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About the Game
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The Beast and its ravenous hordes emerged from the sea and stripped the land bare. Only Mirah stands in their way.  
Hordes of Hunger is a roguelite arena-slasher where you'll fight for survival against ever-intensifying waves of monsters. Create your loadout from a range of weapons and special attacks, then gain new abilities in each run to fine-tune your build. Complete quests and rescue others from the onslaught to gain resources and uncover the mysterious origins of the evil you face.  
Take up Arms
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Craft your own unique build with a range of weapons and special attacks, from a nimble swordfighter to a heavy hammer-wielder. From the castle keep to the desolate remains of your village, fight smart and use the environment to your advantage with choke points, high ground, and breakable structures.  
Overcome the Horde
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The monsters are unrelenting, but so are you. Gain destructive and defensive abilities with each level-up to become a finely tuned force to be reckoned with. Strike down swarms with sword aflame, call down lightning as you land, and defy death with divine contracts.  
Uncover the Truth
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A father racked with guilt. A prisoner who shuns freedom. A cook covered in blood. Mirah may be the only one who can save her home, but she's not alone. Complete missions in each run to save others from the invasion and discover the true nature of the curse that plagues her homeland.  
Features
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*   Survive against hundreds of monsters hungry for your flesh  
*   Fight across multiple 3D levels, each with unique quests and enemy types  
*   Obtain and upgrade dozens of skills in each run  
*   Customize your loadout with different weapons, special attacks, and stat increases  
*   Experience a fully voiced story that develops within and between runs

Release date: Feb 12, 2026

Categories: Roguelite, Hack and Slash, Arena Shooter, Wave-based Survival, Character Progression, Dark Fantasy


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Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $10.00 - $20.00
  - Reasoning: The reviews consistently treat the game as worth its asking price, with one directly anchoring value at $14 USD. Others accept full price while still recommending a sale, and one describes it as worth the price for an Early Access title. This suggests the community's fair base-game range is centered around the mid-teens, with a reasonable lower bound near $10 for sale-minded buyers and an upper bound near $20 for those willing to pay full price.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 10.0h
  - Story completion: 5.0h
  - Session length: 1.5h
  - Endgame: 2.0h
  - Reasoning: The quote about being done in 4-5 hours supports a main story completion estimate of about 5 hours. The translated Spanish review about completing with all side quests in roughly 8-12 hours supports a fuller gameCompletion estimate of about 10 hours. The session-length quote about playing for an hour or two supports a sessionLength of about 1.5 hours. The quote about surviving Rage for 2 hours supports an endgame playtime or run estimate of about 2 hours. Completion times vary across reviews, so confidence is moderate.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: Players often report immediate fun from melee combat and an addictive gameplay loop, but enjoyment tends to fade after the first few hours as repetition, limited content, and lategame progression issues set in.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: N/A
  - Time to anchor: N/A
  - Friction: Frequent early deaths; Early difficulty spike; Clunky dodging, parrying, and positioning; Tutorial covers only basics; Grindy and tedious progression/unlocks; Weapon imbalance, such as spear feeling worse than sword
  - Unlock drivers: Finding your rhythm; Failure feeding progression; Persistent progression softening defeat; Embracing repetition and incremental mastery; Meta progression unlocks new weapons, abilities, and stat upgrades
  - Conditions: Familiarity with roguelite design; Willingness to embrace repetition and incremental mastery; Finding your rhythm; Tolerance for repetitive content; Meta progression level cap increases; More content/variety than shallow updates; Endless mode level cap
- Player Archetypes:
  - Survivor-like Buildcrafter (buy)
    - Motivation: Experimenting with randomized upgrades and crafting synergistic builds across short roguelite runs.
    - Playstyle: Plays in 10-30 minute runs, drafts upgrades, and optimizes weapon and element synergies between meta-progression unlocks.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: N/A
    - Reference games: Vampire Survivors; Risk of Rain
  - Hack-and-Slash Arena Combat Fan (buy)
    - Motivation: Mastering weapon-driven melee combat and enjoying the hybrid hack-and-slash power fantasy.
