THE FANGS HUNTRESS
- May 21, 2021
- Drop_Dead_Fred
Get on SteamThe Fangs Huntress is a retro-inspired first person shooter with a huge roster of monsters and bosses, with a fantastic array of weapons. The game puts you in the shoes of a demon hunter in search of the all-powerful vampire Vladislav!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Great old school pixel art graphics with a variety of enemies and environments.
- Fun retro shooter with a good selection of unique weapons and a decent amount of levels.
- Charming and simple gameplay reminiscent of classic FPS games, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- Boring and repetitive gameplay with uninspired level design and weak sound effects.
- The AI-generated voice acting detracts from character interactions, making them feel soulless.
- Technical issues such as lack of brightness adjustment and problems with fullscreen mode hinder the overall experience.
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their charming old-school pixel art style, featuring a variety of myth-inspired monsters and unique weapons. Reviewers appreciate the retro aesthetic, describing it as fun and visually appealing, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
“8/10 great old school pixel art graphics with many types of monsters inspired by myths and 6 types of unique weapons.”
“Fun retro shooter with a really nice chunky pixel art style.”
“It's a charming little FPS with nice and cute graphics.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being boring and unsatisfying, with repetitive music and uninspired level design. While there is some verticality introduced after the first level, it is not effectively utilized in the gameplay experience.
“If the developer chose GZDoom as their engine of choice, the gameplay complaint wouldn't be an issue, as they could have kept existing weapons and monsters, albeit with different replacements for the retail ones.”
“There is some verticality after the first level, but it's not utilized in the gameplay.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story of the game is perceived as lacking value, with users suggesting that it does not justify its price point of £4, especially when compared to free, high-quality total conversions of classic games like Doom 2.
“The story is poorly written and feels disjointed, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and lacking in depth, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and their motivations are unclear, leaving the narrative feeling flat.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being repetitive and uninspired, contributing to an overall sense of boredom in the gameplay experience.
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making the gameplay feel monotonous.”
“The soundtrack is uninspired and fails to enhance the overall experience.”
“Overall, the music contributes to a boring and unsatisfying gameplay experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its lack of stability, with users reporting numerous bugs that significantly impact gameplay.
“They're also buggy messes, which makes matters worse.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the experience.”
