Info about Immortal Hunters:

Official game description:
  
For centuries, the Church has ruled humanity in the name of defense from the thousand-eyed snake living within the bowels of the world. As its Immortal Hunters held the line against the nightmarish Khemrids, servants of the snake god, humanity was rallied in service of the Holy War. All the Cardinals asked for in return was obedience.  
As the War raged, heretics and blasphemers were sent to the dungeons, ancient scriptures at odds with Church dogma were burnt to cinders, while the most faithful were also burned. As they were martyred by the Church, their bodies fueled the Holy Fire, the only thing the Khemrids feared, apart from the Church's holy warriors.  
All they managed was delaying the inevitable. As the Khemrids launch their final invasion, the Apocalypse unfolds. Among the ruins of the capital city, you take control of one of four surviving Hunters, using their unique abilities to fight your way across the burning urban landscape, experiencing a story full of unpredictable turns of events that may yet see the world saved!  
As the Church and the Khemrid invasion collide, the Hunters are stuck in between with unlikely heroes, brazen heretics, lying Cardinals, and everyone else stuck in the city. As it burns, experience the End Times from four different perspectives. The clash of the titans sets in motion a hundred other battles: Ambition and lust for power tear the Church apart, a brave heretic stands up to the corruption, and the truth struggles to be heard after centuries of oppression.  
Ultimately, it will be you, as one of the Immortal Hunters, who will define the fate of the world. Battle the Khemrid hordes, make difficult choices, unearth long forgotten lore, discover ancient secrets suppressed by the Cardinals, and maybe you'll have a chance of averting the Apocalypse. Are you up to the challenge?

Release date: 5 Mar, 2025

Categories: Single-player Story, Action RPG, Beat 'em up, Cooperative Multiplayer, Character-based Combat, Horde Combat, Side-scrolling Shooter, Resource Management


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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:
- Appealing and high-quality visuals (weight 0.92): The game's visuals are consistently praised, with reviewers highlighting the art style, detailed environments, and character/enemy designs. Many compare the aesthetic favorably to titles like Darkest Dungeon and Arcane, noting its contribution to the game's atmosphere and immersion.
- Engaging story and lore (weight 0.88): The game's plot, story, and lore are frequently mentioned as engaging and interesting, with unexpected twists and turns. Reviewers appreciate the well-developed characters and the ability to delve deeper into the lore through dialogue choices.
- Excellent sound and voice acting (weight 0.84): Reviewers consistently praise the game's sound design, music, and voice acting, noting their contribution to the overall atmosphere and immersion. The Russian voice acting, in particular, receives high marks for its quality and distinct character portrayals.
- Fun and engaging combat (weight 0.8): The combat system is generally considered fun and engaging, with reviewers noting its unique mechanics and the variety of enemies. Some reviewers specifically enjoyed the combat with certain characters, like Orin.
- Unique heroes with distinct skills (weight 0.14): The game features unique heroes with distinct mechanics, skills and personalities. In co-op mode, each player can participate in dialogues, with each hero having their own opinion on events.
- Immersive and detailed game world (weight 0.14): The game world is immersive and detailed, with a dark fantasy theme and gothic/steampunk elements. The locations are well-designed, and the enemies are dynamic and engaging.
- Great demo and prologue (weight 0.07): The demo and prologue are highlights of the game, providing an immersive introduction to the captivating plot and showcasing the game world and its atmosphere.
- Well-done comic book cutscenes (weight 0.05): The comic book-style cutscenes are well-done and fitting, especially the introduction of the giant spider. Interesting scene transitions, like watching a comic book.
- Engaging and addictive (weight 0.05): The game is engaging and addictive, making the reviewer want to play for many hours.
- Enjoyable quests (weight 0.03): The quests are playable and enjoyable.
- Art style similar to Darkest Dungeon (weight 0.03): The art style is similar to Darkest Dungeon, which is a positive.
- Charming quirks (weight 0.03): The game has some charming quirks, like instances where the incorrect word was used or the loading icon is a monster being thrown away.

Common complaints:
- Repetitive, grind-heavy gameplay (weight 0.48): Many reviewers found the gameplay repetitive and tedious, often comparing it to a clicker game. Missions involve grinding against the same enemies, and unskippable cutscenes exacerbate the problem. The lack of enemy variety and meaningful rewards further contributes to the monotony.
- Missing character progression systems (weight 0.19): Reviewers noted a lack of character progression, leveling mechanics, and usable equipment. The RPG elements are limited, and the absence of meaningful character development makes the game feel incomplete. Some reviews specifically mention the absence of a hunter progression system.
- Frequent bugs and crashes (weight 0.19): Players have encountered numerous bugs and crashes, often leading to progress loss. These issues include freezes, black screens, and the game getting stuck after missions. The game is also described as unpolished and fundamentally broken.
- Feels like unfinished alpha build (weight 0.07): Several reviews state that the game feels like an alpha build, despite being a full release. This sentiment is reinforced by the presence of incomplete features and the overall lack of polish. The game's current state does not reflect a finished product.
- Poor multiplayer matchmaking system (weight 0.05): The game's multiplayer mode suffers from a poorly designed system for finding teammates. There is no matchmaking available, and players can only invite friends who own the game. This limits the ability to easily find and play with other players online.
- Obstructive pseudo-3D perspective (weight 0.02): The pseudo-3D perspective can be annoying, as foreground elements can obstruct the view or hide enemies, forcing the player to shoot blindly. This can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences and a lack of visibility.

