THE ARCHER: Dead Hunt
- February 6, 2018
- evlavv_studio
Get on SteamIn "The Archer: Dead Hunt," become Garran of Abrivia, a renowned archer tasked with retaking Le Vol Castle from dangerous mercenaries and zombies. Explore a beautiful medieval world, discover secret paths, and solve puzzles to win. This trollish, fun-filled action-packed adventure promises to test both your brain and skills.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Some players found the game to be entertaining and fun, especially for its low price.
- The character models and graphics were noted to be decent, providing some visual appeal.
- A few reviews mentioned that the game could be enjoyable in a social setting, providing laughs with friends.
- The game is extremely short, with many players completing it in around ten minutes.
- There are significant issues with gameplay mechanics, including poor hit detection and confusing map design.
- Overall, the game lacks depth, story, and polish, leading to a consensus that it is not worth purchasing.
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The reviews present a stark contrast in opinions on the game's story; some users criticize it for lacking depth and originality, describing it as typical and uninspired, while others praise it as a masterpiece with an intense plot and engaging characters that provide significant replay value. Overall, the narrative experience appears to be polarizing, with some players feeling deeply moved and others finding it forgettable.
“This is one of the greatest games I have ever played; the plot is intense, the enemies kept me hooked, and this game is overall a masterpiece.”
“I am deeply moved by the incredible story and engrossing characters.”
“And the protagonist, wow, don't get me started on the literary genius of this storyline. I'm waiting for number two and would recommend it to a friend.”
“Typical gameguru fare, complete with baddies that are phased through the ground, lack of predictable hit detection, environments that all look very same, etc. There's no story of note and the landscape is typical gameguru vomit.”
“The plot is just there.”
“And the protagonist, wow, don't get me started on the literary genius of this storyline.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by smooth and fast mechanics, allowing players to enjoy speedrunning without taking damage. However, it is noted that the overall gameplay experience is relatively short.
“The mechanics for this game were actually pretty smooth and fast; it's fun to see how quickly you can speedrun it without taking damage.”
“The gameplay and controls feel unresponsive at times, making it frustrating to navigate.”
“The mechanics for this game were actually pretty smooth and fast, but the overall gameplay lacks depth.”
“Contains short gameplay that leaves you wanting more, but ultimately feels incomplete.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a mix of cheesy visuals and memorable character animations, such as NPCs with poor grammar and exaggerated movements reminiscent of leaping gazelles. Overall, the aesthetic is described as quirky and distinctive, contributing to a unique gaming experience.
“The graphics and sound are only at 20% quality.”
“The grammar of the NPCs, the crazy clowns, cheesy graphics, and the warriors who leap like gazelles into the air were unforgettable.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely perceived as lacking, with one user noting that it fails to be amusing even in an ironic sense, leading to disappointment rather than laughter.
“I was gonna give this game a thumbs up and write a funny comment about how 'amazing' it is.”
