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Plains of Havoc

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71%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
gameplay, story
96% User Score Based on 25 reviews

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Plains of Havoc is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Tiny Island Games and was released on October 28, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Decimate endless hordes of enemies across the nine realms of Yggdrasil for eternal glory! Plains of Havoc is a fierce 2D top-down roguelite set in the Viking afterlife in which you fight for your rightful place on the global leaderboards. Fight against endless hordes of monsters in the Viking afterlife, Valhalla! There are unlimited waves to survive against, but they each grow stronger than the…

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions

  • Super addictive gameplay with charming graphics and satisfying mechanics, making it easy to pick up and play.
  • Active developers who engage with the community, frequently rolling out updates and addressing player feedback.
  • Great potential for replayability with varied upgrade paths and a leaderboard system that encourages competition.
  • Currently light on content, with limited character traits, weapons, and progression options, leading to repetitive gameplay.
  • Slow leveling progression and lack of clear indicators for run progress can make the experience feel tedious.
  • The UI is lacking in information, making it difficult for players to understand their progress and the game's mechanics.
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as super addictive and visually charming, with frequent updates enhancing the experience. While it lacks a timer for run progression and a critical chance mechanic, the mechanics are satisfying overall. However, some players feel that the gameplay can become repetitive after a few hours, with grinding primarily focused on leveling outside the main loop.

    • “Super addictive gameplay with charming graphics, an awesome pick up in early release with so much being released frequently!”
    • “Really satisfying mechanics!”
    • “It's quite good, though you do start tuning it out after a few hours of gameplay.”
    • “There's no timer to tell you how long you've been in a run, even though that appears to be the mechanic for which the round progression occurs (as is standard for this type of game).”
    • “One thing I noticed mechanically that I've seen maybe once or twice before is that there is no critical chance mechanic.”
    • “Average grind level - only seems to be for gaining levels outside the main gameplay loop, offering additional build-crafting.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are characterized by a charming, nostalgic art style reminiscent of Newgrounds, which complements the smooth gameplay. While the visuals are appealing, some users note a lack of variety in the design. Overall, the graphics effectively enhance the addictive gameplay experience.

    • “Super addictive gameplay with charming graphics, an awesome pick up in early release with so much being released frequently!”
    • “The newgrounds-esque art style makes me feel so nostalgic.”
    • “Graphics are smooth and fit the style really well.”
    • “The art style seems simple enough, and there's not too much variety.”
    • “The Newgrounds-esque art style makes me feel so nostalgic.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received high praise for its quality and nostalgic appeal, with many users highlighting its fantastic sound and retro synthwave style reminiscent of classic artists. The combination of great music and animation enhances the overall experience, making it a standout feature.

    • “The music is fantastic!”
    • “The art and music are great too.”
    • “The music is a banger; the free ball low-poly synth/retro wave reminds me of classic artists like Swerslvt or Punk Tactics.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is often praised for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, drawing players into a rich and immersive world. However, some reviews note pacing issues and predictable plot twists that can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the storytelling is a highlight for many, though it may not resonate with everyone.

  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game to be highly replayable, with many anticipating over 20 hours of enjoyable gameplay.

    • “It is also highly replayable; I can easily see myself getting 20+ hours.”
    • “The game offers so many different paths and choices that I can't wait to play through it again.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making me want to dive back in for more.”
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Plains of Havoc is a casual role playing game.

Plains of Havoc is available on PC and Windows.

Plains of Havoc was released on October 28, 2024.

Plains of Havoc was developed by Tiny Island Games.

Plains of Havoc has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Plains of Havoc is a single player game.

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