The Dark Heart of Balor

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Archdemon Balor has opened the Gate of Hell into the human realm and hordes of demons and monsters have flooded into your world destroying everything in their path. You must protect those who are still alive and ultimately destroy Balor to close the Gate.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The polished Act 1 offers an excellent gameplay experience, making it worth the purchase.
The combat system is engaging, featuring a variety of enemies and demonic powers that add depth to the gameplay.
Outstanding graphics and good performance on various settings enhance the overall visual experience.

The game has been in Early Access for two years without significant updates, leaving only one part available.
Controls can be unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating at times.
There is a lack of additional content, such as lore or an inventory system, which detracts from the overall experience.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
38%
13%
The graphics are widely praised as outstanding, with a strong desire for more side-scrolling hack and slash games to adopt a similar style. However, some users expressed a preference for smaller character and graphic elements on the screen, indicating that the current size can be somewhat overwhelming.
- “Outstanding graphics.”
- “I wish more side-scrolling hack and slash games looked like this... don't get me wrong, I like the pixel aesthetic too, and it will always have its place.”
- “Outstanding graphics.”
- “The only thing that bothered me is how big the character and the other graphic elements are on the screen; it would be nice if the graphics were a little smaller.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is engaging, featuring a variety of skeletal enemies that challenge players as they navigate as a sword and shield hero with demonic powers, adding depth to the experience. The movement and attack mechanics are well-executed, making it a solid platformer, though some players find it a bit easy overall.
- “The game features a variety of skeletal enemies that provide a good challenge to the player as a sword and shield hero who also inherits demonic powers, adding an extra layer of depth to the gameplay.”
- “Movement and attack mechanics feel good.”
- “I can say it's a good platformer; it's a bit easy, though, but overall, the gameplay was enjoyable.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Overall, users report minor glitches that do not significantly impact gameplay, indicating a generally stable experience.
- “I encountered a few glitches here and there, but nothing game-breaking.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes that made it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “The game often freezes during loading screens, which is really frustrating.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that players have not engaged deeply enough with the game to provide substantial feedback on the story or the variety of bosses.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Reviewers emphasize that the game's atmosphere is heavily reliant on dark-tone music, suggesting that such a soundtrack is essential to enhance the overall mood and immersion.
- “This game needs dark-tone music to match its atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real depth.”
- “I expected a haunting ambiance, but instead, it feels lifeless and dull.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers emphasize that the game would benefit from dark-tone music to better align with its atmospheric elements, suggesting that the current soundtrack may not effectively capture the intended mood.
- “This game needs dark-tone music to match its atmosphere.”
- “This game needs dark-tone music to match its atmosphere.”