It's hard to give this game a recommendation. There's a lot of creativity put into this. The idea of cards costing units of time is kinda genius, the "miracles" are an interesting way to deter small decks (but they feel a bit too oppressive later), the basic actions are a nice touch, and all of these classes (really just initial starting cards) offers some interesting variety. I love theorycrafting my deck, but i do not enjoy how this game makes you theorycraft currency. There's a chance that peasants will drop gold on the ground or souls in the air, but you only get the gold if you send a goblin to go collect it, and vacuum the souls in time before they reach the top of the screen. If the goblin doesn't make it back in time, or if you just leave gold on the ground by the time the round is over, you don't get the gold (regardless if you defeated the enemy). This forces you to incorporate collection methods into your deck, and play slower (not just demolish the enemy). So now you're alm...
The Dark Horde
- Release Date:
- Sep 9, 2024
- Developer:
- Matt Storm
- Publisher:
- Matt Storm
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac
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About This Game
In The Dark Horde, time is your most valuable resource. Every action you take costs Time Units (TUs), forcing you to think ahead.
Once you've spent your TUs, you must wait for your turn to resume. You can only play cards or abilities when Time is paused, so think strategically!
Summon powerful minions and cast devastating spells from your dark spellbook. Experiment with synergies between your cards to unleash devastating combos.
Whether commanding demons or invoking Death itself, build an army to overwhelm your enemies and dominate the battlefield.
The objective is clear: either plunder the enemy Village or survive for 3 days against waves of angry Villagers. Every round starts with 180 Time Units.
Spend them wisely to play cards or actions, then wait for your next turn. Seize gold, harvest souls, and destroy the enemy settlement!
With every victory, earn loot to enhance your deck. Upgrade cards, abilities, and unlock new, powerful skills to strengthen your strategy.
The choices you make will shape your path—plan carefully, upgrade strategically, and prepare for increasingly challenging encounters.
Key Features of The Dark Horde:
20 Starter Decks – Experiment with 20 unique decks, each offering different strategies.
Endless Mode – Face limitless challenges for continuous fun.
Permanent Progression – Unlock stronger starting options as you level up.
Permanent Rewards – Upgrade a card after each victorious run. Forever.
200+ Cards – Expand your deck from over 200 unique cards.
Hundreds of Synergies – Discover powerful combos for devastating strategies.
High Replayability – Every run offers fresh challenges and strategies.
Stunning Soundtrack – Enjoy an immersive soundtrack by Alexander Nakarada.
Endless Supply of Goblin Looters – Send goblins to their doom without a second thought... They make funny noises when they die!
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User Reviews
It's actually pretty solid. For early access, there's very few issues — the only notable one is the sound glitching when you hover over cards during a screen change every so often. There's (hopefully) some balancing to be done as the RNG can be overly brutal at some points, but I haven't seen anything that seems like a total barrier. Most of the big plateaus in difficulty are handled by using a different deck at a lower level and leveling up. There's a lot to unlock and the gameplay is pretty engaging too.
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8/8.1, 10
- Processor: Intel Core2 Duo E4500 (2 * 2200) or equivalent, AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 3600+ (2 * 1910) or equivalent
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 7300 GT (512 MB), Radeon X1300 Pro (256 MB)
- Storage: 1 GB available space
FAQ
How much does The Dark Horde cost?
The Dark Horde costs $6.99.
What are the system requirements for The Dark Horde?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8/8.1, 10 Processor: Intel Core2 Duo E4500 (2 * 2200) or equivalent, AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 3600+ (2 * 1910) or equivalent Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce 7300 GT (512 MB), Radeon X1300 Pro (256 MB) Storage: 1 GB available space
What platforms is The Dark Horde available on?
The Dark Horde is available on Windows PC, macOS.
Is The Dark Horde worth buying?
The Dark Horde has 50% positive reviews from 2 players.
When was The Dark Horde released?
The Dark Horde was released on Sep 9, 2024.
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