Terror of Hemasaurus

92%
Game Brain Score Based on 506 reviews
  • story
  • humor
  • gameplay
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Terror of Hemasaurus is a beautiful and entertaining game with tons of satisfying destruction and chaos. It also tries to teach a very important message about climate change and how the human race has to act before it is too late.
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In "Terror of Hemasaurus," players control a giant monster wreaking havoc in various cities, fighting against military forces and completing destructive objectives. The game features a destructible environment, multiple playable monsters, and various upgrades to enhance your creature's abilities. With a retro aesthetic and a sense of humor, Terror of Hemasaurus is a nostalgic twist on classic monster movies and games.

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 506 reviews
story67 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • Terror of Hemasaurus is a fantastic homage to the classic Rampage series, offering satisfying physics-based destruction and a humorous, engaging story.
  • The game features a variety of mechanics that keep the gameplay fresh, including unique character abilities and different mission objectives.
  • It's a fun multiplayer experience, allowing up to four players to join in on the chaos, making it a great choice for couch co-op gaming.
  • The story mode is relatively short, lasting around 2-3 hours, which may leave some players wanting more content.
  • Some players have reported performance issues and bugs, particularly with controls feeling floaty or unresponsive at times.
  • The political commentary and humor may not resonate with everyone, potentially detracting from the overall enjoyment for some players.
  • story200 mentions

    The game's story is a satirical and darkly humorous take on contemporary issues, particularly climate change and societal absurdities, often blending comedy with grim themes. While the narrative is relatively short (around 2-4 hours), it is filled with witty dialogue and engaging scenarios that keep players entertained, though some find it preachy or disjointed. Overall, the story adds a unique flavor to the gameplay, making it a noteworthy aspect despite its brevity and mixed reception.

    • “The story is a fantastic observational satire on climate change, the media, billionaires, humanity, developing a game about said things, getting feedback about said game, and playing such a game.”
    • “The story mode has a very dark absurd style of humor that I enjoyed.”
    • “The game's story-mode is hilarious yet surprisingly dark nihilistic satire that pokes fun at religion, politics, and humanity.”
    • “The 'story' is a weird, somewhat gross, semi-satirical, juvenile, meta story about an over-the-top video game that's being censored and a cannibal cult trying to destroy the world to save it.”
    • “The depth of the commentary is 'why don't humans use solar panels to stop climate change', with no nuance or thought towards actual logistical or societal problems or solutions to climate change; it's presented with the kind of rage that feels immature and isn't remotely thought-provoking.”
    • “The whole game dev arc featured in the story is dropped and forgotten about without being given a proper conclusion, and the ending itself is really meh.”
  • humor100 mentions

    The humor in the game is a mix of dark, satirical, and absurdist elements, often poking fun at societal issues like climate change and media hypocrisy. While some players found the humor to be preachy or superficial, many others appreciated its creativity and ability to elicit genuine laughter through clever writing and entertaining gameplay. Overall, the game successfully combines fun mechanics with a humorous narrative that resonates with a wide audience.

    • “Get three friends and prepare to smash buildings, cars, pedestrians, police, and army guys in a fun-loaded frenzy, while enjoying the hilarious satire of the story.”
    • “The gameplay, art, and humor are great, as well as the music and sound effects.”
    • “The story is freakin' hilarious and made me laugh out loud several times, and I love the physics because you can chain objects together to fill your screen with destruction.”
    • “It's like humanity causes global warming and they don't care they are destroying themselves, but it ends up being very preachy and superficial; it's not funny and you don't learn anything from it.”
  • gameplay99 mentions

    Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of experiences, with many praising the fun, chaotic, and physics-based destruction reminiscent of classic games like Rampage. While some players enjoy the engaging mechanics and humor, others criticize the gameplay for being repetitive or lacking depth, particularly in endless modes. Overall, the game is seen as entertaining and addictive, especially in co-op play, but it could benefit from more variety and polish in its mechanics.

    • “The controls are tight, the gameplay is fun, the story is very amusing and very silly, and whilst very short all things considered, I had a whale of a time with it.”
    • “One of the greatest rampage-inspired games ever, in its way far exceeding even Rampage World Tour, Terror of Hemasaurus delivers all the city destroying, people eating, explosive-driven gameplay you could ever want out of a side-scrolling kaiju city smasher, but with a deliciously satirical storyline and a unique personality.”
    • “The physics-based destruction is a great spin on Rampage, and it kept the mechanics feeling fresh throughout ~20 unique stages with fun gimmicks and challenges.”
    • “Endless mode is story-free, but again, the actual gameplay is lacking enough variety to sustain it.”
    • “However, the gameplay was quite clunky, and in the story mode, stage 14 was way too randomized to be fun by any means.”
    • “But the gameplay is formulaic after an hour; the story feels preachy thanks to its lack of proper focus and intent, the game lacks polish and the time needed to make it live up to what it could have been.”
  • music34 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its catchy, upbeat, and retro-inspired soundtrack that complements the action and pixel art. However, some players find the retro sound design lacking authenticity, describing it as shrill or out of place for the game's chaotic theme. Overall, while the soundtrack enhances the experience for many, it may not resonate with all players.