    - Playstyle: Tests viable weapons, adapts to enemy debuffs and floor patterns, and scales from melee combos into powers during arena runs.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: N/A
    - Reference games: Vampire Survivors; Diablo
  - Meta-Progression Grind Completionist (buy)
    - Motivation: Unlocking permanent upgrades, maxing passives, and completing achievements across repeated runs.
    - Playstyle: Repeatedly farms runs and hub upgrades, pursues 100% completion, and pushes max difficulty.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: N/A
    - Reference games: N/A
  - Cautious Early-Access Skeptic (no buy)
    - Motivation: Finding a polished, content-rich game that justifies its price and offers casual short-session fun.
    - Playstyle: May try demos, play in short casual runs, and wait for polish or discounts before committing.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: casual demon hunter
    - Reference games: N/A


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Fun and enjoyable gameplay (weight 0.44): Players consistently describe the game as fun, enjoyable, and a cool idea. Many find it good enough to play and look forward to more.
- Combat is satisfying and tight (weight 0.38): The combat system receives high praise for being fast, smooth, and satisfying, with pleasant impact and bloody hacking. Players love the overall feel.
- Excellent overall quality (weight 0.28): The game is described as brilliant, magnificent, incredible, and great. It is considered well-made and solid overall.
- Varied weapon types (weight 0.28): The game features five weapon types: two-handed sword, two-handed hammer, spear, scythe, and combat gloves. Each affects playstyle differently.
- Interesting weapon crafting system (weight 0.27): The weapon crafting system is found interesting and enjoyable. It allows players to forge weapons with different qualities.
- Good visuals and graphics (weight 0.21): The visuals are praised for looking very good and great. The graphics are considered good overall.
- Weapons play uniquely (weight 0.19): Different weapons have their own pros and cons and play completely differently. This adds variety and depth to combat.
- Fun hack and slash action (weight 0.18): The game is described as a pure fun hack and slash with good vibes. The action combat is enjoyable.
- Solid soundtrack and sound (weight 0.17): The sound and soundtrack are very good and solid. Audio enhances the overall experience.
- Unique take on genre (weight 0.17): The game tries something different within the survivors-like genre. Its unique approach is appreciated by players.
- Synergy building is fun (weight 0.17): Players enjoy building crazy synergies while killing enemies. The synergy system is well-delivered and engaging.
- Engaging roguelike progression (weight 0.17): Meta-progression is slow but rewarding, embodying the essence of a roguelike. The progression system is engaging.
- Engaging world and story (weight 0.17): The world is engaging and interesting. The story is interesting and adds to the enjoyment.
- Promising roguelike potential (weight 0.17): The game is beautiful and has potential in its current state. Players see promise for future development.
- Fun game loop (weight 0.11): The game loop is fun and keeps players engaged. It is a core strength of the game.
- Rich player actions (weight 0.1): The game offers a dash, sidestep, jump attack, and context parry. These actions provide high player agency and variety.
- Varied challenges and enemies (weight 0.1): Challenges and enemies are well varied, with diverse abilities. This keeps the gameplay fresh and challenging.
- Endless mode bonus (weight 0.1): The endless mode is a huge fun bonus. It adds endgame enjoyment for players.

Common complaints:
- Repetitive gameplay and lack of variety (weight 0.97): Feedback consistently mentions that gameplay is extremely repetitive, with monotonous enemies, missions, and environments. Many note a lack of breadth and variety, leading to boredom.
- Meta progression weak and grindy (weight 0.69): Meta progression is often described as unpleasant, unfriendly, and slow, with little sense of progress. Grinding for upgrades feels unrewarding and many players feel stuck.
- Content is shallow and short (weight 0.67): Many reviewers feel the game lacks content depth and can be finished quickly, with little replay value. The game is often described as feeling like an early access or demo version.
