Hordes of Hunger is a recently announced game that combines roguelike mechanics with a hack 'n' slash system to bring a title that is described as a "survivorlike" game.
This game forces players to fight for survival against ever-intensifying waves of dangerous monsters. They are able to create their loadout using a range of weapons and special attacks at their disposal. New abilities can be acquired in every run by fine-tuning players' builds.
Fighting Hordes of Monsters
(Photo : Kwalee, Hyperstrange / Screenshot taken from Steam)
Furthermore, the game allows for the completion of quests and the rescuing of others from the onslaught that will reward resources and uncover the mysterious origins of the evil force. Players can craft their own unique build in the game and can create either a nimble swordfighter or a tanky heavy hammer-wielder.
The game will force players to think on their feet and be strategic with how they fight the continuous waves of monsters. They need to use the environment to their advantage using choke points, high ground, and breakable structures, according to Gematsu.
Players can gain destructive and defensive abilities every time they level up, which will help them become a finely tuned force to be reckoned with. They can use fire, lightning, and divine forces to overcome the monsters.
Hordes of Hunger was initially revealed on Mar. 21, 2024, and is a game that is described as "survivorlike" and mixes hack-and-slash mechanics with conventional roguelike systems used in games such as Hades.
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In the game, players take control of Mirah, a young warrior who is simply defending her home from the hordes of vicious beasts. The leader of the monsters is the one that is called The Beast, which is a mysterious entity that will have to be vanquished to save the people.
Similar to Hades, Hordes of Hunger gives players three different abilities that can be upgraded at various points in the game. Combinations of these abilities can be used to tear the monsters apart, said PCGamesN.
Mixing Roguelike With Hack 'n' Slash Mechanics
While no official release date has been revealed for Hordes of Hunger, the game's developers have planned for a 2024 launch. So players will have to sharpen their blades and senses because The Beast is coming.
The game's publisher is Kwalee and the developer is Hyperstange who worked together to bring the 3D action game that brings high production values and an evolving narrative in the highly popular genre.
Every single 3D level in Hordes of Hunger features unique quests and enemy types and players have dozens of skills to obtain in every single run. The game's publisher is a multi-award-winning company that is based in Leamington Spa, UK.
It has published a growing number of PC and console games, including Eternal Hope, Scathe, and Wildmender. The publisher also has a variety of other upcoming titles that fans should look out for, such as ROBOBEAT, The Precinct, The Spirit of the Samurai, and Voidwrought.
Kwalee was also officially recognized as "Best Publisher" and "Best Large Studio" as well as being an ambassador of the not-for-profit organization Women in Games. The company is also a regular supporter of the charity SpecialEffect, according to DLH.
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