Morgenstern

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Morgenstern is a single player and multiplayer hack and slash game with fantasy, medieval, historical and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by Doublesmith GmbH and was released on September 18, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Morgenstern is a single-player and multiplayer roguelite hack-and-slash adventure with extraction mechanics, developed by a team whose previous credits include Lead Animator on 'Manhunt 2', Producer on 'No Rest For The Wicked', and Destruction Artists on 'Split Second'. GAMEPLAY MECHANICSIn "Morgenstern," you dive into a procedurally generated world to defeat hordes of dangerous ene…

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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews

music6 positive mentions

The game features a captivating and intense atmosphere with a strong metal soundtrack that enhances the combat experience.
Combat is engaging and satisfying with a variety of weapon types and a rewarding progression system during runs.
The straightforward, pick-up-and-play roguelike hack-and-slash gameplay is addictive and enjoyable, especially in co-op mode.

The game is in a very early access state and suffers from lack of polish, including bugs, crashes, and repetitive content.
Combat, while fun, can feel somewhat clunky, simple, and in need of more variety and additional unlockable abilities or spells.
Dying in the game is highly punitive and the current amount of maps and items is limited, leading to some repetitiveness.

music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its intense, metal-inspired soundtrack that enhances the combat experience and sets a great tone, especially in menus and encounters. Many players appreciate the soundtrack's energy and atmosphere, though some wish for more variety and smoother transitions during non-combat moments. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
- “Very cool mix of Chivalry/Mordhau with roguelike gameplay and an awesome soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack is chef's kiss on this game.”
- “I bought it for the soundtrack... and it did not disappoint.”
- “One thing I'd like to see that I didn't notice being promised: allow the music to last a bit after a fight, or give it a transition to something tamer once the fighting has stopped.”
- “I like the music, and I want more, so it sucks when the fighting doesn't last long and I end up breaking barrels and boxes looting in absolute silence.”
- “The soundtrack is alright, if you like metal.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a fast-paced, intuitive hack-and-slash experience blending chivalry-style combat with roguelike elements, delivering a rewarding and engaging core loop that encourages repeated play. While the early access status shows some rough edges and a desire for added content, the challenge and atmosphere keep it captivating and fun for action fans.
- “Very cool mix of chivalry and Mordhau with roguelike gameplay and an awesome soundtrack.”
- “The gameplay feels intuitive and engaging, with that classic “just one more round” effect.”
- “The core gameplay loop feels rewarding and fun.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor is lighthearted and doesn’t take itself seriously, often resulting in genuine laughs despite some edginess. Players find entertaining moments in the gameplay, such as tossing enemies around, though some visual elements like enemy names can be difficult to read. Overall, the humor adds a fun, casual vibe to the experience.
- “The combat feels smooth, a little clunky to get combo attacks, but throwing the enemies around the room is just plain funny.”
- “The enemy names are not really readable in most cases because the red over them is a bit too dark, but the humor is just fun and doesn't take itself seriously even though it's too edgy for me sometimes.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for being well-implemented, visually appealing, and smooth without any freezes or lags. Overall, users find the visual quality enhances the gaming experience.
- “Graphics are good and very well implemented, with no freezes or lags.”
- “The graphics are great, the music is great, and the gameplay is fun.”
- “Good soundtrack and I like the graphics.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally stable with good graphics and no major freezes or lags, though it occasionally has minor bugs. Overall, it shows strong potential despite these slight issues.
- “Graphics are good and very well implemented, with no freezes or lag.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is dark and intense, effectively immersing players in a captivating medieval world. The game's visuals and gameplay contribute to a strong, engaging ambiance.
- “The atmosphere is super dark and intense; you really feel pulled into this crazy medieval world.”
- “The game looks pretty awesome, gameplay is fun and captivating, the whole atmosphere is great.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized, running smoothly without crashes while maintaining impressive visual quality.
- “It runs smoothly with no crashes and looks fantastic.”