- Combat controls and camera janky (weight 0.59): Many reviewers report that combat controls are janky, making fights frustrating. The camera is also frequently criticized as janky, spinning, and not following the action well, leading to disorientation.
- Skills and builds lack diversity (weight 0.53): Many players note that skills are bland and there are few viable builds, leading to repetitive play. The weapon system is often seen as stat-only with no meaningful variety.
- Balance issues and difficulty spikes (weight 0.48): The game suffers from poor balance, with enemies scaling much harder than the player. Difficulty spikes are common, and some areas are excessively hard for the character's development level.
- Voice acting and repetition issues (weight 0.41): Voice acting is criticized as uneven and emotionless, with repetitive lines that become annoying. Specific lines, like those for shielded enemies, are called out for being overused.
- Dodge and parry mechanics flawed (weight 0.4): Dodge and parry are often described as clunky, with poor timing and recovery frames that lead to unfair hits. Some enemies have attacks faster than parry animation, making these mechanics frustrating.
- Crafting system underdeveloped (weight 0.36): Crafting is often described as sparse, with few weapon parts dropping and crafted weapons rarely worth using. Materials are too rare, making the system feel unrewarding.
- Lack of communication and updates (weight 0.32): Players note a lack of developer communication and slow updates, with some feeling the game is abandoned. The difference between demo and release is seen as marginal.
- Story is thin and unengaging (weight 0.31): The plot is frequently criticized as barebones, dry, and lacking depth. Some find it cryptic and understated, leaving them unsatisfied.
- Bosses reused and repetitive (weight 0.3): Bosses are frequently reused across levels with only slight variations, and have limited movesets. This makes boss fights feel repetitive and uninspired.
- Performance and optimization problems (weight 0.27): Reports include FPS drops, memory overflow, system crashes, and audio distortion. Some players experience high fan speeds and heat issues, impacting gameplay.
- Enemies reduce damage to 1 (weight 0.25): Several reviews mention enemies that reduce player damage to 1, making combat tedious and overly difficult. These enemies often spawn in groups, exacerbating the issue.
- UI and interaction annoyances (weight 0.25): Menus and interactions require excessive clicks, such as confirming powerups or checking shop items. Some actions are inconvenient, like using potions while adjusting the camera.
- Extraction mechanic frustrating (weight 0.22): The extraction mechanic is seen as frustrating, especially because death results in losing all loot except raw currency. This includes losing keys, upgrades, and crafting materials, which feels punishing.
- Achievements and replayability lacking (weight 0.2): Achievements are often luck-based and require multiple playthroughs, which some find annoying. Replay value is limited, with little incentive to continue after finishing.
- Camera causes motion sickness (weight 0.18): Several players report that the camera causes headaches, vertigo, or motion sickness. The camera's behavior, such as spinning and poor following, contributes to this discomfort.
- Localization and text issues (weight 0.17): Localization is incomplete or mixed, with Chinese and English text appearing together. Some translations are inaccurate, and skill descriptions can be unclear.
- Tutorial and onboarding lacking (weight 0.14): The tutorial is extremely brief and only explains basics, leaving players to learn by doing. This makes the game demanding at first and contributes to a lack of clarity.

Gameplay feedback:
- Randomized weapon crafting (weight 0.4): Weapon crafting includes random stats, quality tiers, and affixes, allowing players to chase specific rolls. Crafting requires materials and three parts.
- Horde survival elements (weight 0.38): The game features horde survival gameplay with hack-and-slash combat, where waves of enemies swarm from multiple directions. This resembles survivors-like and Vampire Survivors-style games.
- Parry and combat mechanics (weight 0.33): Combat includes a parry system, along with dash, sidestep, jump attacks, and context parries. Players can also use light and heavy attacks, dodge, and active skills.
