Immortal Hunters

Immortal Hunters, developed by Admiral Games and published by indie.io, is a dark-fantasy beat ’em up with strong RPG undertones, set in a world already teetering past salvation. Its premise is immediately gripping: humanity is collapsing after the Church has slain God, and now grotesque beings known as the Khemrids spill across the land, devouring what remains. You step into the boots of one of the last four Hunters—warriors infused with unnatural power and burdened with the truth behind the Cardinals’ sins. From the moment the opening cinematic plays, the tone is bleak, oppressive, and steeped in religious dread. The game frames its apocalyptic setting with a surprising amount of ambition, giving this 2.5D brawler a narrative weight that goes beyond the genre’s usual “fight through hordes” template. Gameplay blends classic arcade-style action with modern progression systems. Each Hunter has a distinct playstyle, offering different weapon types, attack rhythms, and skill trees. Combat revolves around chaining basic strikes with powerful abilities, dodging telegraphed attacks, and managing cooldowns to survive enemy swarms. When the pacing hits right, battles feel satisfying—enemies crumble under heavy swings, special abilities explode in vivid bursts of color, and boss encounters bring welcome spikes in tension. The game also supports up to four-player co-op, which adds a complementary layer of chaos and teamwork. Coordinating abilities, staggering enemies for teammates, or carving through hordes with synchronized ultimates can be genuinely thrilling. However, the combat is also where Immortal Hunters exposes its rough edges. While the intent is fast and impactful action, the execution sometimes feels stiff or delayed. Animations do not always transition fluidly, making certain attacks feel floaty when they should be weighty. The reliance on ability cooldowns can pull focus away from the immediacy of melee exchanges, and enemies occasionally swarm in patterns that feel more overwhelming than deliberate. These issues don’t break the game, but they interrupt the flow enough that combat doesn’t always deliver on its full potential. Fans of the genre may appreciate the hybrid direction but may also find themselves wishing for sharper responsiveness. Visually, the game is one of indie.io’s stronger-looking releases. The art direction leans into a dark, stylized aesthetic that combines painterly 2D character art with dramatic lighting and grim backdrops. Burning cathedrals, collapsing sanctuaries, and twisted demonic forms all contribute to a palpable sense of ruin. The visual contrast between holy imagery and monstrous corruption reinforces the game’s themes, making the world feel both tragic and hostile. Sound design enhances the mood—the deep growls, the clashing steel, and the ambient apocalyptic tones build a reliable auditory foundation for engagement. Though some cutscenes lack polish and animations vary in quality, the atmosphere remains consistently compelling. Narratively, Immortal Hunters aims high. While much of the story is delivered through short sequences and stylized panels rather than fully animated scenes, the themes of betrayal, corrupted faith, and humanity’s final desperation give the campaign emotional pull. Each Hunter’s personal backstory feeds into the broader conflict, and the revelations about the Cardinals and the nature of the divine add layers of intrigue. Unfortunately, the execution sometimes falls short of the ambition. Story beats can feel rushed, dialogue lacks the nuance needed to elevate dramatic moments, and the campaign concludes faster than expected, leaving little room for deeper character exploration or worldbuilding. The strong premise remains memorable, but the narrative framework would benefit from more time to breathe. In terms of longevity, Immortal Hunters offers a modest but satisfying package. The campaign is short, and while there are additional difficulty levels and co-op runs to enjoy, the endgame structure is thin compared to more robust action-RPGs. Still, for players who enjoy replaying stages with different Hunters, experimenting with builds, or joining friends for chaotic co-op sessions, there is meaningful fun to be found. Its price point and indie scope make its limitations understandable, and the foundation is strong enough to keep players engaged for its duration. Overall, Immortal Hunters is a stylish and promising action title that succeeds in mood, presentation, and cooperative excitement, while falling short of its full potential due to pacing, animation inconsistencies, and a campaign that ends too soon. For fans of dark fantasy worlds, post-apocalyptic narratives tinged with religious horror, and fast-paced brawlers with RPG progression, it delivers a memorable—if imperfect—experience. It may not redefine the genre, but it confidently carves out its own identity and offers a solid, atmospheric adventure for those eager to step into its doomed, demon-ravaged world. Rating: 6/10

