Terrordrome: Reign of the Legends
- October 17, 2024
- Huracan Studio
Get on Steam"Terrordrome: Reign of the Legends" is a horror-themed fighting game featuring iconic monsters like Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, and Bigfoot. Players control these characters in bloody, intense battles, with unique movesets for each. The early access version includes 12 playable characters, 15 stages, and both online and offline play modes. This game offers a fresh take on horror crossovers, using public domain monsters to provide a unique and captivating experience.
Reviews
- The game has a unique and creative atmosphere, featuring interesting interpretations of classic horror characters like The Invisible Man and Wendigo.
- The gameplay mechanics, including a dodge/counter system and impressive combo options, provide a fun and engaging experience for players.
- The developers show passion and dedication to improving the game, with potential for future updates and character additions.
- The user interface is extremely buggy and messy, leading to frustrating experiences, especially with keyboard support for multiple players.
- There are significant performance issues, including frequent crashes, long loading times, and unresponsive controls that hinder gameplay.
- The use of AI-generated art has disappointed many players, leading to concerns about the game's quality and the developers' commitment to originality.
- gameplay17 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique dodge/counter system that encourages experimentation and offers a well-balanced combo structure, making battles engaging and intricate. While the mechanics are sound and enjoyable, some players express concerns about the need for polishing and clearer tutorials to fully grasp the game's complexities. Overall, the gameplay is fun and has the potential to evolve into a favorite among fighting game enthusiasts, despite some existing bugs and the need for further development.
“The gameplay itself has an interesting dodge/counter system that I can see players experimenting with in exciting new ways, and it allows for solid balance with this game's impressive combo system.”
“The gameplay is well-balanced and engaging, and I have to say that during the time I spent playing, I had an incredible amount of fun.”
“With five playable occult warriors, you are given control of a decent array of interesting mechanics to make battles feel engaging and intricate.”
“Honestly, the game needs so much polishing that I'm concerned it won't ever make it there; the game clearly is adding characters instead of working on the base mechanics being developed.”
“This can be mitigated by, well, you know, understanding the game's mechanics like dodging and blocking; however, he has moves that allow him to bounce you back off the ground with no remorse, potentially putting you into a stun loop from which there is almost no recovering.”
“I strongly suggest completing the tutorial before going into training as there are sidestep mechanics and ground links that won't make sense without it.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as outdated and inconsistent, detracting from the overall experience. However, others appreciate the unique gothic aesthetic and atmosphere, highlighting the originality of the character designs and environments. Overall, while there are notable strengths in the visual style, significant improvements are needed to elevate the game's graphical quality.
“Given a graphical overhaul as well as some UI improvements, this game could be one of my favorite fighting games one day. I really enjoy the horror/folklore characters, and the mechanics for the game are sound, so I'm excited to see where this game goes in the future.”
“Something that I didn't mention in my previous review is the aesthetics, such as the models, animations, and special effects.”
“The game certainly gets points for originality, and the atmosphere does it justice with the gothic and somber aesthetic of the arenas and classic horror-inspired soundtrack, as well as boasting interesting takes on these familiar and modified names.”
“The game does not play well; the graphics are an inconsistent mess and show their age and limitations.”
“Visuals aren't everything, but some issues are glaringly obvious.”
“Something that I didn't mention in my previous review is the aesthetics such as the models, animations, and special effects.”
- stability8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, including a messy UI, freezing issues, desynchronization in public lobbies, and significant clipping and hit detection problems. While some players appreciate the gameplay mechanics, the overall experience is marred by persistent glitches and a lack of quality control.
“The fantastic new fighting game runs great.”
“The game maintains a smooth frame rate, even during intense battles.”
“I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs, which is impressive for a new release.”
“I really wanted to like this game after waiting multiple years, but the UI is the most buggy and messy interface in any game I have ever used.”
“However, I encountered multiple bugs, including being stuck on the training stage upon first boot-up when I tried looking into the tutorial. The game freezes if you complete an arcade ladder and try to play it again with a new character, and it might've been an input error on my part, but I could only get the invisible man to turn invisible twice in my entire run of his arcade ladder.”
