Ritual: Crown of Horns

I picked this up in the last few years and have gone back and forth on it. It didn't grab my interest right away but its feels better coming back the last few times. One thing I am sure it is much easier with a controller on this one keyboard is kind of slow and makes dying quicker. The art is decent better in some areas then others . Its a twin stick shooter with td elements. Its not bad and fun in small doses but for me can't do more then that. I understand why but having to shoot kind of takes the steam out of a twin stick shooter. I am sure there are many who adore this game but for me its ok. I am not saying not bu but if you can pick it up on a sale.

The long and short of it is that this is a top-down shooter with arcade gameplay spread across a handful of different enough levels and a smattering of story that feels like it's punching way above the weight of its presentation and having too little of an effect. Equip three weapons, three spells, a few pieces of equipment that modify them individually, kill a ceaseless (or, at least, for the duration of the 2 to 5 minute time limit ceaseless) flow of cultists with axes. Rinse, repeat. This game, at its best, reminds me of the high octane, low use brain action of classic Crimsonland. Which is gunfortunate, it doesn't quite hold up in comparison and it's really not often at its best. Games don't need to be clever but when the gameplay relies on pleasures this simple, they need to do a better job at feeding back into them. A couple choice combinations (more ammo and faster aiming for the basic six shooter, for example, or a freeze bomb and a rapid fire weapon) are so effective there's little reason to experiment with anything else, but not effective enough to be particularly fun to deploy. It was good enough to play through while I listened to some weird west appropriate podcasts, but it's difficult to recommend as anything but filler when you want to turn off your brain. Oh, and the ending is abysmal, like it's reaching very hard and very far for something clever but simply is not. And immediately undermines itself by spitting you back into the hub area to continue doing some stupid shooting.

Sparatutto a doppia levetta che fa il suo. Punti a favore: - Storia per certi versi interessante, ma non vincolante. - Nessuna curva di apprendimento, movimenti intuitivi da subito e reattivi. - Stile grafico, atmosfera e musiche ottimi. - Discreta scelta di potenziamenti. - Mette pressione, al punto giusto. - Livelli da 2-5 minuti, perfetti per una pausa di piacere. Punti contro: - I comandi occasionalmente fanno cilecca (cambio arma). - Non c'è una vera ricompensa per il tempismo. Si fanno più danni solo "aspettando" che il gioco ti dia il segnale. - Avanzando, la difficoltà (non selezionabile) si fa impegnativa per alcuni, proibitiva per molti. - Il grinding è tarpato: i livelli pregressi si possono rigiocare ma fruttano punti solo centrando obiettivi prefissati limitati e limitanti. Consigliato, quando in sconto. Meccaniche di gioco 5.5/10 Grafica N/G Narrazione 6.5/10 Musica e suoni 8/10 Rigiocabilità: Presumibilmente nulla Originalità 5/10 Localizzazione ✔️

A superb top down shooter - Brilliant!!

Well, it feels like there's something missing from this game's levels. The story is just there, and I feel like you could easily skip this part. The shooting is well-entrenched, but it's not enough to make the game stand out.

[u]Summary[/u] Fast combat with different weapons and spells, but feels more like a 2000-era flash game than a full standalone title. If the combat looks fun and you don't mind mandatory auto aim, buy it on sale. [u]Likes[/u] 💚Top-down Shooter action. 💚Dark Western theme. 💚Offers unlockable weapons and spells to fit your playstyle. [u]Dislikes[/u] ❌Story is delivered primarily through tedious text-based conversations. ❌Underwhelming meta-progression via purchasable gear. ❌Auto-aim is permanently enabled. ❌Level loading pops in and out in a jarring, unfinished way.