Gameplay feedback:
- Blends ARPG and beat 'em up (weight 0.13): The game blends beat 'em up and ARPG elements, but some reviewers feel it leans more towards an action RPG or adventure title. The core gameplay involves side-scrolling combat with a focus on character abilities and a developing storyline.
- Shallow RPG elements (weight 0.09): The game features active abilities and diverse strategic approaches in combat. However, some reviewers feel that the RPG elements are shallow, lacking meaningful character development and choices.
- Resource/city management issues (weight 0.09): Several reviewers point out issues with resource management and city management mechanics. Resources are consumed faster than they are produced, and some features, like the maximum number of residents, don't seem to have any impact on the game. Some buildings work without quests being completed.
- Suggests interactive elements/NPCs (weight 0.09): Reviewers suggest enriching the gameplay by adding interactive elements and opportunities for player interaction with NPCs. Drawing inspiration from games like Darkest Dungeon, adding destructible items or NPC interactions could enhance the core gameplay loop.
- Restricted movement, small locations (weight 0.08): The game is divided into small locations where events occur, with battles primarily taking place on a single plane, restricting movement. While the tutorial may feel dull, the gameplay becomes more dynamic when facing hordes of monsters.
- Unique characters, limited availability (weight 0.07): The game features multiple playable characters, each with unique fighting styles and skill sets. However, currently, only one of the four hunters is available as a playable character.
- Simple but strategic combat (weight 0.07): The combat system is simple but well-executed, featuring active abilities and diverse strategic approaches. Mastering the combat requires some adjustment, but the hero has interesting and spectacular attacks.
- Infinite shooting exploit (weight 0.02): One reviewer reported an exploit with Rona that allowed infinite shooting without reloading by abusing a low energy level. This exploit could potentially unbalance the gameplay experience.
- Poor controller implementation (weight 0.02): While the game offers controller support, reviewers have noted that it is poorly implemented. This can negatively impact the player experience for those who prefer using controllers.

Performance notes:
- Played on Steam Deck (weight 0.02): The reviewer mentioned playing the game on Steam Deck. This point lacks specific feedback about the game itself.

Recommendations:
- Game has significant potential (weight 0.41): Many reviewers express that the game, while currently flawed, possesses significant potential and is worth supporting. They eagerly anticipate future updates and improvements, suggesting a strong foundation despite its current shortcomings. Some reviewers recommend the game despite its flaws.
- Game is unpolished and buggy (weight 0.4): A recurring concern is the game's unpolished state, with reviewers noting bugs, glitches, and a general lack of polish. They hope for fixes and improvements to address these issues, which currently detract from the overall experience. Some reviewers advise against purchasing the game due to its numerous bugs.
- Co-op mode is highly anticipated (weight 0.08): There is a strong desire for a cooperative mode. Reviewers are looking forward to playing with friends and anticipate its addition to enhance the gameplay experience.
- Questionable value for money (weight 0.07): Some reviewers express dissatisfaction with the game's value, with one even refunding it. Another reviewer feels the game is only worth a fraction of its price. This point has a low importance score due to the lack of specific details.
- Game is considered a scam (weight 0.03): Some reviewers consider the game a scam due to the lack of content, despite being labeled as free. This point has a low importance score due to the lack of specific details.
- Missing controller support (weight 0.02): Some reviewers are waiting for controller support to be added before playing the game. This point has a low importance score due to the lack of specific details.
- Good idea, poor execution (weight 0.02): The game's concept is praised, but the execution is considered a failure. This point has a low importance score due to the lack of specific details.

Other player notes:
- Early access, needs development (weight 0.1): The game is in early access and lacks content and polish. Reviewers noted the early state of the game, referencing the version number and unimplemented features like a bestiary. This suggests significant development is still needed.
- Interesting story and setting (weight 0.04): The game features an interesting and unusual story and setting. This aspect of the game is a positive, drawing players into the world and narrative.
- Request: second consumable slot (weight 0.03): The reviewer suggests the addition of a second consumable slot. This would allow for more tactical options and flexibility during gameplay.
- Caravan/settlement loop variation (weight 0.02): Caravan combat and settlement development provide alternative gameplay loops. These features break up the core gameplay, offering players different activities and strategic options.
- Lots of content, some weaknesses (weight 0.02): The game has a lot of content for those who can tolerate its weaknesses. This suggests that while the game may have some flaws, it offers a substantial amount of gameplay.
- Developed by Russian team (weight 0.01): The game was developed by Russian developers and voiced by GamesVoice. This point is a statement of fact about the game's development and does not provide specific feedback, so the importance is reduced.

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