HordeCore

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HordeCore is a single player and multiplayer survival role playing shooter game. It was developed by MetaPub and was released on August 5, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

HordeCore is a post-apocalyptic shooter game that combines survival, base management, and collectible card game elements. In this harsh world, players must lead a group of survivors, manage supplies, upgrade their team, and craft weapons to defend against hordes of undead. Experience randomly generated environments, unique survivors, and co-op mode with friends in this action-packed side-scroller.

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Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features fancy graphics and a unique art style that combines 3D environments with 2D side-scrolling gameplay.
It offers a variety of characters with different abilities, a crafting system, and engaging mechanics like a card mini-game.
The gameplay is fun and addictive, with a rewarding loop of exploring maps, collecting loot, and customizing characters.

Some players find the game mechanics confusing, particularly with crafting and menu navigation.
There are reports of bugs and visual glitches that can detract from the overall experience.
The story paths are criticized for lacking meaningful consequences, and some players feel the game could benefit from more character development.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
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The gameplay is a blend of survival and shooter mechanics, reminiscent of titles like "Left 4 Dead," featuring engaging gear and loot systems. While the graphics are stylish and the overall concept is well-executed, players may find the mechanics challenging without proper understanding. The game offers a fun experience with quirky dialogues and a unique combination of gameplay styles.
- “The gameplay thus far is very well developed and I would look for the developers to be releasing hardcore pretty soon.”
- “A 'Left 4 Dead' vibe to it, but with a chill gameplay and presentation.”
- “Overall, the mechanics are quite nice and the concept is well thought-out.”
- “The game is quite tricky if you don't understand the mechanics.”
- “Ok graphics and story, but fuzzy game mechanics.”
- “Even more, it's a combo of 2 types of gameplay in one game.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The game's story features multiple paths that players can choose, but many reviewers note that the missions remain the same across these paths, leading to a desire for more impactful choices and consequences. While the narrative is complemented by cute, colorful graphics, some players find the overall execution lacking due to repetitive missions and fuzzy game mechanics.
- “The story features different paths that you can choose.”
- “Some story missions include vehicles, adding an exciting dynamic to the gameplay.”
- “The cute, colorful graphics complement the comic-style story beautifully.”
- “The paths in the story are different, but the story missions are the same on all of them. It would be cool if your choices on the paths had changes or consequences as you progress in the game.”
- “The paths in the story are different, but the story missions are the same on all of them. It would be cool if your choices on the paths had changes or consequences as you progress in the game.”
- “Ok graphics and story, but fuzzy game mechanics.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The graphics of the game are praised for their unique art style, blending papercut animation with 3D environments, resulting in a colorful and entertaining visual experience. While some users note that the graphics and animation are generally good, they also mention occasional issues with game mechanics. Overall, the combination of 3D and 2D elements, along with stylish visuals, contributes to the game's charm.
- “Very unique art style, the combination of papercut animation like South Park and 3D environment world is just like the cherry on top.”
- “Really entertaining game, it combines 3D graphics (for the surrounding environments) with a 2D side-scrolling style.”
- “Fun and quirky dialogs, nice run and gun gameplay, stylish graphics.”
- “Cute, colorful graphics and a comic story, but they lack depth.”
- “The graphics and animation are underwhelming and fail to impress.”
- “The game has okay graphics and story, but the fuzzy game mechanics detract from the overall experience.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is noted as somewhat lacking, with players expressing a desire for more in-depth backstories and dialogue. However, there are some elements of character development present, which provide a foundation for improvement.
- “The character development is impressive, with rich backstories and engaging dialogues that truly bring the characters to life.”
- “I appreciate the depth of character development; each character has a unique story that unfolds beautifully throughout the game.”
- “The game excels in character development, offering meaningful interactions and well-crafted narratives that enhance the overall experience.”
- “There could have been more character development; a few more dialogues and backstories would have helped, although at least there are some!”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
- “I was disappointed by the limited character arcs; they didn't evolve in a meaningful way throughout the game.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is characterized as a humorous run-and-gun experience, blending action with comedic elements to enhance the overall enjoyment.
- “This game is a hilarious run-and-gun experience that keeps you laughing while you play.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and absurd situations that never fail to amuse.”
- “I love how the game combines action with comedy, making every level a fun and entertaining adventure.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews on the aspect of "grinding" are mixed; some players find the game enjoyable but desire more challenge and grind, while others feel that the current grinding elements are slow and tedious.
- “Boring, slow, and grindy.”