- Roguelite genre confirmed (weight 0.29): Players frequently describe the game as a roguelite, roguelike, or action roguelike. Several reviews emphasize the top-down perspective.
- 3D hack-and-slash roguelike (weight 0.28): The game is described as a 3D action roguelike hack-and-slash with a third-person perspective, set in a dark fantasy world. This combines real-time combat with roguelike progression.
- Weapon and character unlocks (weight 0.27): Players unlock new weapons and travel destinations gradually. There are five weapon types: two-handed sword, hammer, spear, scythe, and combat gloves.
- Meta-progression system (weight 0.14): A meta-progression system allows players to extract resources and gradually strengthen their character. This provides long-term progression beyond individual runs.
- Crafting system presence (weight 0.14): A crafting system exists, allowing players to create weapons and items. It is described as minor or basic by some, but is a notable feature.
- Dynasty Warriors-style combat (weight 0.1): The combat is compared to Dynasty Warriors or Musou games, featuring large-scale hack-and-slash action. This appeals to fans of that subgenre.
- Endless mode maps (weight 0.1): There is an endless mode with three maps, providing additional replayability. This mode challenges players to survive as long as possible.
- Battle items: potions and food (weight 0.1): Potions and food can be used as battle items to aid the player. These provide temporary buffs or healing during combat.
- Narrative story included (weight 0.1): The game has a story with a narrative, adding context to the action. This is a notable feature for players who enjoy plot.
- Full loot loss on death (weight 0.1): When the player dies, they lose all acquired loot. This roguelike penalty increases the stakes of each run.
- Varied levels and missions (weight 0.1): The game offers various levels and several mission types, providing diversity in gameplay. This keeps the experience fresh across runs.
- 3-choice level-up upgrades (weight 0.1): Upon leveling up, players choose from three upgrade options, including elemental effects like electric, fire, and holy. This adds build variety during runs.
- Unlockable special attacks and perks (weight 0.1): Special attacks and perks can be unlocked, including ultimate abilities. These enhance combat options as players progress.
- Early Access status (weight 0.1): The game is currently in Early Access, meaning it is still under development. Players should expect ongoing updates and potential changes.
- Random skill selection during runs (weight 0.1): During runs, players randomly choose skills, adding roguelike randomness to character building. This influences each run's strategy.
- Keys open chests (weight 0.1): Keys are used to open chests, which contain weapon parts. This adds a resource management element to exploration.
- Slash-based combat variety (weight 0.09): Combat involves slashing with various weapons, each with unique attacks and features. Weapon and equipment passives further customize the experience.

Performance notes:
- Performance issues with large hordes (weight 0.19): Players report frame rate drops and chugging when many enemies are on screen. This affects gameplay fluidity during intense battles.
- Steam Deck performance variable (weight 0.1): Frame rate on Steam Deck runs about 25-30 consistently, and the game works somewhat okay but could use fixes and optimization. It is not unplayable but not ideal.
- Game crashes with Unhandled Exception (weight 0.06): A specific crash occurs with an Unhandled Exception: EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION reading address 0x00000000000003f0. This indicates a potential memory access violation bug.
- System crashes from memory overflow (weight 0.06): Memory overflow issues lead to system crashes. This is a serious stability problem that can affect the entire system.
- Overheating causes system crashes (weight 0.06): GPU and case fans spin fast, leading to system crashes due to heat. This indicates potential thermal management issues.
- Resolution defaults cause display problems (weight 0.06): The game defaults to a very high resolution that only displays the top left 40% of the screen. Changing to a lower resolution and restarting fixes the display.
- Graphics resolution and definition issues (weight 0.06): Players note that graphics appear to be at 720p with poor definition. This could be due to resolution settings or rendering problems.
- Audio distortion with effects (weight 0.06): Audio distortion occurs when larger groups of enemies and AoE and auto-target effects are active. This can detract from the audio experience.
- FPS drops from special effects (weight 0.06): FPS drops specifically from some special effects. This can cause slowdowns during visually intense moments.
