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HorrorVale

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99%Game Brain Score
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grinding, character development
99% User Score Based on 326 reviews

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HorrorVale is a single player 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 is a spooky RPG where you help Alice save her dog from monsters in a world full of ghouls and undead. Explore a massive world, battle hundreds of unique enemies, and uncover four acts worth of exciting story and lore. The demo, which includes the entire first act, is currently available for free.

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Audience ScoreBased on 326 reviews
story50 positive mentions
grinding7 negative mentions
  • Charming and fun characters that bring a lot of personality to the game.
  • Engaging story with a mix of humor and emotional moments, making it a memorable experience.
  • Well-crafted world with a vast amount of content, including numerous quests and a diverse cast of over 30 party members.
  • Some puzzles can be vague or confusing, leading to frustration during gameplay.
  • The game can feel a bit easy, especially in the early stages, which may not provide enough challenge for some players.
  • Certain characters may not receive enough development or dialogue, making them feel less impactful in the story.
  • story
    161 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game is widely praised for its engaging narrative, charming characters, and well-executed world-building, blending humor with emotional depth. Players appreciate the balance between lighthearted moments and serious themes, as well as the extensive side quests that enrich character development and lore. While some found the main plot predictable, the overall execution and numerous twists kept them invested throughout the experience.

    • “The story is charming and engaging, with an excellent balance of serious and silly, and an overall lighthearted/optimistic tone that's a breath of fresh air.”
    • “The story brought out a lot of emotion and had some great twists and motivation for each act's antagonists.”
    • “The main story itself is intriguing, a developing mystery upon an enigmatic enigma resting within a perplexing puzzle, using all of the strengths of the established underworld, all those you have come to fight with or alongside (sometimes both) and the hidden secrets which make playing the game such a thriller.”
    • “The story isn't anything you haven't seen before if you're familiar with RPG tropes, but it's about how the trope is told rather than its presence that counts.”
    • “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 kind of rare, and I feel there were some missed opportunities to make them talk more.”
    • “The story pacing could be considered slow and meandering until act 4.”
  • music
    94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in this game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its catchy, diverse, and emotionally resonant soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the way the music complements various scenes and gameplay elements, from battle themes to atmospheric tracks, creating a memorable auditory backdrop. Overall, the soundtrack is described as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.

    • “This game has one of the best and most diverse soundtracks, especially for an RPG Maker game.”
    • “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.”
    • “The soundtrack is phenomenal, the art style is adorable, the writing is hilarious; this may genuinely be one of my favorite RPGs on the market now.”
    • “While I didn't hate the Act 3 final dungeon, it features far too many fights to just have 0 music for.”
    • “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.”
    • “For the most part, none of the music in this game is too intense.”
  • humor
    56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its quirky charm, clever pop culture references, and a blend of lightheartedness with darker themes, making it both funny and engaging. Players appreciate the witty writing, lovable characters, and the way humor enhances the overall experience, often leading to memorable moments throughout the gameplay. The comedic elements, ranging from puns to absurd scenarios, contribute significantly to the game's appeal, ensuring that it resonates well with fans of RPGs and humor alike.

    • “Lures you in with a funny and lighthearted tone that makes the scary and heartwarming moments hit even more.”
    • “The comedy is absolutely on point, and made me laugh out loud more times than I could count.”
    • “It's a lighthearted take on grim themes, full of snark and gallows humor but not in an overly cynical way, but an earnest and positive way.”
  • gameplay
    47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in this RPG is praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, featuring a Pokémon-like elemental system that encourages strategic thinking in battles, alongside a diverse cast of 32 party members, each with unique abilities and quests. While the combat is generally considered easy, the variety in characters and their interactions keep the experience fresh and enjoyable, complemented by humorous dialogue and a light-hearted tone. However, some players noted that the exploration aspects could be improved, as they felt underwhelming compared to the combat.

    • “Genuinely one of the most fun RPGs I've played, both gameplay-wise and story-wise. I'm happy to have played it all the way through.”
    • “Gameplay's pretty solid too, coming with a Pokémon-esque element system to encourage you to think about how to best approach your fights, and a surprisingly large count of party members - 32 total during the whole campaign.”
    • “The gameplay is really fun - challenging but not unfair - and the variety in party members was extremely charming!”
    • “Gameplay mechanics would be underbaked in favor of a large empty world, a long plot that drags out in an attempt to feel grandiose.”
    • “In terms of gameplay, there are some aspects that need improvement, like the big empty areas, the pacing of the story, and sometimes animations or segments cut really fast.”
    • “Thus, actual gameplay reasons to explore are very limited, and I was left disappointed that doing a thorough combing yielded no tangible rewards (barring the secret boss).”
  • graphics
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and unique art style, which effectively brings the characters and world to life with a delightful mix of spooky aesthetics and vibrant colors. While the artwork is described as visually appealing and endearing, some players noted minor issues such as frame drops and rough navigation in certain areas. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's fun atmosphere and emotional storytelling, making it a standout in the RPG genre.

