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HorrorVale

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99%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
99% User Score Based on 379 reviews

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HorrorVale is a single player tactical role playing game with horror and comedy themes. It was developed by BatWorks and was released on July 27, 2019. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

HorrorVale: A spooky, quirky RPG adventure.

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99%Audience ScoreBased on 379 reviews
story61 positive mentions
grinding11 negative mentions
  • Immersive, charming Halloween-themed world with extensive lore and a huge, diverse cast of over 30 unique party members, each with their own personality and side quests.
  • Engaging and easy to learn turn-based combat system with an innovative element/type interaction system, shared party leveling that encourages experimentation, and strategic depth with buffs, debuffs, and status effects.
  • Outstanding music and sound design that perfectly captures the spooky, whimsical atmosphere; great art style with detailed character designs and smooth animations.
  • Deep and emotional story that balances humor and serious moments effectively, with plenty of side content and secrets that enrich the overall experience.
  • Minimal grinding required due to finite encounters and consistent party leveling, making gameplay smooth and enjoyable without tedious repetition.
  • Some pacing issues especially in certain acts and parts of the story, with occasional segments feeling repetitive or dragged out.
  • The game can be quite easy overall, with major challenges mainly in some optional secret bosses; some characters feel weaker compared to others, affecting balance.
  • Menus and UI have clunky elements: lack of item sorting, incomplete or vague ability descriptions, no clear indication of buff/debuff durations or effect details, and no ability to speed up or skip battle animations.
  • Certain quests and puzzles can be vague or frustrating without external guidance; some minigames are considered unfun or tedious.
  • A few bugs or performance hiccups reported, including occasional lag and a softlock in specific areas, though patches have addressed some issues.
  • Required chase sequences with reaction-based gameplay can be frustrating or inaccessible for some players, potentially hindering progress.

  • story

    206 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 69% neutral mentions, 1% negative mentions

    The story of the game is widely praised for its charming, quirky characters and a well-crafted narrative that balances humor and emotional depth, evolving from lighthearted beginnings to more serious, heartfelt themes. While the main plot is engaging with intriguing twists and solid pacing, the abundant side quests and character interactions significantly enrich the overall experience, offering substantial worldbuilding and emotional moments. Some critiques note occasional pacing issues and uneven storytelling in later acts, but overall the story is seen as a standout feature that deeply connects players to its unique underworld setting and diverse cast.

    • “Horrorvale is many things: an action-packed adventure set across an ever-expanding underworld, an incredibly charming and comedic story with surprisingly emotional writing, a love-letter to all things horror, but on a basic level, it's a story about a skeleton witch in training named Alice trying to find her zombie dog.”
    • “A fantastic RPG Maker game based around cool characters, hilarious dialogue, practical humor, and some very serious and heartfelt story beats.”
    • “Having now fully completed the game 100%, I can confidently say that Horrorvale is a wonderful time full of memorable characters and a compelling story.”
    • “The story takes a quirky and unserious direction - a tone that would have been fine in act 1, but just felt off in act 4 when the stakes have been and continue to be raised.”
    • “As for the story itself, which is divided into five acts: while it is very good overall, I will admit that the first two acts are (understandably) a bit lacking compared to the rest of the game, and the final act, not including the final boss, feels kind of underwhelming.”
    • “Basically only the main characters participate in the story and the side characters occasionally make a comment or two during side quests but even those are kinda rare and I feel there were some missed opportunities to make them talk more.”

  • music

    106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    58% positive mentions, 39% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions

    The game's music is widely praised for its catchy, atmospheric, and diverse soundtrack that perfectly complements the Halloween-themed setting and enhances the emotional impact of scenes and battles. Many reviewers highlight standout battle and boss themes, describing the music as memorable, fun, and essential to the overall experience. While some noted the repetition of certain tracks, the soundtrack is overall considered exceptional and a major highlight of the game.

