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Join the Discord About the GameThe Beast and its ravenous hordes emerged from the sea and stripped the land bare. Only Mirah stands in their way. Hordes of Hunger is a roguelite arena-slasher where you'll fight for survival against ever-intensifying waves of monsters. Create your loadout from a range of weapons and special attacks, then gain new abilities in each run to fine-tune your build. Co…

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83%
Audience ScoreBased on 190 reviews
story8 positive mentions
grinding8 negative mentions

  • The game features a fun hack and slash gameplay style with satisfying combat mechanics, reminiscent of both Vampire Survivors and Dark Souls.
  • The graphics and sound design are well-executed, contributing to an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
  • There is a solid progression system with various upgrades and abilities, making the gameplay addictive and encouraging players to keep coming back for more.
  • The game currently lacks content, with only a few boss types and repetitive missions, leading to a feeling of limited replayability.
  • There are significant technical issues, including camera control problems and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, making it frustrating at times.
  • The story is underdeveloped and leaves many questions unanswered, which detracts from the overall experience and engagement with the game.
  • story
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it compelling and immersive, while others feel it lacks depth and a satisfying conclusion. Many reviews highlight that the narrative takes time to develop and leaves several questions unanswered, leading to a sense of guesswork. Overall, while there are engaging quests and a dark atmosphere, the story's execution and completion are areas that need improvement.

    • “The story is compelling and immersive—it’s one of those rare experiences that’s hard to put down.”
    • “I thought I was almost done with the game then 4 new quests came up from the townsfolk I saved earlier in the game.”
    • “A survivors-style game with an actual storyline, and with different attacks, gear, abilities, and upgrades.”
    • “-- the story leaves something to be desired... especially the ending. I know these types of games usually don't have a big emphasis on the story, but this one kind of did.”
    • “I can't judge the story as I wasn't interested in it, and it's obviously not finished.”
    • “The story thus far is an absolute fever dream, as I have no idea what is really going on.”
  • gameplay
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its addictive and satisfying mechanics, with a solid core loop that combines fast-paced combat and unique parrying features. However, some players note flaws in the parry system that can leave them vulnerable, and a lack of challenge as characters become overpowered quickly. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable mechanics and visuals, there is a desire for more content and difficulty options.

    • “The moment-to-moment gameplay is intense and really satisfying.”
    • “Combat is great and the gameplay loop is addictive.”
    • “Very addicting gameplay once you find your rhythm.”
    • “A very flawed parry mechanic that will often get you hit as you are coming out of the parry animation. There are a few frames where you are stuck recovering back to normal stance, during which you can't move or dodge, but enemies can hit you.”
    • “It took me a lot of farming to finally make a single 'rare' weapon, which I got so late in the game that it didn't even feel needed. I guess it could be nice that the higher tier weapons aren't 'required', but it feels really sloppy as a game mechanic.”
    • “Gameplay is still very solid, but it just needs more to do, maybe some more difficulties.”
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their cool and dark aesthetic, contributing to an engaging visual experience. Players appreciate the overall quality of the visuals, which complement the solid gameplay mechanics. However, some users feel that while the graphics are appealing, the game lacks sufficient challenge.

    • “The game is addicting, I love the gameplay, the graphics, and everything. Got hooked to the soundtracks.”
    • “Good graphics, great gameplay.”
    • “The core mechanics, gameplay, visuals, etc. are all fine.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised, with players finding the soundtracks engaging and atmospheric, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. The combination of music, art design, and voice acting contributes to a captivating environment, although some players feel the game lacks challenge. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a solid and enjoyable aspect of the game.

    • “Music, art design, color changes during breaks between level 'phases', voice acting, all of it was pretty atmospheric.”
    • “Really enjoying it so far, fun hack and slash action combined with roguelike progression in a very interesting world, with a really solid soundtrack, cool environments and good voice acting.”
    • “The game is addicting; I love the gameplay, the graphics, and everything. I got hooked on the soundtracks.”
  • grinding
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it offers a satisfying button-mashing gameplay style, the necessity of extensive farming for rare weapons can feel tedious and unfulfilling, especially since these higher-tier items often come too late to be useful. The game's early access status contributes to a sense of rushed quality, leading to concerns about replayability and overall enjoyment.

    • “They are almost always commons; it took me a lot of farming to finally make a single 'rare' weapon that I got so late in the game that it didn't even feel needed. I guess it could be nice that the higher tier weapons aren't 'required,' but it feels really sloppy as a game mechanic.”
    • “It's early access (what isn't these days), but it feels rushed in a way. With some polish and updates, it could be better. At the moment, the quality is somewhat questionable, and the game barely lasted 8 hours (that's with me doing some extra farming to try and finish weapons instead of beating the entire game with only commons). This may be a personal feeling, but it does not feel very replayable like most of these 'horde survival' kind of games usually are.”
    • “I spent some time farming crafting materials for a rare weapon, but I was burned out and never even used them.”
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its effective combination of music, art design, and voice acting, which collectively create a hauntingly desolate medieval world affected by supernatural events. The use of color changes during level transitions further enhances the immersive experience.

    • “Music, art design, color changes during breaks between level phases, voice acting, all of it was pretty atmospheric.”
    • “It nails the desolate atmosphere of a medieval world ravaged by a supernatural phenomenon.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs and laggy controls, which may detract from the overall experience. Many users recommend waiting for updates to address these problems before diving in.

    • “I liked the trailer, but playing at such an early stage could have led to a game full of bugs and glitches.”
    • “It's also very buggy; the controls feel laggy.”
    • “It is, however, a bit buggy, and I wouldn't blame you if you wanted to wait a few days for them to iron those out.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game requires better optimization for ultra-wide 32:9 displays and has room for improvement on the Steam Deck, where it functions adequately but still needs fixes to enhance performance.

    • “The game needs optimization for 32:9 aspect ratios.”
    • “Needs optimization for 32:9 aspect ratio.”
    • “Works somewhat okay on the Steam Deck, but definitely could use some fixes and optimization.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as engaging and entertaining, enhancing the overall experience of the hack and slash gameplay. Players find themselves immersed in the fun and interesting mechanics, which contribute to a lighthearted atmosphere throughout their gaming sessions.

  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers express that the game lacks sufficient replayability, citing a need for additional content such as increased difficulty and more bosses to maintain player interest beyond the initial few hours of gameplay. Without these enhancements, players feel there is little incentive to return after completing the game.

    • “Needs more content such as difficulty increases, more bosses, or anything that adds replayability because there's nothing that keeps you playing after the first 5ish hours.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been criticized for its lack of depth in character development, with reviewers noting that it primarily focuses on fighting rather than providing meaningful growth or progression for its characters.

    • “The game offers nothing except fighting and poor character development.”
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