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Horde of Viscount

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64%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

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About Horde of Viscount

Horde of Viscount is a single player and multiplayer role playing game with fantasy and post-apocalyptic themes. It was developed by Swiggins Studios and was released on April 10, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Step into a land infested by the massive Horde of Viscount Traverse through both classic-vania stages and regions with exploration where you use subweapons for your advanced movement.  Be wary, you only have a limited amount of these subweapons. Instead, you must plan your actions wisely. Use the Dash Knife to attack your enemies from far away? -or perhaps use it to flee?  The fun doesn't stop…

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews
humor2 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • Strong nostalgic Game Boy aesthetic with modern quality-of-life improvements.
  • Engaging and surprisingly deep Metroidvania gameplay with item crafting, subweapon mechanics, and progression tied to equipment.
  • Smooth and fair gameplay with tight controls, good music, and replay incentives such as multiple difficulties and rewarding side quests.
  • Some boss fights can feel cheap or frustrating due to unavoidable damage and unclear mechanics.
  • Achievements and 100% completion can be annoying and challenging for some players.
  • Occasional stiff or janky gameplay elements and reliance on reading directions which may not suit all players' preferences.

  • gameplay

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions

    The gameplay is straightforward and accessible, combining combat, farming, and customization to create an engaging and surprisingly deep experience. Tight controls, seamless movement mechanics, and item-based progression add meaningful depth, while charming art and music enhance the overall feel.

    • “An emphasis on item collection for crafting, secondary weapons with movement effects, and progression and powerups tied to equipment mechanically differentiate and make this game surprisingly deep.”
    • “The art and enemy designs are adorable, the gameplay and controls are tight, and the music is incredible.”
    • “It keeps everything feeling connected instead of having separate 'movement mechanics' that feel tacked on.”
    • “The gameplay is very straightforward and provides little barrier to entry on easy mode.”
    • “Gameplay comes into three sections: combat, farming, and customization.”
    • “Overall, the gameplay is simple, but the combination of these three aspects creates a depth that one will find fun.”

  • story

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions

    The story is straightforward and centers on Whipp, a horde hunter aided by a ghost named Lashe, as they help villagers and combat the horde. It unfolds through cutscenes and text, with a rewarding mission and heat system that encourages replay and progression without feeling like a grind. Engaging with villagers enhances their ranks, unlocking beneficial upgrades and unique quests that enrich the narrative experience.

    • “It is a fairly simple story: you are Whipp, a horde hunter who is found by a ghost named Lashe. Together they journey through this world helping villagers and stopping the horde.”
    • “It is a straightforward story that leads into the action.”
    • “While in the world of Horde of Viscount, the story and dialogue are given to you through cutscenes and text.”
    • “The story is fairly simple: you are Whipp, a horde hunter who is found by a ghost named Lashe. Together, they travel through the world helping villagers and stopping the Horde.”
    • “It is a straightforward story that mainly serves to lead into the action, lacking depth or complexity.”
    • “While in the world of Horde of Viscount, the story and dialogue are delivered only through cutscenes and text, which can feel disconnected and minimal.”

  • music

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The music is widely praised for being solid and incredible, with a plentiful soundtrack that evokes classic titles like Link's Awakening and Belmont's Revenge. Overall, it complements the game well and enhances the experience.

    • “The art and enemy designs are adorable, the gameplay and controls are tight, and the music is incredible.”
    • “This is a soundtrack that leans into more Link's Awakening and Belmont's Revenge rather than say (GB) DuckTales, so it's good.”
    • “The music in this game is plentiful.”
    • “Solid music and the subweapon travel system just kind of works.”
    • “This is a soundtrack that leans into more Link's Awakening and Belmont's Revenge rather than, say, (GB) DuckTales, so it's good.”

  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, -50% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The graphics feature a nostalgic Game Boy-style aesthetic that faithfully captures the original handheld's look, offering a charming, retro visual experience. Despite the minimalist, pixelated design, the visuals are tight and complement the game's challenging gameplay well.

    • “Graphics are reminiscent of the original Gameboy.”
    • “If you can forgive a warts-and-all devotion to the aesthetic of an original Gameboy display, there's a surprisingly engrossing Metroidvania here.”
    • “The controls and graphics are tight in that Gameboy-era way, with appropriately punishing challenge.”
    • “Graphics are reminiscent of the original Game Boy.”
    • “If you can forgive a warts-and-all devotion to the aesthetic of an original Game Boy display, there's a surprisingly engrossing metroidvania here.”
    • “The controls and graphics are tight in that Game Boy-era way, with appropriately punishing challenge.”

  • grinding

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's mission and heat system effectively reduces the monotony of grinding by providing varied objectives that encourage replaying levels. Grinding is integrated into the farming aspect, where collecting items supports character growth and customization, making resource gathering feel purposeful and engaging.

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor combines the whimsical, charming style of Earthbound with a Castlevania-like setting, featuring NPCs with distinct names and personalities. Dialogues range from funny to unexpectedly serious, maintaining a generally light tone despite the monster-filled world.

    • “Plays like Castlevania mixed with the cute, whimsical humor of Earthbound.”
    • “These are NPCs with names and personalities, and conversations range from funny to surprisingly more serious, as the game's overall dialog feels light despite being set in a world of monsters.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers some replayability, primarily appealing to players who are motivated to revisit and explore it further. However, it may not strongly encourage repeated playthroughs for everyone.

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is consistently engaging and lively, effectively enhancing the overall experience and maintaining player interest throughout.

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1h Average play time
1-1h Spent by most gamers
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Horde of Viscount is a role playing game with fantasy and post-apocalyptic themes. Common tags for Horde of Viscount include indie, 2d, pixel graphics, loot, metroidvania and others.

Horde of Viscount is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing Horde of Viscount.

Horde of Viscount was released on April 10, 2026.

Horde of Viscount was developed by Swiggins Studios.

Horde of Viscount has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Horde of Viscount for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

Horde of Viscount is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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