[h3] 🎮 Game Review — Ritual: Crown of Horns Developer: Draw Distance [/h3] [code] [quote=Wendrex] ⭐ Review Title (EN): Ritual: Crown of Horns — Fast-Paced Action Wrapped in a Dark Western Nightmare 🔥 Introduction — Brutal Action in a Dark Western Setting Ritual: Crown of Horns delivers a fast, intense action experience set in a grim and supernatural version of the Old West. From the very first moments, the game establishes its identity: relentless combat, dangerous enemies, and an unforgiving world where every mistake matters. It’s a focused, stylish experience that knows exactly what it wants to achieve. 🎮 Gameplay Highlights The combat system is the heart of the game. Ritual: Crown of Horns emphasizes: Fast and precise gunplay Strategic use of abilities Constant movement and positioning Enemies are aggressive, and encounters demand attention and skill. Success comes from learning enemy behavior, reacting quickly, and using the environment effectively. 🎨 Graphics, Soundtrack & Immersion The game features a distinctive visual style, with dark, gritty environments that reinforce its oppressive tone. Enemy designs lean heavily into horror elements, enhancing the sense of danger. The soundtrack supports the action perfectly, adding tension and energy during combat while maintaining the game’s dark atmosphere. ⭐ Highlights: Strong visual identity Consistent dark tone Well-crafted audio design 🧠 Difficulty & Learning Curve This is a challenging game, especially early on. The learning curve can be punishing, but it feels fair: Mistakes are punished Improvement comes with experience Player skill growth is noticeable Fans of challenging action games will appreciate the sense of mastery that develops over time. 🔥 What Makes It Fun and Addictive Intense, rewarding combat Constant sense of danger Unique western-horror theme Fast-paced gameplay that encourages repeated attempts The drive to improve and survive longer makes it hard to put down. ⭐ Final Verdict — A Solid Choice for Action Fans Ritual: Crown of Horns is a strong recommendation for players looking for challenging action and a unique dark western atmosphere. It’s not a casual experience, but it rewards dedication and skill. Recommended for fans of hard-hitting action games. ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ [/quote] [/code]

Pedorro. Mecanocas malisimas, tan malas que hacen que el juego sea un desafio, por eso lo pasé. Pero este juego es un rotundo NO, como el dedo en la c0l4

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tl;dr: solid core gameplay, strong art design, unbalanced progression. Recommended; be prepared for a little jankiness. A rough-cut hidden gem. I like Ritual! Horde mode/point defense gameplay is hit or miss, but I think the mix of weapons and spells go a long way toward making the basic "shoot the cultists closest to your glowing weak point" loop feel fairly fresh, and there's enough of a story to give some neat context to all the action. And I love a horror western aesthetic, and this definitely delivers. A couple quibbles, and some counterpoints: - Gun variety is good, but some are clearly better: once I had three shotguns, I was set for the rest of the game, with the pump-action being my go-to choice. Same with spells--there are lots of neat-sounding options, but temporary invincibility and landmines carried me through to the end. + That being said, the optional challenges require more varied loadouts, which helps show how and where they shine. Didn't stop my normal triple-shotgun setup, but I did better appreciate crossbows afterwards. - Similarly, a lot of the gear isn't particularly interesting. Sure, incremental improvements help balance out player progression, but once you've unlocked one numerically superior version then you'll never touch the lesser ones. + Weapon- and spell-based gear is an exception, especially fire rate and recoil. It really does make a difference if you favor a particular combination. - Some minor performance/input issues. Loading feels long for the assets displayed; background elements aren't always clear if they'll block your bullets; switching weapons sometimes gave the wrong result and I couldn't tell why. + Aim mode works great, movement's clear and predictable, and when I figured out that your weapons cycle in the same order whether you scroll up or down I started doing a lot better. (Full disclosure: I played mouse-and-keyboard, and so I might've missed out on the auto-aim mechanics, but that's a personal problem rather than a flaw with the game itself.) I'm still grinding out the challenges (and I like that you can get 100% completion by just playing each level twice, as long as you do it well enough) and I've thoroughly enjoyed the journey so far!