[h2]一款近似於半成品的2D動作遊戲，玩到現在一切僅是因為有愛[/h2] 這款遊戲有著太多太多的缺點，導致這看起來像是半成品，雖然開發商有野心想要做大，但是遊戲體驗就是很空洞。 雖說如此，我還是覺得這款遊戲挺好玩的。 [h3]●優點[/h3] [b]+各角色性能較為平衡[/b] (本來平衡性很差，官方現在已經改善很多了) [b]+精湛的劇情動畫演出[/b] [b]+選擇不同的角色會有不同的對話文本[/b] [b]+優秀的美術，呈現經典的中世紀黑暗敗德感[/b] [b]+理想的連線機制，是可以一起玩主線劇情的聯機遊戲[/b] 優點就到這裡結束，接下來全都是缺點。 [h3]●缺點[/h3] [b]-新手教學的劇情太長了[/b] 新手教學的劇情雖然可以跳過但玩家就是想看劇情呀，而如果你是與朋友約好一起玩就會跟我一樣，兩人硬生生在新手教學浪費了20幾分鐘還沒結束，最後受不了了只好重啟遊戲一起跳過新手教學的劇情。 [b]-主線劇情到一個點就卡住了[/b] 我不曉得這款遊戲是真的主線劇情沒做完、還是我人遇到BUG了，我在解完某個階段的主線任務後接下來就都不會跳出任何後續了，無論遊戲重開還是打城內的掃蕩關卡，也沒有任何的變動。 至於是停滯在哪個任務階段我也不知道，因為這遊戲連你到了主線哪個階段都沒有標示，缺乏一個標準的任務欄。 [b]-完成的任務無法再重新進行[/b] 每一項任務一旦完成都將無法再次遊玩，偏偏它的關卡是可以調整難度等級的，但是完成了就消失了你無法再次挑戰更高的難度，這是我覺得非常遺憾的設計。 [b]-中文機器翻譯[/b] 中文機翻，而且這種機翻我是完完全全看不懂，無法在喜歡的世界觀理解劇情，真的是很難受。 [b]-建設功能看起來像是個陪襯[/b] 這遊戲讓我非常驚訝的是它有建設功能，這本身是一個好的發想但是建設功能完全沒有輔佐戰鬥機制。 建設功能沒有建設等級、而且不會依照你的建設進度來去提升你的戰鬥數值之類的，這個系統看起來相當空洞，完全是個裝飾。 而且建設功能所獲得的資源與遊玩時間不太合乎，我遊玩到任務都已經結束了，但是資源漲幅仍然有一點慢。 [h3]■結尾[/h3] 這款遊戲是好玩的嗎? 我認為他是好玩的，而且設計方面很有想法，只是可能團隊缺乏潛力又缺乏人力，無法做出他們心目中的優秀遊戲，整體而言就是美術視覺很優秀、但功能不齊全看起來像是半成品的遺憾之作。 雖然如此我也沒想過退款，我會一直將這款遊戲放置在收藏庫，因為我喜歡這款遊戲。 也希望開發商可以將這款遊戲做得更好，如果沒有辦法繼續也沒有關係，將心力放在下一個作品也不是什麼糟糕的事。

Sacred Citadel does everything this game promised, but times better. Immortal Hunters? It's just bad all around. slow combat, unresponsive controls, bad voice acting, soulless graphic design it feels like a game made entirely with AI it's so bad it discouraged me from even trying to make any own game project just to avoid making something that bad out of lack of experience

Gameplay bruttissimo, doppiaggio orrendo, animazioni atroci, come si fa a creare un gioco così tremendo?

Definitely not worth your time. It started out quite challenging but turned dull quickly as you learn the mechanics. There are way too few enemies, you end up spamming the same two to three attacks and then that's it. Story is boring, voice acting is lousy (everyone used a different mic). And although I played the game twice (there's coop, but story only advances for the person that invites), I was done within 5 hours. After you've finished building your town, there's nothing more to do. But the art work is nice....

Шикарная игра, всем рекомендую!!! Очень интересный сюжет, а так же бодрые сражения, возможность снаряжать персонажей и не плохо прокачивать их навыки!!! Так же хорошая графика и великолепное звуковое сопровождение!! Так что если хотите отдохнуть от повседневной рутины можете погрузится в мир этой шедевральной игры!!!

jogo muito bom, mas bem curto. gostei bastante do fato dele lembrar Castlevania, o anime, e o filme Van helsing