    • “The art style brings them to life so well in sprites and full CGs.”
    • “It's such a cute, funny, and memorable story with adorable graphics and wonderful characters.”
    • “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 artwork for the game is eye-candy, a bit more polished than it was in the original demo from way back when.”
  • atmosphere
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its charming Halloween vibe, blending eerie and whimsical elements that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the memorable characters, engaging writing, and a soundtrack that complements the spooky yet cozy setting. The atmosphere effectively immerses players in a quirky underworld filled with monsters, making it a standout feature that resonates particularly well with fans of Halloween and indie RPGs.

    • “The characters are memorable, the humor is perfect, the atmosphere is a strong vibe, the difficulty can be really tough but still fair, and the sudden switches from goofy to serious moments flow rather well.”
    • “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.”
    • “The atmosphere really did a 180 on what I was expecting most times, and made every main/side quest extremely enjoyable and interactive.”
    • “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.”
    • “The dialogue and characters are charming, and the atmosphere in some areas is straight up mesmerizing.”
  • emotional
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its emotional depth, featuring a well-crafted story that balances humor and heartwarming moments, particularly through its lovable characters and engaging world-building. Players appreciate the emotional resonance of the narrative, especially the touching ending and the impactful side quests that range from silly to deeply moving. Overall, it offers a cozy experience that effectively evokes a range of emotions, making it a standout title in its genre.

    • “Lures you in with a funny and lighthearted tone that makes the scary and heartwarming moments hit even more.”
    • “The story is incredibly well crafted, and very heartfelt when it needs to be.”
    • “The story, without spoiling much, escalates in a natural way with a deeply emotionally resonant ending about moving on.”
  • grinding
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate that the game minimizes grinding by implementing a collective leveling system for a diverse roster of over 30 characters, making combat feel engaging rather than tedious. With various optional activities like potion brewing and farming, as well as visible enemy encounters, players can enjoy the game without the need for excessive grinding to progress or complete it fully. Overall, the design choices contribute to a fun and streamlined experience.

    • “Because of this, Horrorvale requires little to no grinding whatsoever to complete, or even 100%.”
    • “Plus, no grinding.”
    • “No grinding.”
    • “The levelling 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 randomised (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.”
    • “With a ton of potential party members, you can really make the game play the way you want it to, and it uses a flat party level system so you don't need to worry about grinding to catch one character up.”
    • “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

    Character development in the game is highly praised, with players noting the unique and well-crafted designs of both companions and NPCs. The depth of character writing contributes significantly to the gameplay experience, offering meaningful rewards and enhancing the overall atmosphere, which is infused with a Halloween and horror aesthetic.

    • “The best thing about this game has to be its character designs; they all look so unique and cool.”
    • “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.”
    • “I love the character design and style!”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers high replayability through its diverse cast of customizable characters, allowing players to explore different playstyles. However, some users note that the overwhelming number of options can limit the effectiveness of certain combinations, slightly hindering the experience.

    • “The game features a completely loaded cast of characters, allowing you to customize your playstyle. While it can be overwhelming to utilize them all effectively, this variety definitely adds to the game's replayability.”
    • “With multiple paths and choices to explore, each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making you want to dive back in for more.”
    • “The dynamic world and evolving storylines ensure that no two playthroughs are the same, providing endless opportunities for exploration and discovery.”
    • “The game has a completely loaded cast of characters allowing you to customize the way you play, but the issue is that you can't properly use them in all the ways you want to due to the sheer amount, which limits its replayability.”
    • “After completing the game once, I found little incentive to go back. The choices I made didn't significantly alter the experience, making replayability feel lacking.”
    • “While the game offers multiple paths, the core gameplay remains the same, which diminishes the overall replayability factor.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users praising its smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others report issues such as frame rate drops and long loading times. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly across different hardware configurations.

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HorrorVale is a role playing game with horror and comedy themes.

HorrorVale is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 57 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 this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

HorrorVale is a single player game.

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