The summary of ‘Ranking EVERY Horde Survivor I've Played’

The video provides an overview of various horde survival and rogue-lite games, highlighting gameplay mechanics, characters, progression systems, and overall impressions. Specific games like Vampire Survivors, 20 Minutes Till Dawn, and Army of Ruin are discussed for their diverse features and gameplay depth. The speaker also mentions titles such as "Blood Doome 99," "Halls of Torment," and "Orc Survivor," critiquing some while praising others for unique aspects like item unlocks, playable characters, and dynamic difficulty enhancers. Overall, the video categorizes and reviews different horde survivor games, pointing out strengths, weaknesses, and potential for improvement in the evolving genre of action roguelites.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the popularity of the rogue-lite genre and specifically focuses on a game called Vampire Survivors. Vampire Survivors is a game where players try to survive for 30 minutes, gaining XP by killing enemies and upgrading weapons or skills. The success of Vampire Survivors has led to the creation of similar games, prompting the speaker to review and categorize them based on gameplay experience. One of the reviewed games, 20 Minutes Till Dawn, offers diverse gameplay features, various characters, weapons, and meta progression elements like runes. The next game discussed is Army of Ruin, which includes a wide range of unlockable characters, weapons, and map variations, impressing the speaker with its variety and gameplay depth.

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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses several horde survival games, including “Blood Doome 99”, “Brot”, “Choo Cho Survivors”, “Death Must Die”, and “Fabric of Reality.” They provide brief overviews of each game, touching on gameplay mechanics, available characters, progression systems, and overall impressions. The speaker highlights potential and strengths in some games while also pointing out areas for improvement or future updates. Prices, release dates, and key features of each game are briefly covered to give viewers an idea of what to expect.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses different horde survivor games.

1. The first game mentioned features waves of enemies, leveling up for new bullet card abilities, upgradeable cards, and a vast skill tree. However, the game lacked replayability and the runs felt too lengthy.

2. The second game discussed is compared to “Hades” and features a survival mode with increasing waves of difficulty, inventory management for upgrades, various characters, and difficulty levels. The speaker enjoyed the core gameplay and progression.

3. The third game, “Goobies,” is praised for its graphics but was criticized for slow runs, unengaging gameplay, and lackluster upgrades. The speaker did not find it appealing and deemed it a mediocre game.

4. The fourth game, “Gunit Guardians,” is described as basic, featuring 20 waves with boss spawns every five waves. While the models and background remain the same, the speaker found the game engaging in short spurts and believes it has potential for evolution. The overall experience is described as a good time.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker reviews several horde survivor games. They start with a negative review of a game due to lack of challenges and updates. Then, they highlight “Halls of Torment” as an excellent game with unique features like item unlocks, playable characters, and a dynamic difficulty enhancer. Next, they mention “Holo Cure,” a surprisingly in-depth game with many characters to unlock and fun upgrades, emphasizing that it’s free to play. The speaker rates it as good. Lastly, they discuss “Orc Survivor,” comparing it to other survivor games like “Vampire Survivors,” praising its weapon and character meta progression but indicating a potential for more fun as it is still in early access.

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In this part of the video, three games are discussed – Pathfinder Gallowspers Survivors, Slime 3K Rise Against Despot, and Soul Stone Survivors.

Pathfinder Gallowspers Survivors was criticized for feeling unfair due to inconsistent upgrades for the second character, making them feel useless. The game’s progression system was also deemed insufficient compared to the difficulty of enemies. Suggestions for improvement included fine-tuning enemies, removing the second character, and making buffs more impactful.

Slime 3K Rise Against Despot features nine levels where players kill enemies and collect items, including cards which act as abilities. The game offers a good amount of cards and meta progression for a reasonable price.

Soul Stone Survivors offers a unique gameplay loop where players must kill bosses to progress. It is easy to achieve a powerful run but offers endless and hell modes for extended gameplay. The game has diverse currencies for unlocking and upgrading characters and skill trees, providing impressive depth and content.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses their experience playing a game called Vampire Survivors released on October 12, 2022. They highlight the game’s various starting characters with different weapons, multiple maps, and a hyper mode for faster gameplay. The speaker initially wasn’t a big fan of the game but found it to offer great variety in each run. They mention the addition of adventure mode and collaboration with Among Us, making it a valuable purchase. The speaker acknowledges the genre of these games as action Roguelites, emphasizing the abundance of content and affordability. They invite viewers to suggest their favorite games in the comments and thank their supporters on Patreon.