Sporeborne

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I have played 30 action roguelikes now and this certainly has the great bones of one! Can't wait to see this turn into a great game one day. Yes, it could use some guiding hints at the start and some variance in enemies. But this game just came out when I am reviewing it, so pretty good for brand new from smaller devs! VVV HINTS/TIPS IF YOU ARE STUCK VVV Hit your escape key to see controls. Read the "lore" at the start because it will tell you how to play the game. You can do the pillars in any order Don't forget to upgrade your damage with the stones to the right of ability arch. The cost increases every time, you will only be able to do it up to 3 times unless you grind xp from monsters. Fog is on a timer and you should turn the timer on to know when it will show. Then you can be in the safe haven while it passes.

Sporeborne is an unusual top-down action game that combines alien horror, fungal mutations, and straightforward hack-and-slash combat into a compact independent adventure. Developed by Pannukakku Productions and published by Ahlman Games, the game introduces players to planet H311, an infested extraterrestrial environment where survival depends on fighting hostile organisms and gradually developing new abilities. Its greatest attraction is its unconventional premise, allowing players to control a mutated fungal creature rather than a traditional warrior or space explorer. Although its ambitions are relatively modest, the combination of atmospheric presentation, accessible combat, and biological science-fiction themes gives it a distinctive personality. The gameplay emphasizes exploration and direct confrontation, encouraging players to navigate dangerous environments while eliminating enemies encountered along the way. Its top-down perspective provides a practical overview of the battlefield, allowing players to observe nearby threats and adjust their positioning accordingly. The hack-and-slash approach favors aggressive movement and offensive decision-making rather than complicat…

** This Review will change depending on the development/ support as it grows. ** + It has an interesting concept, despite the lack of story or goals given. + It has great potential for development. - It's somewhat rigid on gameplay and mechanics. Not too sure about the abilities and control mapping. - It has not clear objective or direction? Not sure what the player is supposed to do when starting out. All I can say is that if you want to support the little devs and their games, please be considerate and honest in your reviews and criticism. Support the Indie Devs I say! We need to encourage the legitimate development of new games as they could bring a healthy list of options to a table of AAA power titles which get stale just as fast as any other game nowadays. Take care.

Pretty! Fog is annoying

Sporeborne is a pretty strange little action game, but I liked the idea behind it almost immediately. I play as a mutated fungus creature making its way across the infested planet H311, and the whole thing has a wonderfully weird atmosphere. There is something satisfying about playing a creature that is clearly not supposed to exist and then watching it become more dangerous as I push further into the world. The gameplay is focused on top down hack and slash combat, so most of my time is spent moving through the environment and cutting down enemies. The controls are easy to understand, which lets me get straight into the action without much preparation. I liked how aggressive the combat can feel when I am moving around enemies and looking for opportunities to attack instead of simply standing still and trading hits. Progression is handled through abilities that I can discover as I explore. These give me more ways to deal with enemies and make the character feel increasingly powerful as I continue. I enjoyed having to learn how each ability fits into combat, although the relatively small selection means there is not a huge amount of build variety. The permanent death element also …