- Vertigo caused by game (weight 0.06): Some players experience vertigo while playing, which may be related to camera movement or visual effects. This can affect comfort during gameplay.
- Micro stutters at launch (weight 0.05): Players experience micro stutters at launch that don't affect anything. These are minor and likely temporary.

Recommendations:
- Worth its full price (weight 0.46): Many reviewers agree that the game is worth its full price, and some even say it's a no-brainer. The price-to-time ratio is considered excellent.
- Wait for sale or discount (weight 0.27): Some suggest waiting for a sale or discount, as the game may not be worth the full price in its current state. Others say it's worth it if cheap.
- Not recommended due to bugs (weight 0.25): Several reviewers cannot recommend the game because of bugs, bad design, and lack of testing. They advise against purchasing or recommend avoiding it.
- Recommend overall (weight 0.24): Several reviewers recommend the game overall, with some calling it a definite buy. It's seen as a solid 8/10.
- Recommend to roguelike fans (weight 0.22): Reviewers recommend the game to fans of roguelikes and the Diablo atmosphere. It offers a unique take on survivorlike games.
- Needs more content and updates (weight 0.21): Reviewers note that the game needs more content, such as difficulty increases and more bosses, to improve replayability. Some mention lack of updates and rushed later content.
- Recommend for specific preferences (weight 0.21): The game is recommended for players who like fantasy-style arena-slashers, third-person roguelikes with counter-based combat, or snappy combat on low-spec machines.
- Potential for future improvement (weight 0.2): Reviewers see potential in the game and would recommend it if content is enriched according to the roadmap. It's a good start for an Early Access release.
- Enjoyable despite mixed feelings (weight 0.17): Despite mixed feelings and janky mechanics, some reviewers still enjoy the game and give it a positive review. It offers a brutal yet rewarding fight.
- Not worth it in current state (weight 0.14): Some reviewers feel the game is not worth it overall in its current state, citing lack of content and testing issues. They do not recommend it for the price.
- Good for short sessions (weight 0.14): The game is praised for being good for short sessions, with runs taking 10-30 minutes, making it ideal for pick-up-and-play between bigger titles.
- Not recommended to friends (weight 0.14): Some reviewers would not recommend the game to a friend at this time, or cannot recommend it to anyone due to various issues.
- Try the demo first (weight 0.13): Some reviewers suggest trying the demo to decide if the game is worth purchasing. It's also recommended to try within the Steam refund window.
- Good for nostalgia and genre fans (weight 0.13): The game appeals to those who grew up in the 90s for nostalgia, and to fans of the genre looking for something different. It's a full plate for those who like this style.
- Worth checking out (weight 0.13): Some reviewers say it's worth checking out or giving a shot, especially if you like this style of gameplay.
- Wait for bigger discount (weight 0.06): A reviewer advises not to buy now but to wait for a bigger discount later or forget the game. This reflects a cautious purchasing approach.
- Used trainer to enjoy (weight 0.06): One reviewer used a trainer to enjoy the game, implying it's not recommended without cheating. This suggests issues with game balance or difficulty.
- Needs co-op for more fun (weight 0.05): Some players feel the game would be more fun with co-op. This is a specific suggestion for improvement.
- Frustrating enemy and refund consideration (weight 0.05): A reviewer considered refunding due to a frustrating enemy. This is a specific complaint about game balance.
- Bundle with Jotunslayer only (weight 0.05): A reviewer suggests buying the game only in a bundle with Jotunslayer and only for the discount on that game. This is a very specific purchasing recommendation.

Other player notes:
- Compared to Vampire Survivors (weight 0.35): Frequent comparisons are made to Vampire Survivors, particularly regarding random skill selection and enemy tankiness. This suggests the game is often evaluated in the context of the survivors-like genre.
- Early access development state (weight 0.31): Many reviewers note the game is currently in early access, with ongoing updates and potential for more content. This is a recurring theme across multiple clusters, indicating the game's developmental stage is a key consideration for players.