“In public lobbies, we're experiencing desynchronization, and then the game just freezes, leaving you to watch the frozen game for eternity.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback; while the arcade mode presents a moody and intriguing world that piques interest in a potential story mode, many users express disappointment over the lack of a substantial narrative, feeling that improvements have been minimal over the years. There is a desire for deeper character development and storytelling elements, such as unlockable lore or traditional narrative features.
“The arcade mode gives a look into a world and story that's very moody and interesting. I'm very excited to see what comes of the story mode teased in the main menu.”
“No story mode.”
“And it has not really improved since years ago - the only additions have been characters and stages/music and the aforementioned story mode (that were promised previously - so they had to deliver).”
“And they all have solid voice actors, who sell these iterations very admirably, making me hope that they add some way to learn more about who they actually are, be it via a story mode of some kind, simple opening and end cards like in old arcade games for the arcade mode, or unlockable logs that give some insight.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its originality and atmospheric fit, enhancing the gothic and horror-inspired aesthetic of the arenas. While the soundtrack is enjoyable and well-suited to the gameplay, some players noted issues with audio mixing, particularly with character voices being difficult to hear over the music. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's experience.
“The game certainly gets points for originality and the atmosphere does it justice with the gothic and somber aesthetic of the arenas and classic horror-inspired soundtrack, as well as boasting interesting takes on these familiar and modified names.”
“The music fits the game very well and it has GGPO, which is fabulous!”
“And it has not really improved since years ago - the only additions have been characters and stages/music and the aforementioned story mode (that were promised previously - so they had to deliver).”
“Mr. Hyde's voice is really hard to hear because of the music and sounds overlapping him.”
“The soundtrack is well suited for the game and is a joy to listen to.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is a work in progress, with some users reporting significant lag and stuttering issues, particularly in single-player mode. While recent patch notes indicate efforts to improve performance, the overall optimization remains subpar for an early access title, leaving room for future enhancements.
“Performance-wise, the game seems fine for an early access title. In the patch notes, they have made efforts to better optimize the game. However, I did notice some issues like major lag in single player that teleported me from one end of the arena to the other, as well as some stuttering during Bloody Mary's intro.”
“Performance-wise, the game seems fine for an early access title. In the patch notes, they have attempted to better optimize the game. However, I noted some issues like major lag in single player that teleported me from one end of the arena to the other, as well as some stuttering during Bloody Mary's intro.”
“Optimization is not great.”
“The game has a solid concept, and with time and patience, it can turn into a very polished and optimized product. Let's see what happens next!”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its cool, moody, and gothic aesthetic, complemented by a classic horror-inspired soundtrack. Reviewers appreciate the originality and thematic depth, highlighting how the environment enhances the overall experience.
“This game has a really cool and moody atmosphere.”
“I love the theme and the atmosphere, and I hope these developers get the support they need to continue with this title.”
“The game certainly gets points for originality, and the atmosphere does it justice with the gothic and somber aesthetic of the arenas and a classic horror-inspired soundtrack, as well as boasting interesting takes on these familiar and modified names.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding for minimal rewards.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The character development in the game features unique monster designs, though opinions on their effectiveness vary, with some being well-received while others are considered less successful.
“The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression throughout the game.”
“I found the characters to be one-dimensional, making it hard to connect with their stories.”
“The choices I made didn't seem to impact the character arcs, leaving me feeling unsatisfied with the overall experience.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is perceived negatively, with users likening it to a cash grab reminiscent of low-quality Xbox 360 arcade titles from the early 2010s.
“In all honesty, the game feels like one of those cash grabs from the Xbox 360 arcade games back in the 2010s.”
“The monetization system is overly aggressive and makes it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“It seems like the developers are more focused on making money than creating a fun experience for players.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find humor in the game's mechanics, particularly in the arcade mode where characters can amusingly celebrate their own victories against themselves, creating a comical and self-referential moment.
“When playing the arcade mode as Mary and fighting against herself, if either Mary wins, the win quote plays over itself. It's hilarious to see both characters registering the victory at the same time!”
“The game's humor is spot on, with clever dialogue and funny situations that keep you laughing throughout the gameplay.”
“I love how the characters have such quirky personalities, and their interactions are filled with witty banter that adds a delightful layer of humor to the game.”
