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Undead Horde

When trying to conquer an area, there are two types of enemy units included, the standard enemy soldiers, which come in a multitude of varieties, and the enemy stronghold, where those soldiers are spawned into battle. Taking down enemies isn’t the end, as they can respawn after a few seconds, making them a thorn in taking down the stronghold as these keep feeding enemies for the player. This makes strongholds the top priority to overcome. Combat can sometimes be challenging, with changes in strategy required occasionally, but if things go south, the option is there to return to the crypt, heal up and summon the minions that best suit the situation ahead.
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81%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
grinding, optimization
86% User Score Based on 753 reviews
Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

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Undead Horde is a single player role playing shooter game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by 10tons Ltd and was released on May 15, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

In Undead Horde , become a necromancer and raise an army of up to 100 undead creatures, including humans and giant scorpions, to battle the living. Gather an array of weapons, trinkets, and magical items, and command your horde to conquer a fantasy world. With various merchants to sell and trade loot and the ability to unlock new minion types, level up and create the necromancer of your nightmares.

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 753 reviews
gameplay66 positive mentions
grinding17 negative mentions

  • Fun and engaging gameplay that allows players to raise an army of undead minions.
  • Charming art style and humorous dialogue that adds to the overall experience.
  • Good variety of units and spells, allowing for different playstyles and strategies.
  • Repetitive gameplay loop that can become tedious over time.
  • Limited inventory space and clunky item management can be frustrating.
  • Lack of depth in character progression and enemy variety.
  • gameplay
    185 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is characterized by a simple and accessible mechanic of raising the dead to form an army, which provides a fun and engaging experience for casual players. However, many reviews highlight that the gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, with some players feeling that it resembles mobile game mechanics. While the core loop is enjoyable and offers a light-hearted atmosphere, the overall experience may feel shallow and could benefit from more variety and complexity.

    • “A fun ARPG that combines old school influences with a novel twist in mechanics that gives it a unique feel.”
    • “The core gameplay involves raising an army of the undead and leading them into battle against various enemies.”
    • “The gameplay is fun and works well for the most part.”
    • “The gameplay is kinda slow and boring.”
    • “This game is well-made and polished, but its shallow gameplay kills the vibe.”
    • “The gameplay felt repetitive after the halfway mark.”
  • story
    110 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally described as minimal and comedic, serving primarily as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a focal point. Players can expect a straightforward narrative with light humor, but many find it bland and repetitive, often reduced to simple fetch quests and combat tasks. While some appreciate the humor and simplicity, others feel the lack of depth and character development detracts from the overall experience.

    • “The story is well done and offers a nice amount of characters and quests to work towards the ultimate goal.”
    • “The story is not serious, is quite comedic sometimes, and fits the goal of the game.”
    • “A fun romp with light storytelling.”
    • “The story is minimal and comedic - but I think it's pretty clear from the game's store page that story isn't the focus at all.”
    • “The story is bland.”
    • “There's no story to speak of, no NPCs, nothing 'epic' like the intro suggests.”
  • graphics
    80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming, low-poly art style that fits well with its casual gameplay, though many users note that they are basic and simplistic. While some appreciate the colorful and cartoonish visuals, others feel they lack polish and depth, suggesting that the graphics serve more to enhance performance than to impress. Overall, the visuals are seen as adequate for the game's lighthearted tone, with a few users expressing a desire for a more refined sequel.

    • “The game's graphics are colorful and cartoonish, adding to its overall casual vibe.”
    • “Pleasing graphics (low poly style), extremely enjoyable necromancing gameplay, and a simple but humorous story.”
    • “The graphics are a cool retro look.”
    • “The only downside I'd say is the visuals.”
    • “Presumably the ugly low-poly graphics were used to make this work on mobile, but they have no place on PC.”
    • “Combine that with the almost nonexistent writing and barebones graphics, sounds, and controls, and it quickly becomes a bore.”
  • humor
    45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is characterized by a lighthearted, tongue-in-cheek style that incorporates corny jokes, puns, and pop culture references, particularly in its portrayal of necromancy and undead themes. While some players find the humor charming and enjoyable, others feel it can be hit-or-miss, with certain jokes falling flat. Overall, the humor adds a fun layer to the gameplay, making it a casual and entertaining experience, though it may not appeal to everyone.

    • “The game is kind of being evil in a funny way and you get to notice that with the dialogues as well.”
    • “The overall atmosphere is a tongue-in-cheek humor quip with references to pop culture as well as tons of puns using undead/skeleton names.”
    • “What got me laughing the most was when I was consistently able to resurrect a chicken from the BBQ fires in settlements!”
  • music
    41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players finding it decent but repetitive, often leading them to turn it down or off in favor of their own playlists. While some appreciate the nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic titles like Diablo, others criticize the limited variety and generic nature of the soundtrack. Overall, the music complements the gameplay but lacks the depth and diversity that could enhance the experience further.