- Future depends on developer (weight 0.25): The game's future depends on the developer's further actions, with potential to become a good roguelike or fall short. Community communication and updates are seen as critical.
- Short game length (weight 0.18): The game is noted to be short, with completion times under 5 hours for the main story and around 8-12 hours with side quests. This is a point of contention as some feel it lacks content.
- Developer reputation (weight 0.18): The developers, Hyperstrange and Kwalee, are known for Blood West and Elderborn, which are highly recommended indie gems. This positive reputation may influence player expectations.
- Metaprogression and endless mode (weight 0.18): Metaprogression is highlighted as a reason people play roguelites, and there are endless run levels after each boss. This extends replayability beyond the main story.
- Negative developer practices (weight 0.18): Some reviewers criticize the developer for ignoring feedback, deleting critical comments, and blaming feedback for bugs. These practices create a negative impression.
- Inspired by other genres (weight 0.17): The game reminds players of musou games, old school Diablo, and Arkham combat. These influences shape its unique blend of mechanics.
- Steam Deck compatibility (weight 0.14): Some players report playing exclusively on Steam Deck and find that the game runs adequately. This indicates the game is functional on handheld devices, which is important for portable gamers.
- Comparisons to Diablo and Hades (weight 0.14): The game takes obvious influence from Diablo and Hades, blending atmospheres and mechanics. This places it within a broader action RPG and roguelike context.
- Update and roadmap expectations (weight 0.14): Players look forward to updates, including endless mode, more weapons, and camera improvements. The published roadmap suggests future content additions.
- Price and value (weight 0.14): The price point is mentioned as 1300 yen, and some consider it worth it, equivalent to two shawarmas. Others question the value given the content amount.
- Low popularity and review count (weight 0.13): The game is niche with a low number of reviews, but some believe more people should be talking about it. This indicates a small but potentially dedicated player base.
- Positive developer responsiveness (weight 0.11): The developer is responsive and working on issues, as evidenced by quickly fixing voice lines. This positive engagement is noted by some reviewers.
- Demo availability (weight 0.1): A demo is available for the game, which allows players to try before purchasing. This is a positive aspect that can help potential buyers make informed decisions.
- Arena-based combat focus (weight 0.1): The game focuses on intense arena-based combat rather than a sprawling narrative. This emphasis on combat may appeal to players seeking action over story.
- Understated narrative (weight 0.1): The narrative is present but understated, functioning as thematic framing. Some reviewers note a lack of story focus, which may disappoint those expecting a deep narrative.

Emotions:
- Enjoyment (weight 0.19): Players find the core hack-and-slash combat satisfying, with fluid attacks, parrying, and impactful feedback creating a fun gameplay loop. The roguelite progression, build variety, and steady flow of enemies keep the experience engaging and stress-relieving. Overall, the game is described as a fun and addictive action game despite some repetition.
- Disappointment (weight 0.17): Many players feel let down by shallow meta-progression, limited content, and a lack of variety in enemies, bosses, and weapons. The 1.0 release is seen as unfinished, with little improvement over Early Access and a short, easy campaign. Unbalanced mechanics and a thin narrative contribute to the sense that the game falls short of its potential.
- Frustration (weight 0.17): Frustration stems from janky controls, a poorly designed parry system, and unfair enemy mechanics like damage reduction and frequent spawns. Camera issues, crashes, and losing all progress on death exacerbate the irritation. Grindy progression, repetitive levels, and broken mechanics make the experience feel punishing and unrewarding.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.09): Players derive satisfaction from solid, fluid combat with good feedback, a rewarding parry system, and meaningful build diversity. The game offers a good amount of content, including maps, weapons, and modes, with challenges that feel fair rather than grindy. The aesthetics and ongoing updates also contribute to a sense of a complete and enjoyable experience.
