metal colossi, and become the Herald of Havoc.

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Audience ScoreBased on 120 reviews
gameplay13 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Engaging and satisfying gunplay with a diverse arsenal of weapons, including unique options like a Gatling shotgun.
  • Well-designed levels that provide a mix of chaotic enemy encounters and strategic gameplay, reminiscent of classic FPS titles.
  • Fun and fast-paced gameplay that emphasizes enjoyment and replayability, especially in modes like Survival.
  • The game is relatively short, with a campaign that can be completed in around 2-4 hours, which may not justify the full price for some players.
  • Graphics and sound design are considered mediocre, lacking a strong visual identity and memorable audio tracks.
  • Some gameplay mechanics, such as the 'pistol start' for each level and occasional bugs, can detract from the overall experience.
  • gameplay
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Herald of Havoc" is praised for its solid mechanics, fast-paced action, and a satisfying blend of retro and modern FPS elements, reminiscent of classics like Quake and Serious Sam. While the initial levels may lack visual complexity, later episodes offer more engaging designs, and the diverse weaponry and enemy variety contribute to a challenging yet enjoyable experience. Overall, players appreciate the emphasis on gameplay over graphics, highlighting the fun and strategic combat.

    • “Satisfying gameplay to say the least!”
    • “The gameplay feels challenging but fair, with a nice roster of enemies with unique behaviors that keep you on your toes and make you approach combat situations a bit more strategically.”
    • “Solid, fast movement mixed with weapons that are fun to use means great gameplay.”
    • “However, an absolute lack of any narrative or slightest sign of world-building and only 4 hours of gameplay make it hard to justify the current price (90 PLN).”
    • “The maps at the start of the game aren't particularly interesting to navigate, and the architecture has the level of complexity you'd see in classic Doom more so than in something like Quake, despite the game clearly going for a gameplay style reminiscent of the latter.”
    • “The game is basically a blending of a couple of different games, from Doom in its enemy invasion plot to Serious Sam in its horde-based shooter gameplay.”
  • graphics
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally described as simple and retro, reminiscent of classic titles like Quake, with low-poly environments and basic textures. While some players appreciate the clarity and functionality of the visuals, many criticize them as lackluster and uninspired, particularly in the first episode. However, the later episodes showcase more creative and interesting designs, suggesting an improvement in the developers' skills over time.

    • “Not a bad game per se, guns are fun (rotary autoshotgun with krpm alternate? hell yeah!), stylized visuals work with the level variety.”
    • “It's starts out with a nice Quake 2-esque aesthetic and branches out into more unique and creative environments from episode 2 onwards.”
    • “The graphics in 'Herald of Havoc' are simple yet effective, providing a clear and legible visual experience.”
    • “The graphics have nothing special or inviting to them.”
    • “I'm not sure how big the dev team is but I don't think they had enough resources/time to put into the graphics, so the result is that everything looks simple but almost nothing looks beautiful to the eye.”
    • “The game's graphics are pretty lackluster, even if it's retro.”
  • music
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its fitting and competent soundtrack, particularly highlighting its energetic industrial beats that enhance the gameplay experience. However, others find it generic and forgettable, noting that it often gets overshadowed by sound effects. Overall, while the music is generally considered good and appropriate for a retro FPS, it lacks standout tracks and could benefit from a more diverse soundtrack across different levels.

    • “Punchy sound effects really serve the mood, as does the music.”
    • “At least the soundtrack is pretty competent and very fitting.”
    • “And of course, no retro FPS is complete without a kickass soundtrack, and Herald of Havoc's pumping industrial electro beats do not disappoint!”
    • “The music is forgettable.”
    • “Not only does the graphics look like mush, but I couldn't remember a single music track in this game at all.”
    • “It's bland and boring looking, not to mention all the music went over my head.”
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is minimal and often described as non-existent, focusing instead on fast-paced gameplay and combat. While some players appreciate the straightforward premise of an enemy invasion, others find the lack of a compelling narrative or theme to be a drawback. Overall, the emphasis is on action rather than storytelling, with mixed opinions on any narrative elements present.

    • “Sometimes it’s even an extremely endearing story or clever ways of storytelling.”
    • “The story of Herald of Havoc is straightforward: an enemy army has invaded and conquered your homeland using advanced technology and superior weaponry.”
    • “Has nothing like a story or a theme; you just go in there and kill stuff.”
    • “There is no real story.”
    • “The story is… umm.. there-ish?”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game offers solid replayability due to the potential for discovering new routes and secrets, despite its short length. Players appreciate the challenge of testing their skills against progressively tougher enemies, though some suggest improvements in weapon switching and power-up placements to enhance the experience further.

    • “It does have replay value in knowing possible routes and secrets.”
    • “It's a nice addition that provides endless replayability and a great way to test your skills and strategies against increasingly difficult hordes.”
    • “If I were to suggest anything to the devs, it would be to fix some weapon switching bugs and incorporate power-ups more often and in better spots, but it does have replay value in knowing possible routes and secrets.”
    • “The game is painfully short, but the replay value is there.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with acceptable performance even during intense moments with many enemies on screen. While there are occasional FPS drops, they are brief and linked to gameplay rather than poor level design or effects. However, some players feel that the art style is lacking, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Super fun, well-optimized old school FPS (Quake/Serious Sam) horde style.”
    • “Overall, it does the job and makes performance great.”
    • “Performance seemed acceptable - the FPS drops when there are about 80 enemies spawning at once, but the dips never lasted too long and were always caused by large amounts of enemies and not badly optimized levels or particle effects.”
    • “The game struggles with optimization; even on high-end hardware, I experience frequent frame rate drops during intense battles.”
    • “I was disappointed with the optimization; loading times are excessively long, and the game often stutters during gameplay.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been reported to have stability issues, including bugs and inconsistencies, particularly with the strafe direction changing unexpectedly.

    • “The game is a bit buggy and inconsistent.”
    • “The strafe direction is buggy and changes unexpectedly.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is mixed; while some levels evoke a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic titles like Quake 3 and feature solid encounter design, others are criticized for appearing generic and unpolished, lacking a distinct atmosphere.

    • “Some levels remind me of the more abstract arenas from Quake 3 (the comparison to a legend is intentional); some are bona fide atmospheric, and the encounter design itself is solid.”
    • “From the screenshots and videos, it looks incredibly generic, unpolished, and lacking in atmosphere.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is praised for its charm and effectiveness, standing out as a refreshing contrast to typical, cringe-worthy attempts often found in other titles. Players appreciate that it enhances the overall experience without detracting from the engaging combat and exploration.

    • “Incredible combat, rewarding exploration, a charming sense of humor, and an exhilarating movement system.”
    • “It's completely pick up and play without having to whine about a typical awful, edgy, cringe-worthy attempt at story, or attempts at humor that fall flat.”
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Herald of Havoc is a action game.

Herald of Havoc is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Herald of Havoc.

Herald of Havoc was released on June 25, 2023.

Herald of Havoc was developed by Zeldars Zone.

Herald of Havoc has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Herald of Havoc is a single player game.

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