Holy Avatar vs. Maidens of the Dead

This is a spoilerfree review of a complete playthrough of the german version of the game, played with keyboard and mouse. Man I would love reccomending this game. I loved the first two grotesque tactics games. As soon as I saw this I immediatly bought it. The main problem with the game is, that there is less everything. Basically this game is, what the first ( maybe the first two) chapter in one of the first two...

30 found this helpful, 2014-09-25

The game tries to ridicule the rpg genre but is in itself bland and uninspiring and the best joke is delivered by the in-game critic about the game. Glad I got it for free but still with the time spent on it I might have been playing something better.

7 found this helpful, 2023-07-05

I'm a bit on the fence about recommending this in general... but as far as continuing the series goes, this game is fit for fans of the first 2 games. It is exactly what you would expect in the GT series (humor and all things considered). The only difference is that the game is much shorter than the other 2 and way more linear. Here are a few observations: - The environment is a lot more vibrant thanks to the cell...

51 found this helpful, 2014-03-12

Holy Avatar vs. Maidens of the Dead is developed by Headup Games and Silent Dreams while being published by Headup Games. It’s less of a sequel and more of a spin-off that provides the entire trilogy a closing note as crazy as the series’ initial premise. Gameplay Unlike Grotesque Tactics 1&2, you no longer take control of Drake, the goth wannabe knight. Shifting the focus from him and onto the trilogy’s true...

31 found this helpful, 2016-12-04

This game could be quite fun but is impossible to play due to the number of quest breaking glitches. First level I was unable to move to the second level after defeating the final mob. I restarted a fresh game & on the second try it worked only for the second level to glitch where the vines you must cut vanished & I was unable to move on. Restarted the game again & passed only to encounter another game breaking...

15 found this helpful, 2016-04-03

Despite some awkard controls and low frame rates (despite the fact that my system is pretty darned fast), this is a fun RPG. The tile-based, turn-based combat is satisfying. The characters are charming and fun, despite and because of their silly dialog. Not a bad way to spend a few dollars.

20 found this helpful, 2014-10-07

This is kind of like an epilogue to Grotesque Tactics 2, as it is only about a 3-4 hour game and uses the same graphics, combat, and UI for the most part (they gave it more of an island/vine look) as that game along with a few of the same NPCs though there are some new ones too and there are a few new enemies. It is still fun but because it is shorter I would keep that in mind when considering a purchase. Unlike...

19 found this helpful, 2014-02-23