    • “The soundtrack is above average, it's fitting and kinda catchy.”
    • “The music is awesome.”
    • “The soundtrack fits perfectly in this game.”
    • “First, the music is done using those 'pulse wave' instruments, which try to sound retro, but they don't sound like any retro system and end up just sounding shrill. I really disliked the music a lot in this game.”
    • “Indie devs, if you want to make your game sound 'retro', please make the music sound like it's coming from an old-school sound chip like the AY-3-8910 or the NES sound chip, or even maybe the C64 SID.”
    • “The music also felt very out of place, really slow and mellow, which is odd for a game about destroying everything as fast as you can.”
  • graphics34 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming pixel art style, which combines nostalgia with modern gameplay elements. Reviewers highlight the adorable monster sprites, satisfying destruction effects, and vibrant visuals that enhance the overall experience. While some note the repetitive nature of environments, the engaging art direction and humorous presentation contribute significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “The concept in this game is done beautifully and the graphics and art are superb.”
    • “The graphics are cute and chock full of pixely goodness, but the humor and story (with a very important message no less) is what makes the game really shine for me.”
    • “Wonderful visuals/art direction with crisp and nostalgic sound effects.”
    • “My only gripe with it is the cutesy aesthetic, but it's impossible to please everyone in that regard, especially with pixel art graphics.”
    • “Since its pixel graphics obviously aren't going to feel like playing Death Stranding, it also doesn't feel janky.”
    • “The gameplay is mint, it's really satisfying to destroy cities, and it is reminiscent of Rampage (minus the killer art style).”
  • replayability7 mentions

    The game offers a mix of replayability, with fun levels and competitive elements like leaderboards, though some players feel it lacks depth due to limited story and character options. While there is enough variety to keep the experience fresh, many hope for additional content, such as more playable monsters and unique designs, to enhance replay value further. Overall, the game is considered enjoyable with potential for increased replayability through future updates.

    • “Lots of fun levels, replayable, able to compete with others on leaderboards, with only a minor drawback on the politics angle, which does become pretty funny the more you play.”
    • “Hopefully they have some DLC coming in the future because this game is a lot of fun and has plenty of replay value in my opinion.”
    • “No replay value, no difficulty or evolving challenge.”
    • “My only gripe is that I wish there was more story, more playable characters, and more unique building designs, plus adding statues and landmarks to destroy.”
    • “There is enough variety in this game to keep it fresh, but of course I hope the dev adds some extras to this game like more playable monsters and perhaps some DLC content with different-looking locations and more enemies to kill.”
  • optimization6 mentions

    Overall, "Terror of Hemasaurus" demonstrates solid optimization, running smoothly on Windows 10 laptops and the Steam Deck, with only occasional frame drops during intense action sequences. While some users experienced performance issues related to physics simulations around tall buildings, these are generally viewed as minor bugs that may be addressed in future updates. The game is praised for its fast-paced action and engaging gameplay, making it enjoyable even during chaotic moments.

    • “The game works well on Windows 10 laptops and runs smoothly on the Steam Deck.”
    • “It's positively marvelous: fast-paced in its action, smooth in its gameplay, beautiful to behold, and very well optimized even when the entire screen is collapsing in on itself in a bloody fireball of death.”
    • “Runs great on the Steam Deck and the performance is amazing and very fun gameplay, highly recommend.”
    • “So I got Terror of Hemasaurus a couple of weeks ago, played through it (it runs... okay? on Steam Deck, some massive performance issues after a few moments of play when around tall buildings until I get close to the top of the tower block that's seemingly causing it, which presumably are due to the physics simulations going a bit wonky on larger buildings, given how it seems to constantly have to do a 'deturbulating simulation' after every level. I'm going to presume this is a bug that's going to eventually be fixed), and had a pretty fun time!”
    • “I was able to get the frames to drop below 60 a couple of times, but that felt more like an achievement of my destruction than a performance problem, lmao.”
    • “Friendly to bite-sized play sessions, frequent stopping points, performance is pretty solid save for a touch of frame dipping when the screen gets especially busy (like knocking down two skyscrapers with an ultimate attack when everything is crashing and on fire with people raining out of the windows also on fire).”
  • stability5 mentions

    Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, running smoothly even on lower-end hardware and the Steam Deck, with users praising its performance during intense action sequences. However, some players have noted that it suffers from bugs, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “The game is a blast and runs great even with a screenful of exploding buildings, bodies, and vehicles.”
    • “Runs great on the Steam Deck.”
    • “Runs great on the Steam Deck and the performance is amazing with very fun gameplay; highly recommend.”
    • “Great concept, but the game is a buggy mess.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the experience.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players express a general dislike for grinding, particularly in terms of farming points or resources. However, improvements in controls and the satisfaction of destroying buildings have made the grinding experience feel less tedious and more enjoyable.

  • emotional1 mentions

    The game combines wicked humor and satisfying destruction, creating an emotionally engaging experience that balances dark themes with a sense of wholesome enjoyment. Players appreciate the blend of lightheartedness and chaos, contributing to a unique emotional atmosphere.

  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization strategy has been criticized for being intrusive, with players reporting a very short gameplay experience of under three hours that includes mandatory advertisements, such as a "just stop oil" campaign.

    • “Less than 3 hours of gameplay where you're forced to watch a 'Just Stop Oil' advertisement.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its nostalgic feel, evoking the excitement of classic kaiju movies and rampage scenarios, which enhances the overall enjoyment of the title.

    • “A very enjoyable title with a nostalgic atmosphere that captures the essence of classic kaiju movies.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Character development in this game is criticized for its poor design choices, particularly in the portrayal of characters, which detracts from the overall experience compared to other titles that feature more engaging and well-crafted character designs.

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Play time

3hMedian play time
4hAverage play time
3-7hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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