    • “If you've got a nostalgic itch for the old Diablo days, the soundtrack will remind you of that.”
    • “A real winner, the sounds and music for the game really brings life to this undead game.”
    • “It's got a very charming art style, sense of humor, and a killer soundtrack.”
    • “The soundtracks are appropriate for the map environments and serve their purpose, but they are quite limited.”
    • “Its music is sadly repetitive as is combat.”
    • “But worst of all in my opinion is the music selection.”
  • replayability
    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying features like New Game+ and the ability to replay on higher difficulties, while others find the overall experience too short and repetitive. Many reviews highlight that while there are elements that can extend playtime, such as secrets and character upgrades, the lack of depth and variety in gameplay can diminish long-term engagement. Overall, the game offers some replay value, but it may not satisfy those seeking extensive replayability.

    • “Surprisingly, there's also a new game+ mode, which adds a refreshing twist and extends the replayability.”
    • “Enjoyed every second of the 13 hours it took me to beat the game with all achievements; basically infinite replayability with the era mechanic, which is like continuous new game+.”
    • “An amazingly addicting game with a lot of potential and enjoyment for the player :) Great replayability, fun necromancy, and character upgrading mechanics - I had a great time with the game!”
    • “To short to have any replayability.”
    • “No replayability past completing all the achievements - after starting era 2, it says things get stranger but I got through 4 areas and so far it's the same as before.”
    • “Due to the short playtime and poor replayability, the game does not provide much value for the list price.”
  • grinding
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with many noting that the gameplay loop quickly becomes monotonous. While some appreciate the lack of excessive grind for achievements and the fun mechanics, the general consensus is that the game suffers from a grindy progression that can detract from the overall experience.

    • “There is no grinding for levels because after an area is cleared, enemies don't respawn. With my current level and equipment, I can do 700 damage with my melee weapon.”
    • “It's not too complicated, not grindy, but a fun hack and slash with an interesting twist.”
    • “Combined with the old plague that is mob respawn, that guarantees a grindy, repetitive progression.”
    • “Gameplay gets tedious and extremely repetitive very quickly.”
    • “Ultimately an indie title like this lives or dies by the gameplay, and the gameplay is tedious.”
  • optimization
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally positive, with low-poly graphics contributing to smooth performance even with many units on screen. However, as it is in early access, players may encounter bugs and performance issues under certain conditions, indicating that further optimization and quality-of-life improvements are still needed.

    • “Game runs smoothly as well.”
    • “While graphics and performance are flawless.”
    • “It's early access, so there are still some rough edges - performance becomes choppy under some circumstances; the difficulty curve needs some attention (orcs mop the floor with minions you have at the level where you encounter them); and the controls need some quality-of-life enhancements.”
    • “(Early access review. As an early access release, you can experience bugs, content, and optimization changes. If you are not excited to play the title in its current state and to help support the title to full release by reporting bugs and requesting additional content, you may want to wait for further development.)”
    • “The low-poly graphics likely help with performance when huge amounts of units are on screen.”
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a light-hearted, tongue-in-cheek humor that embraces its necromancy theme with playful pop culture references and puns. While it maintains a horror vibe, the overall tone is fun and over-the-top, complementing the fast-paced and addictive gameplay without taking itself too seriously.

    • “The atmosphere of the undead horde fits in perfectly with the general nature of the game.”
    • “It gives off that horror vibe for the necromancy theme of the game but never is it an atmosphere that takes itself seriously, instead embracing the over-the-top design of the game.”
    • “The overall atmosphere is a tongue-in-cheek humor quip with references to pop culture as well as tons of puns using undead/skeleton names.”
    • “It gives off that horror vibe for the necromancy theme of the game, but it never takes itself seriously, instead embracing the over-the-top design.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a lack of emotional attachment to in-game characters, including the protagonist, despite engaging in various quests and exploring the game world. The experience is likened to a nostalgic connection to past games, but it does not evoke strong emotional responses.

    • “Did I get emotionally attached in any way?”
    • “As in, there are no in-game characters (my hero included) whom I feel emotionally attached.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is described as decent but not particularly engaging, with some players noting that the story and quest lines are simple and generic, limiting deeper character exploration. While the fast-paced action and combat mechanics are praised, they overshadow the narrative depth.

    • “It is fast-paced, adrenaline-filled action, with decent character development, an exciting item system, and fun combat that is a combination of hack and slash mixed with strategy.”
    • “The story is not that engaging, featuring simple or generic quest lines with little character development.”
    • “Character development feels shallow and uninspired, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
    • “The lack of meaningful choices in character development leaves the narrative feeling flat and uninteresting.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers appreciate the monetization model, highlighting the absence of ads and microtransactions, which enhances the gaming experience. The lack of forced multiplayer elements and excessive in-game purchases is also seen as a positive aspect, contributing to a more enjoyable and straightforward gameplay.

    • “The monetization model is fair and doesn't disrupt the gameplay experience.”
    • “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of content without pushing players to spend extra money.”
    • “As good as mobile games, just no need to deal with ads or microtransactions.”
    • “No ridiculous microtransactions or half-baked, forced multiplayer nonsense either.”
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Undead Horde is a role playing shooter game with fantasy theme.

Undead Horde is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, iPhone and others.

On average players spend around 8 hours playing Undead Horde.

Undead Horde was released on May 15, 2019.

Undead Horde was developed by 10tons Ltd.

Undead Horde has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Undead Horde is a single player game.

Similar games include Undead Horde 2: Necropolis, Gladiator Guild Manager, Reverse Crawl, Iratus: Lord of the Dead, Torchlight and others.