    • “Each song is a bop, fits the scene/gameplay perfectly, and really ties the game together.”
    • “The game has a lot of content for an indie, I've beaten it with basically 100% completion and my time with it (about 61 hours of game time) really went by fast, between some simple but nice puzzles, tons of exploration and many side quests, all accompanied by a soundtrack that really fits the Halloween mood of the game, with even some OSTs that I'm listening on repeat these past few days.”
    • “There is so much soul in this game's soundtrack, which is, without a doubt, at its best during boss fights, and I cannot praise the music team enough for their work.”
    • “While I didn't hate the act 3 final dungeon, it features far too many fights to just have zero music for.”
    • “I like the creepy ambiance but man, I missed the battle music for that segment so much... please keep in mind, this one is entirely a personal opinion, and definitely isn't a negative for everyone.”
    • “My only issue was with the music, I really wish there were in-game options to either change the background music volume or to turn it off completely.”

  • humor

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

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its charming, quirky, and often spooky style, balancing lighthearted, meme-filled jokes and pop culture references with serious and heartfelt story moments. Players appreciate its witty, sharp writing, memorable characters, and the seamless blend of funny dialogue with atmospheric, sometimes eerie undertones. While humor is subjective, most find it consistently funny, endearing, and a key factor that enhances engagement throughout the game.

    • “The game is chock full of spooky humor but still manages to keep a serious tone for the story when it's needed.”
    • “A fantastic RPG Maker game based around cool characters, hilarious dialogue, practical humor, and some very serious and heartfelt storybeats.”
    • “The comedy is absolutely on point, and made me laugh out loud more times than I could count.”

  • gameplay

    64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 70% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    The gameplay is a turn-based RPG with a charming, expansive cast and an engaging elemental combat system that encourages strategic thinking, though its overall difficulty leans toward the easier side. While the combat and party variety are praised for their depth and fun, some non-combat segments and mechanics can feel frustrating or underutilized. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable, accessible, and complemented well by the game's world-building and character development.

    • “The characters are all very endearing, the gameplay is consistently exciting, and the world-building is fascinating.”
    • “Gameplay's pretty solid too, coming with a Pokémon-esque element system to encourage you to at least think about how to best approach your fights, and a surprisingly large count of party members - 32 total during the whole campaign.”
    • “Additionally, the party member variety in terms of gameplay and character definitely makes replays of the game feel quite unique with some fluff dialogue being sprinkled in if it makes sense for the party member you have with you; all in all, a fantastic and very much worth waiting for release of, would recommend all the way whether you're there for the laughs or gameplay.”
    • “Unfortunately, the gameplay suffers from a number of small flaws.”
    • “But when it comes to some of the gameplay choices outside of the turn-based combat, it is just needlessly frustrating at best, and a deal-breaker at its worst.”
    • “These segments of gameplay just drag down the rest of the experience and are unfortunately unplayable if you have a slow reaction time.”

  • graphics

    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 49% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions

    The game features a charming, distinctive art style that effectively captures a spooky, Halloween-inspired aesthetic, enhanced by memorable and well-integrated visuals and music. While the simple yet striking graphics bring characters and environments to life with warmth and humor, some technical issues like frame drops and awkward hitboxes occasionally detract from the experience. Overall, the polished artwork and cohesive presentation significantly contribute to the game's unique identity and appeal.

    • “The visuals and soundtrack are some of the most memorable I've encountered in an RPG Maker game in a long time; they come together quite well to give the game a real Halloween vibe.”
    • “I think the game’s crowning jewel is the art style: it’s very striking, even outside of the game being an RPG Maker game, and it makes this one of the more visually notable titles in the genre.”
    • “This type of “Halloweenification” into every aspect of the game, even within its own menus, gives it a unique identity and helps elevate the simplistic art style to something that contends with the greats within the genre.”
    • “Some other things I didn't enjoy quite as much while playing: the side quests rely heavily on backtracking which gets tiring at times, some areas the game has you visit feel somewhat painful to navigate, the overworld art style sometimes feels a bit rough around the edges and, shockingly, I experienced frame drops during some of the latter parts of the game.”
    • “The only real problems I had with the game were more so with graphics having weird hitboxes, a problem native to almost any RPG Maker VX Ace game, especially one on this caliber.”
    • “The overworld art style sometimes feels a bit rough around the edges.”

  • emotional

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

    Players describe the game as a charming and emotionally resonant experience that blends humor, heartfelt storytelling, and lovable characters. It successfully balances lighthearted moments with serious, touching beats, creating a nostalgic and engaging journey. The emotional core, especially surrounding the protagonist’s quest, is praised for its warmth and depth.

