Video Horror Society
- July 18, 2022
- Hellbent Games
Get on SteamIn "Video Horror Society" , something evil has escaped from video store cassettes, turning into deadly reality. Experience intense 4v1 combat in neon-lit cinematic labyrinths, where power dynamically shifts between good and evil, culminating in a fight-to-the-death showdown. As a monster or a teen, utilize an arsenal of 80s-inspired weapons and abilities to dominate or survive, respectively. Be prepared for a heart-pounding experience that drenches you in 80s horror.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a fun and engaging gameplay loop, with unique monster designs and a nostalgic 80's aesthetic that many players love.
- The developers are communicative and responsive to community feedback, showing a commitment to improving the game and its mechanics.
- Despite some issues, the game has a lot of potential and offers a fresh take on the asymmetrical horror genre, making it enjoyable for both sides of the gameplay.
- Queue times for players, especially those wanting to play as teens, are excessively long, leading to frustration and imbalance in matches.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and bugs, which detract from the overall experience and enjoyment.
- There are significant balancing issues, with many players feeling that the monster role is underpowered compared to the teens, leading to unbalanced gameplay.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is described as engaging and easy to approach, particularly appealing to newcomers, with a rewarding learning curve. However, some users criticize the game's balance, animations, and mechanics, indicating that it may be in a poor state overall. Despite these issues, many players still enjoy the core gameplay loop.
“I love the gameplay loop.”
“Exciting gameplay with a rewarding learning curve.”
“Sound-based for the monster, so avoid playing if you're hard of hearing, but besides that, I love the gameplay loop.”
“The mechanics are underwhelming.”
“Sound-based for monsters, so avoid playing if you're hard of hearing.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are highly praised for their beautiful art style and nostalgic 80's aesthetic, contributing to a clean gameplay experience. This appealing visual design enhances the game's replayability, encouraging players to return.
“I love the art style.”
“The gameplay is clean, the art style is beautiful, and the compelling replayability makes you want to come back.”
“I love the 80's aesthetic.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have reported significant stability issues with the game, including frequent freezes and crashes accompanied by an "exception_access_violation" error. Despite their enthusiasm and investment in the game, these technical problems have negatively impacted their overall experience.
“I love this game, I have been following it since it was announced, I have even purchased the ultra fan pack, but the game repeatedly freezes and crashes, showing me the following error: exception_access_violation reading address 0xffffffffffffffff.”
“I love this game, I have been following it since it was announced, I have even purchased the ultra fan pack, but the game repeatedly freezes and crashes, showing me the following error: exception_access_violation reading address 0xffffffffffffffff.”
