Tom vs. The Armies of Hell

About

Tom vs. the Armies of Hell (AoH for short) is a challenging indie Action-Adventure game from Darkmire Entertainment. Set in a world somewhere between Office Space and Army of Darkness, you play Tom, a down-trodden software-engineer turned reluctant half-demon hero when an experiment gone awry in the basement government lab sends his entire office complex plummeting into Hell.

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Play Modes

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

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The game features a humorous and engaging storyline with entertaining characters and a unique setting that resonates with players.
The gameplay is fast-paced and challenging, with a variety of levels and creatively designed bosses that keep the experience fresh.
The developer is highly responsive to community feedback, actively working on balancing issues and improving the game based on player input.

The controls are clunky and complicated, making it difficult for players to navigate and enjoy the gameplay effectively.
The difficulty level is often perceived as unreasonably high, especially in boss battles, which can frustrate players and deter new ones.
There is a lack of voice acting and some design choices, such as the health and ammo drop rates, feel unbalanced and could benefit from further refinement.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced, engaging twin-stick shooter and slasher mechanics, blending humor with challenging action. Players appreciate the nostalgic elements like health and ammo pickups, alongside a straightforward learning curve that allows for immediate enjoyment. Overall, the game offers varied and non-monotonous combat experiences, enhanced by entertaining characters and a well-executed old-school design.
- “Really funny (just watch the trailer!) game with all the right twin-stick shooter and slasher gameplay.”
- “It was all very satisfying as far as its fast-paced gameplay goes, feeling fresh and certainly quite challenging the entire way through.”
- “And it is an adrenaline-inducing title with which you can pick up and start playing right away with no big learning curves, as the game does a stellar job in explaining exactly how you must proceed further into it as you quickly master its straightforward goals and combat mechanics - allowing you to sit back and actually enjoy this action-packed experience to the fullest with minimal frustration...the way it should always be!”
- “Another of its strengths is how it uses old-school mechanics like a health meter, health pickups, ammo pickups, plus the ability to upgrade your gun considerably.”
- “There is a lot of humor, and old school game mechanics like a checkpoint system, limited lives, or you start from the beginning, off-the-path hidden treasure boxes.”
- “- non-monotonous and varied gameplay with fast-paced combat.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its engaging humor, featuring a satirical storyline and hilarious caption-based dialogue that brings its diverse characters to life. Reviewers highlight its funny narrative, appealing to fans of crude humor and old-school gaming mechanics, while the graphical style complements the comedic theme effectively. Overall, it is recommended for those who appreciate a blend of humor and action in their gaming experience.
- “This game has a very nice graphical style and a great sense of humor.”
- “All in all, it possesses (pun intended!) a wonderfully engaging campaign whose diverse cast of characters breathe life to its absurd story with their hilarious caption-based dialogue.”
- “The visuals are fantastic, the style fits the satirically humorous theme perfectly!”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their appealing cartoon-style aesthetic, fluid animations, and vibrant visuals that complement its humorous tone. Reviewers appreciate the high-definition quality and the variety of graphical configuration options available, enhancing the overall experience. The combination of engaging artwork and a light-hearted atmosphere makes the game visually captivating and accessible.
- “This game has a very nice graphical style and a great sense of humor.”
- “The visuals are fantastic, the style fits the satirically humorous theme perfectly!”
- “With such a pleasing graphical style, fluid animations, entertaining storyline, and light-hearted atmosphere, I'm confident that you'll be more than eager to sink some quality time into it.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games, making the overall experience less immersive.”
- “Character models are poorly designed, and the environments lack variety, which detracts from the overall visual appeal.”
- “The color palette is overly dull and doesn't do justice to the game's potential, resulting in a visually uninteresting experience.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its engaging and absurd narrative, brought to life by a diverse cast of characters and humorous dialogue. Its entertaining storyline, complemented by pleasing graphics and fluid animations, creates a light-hearted atmosphere that resonates well, particularly with those familiar with corporate culture. Overall, players are encouraged to invest time in this enjoyable campaign.
- “All in all, it possesses a wonderfully engaging campaign whose diverse cast of characters breathe life into its absurd story with their hilarious caption-based dialogue.”
- “With such a pleasing graphical style, fluid animations, entertaining storyline, and light-hearted atmosphere, I'm confident that you'll be more than eager to sink some quality time into it.”
- “I highly recommend this game for its funny story (especially if you work in corporate) and beat 'em ups with new school technology.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving players feeling disconnected from the plot.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or emotional impact.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features a captivating blend of orchestral jazz, adding a unique charm and enhancing the overall atmosphere. Reviewers praise the quality of the music and sound effects, noting that they significantly contribute to the game's immersive experience.
- “On the audio side of things, the background music is wonderfully comprised of orchestral jazz selections, which bestows upon it a rather unique flavor and charm.”
- “The music is just great and adds a fantastic feel, and the sound effects are well-designed and programmed.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a pleasing graphical style, fluid animations, and a light-hearted storyline, creating an engaging and enjoyable experience that encourages players to invest time in it.
- “With such a pleasing graphical style, fluid animations, an entertaining storyline, and a light-hearted atmosphere, I'm confident that you'll be more than eager to sink some quality time into it.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report a high level of stability in the game, noting minimal bugs or glitches and smooth performance even at maximum quality settings.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report mixed experiences regarding optimization, with some praising smooth performance on high-end PCs while others encounter significant frame rate drops and stuttering on lower-end systems. Overall, the game's optimization appears inconsistent, affecting gameplay quality for a segment of players.
- “The game runs incredibly smoothly on my PC, thanks to the excellent optimization.”
- “I was amazed at how well the game is optimized; it maintains a high frame rate even on lower-end hardware.”
- “The developers have done a fantastic job with optimization, making it accessible for a wide range of PC configurations.”
- “The game runs poorly on my PC, even with the settings turned down to the lowest possible.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “Despite having a high-end graphics card, the optimization is so bad that I can't enjoy the game.”