Vengeance Hunters

About

Welcome to VENGEANCE HUNTERS!!! Pick your fighter: The robot, GOLEM. The brawler, CANDY. The mad scientist, LOONY. And adventure from the Last Woods to the desolate Wastelands and to the mean streets of the Megalopolis and beyond! Play solo or with a friend as you battle a strange array of enemies, aliens, monsters, and thugs. Collect secrets, increase your score, and challenge yours…

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features gorgeous pixel art and a vibrant color palette, enhancing the overall visual experience.
Gameplay is smooth and offers a variety of combos, making it accessible for both casual players and those looking for depth.
The game successfully captures the nostalgic feel of classic beat 'em ups while introducing unique mechanics and character designs.

The game is relatively short with only 5 stages, which may leave some players wanting more content.
Some characters, particularly the grappler robot, feel underpowered compared to others, affecting balance in gameplay.
Boss fights can be overly long and frustrating, with some attacks poorly telegraphed, leading to repetitive encounters.

graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
8%
23%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming art style, vibrant character designs, and impressive pixel artwork, evoking a nostalgic 90s aesthetic. Reviewers highlight the beautiful sprites, solid animations, and engaging backgrounds, complemented by a catchy soundtrack. However, some critics feel that the focus on retro visuals may limit the game's broader appeal and potential for innovation.
- “Great graphics and audio.”
- “The character designs and artwork are great.”
- “The visuals are bold, with excellent character and stage design.”
- “I love retro visuals and audio, but going the extra step of developing a game for original retro console hardware just panders to the elite retro game collectors that still have these consoles on hand (of which I imagine there are very few).”
- “All of this effort was invested to pander to such an ultra-specific niche, which is charming on one hand, but I also see it as the devs unnecessarily limiting themselves in the visuals, audio, and storage departments.”
- “If you are a more casual fan of the genre or are drawn to the game because of its art style, wait for a sale and pick it up then.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
10%
20%
The music in the game has received a mix of praise and criticism, with many players highlighting its superb quality and fitting integration into the gameplay. While some found the soundtrack to be phenomenal and well-suited to the game's visuals and pacing, a few others felt it didn't resonate with them initially. Overall, the music is generally regarded as a strong aspect of the game, enhancing the overall experience.
- “I had the sound cranked and the music and sound effects rocked.”
- “Solid game with great visuals and a great soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack is phenomenal, there's a great variety to the stages and enemies with tons of cool little set pieces and memorable encounters, the game is overall well-paced with things moving along at a steady clip, and the boss fights are all mechanically and visually unique.”
- “- none of the music really hit for me.”
- “It took me a little while to get into the soundtrack, but by the time you reach the streets stage, you get used to it.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
22%
33%
The gameplay is praised for its solid mechanics, smooth controls, and engaging combo systems, offering a pick-up-and-play experience with good replay value. While the game stays true to classic beat 'em up elements, it introduces depth through unique mechanics and memorable encounters, though some players find the limited defensive options underwhelming. Overall, the combination of stunning pixel art, a phenomenal soundtrack, and varied stage designs enhances the gameplay experience.
- “Fat juicy sprites, great animation, stereo sound and awesome play mechanics to keep you coming back to beat yourself and max out combos!”
- “The bad: only 1 character can throw, making for rather underwhelming defensive maneuvers overall without an integral beat 'em up mechanic, and even then, throwing isn't quite as satisfying as other beat 'em ups.”
- “Gameplay is very 'pick-up-and-play', but there is always quite the variety of combos you can do.”
- “Stays 100% true to the old beat 'em up formula and also adds a bit more gameplay depth with its combo and juggling systems.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
While the character designs and artwork are praised for their quality, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of growth, backstory, or emotional depth in the reviews provided.
- “The character designs and artwork are fantastic, bringing each character to life in a unique way.”
- “The depth of character development is impressive, allowing players to form a strong emotional connection with each character.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong sense of nostalgia and camaraderie, recalling fond memories of playing arcade games with friends, which enhances the emotional connection to the game.
- “This game made me feel like I was back at the arcade playing with friends, trying to beat Neo Geo games.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
300%
The game features a well-developed story, complete with dialogue and cutscenes, which is uncommon for its genre.
- “Oddly enough, there is a story with proper dialogue and cutscenes, a rarity in this genre.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, noting that the distinct characteristics of each character encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “All the characters feel pretty different, so it really gives you a lot of replayability.”
- “The game offers multiple endings and choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
- “With various difficulty levels and unlockable content, I find myself coming back for more.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics reduces the overall replay value.”