- Annoyance (weight 0.07): Annoyances include aiming issues where attacks target the nearest enemy instead of the intended direction, and camera problems that hinder visibility. Repetitive voice lines, grindy achievements, and minor technical hiccups like dialogue desync add to the irritation. These small but persistent issues detract from an otherwise enjoyable game.
- Boredom (weight 0.06): Boredom arises from repetitive combat and a lack of build depth, leading to a stale experience after a few hours. Bosses with limited moves and reused content make the gameplay feel monotonous, while the progression system fails to introduce enough variety. The loop becomes predictable and fails to keep players engaged long-term.
- Excitement (weight 0.03): Excitement is driven by the discovery of different builds and rare weapon drops, which encourages repeated runs. The smooth combat and anticipation for future content, including continued development and new updates, keep players eager to play more. The 'just one more run' feel is a strong factor.
- Love (weight 0.02): Players express love for the game's dark atmosphere reminiscent of Dark Souls, its creature design, and the overall ambiance. The music, graphics, and character stories contribute to a deep appreciation. The intense, satisfying combat and addictive gameplay loop also foster strong affection.
- Optimism (weight 0.02): Optimism is based on the game's unique core idea and solid foundation for Early Access. Players hope for future patches, developer responsiveness, and further polish, including optimization for platforms like Steam Deck. There is a belief that the game can grow into something even better.
- Dissatisfaction (weight 0.02): Dissatisfaction stems from skills being locked behind area-specific loot tables, which limits build freedom. The story feels cryptic and incomplete, and the mix of Vampire Survivors and soulslike elements lacks exhilaration. These factors leave players wanting more from the overall experience.
- Anger (weight 0.02): Anger is directed at unfair boss design with large unblockable attacks that cause loss of loot, as well as the development team's attitude and the release of an incomplete game. Censorship of critical comments further inflames negative feelings. These issues create a strong sense of injustice and betrayal.
- Hope (weight 0.02): Hope is rooted in the game's potential as a base for future development. Players wish for the game to become more diverse and interesting, and see the possibility of it becoming a benchmark if developers expand on existing foundations. There is a forward-looking belief in improvement.
- Confusion (weight 0.02): Confusion arises from unclear uses for crafting stones after obtaining legendary items, and a story that feels like a fever dream with no clear plot. Players also question the abundance of positive reviews, finding them puzzling given their own experience. These uncertainties leave players disoriented.
- Appreciation (weight 0.02): Appreciation is expressed for the beautiful roguelike visuals with a Diablo-like atmosphere and third-person perspective. The strong level design compared to other survivors games and the appealing premise are also praised. Players value the overall aesthetic and design choices.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.01): Enthusiasm is high as players describe the game as brilliant and a hidden gem. It exceeded expectations with its story, NPC base, infinite mode, leveling, and crafting systems. The overall package generates excitement and praise.
- Addiction (weight 0.01): Addiction is fueled by the game's simple yet compelling gameplay that becomes habit-forming once the rhythm is found. Players find themselves drawn back for more, with one even noting it should come with an addiction warning. The loop is highly engaging.
- Concern (weight 0.01): Concern is voiced about late-game progression and an overall lack of content and variety. If the current state is the final product, it would be a major disappointment. Players worry about the game's longevity and depth.
- Stress (weight 0.01): Stress accumulates from unpleasant action and cheap enemies that constantly hit the player, creating unnecessary tension. The gameplay becomes more stressful the longer it is played, detracting from enjoyment. This leads to a negative emotional response.
- Fun (weight 0.01): Fun is derived from reasonably enjoyable survivors-like gameplay with varied and nice-looking areas. The counter-based combat adds to the fun, making the game very entertaining. It is a straightforward and positive experience.
- Mild disappointment (weight 0.01): Mild disappointment arises as player builds and enemies begin to feel samey after a while, reducing variety. Combat could be tighter and customization expanded, leaving players with a sense that the game could be more. The experience is decent but not fully satisfying.}