Holy Avatar Vs Maidens of the Dead

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In "Holy Avatar Vs Maidens of the Dead," players explore a mysterious island after discovering gruesome deaths on the beach. As the demi-god Holy Avatar, lead your Guild of Maidens through treacherous woods and caves, using different tactics and skills for each party member to uncover the island's dark secrets. An exciting spin-off in the Grotesque Tactics universe, this game promises strategic combat and a thrilling adventure.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

49%

Audience ScoreBased on 97 reviews

humor37 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and humorous experience, filled with light-hearted satire and pop culture references.
The cel-shaded graphics are vibrant and visually appealing, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the game.
Despite its short length, the game provides an entertaining afternoon of gameplay with easy achievements.

The game is significantly shorter than its predecessors, with many players feeling it lacks depth and content.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with saving and quest progression.
The combat system is considered clunky and simplistic, leading to a repetitive experience that lacks strategic depth.

humor
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
93%
8%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying its light-hearted, satirical take on RPG tropes and others finding it unfunny or overly reliant on outdated and sexist jokes. While many appreciate the comedic elements and animations, criticisms arise regarding the execution and integration of humor within the gameplay, which often detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the humor is subjective, with some finding it entertaining and others feeling it falls flat compared to previous installments in the series.
- “Small, short funny RPG game, will definitely make for a fun gaming afternoon.”
- “The humor is a combination of him being a jerk, pig, and moron with a side of RPG parody.”
- “A little short but really so hilariously funny, a very entertaining comedy snack.”
- “The story is supposed to be funny, but it wasn't my type of humor.”
- “Gameplay is generally not funny and this series did not overcome that issue.”
- “Unfunny, boring, bad graphics, clunky controls.”
story
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
77%
10%
The story is a satirical take on fantasy tropes, featuring the "holy avatar" tasked with rebuilding an island paradise while fending off a zombie invasion, filled with humor and sexual innuendo. While some players appreciate the amusing dialogue and linear progression, others criticize the humor as hit-or-miss and note the game's shorter length and lack of depth compared to previous titles. Overall, the narrative is entertaining for fans of the series but may not appeal to those seeking a more robust story experience.
- “This time, the story focuses on the holy avatar as he rebuilds his island paradise of half-naked maidens and repels a zombie invasion.”
- “The story is hilarious, filled with jokes, and maintains the same quality as the other parts, especially enjoyable in the German original version.”
- “But how worse the situation will come and people are really dying here... the holy avatar has a good story to tell or to laugh about the stupidity of his virgin friends.”
- “Story-wise, even as a satire of fantasy, it's not that great.”
- “The story and dialogue are pretty rough; not my kind of game.”
- “While it is much shorter than Evil Heroes or Dungeons & Donuts, it ties up a few loose ends all the way back to Evil Heroes, while leaving some plot holes gaping open.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
59%
18%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the improved cel-shaded art style and bright environments, while others criticize them as outdated and lacking polish. Although the visuals are described as charming by some, others find them painful and unappealing, leading to an overall sentiment that the graphics are a significant drawback for the game.
- “Most of the problems in the second game have been fixed and graphics have been improved once again.”
- “The graphics seem to have been improved with a cel-shaded look.”
- “+ beautiful cel-shaded graphics”
- “I like the themes and humor, but having to read the dialogue against the extreme high color contrast and outdated graphics is a bit rough.”
- “Unfunny, boring, bad graphics, clunky controls.”
- “Shitty graphics.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The gameplay has been criticized for its poor execution, including rapid subtitles, low contrast visuals, and a lack of tactical depth compared to its predecessor, resulting in a frustrating experience. Players noted that the turn-based mechanics feel outdated and unrefined, with minimal innovation and humor that often falls flat. Overall, the gameplay is described as simplistic and unenjoyable, with many expressing disappointment in its execution and a desire for better alternatives.
- “I wish there were more games like this on Steam (or even better, like this with better gameplay).”
- “Gameplay-wise, this game keeps it simple.”
- “The gameplay is bare-bones turn-based tactical RPG.”
- “As far as the gameplay formula is concerned, the entire trilogy has been fairly standardized with very little room for streamlining.”
- “Outside of fighting, the rest of the game is standard RPG, with all the mechanics you’re probably accustomed to already.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with players describing it as repetitive and annoying, often leading them to turn it off in favor of their own playlists. Some comparisons to the music from "Monkey Island" were made, but overall, it was criticized for being unoriginal and distracting.
- “The music is reminiscent of classic adventure games, evoking a nostalgic feel similar to Monkey Island.”
- “The soundtrack enhances the overall experience, creating an engaging atmosphere that complements the gameplay.”
- “The variety in the music keeps the experience fresh and enjoyable, making each moment memorable.”
- “The music was probably the worst thing for me - it's just some random 'tropical' loop that I turned off after one hour and played with custom music from my collection.”
- “The music does repeat itself, which can be quite annoying.”
- “Very annoying music, along with sexist themes, crappy unresponsive controls, and a virtually non-existent tutorial.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game's stability has seen improvements over its predecessor, with fewer glitches and no combat freezes reported. However, many users still experience significant issues, including quest-breaking bugs that hinder gameplay, making it difficult to enjoy the experience fully.
- “No freezes during combat, and your party members don't block paths.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or interruptions.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it allows for a seamless experience.”
- “Game is buggy.”
- “This game could be quite fun but is impossible to play due to the number of quest-breaking glitches.”
- “As the third entry in its line, it did fix a lot of the glitches and problems of its predecessor.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy has been criticized as a cash grab, with players feeling that it detracts from the game's overall quality and emotional investment compared to its predecessor.
- “But this feels like a cash grab.”
- “This part is a step back from the previous installment; it feels more like a cash grab than a game with heart.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the early combat tedious and repetitive, particularly before acquiring advanced skills, which contributes to the overall grindy nature of the game despite its appealing art style and humor.
- “The fighting at the beginning is very tedious before you get more advanced skills.”
- “Even if you love the art style and think the jokes are funny, this is a grindy, run-of-the-mill RPG.”