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UnSummoning: the Spectral Horde

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50%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
gameplay, grinding
74% User Score Based on 19 reviews

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UnSummoning: the Spectral Horde is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by RoamingGroundStudio and was released on June 10, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A nefarious necromancer summoned an army of vengeful spirits to wreak havoc upon the world. Unfortunately, they only wanted to wreak havoc upon HIM! Now he must undo what he has done by drawing upon the power of magic sigils to blast the ghouls back to the netherworld.

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74%
Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews
story2 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique 'UnSummoning' mechanic that allows players to use defeated enemies' energy to enhance their abilities and summon allies.
  • The combination of dynamic gameplay, diverse enemies, and a progression system adds significant replayability and strategic depth.
  • The art style and atmospheric music effectively create a gothic horror vibe that enhances the overall gaming experience.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including low-quality graphics and unresponsive controls, which detract from the overall experience.
  • Some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth after the initial stages, leading to a diminished interest over time.
  • Despite being free, the game does not meet the quality standards expected from modern PC games, leaving some players disappointed.
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Unsummoning: the spectral horde" is characterized by its unique blend of 3D rendered visuals in a 2D top-down shooter/action puzzle format, offering a polished and original experience. Players appreciate the amusing premise, cute narration, and the inclusion of customizable controls, alongside 4K support and simple graphics tweaks, indicating a thoughtful design for PC gamers.

    • “Unsummoning: The Spectral Horde is a 3D rendered 2D top-down shooter/action puzzle hybrid with unique gameplay.”
    • “Very polished with original gameplay and pretty fun graphics.”
    • “Other welcome aspects of the game apart from the original gameplay include 4K support, a small array of simple graphics tweaks, and customizable controls, so the developers were aware they were making a PC game... the basics have been met.”
    • “Amusing premise, cute storybook narration, and unique gameplay.”
  • story
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is praised for its charming storybook vibe, featuring an amusing premise and cute narration that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the depth of the narrative, which complements the engaging puzzle elements of the game.

    • “The art style is precious, the puzzle element is a lot deeper than it may initially seem, and I love the story mode's storybook vibe.”
    • “Amusing premise, cute storybook narration, and unique gameplay.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are well-received, featuring 4K support and a polished art style that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the simple graphics tweaks and the story mode's storybook vibe, which adds depth to the visual presentation. Overall, the graphics complement the original gameplay effectively.

    • “Very polished with original gameplay and pretty fun graphics.”
    • “Other welcome aspects of the game apart from the original gameplay include 4K support, a small array of simple graphics tweaks, and customizable controls, so the developers were aware they were making a PC game... the basics have been met.”
    • “The art style is precious, the puzzle element is a lot deeper than it may initially seem, and I love the story mode's storybook vibe.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.

    • “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
    • “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is notably lacking, with users expressing a strong desire for a more substantial soundtrack to enhance the overall experience. Many feel that a better musical accompaniment could significantly improve their recommendation of the game.

    • “The music really enhances the overall experience of the game.”
    • “If this game gets a decent soundtrack, I would definitely recommend it.”
    • “The soundtrack is captivating and adds so much to the atmosphere.”
    • “Needs music!”
    • “If this gets a decent soundtrack, I would have recommended it.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its humor, described as a "funny ghost puzzler" that maintains a lighthearted tone throughout, even as the difficulty increases in later levels. Players appreciate the comedic elements that enhance the overall experience.

    • “Really fun game, it's a funny ghost puzzler and it gets really hard as it goes on, still trying to beat the last level (I think it's the last anyway).”
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UnSummoning: the Spectral Horde is a casual shooter game.

UnSummoning: the Spectral Horde is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

UnSummoning: the Spectral Horde was released on June 10, 2014.

UnSummoning: the Spectral Horde was developed by RoamingGroundStudio.

UnSummoning: the Spectral Horde has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

UnSummoning: the Spectral Horde is a single player game.

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