HordeCore

About

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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 59 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game offers enjoyable cooperative gameplay, making it fun to play with friends.
The graphics and visual style are appealing, contributing to an engaging atmosphere.
The looting and crafting systems provide a satisfying experience, allowing players to upgrade their characters and gear.

The game is plagued by bugs and crashes, particularly when using controllers, which can severely disrupt gameplay.
Many design decisions, such as the crafting system and item pickup mechanics, feel frustrating and poorly thought out.
The multiplayer experience is disappointing, with issues like separate spawns that prevent true cooperative play.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
67%
19%
The game's story is generally considered thin and poorly written, with a simplistic and sometimes silly narrative that feels aimed at a younger audience. Players noted a lack of depth in character backgrounds and plot coherence, particularly regarding the scrapper team and opposing factions. While the game features various mission types and comic-style storytelling, many found the overall narrative unengaging and secondary to the gameplay mechanics.
- “It has a story, crafting, cooking, a talent tree with passive bonuses to help your team, various classes of survivors that feel unique, and a fun card game to take your mind off the shooting.”
- “The plot in this game is seasoned with comics.”
- “It's a paid flash game with a small story, comic, and loot pool that will allow you to improve your character.”
- “The story is thin and not terribly well-written, but the skilling and upgrade paths are interesting and the card game is decent enough to be playable.”
- “There are pieces left seemingly undone, which is a bit annoying - I can understand controlling access to scrap through drops/salvage only, but why is there no merchant anywhere that I can buy mundane items from? In the storyline, the scrapper team seems to get the short end of the stick - not a lot of explanation about who they are or who Nana is, and it wasn't clear to me that these were opposing factions at all.”
- “The dialogue is infantile and near pointless for the most part; the writing is poor as is the story.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
50%
19%
The gameplay of the game is marked by a mix of engaging elements and significant flaws, including frequent bugs that can lead to crashes and a somewhat simplistic and repetitive design. While the looting and crafting mechanics are satisfying and the visual style is praised, many players find the core gameplay mechanics lacking, with issues such as poor enemy interaction and limited customization options detracting from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, some players appreciate the addictive nature of the gameplay and its unique approach within the zombie genre.
- “Hordecore is a refreshing game in the world of zombie games as both the visual art and gameplay are stellar and unique!”
- “The looting and crafting is satisfying and the gameplay is not super complex which made it very enjoyable.”
- “Nice graphics and easy to pick up gameplay.”
- “Every aspect of gameplay is, at some point, buggy (either in solo mode or online multiplayer) and can make the game freeze or crash.”
- “The juxtaposition of 3D elements with the essentially 2D gameplay is a bit annoying, as others have noted - enemies will approach you on a slanting path, necessitating dancing around the screen to get hits in.”
- “It's really uninteresting, boring, and sometimes it drags on with the walling mechanic and not being able to attack enemy cards with your cards, only with your survivors.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their unique aesthetic and art style, blending fun and badass elements that enhance the overall experience. While some reviews note that the graphics are decent for an indie title, others highlight the game's ability to effectively convey its apocalyptic theme. Overall, players appreciate the visual appeal and how it complements the gameplay.
- “Fun side-scrolling game to pass the time, with a cool aesthetic and art style.”
- “The overall aesthetic for the game is very fitting, and really brings the whole apocalypse to life.”
- “The voices of the survivors are so fun 😂 the graphics are a mix of badass and fun at the same time!”
- “The graphics are just okay for an indie title.”
- “This game is like Darkest Dungeon, only simpler, with graphics in a different style.”
- “Graphics?”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is praised for its engaging soundtrack and integration with impressive visuals, enhancing the overall experience. However, users have noted the lack of separate volume controls for music and sound effects, suggesting the need for a dedicated slider or toggle to improve customization. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's appeal, with many players feeling captivated by its quality.
- “Interesting pumping system, nice graphics, and a good soundtrack.”
- “Got hooked by the cool music and really nice visual effects; I did not regret it! Plus, there are lots of different classes and cool gear.”
- “There are no separate volume controls for the music, so if you want to turn that up or down, you also change the sound effect volume since it's all tied to one slider.”
- “Add a separate slider, or at least a toggle to turn the music off.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs affecting both solo and online multiplayer modes, leading to crashes and freezes. Overall, players report a frustrating experience due to these persistent technical problems.
- “Every aspect of gameplay is, at some point, buggy (either in solo mode or online multiplayer) and can make the game freeze or crash.”
- “Buggy game with bad balancing and bad plot.”
- “Buggy game to play.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Hordecore features a blend of humor that enhances its gameplay, making it a fun zombie scroller and scrolling shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world. Players appreciate the comedic elements, especially when enjoyed with friends.
- “Hordecore is a zombie scroller with some good humor.”
- “Hordecore is a pretty funny scrolling shooter in a post-apocalyptic world that you can play with friends.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for its high replayability, providing players with enjoyable experiences that encourage them to return for multiple playthroughs.
- “Fun game with a lot of replayability.”