    • “A fantastic RPG Maker game based around cool characters, hilarious dialogue, practical humor, and some very serious and heartfelt storybeats.”
    • “Horrorvale is many things: an action-packed adventure set across an ever-expanding underworld, an incredibly charming and comedic story with surprisingly emotional writing, a love-letter to all things horror, but on a basic level, it's a story about a skeleton witch in training named Alice trying to find her zombie dog.”
    • “The story, without spoiling much, escalates in a natural way with a deeply emotionally resonant ending about moving on.”

  • atmosphere

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    53% positive mentions, 47% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game excels in creating a unique Halloween-inspired atmosphere that is both eerie and cozy, blending spooky, whimsical, and nostalgic vibes with memorable characters and charming writing. Its immersive worldbuilding, complemented by a standout soundtrack and ambient audio, delivers a captivating and engaging experience that resonates well with fans of horror and quirky indie RPGs alike.

    • “If you're at least half like me, and enjoy Halloween for its eerie-yet-goofy, cheesy-but-cozy atmosphere (think shows like Scooby-Doo or Beetlejuice, or video games like MediEvil).”
    • “What really stands out is the Halloween vibe and atmosphere throughout the game, and since it takes place in the underworld your party is formed by all sorts of monsters and undead; this makes the game really charming, like a lot.”
    • “Really nails the atmosphere and worldbuilding I look for in an indie RPG, and brought me the same feeling that I felt when I played games like IB and Undertale for the first time.”

  • grinding

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    21% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 79% negative mentions

    Grinding is largely unnecessary in this game due to a collective party-level system, visible and non-randomized overworld encounters, and a large FP pool that minimizes resource management. Combat is balanced, engaging, and not tedious, with optional activities like farming and potion brewing adding variety without forcing grind. However, some final rematches may require strategic effort to overcome, but overall the game avoids traditional grinding mechanics.

    • “Because of this, Horrorvale requires little to no grinding whatsoever to complete, or even 100%.”
    • “Plus no grinding”
    • “No grinding.”
    • “Just bear in mind that the final rematches are dialed up to super tedious HP counts on purpose and you will want to put all of your game knowledge into wrecking said rematches as fast as possible.”
    • “The leveling system being collective rather than per character, coupled with a roster of over 30 playable party members, and encounters being not only visible on the overworld but also not randomized (in fact many enemies do not respawn after defeat) means the combat feels a lot less tedious and there's really no requirement to grind.”
    • “The gameplay is also fun because grinding is fully obsolete thanks to the gift that is party level instead of individual ones; I want this everywhere.”

  • character development

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Character development in the game is notably strong, with well-written companions and NPCs that contribute meaningfully to the story. The unique and visually striking character designs enhance the immersive experience, complemented by fitting music that amplifies the game's thematic style. Overall, character development is a highlight, offering depth and rewarding interactions.

    • “The character designs from the 30 or so companions to the random NPCs are so well done.”
    • “It takes up quite a huge chunk of the game but it is not a bad thing at all as they are very well written and often even used for character development with very worthwhile rewards.”
    • “The best thing about this game has to be its character designs; they all look so unique and cool.”

  • optimization

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

    Users indicate that the game's optimization is primarily reflected in its overall performance, suggesting a focus on smooth and stable gameplay.

  • replayability

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

    The game's extensive cast of characters offers strong replayability by enabling diverse playstyles, though some limitations in fully utilizing all characters may restrict the experience slightly.

    • “A completely loaded cast of characters allowing you to customize the way you play. It definitely adds replayability to the game, even though you can't use all of them in every way you want due to their sheer number.”
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Play Times

63h Median play time
47h Average play time
10-82h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 5 analyzed playthroughs
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HorrorVale is a tactical role playing game with horror and comedy themes. Common tags for HorrorVale include free to play, turn-based, indie, trading, 2d and others.

HorrorVale is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 47 hours playing HorrorVale.

HorrorVale was released on July 27, 2019.

HorrorVale was developed by BatWorks.

HorrorVale has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked HorrorVale for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

HorrorVale is a single player game.

Similar games include Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass, Kingdoms of the Dump, Cosmic Star Heroine, Knuckle Sandwich, Escape from Ever After and others.