Unity - Virgin Warrior [v0.1 Alpha] [Quelixgames]

Note: This review reflects the 0.1 alpha. I.E., pre-alpha demo. (the version shows 0.2 on download!) The score is what I envision for a finished product. Though the demo currently has some missing features.

Gameplay: Vampire Survivors with bedroom themed weapons. The first stage enemies are good for introduction. Basic types that walk towards the player without any attacks. A mid-boss that offers a preview for what may be design ideas and a final boss that can wear down builds that aren't properly prepared for them.

Sound Design: N/A. Will needed additions.

Music: See sound design.

Art: While there is a negative stigma around AI the demo at this stage has good execution with the designs. The finished animations look excellent. So much that you want to look forwards to the finished scenes. If the quality is maintained this could a 5 star+ product. Stages may need to adjusted to be easier on the eyes.

Plot: Needs added. Though we can infer we are some sort of sigma warrior who hasn't got time to handle the ladies throwing themselves at us.

Feedback to developer: Separate passive stats from weapons. Adding items when leveling up that give increase HP, health regeneration, damage/status(es) resistances, speed, increased XP gain, and so on.
Add moar, do not be afraid to experiment.
The story can be off the wall to explain why the PC is on the stage.
On the gameplay loop suggestion add replayability to stages. Unlock animations for each completion of a stage. (I.E, one completion unlocks one enemies animation set and this could be tied to future modes or difficulties) So each one isn't a one and done sort of deal. This makes the loop more versatile so the best stage to grind for gold isn't the only focus for players. And of course add walls and objects to stages for decoration and gameplay purposes.
Minor fixes: Adjust the first enemies sprite, needs to match the tan in the art. Finish the enemies animations before adding them. Still art mixed in-game with completed anims is jarring. (preview images, enemies on dev pages) Add UI and ensure art is centered. i.e. cowgirl has scene clipping below struggle meter. Clarify weapon text.
Finally to the dev if you want more feedback free to reach out!

This is a solid small-scale game with a lot of potential. At its core, it's a classic top-down run-and-gun shooter where you take down enemies and gather EXP to level up. While it currently lacks any form of storytelling, even a brief introduction or background could go a long way in giving the gameplay more context and depth.

Visually, the game is impressive—its pixel art is well-crafted, and the anime-style cut-ins add flair and personality. Since the game is still early in its release, there isn't a huge amount of content to dive into yet, but the foundation is promising.

If there's one area that could use the most improvement, it's the shop. The design feels underwhelming and lacks polish, though the humorous dialogue from the NPC on the right adds a bit of charm that helps offset it.

Yet another Survivors clone but the dev clearly doesn't understand what makes the design work. Basically everything is wonky and unsatisfying in some way and I'm still baffled that AI art games can be missing so many assets. But they haven't screwed up a good formula TOO bad so 2 stars.

Still little to no hope that it gets any better because the dev is very obviously lacking in design fundamentals.

Alpha Review .1 (This 5-star rating is based on my viewing of an alpha, not a full product; keep this in mind)
You are a winner, and will always be a winner; therefore, being such a winner, you cannot allow yourself to ever lose, including losing your virginity. To lose such a holy thing, it's unthinkable for a winner, so keep winning buddy!

For real though, vampire surviviors with some good humor, well done gameplay, need more love for the animations, sexy and not so sexy, but for a .1 alpha build, loving it, hope this gets the love and dedication it deserves.