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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a cool and moody atmosphere with creative character designs, particularly for horror icons like The Invisible Man and Wendigo.
- The gameplay features an interesting dodge/counter system and a solid combo mechanic that allows for experimentation and balance.
- Despite its current bugs and issues, many players see potential in the game and appreciate the developers' passion and dedication to improving it.
- The user interface is extremely buggy and messy, causing significant frustration for players, especially with keyboard support for multiple players.
- There are numerous game-breaking bugs, including freezing during gameplay and issues with input recognition, which detract from the overall experience.
- The use of AI-generated art has disappointed many players, leading to concerns about the game's quality and the developers' commitment to originality.
- gameplay34 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique dodge/counter system that encourages experimentation and enhances the overall combat experience, making battles feel dynamic and engaging. While the mechanics are well-developed and fun to explore, players are advised to complete the tutorial to fully grasp the intricacies of the game. However, concerns about bugs and the need for further polishing have been raised, indicating that while the foundation is solid, the game still requires significant improvements before reaching its full potential.
“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.”
“I strongly suggest completing the tutorial before going into training as there are sidestep mechanics and while on the ground links that won't make sense without it.”
“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.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting that they appear outdated and inconsistent, detracting from the overall experience. While the gothic aesthetic and atmosphere are praised for their originality, significant graphical improvements and a UI overhaul are deemed necessary for the game to reach its full potential. Additionally, concerns have been raised about the use of AI-generated artwork, which some feel undermines artistic integrity and environmental considerations.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
- stability16 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, including a messy UI, freezing issues during gameplay, desynchronization in online lobbies, and significant clipping and hit detection problems. Many players express frustration over the game's clunky mechanics and fear that the current quality control will persist. Despite some positive remarks about gameplay, the overall experience is marred by these stability issues.
“Fantastic new fighting game runs great.”
“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.”
- story12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's arcade mode presents a moody and intriguing world, generating excitement for the teased story mode. However, many users express disappointment over the lack of a substantial story, noting that improvements have primarily focused on characters and stages rather than narrative depth. There is a desire for more storytelling elements, such as unlockable lore or traditional opening and ending cards, to enhance character backgrounds.
“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.”
“The story mode has been promised previously, and I hope they deliver on it, as it could add depth to the characters and the overall experience.”
“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).”
“No story mode.”
“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.”
- music10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % 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 sound mixing, particularly that character voices can be difficult to hear over the music. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's experience, despite a lack of significant improvements over the years.
“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).”
“I'd like to note that 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.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is a mixed bag, with players noting that while early access performance is generally acceptable, significant issues like major lag and stuttering persist, particularly in single-player mode. Recent patch notes indicate attempts to improve optimization, but the extent of these fixes remains uncertain. Overall, there is hope that with time and further updates, the game can evolve into a more polished experience.
“The game has a solid concept and with time and patience, can turn into a very polished and optimized product. Let's see what happens next!”
“Performance-wise, the game seems fine for an early access title. In the patch notes, they have made efforts to better optimize the game.”
“Performance-wise, the game seems fine for an early access title. However, in the patch notes, they have attempted to better optimize the game. Before the updates, 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, but it requires time and patience to become a polished and optimized product.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely 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 guys 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 classic horror-inspired soundtrack, as well as boasting interesting takes on these familiar and modified names.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic commitment akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game features unique monster designs that vary in quality, with some being well-received while others are considered less successful.
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as a cash grab, reminiscent of low-quality titles from the Xbox 360 arcade era, leading to a negative impression among users.
“In all honesty, the game feels like one of those cash grabs from the Xbox 360 arcade games back from the 2010s.”
“The monetization strategy is frustrating and makes the game feel more like a money-making scheme than a fun experience.”
“It's disappointing to see such aggressive monetization tactics in a game that could have been great.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game particularly amusing, especially in scenarios like the arcade mode where characters face off against themselves, resulting in a comical overlap of win quotes. This self-referential humor adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay experience.
“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 humor in this game is top-notch, especially during the arcade mode where the characters have funny interactions that keep you laughing.”
“I love how the game incorporates humor into its mechanics, like when characters have witty banter during battles that adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay.”
