Nunholy

Release Date: January 17, 2025

Action, fantasy, hack'and'slash, roguelike, isometric view, RPG elements, indie games, vampires, erotic games, singleplayer

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A hack'n'slash with elements of a roguelike. In Nunholy we play as nuns engaged in a large scale war with vampires. We must deal with waves of bloodsuckers, including powerful bosses. The nuns we control rely on melee & ranged weapons. They are also capable of seizing the vampiric powers.

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[0:50] Nunholy - Gameplay Trailer

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All Reviews: Very Positive (299)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Visual Appeal: The game is praised for its beautiful art style and character designs, particularly the nuns, which many players find attractive.
Gameplay Mechanics: The game features a solid action-roguelite gameplay loop, with various characters to choose from, each offering unique abilities and playstyles. Players appreciate the depth of customization and build variety.
Engaging Combat: Despite some criticisms, many users find the combat enjoyable and engaging, with a good mix of skills and weaponry to utilize.
Good Value for Price: Many players feel that for the price, the game offers a worthwhile experience, providing several hours of gameplay.
Fun and Quirky Concept: The unique premise of vampire-hunting nuns adds a humorous and entertaining angle that appeals to players.

The main cons of the game

Combat Feel and Mechanics: Numerous reviews mention that the combat feels clunky or unresponsive, particularly regarding aiming and dodging mechanics. Players often find it difficult to land attacks accurately.
Difficulty and Balance Issues: Many players feel the game is too easy and lacks a challenging experience, with some runs being completed in a very short time. There are also complaints about the quality and difficulty of bosses being inconsistent.
Limited Character Switching: Players are frustrated by the inability to switch characters within the same save file, requiring a new save for each character, which disrupts the progression feeling.
Lack of Feedback: There are complaints about the lack of visual and audio feedback when taking damage or hitting enemies, making it hard to gauge combat effectiveness.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

Improved Combat Mechanics: Players desire better control and aiming mechanics, including a targeting reticule for ranged attacks.
Mid-Run Saving: Many users express a need for a save function during runs, particularly for longer sessions, to allow for breaks without losing progress.
More Story and Lore: Some players feel the game lacks depth in its narrative and would appreciate more lore and character interactions to enhance the experience.
Balancing and Difficulty Scaling: Players are looking for better balancing of enemy difficulty and more varied challenges to keep the gameplay engaging over time.
Expanded Character Options: Users want more playable characters and possibly more character interactions or progression systems to enrich the gameplay.

Summary

Overall, Nunholy is seen as a promising title with a unique concept and strong visual appeal, but it suffers from various gameplay and balance issues that need addressing to enhance the player experience.

Summary generated on: January 4, 2025

Nunholy is a hack'n'slash enriched with elements borrowed from the roguelike genre. The game was developed by an independent artist from South Korea, who goes by the pseudonym Chowbie. Their portfolio includes a game similar in terms of the overall theme and aesthetics - Wedding Witch.

Story

Nunholy takes us to a fantasy world dominated by vampires and allows us to embody nuns who come to the Hunter's Guild to once and for all deal with the bloodsuckers. The protagonists will stop at nothing to achieve their main goal, even if it requires the use of demonic powers.

Gameplay

In Nunholy we watch the action in an isometric view. The game features nuns varied in terms of preferred weapons and fighting style. While Preiya is a vampire hunter who mainly fights using an axe, executioner Marie keeps enemies at a distance, using a rifle and grenades, and Sain makes good use of a pair of swords.

We explore dungeons in the game and face hordes of enemies. We must be constantly moving, skillfully juggling weapons, abilities and attacks. Apart from regular enemies attacking in waves, from time to time we have to face powerful bosses. The vampires we hunt are classified in terms of strength. Since our actions are subject to evaluation, it is worth hunting for the highest-ranking vampires (only when we are ready for it).

As we progress, we gather increasingly better equipment. The game allows us to absorb the powers of defeated vampires, however we can also choose to rely solely on human abilities. We sell unnecessary items and powers to the merchants we encounter along the way, such as witches, prisoners, or gravediggers.

Graphics and mature content

The graphic design of Nunholy was maintained in a manga style. Due to the fact that the game does not shy away from eroticism (which some may find offensive), it is intended for adult audiences only.