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 features beautiful character designs and environments, reminiscent of Hades and Bloodborne, with a unique aesthetic that many players appreciate.
Gameplay Mechanics: The game includes interesting mechanics, such as a grid-type inventory for relics and a morality system that affects gameplay outcomes (vampire vs. human paths).
Character Variety: Players can choose from three distinct characters, each with different playstyles and unlockable weapon variants, which adds depth to the gameplay.
Fun Combat: Despite some criticisms, many players find the combat enjoyable and engaging, with a satisfying progression system that allows for various builds and strategies.
Developer Support: The solo developer, Chowbie, has been praised for responsiveness to feedback and updates, which gives hope for future improvements.

The main cons of the game

Combat Issues: Many reviews mention that the combat can feel clunky or unresponsive, with problems like poor hit detection, awkward aiming, and lack of feedback when taking damage.
Difficulty and Length: The game is perceived as too easy, with some players completing it quickly (within 5-10 hours) and feeling that it lacks replayability and challenge.
Limited Content: Players express disappointment over the lack of character variety and depth in NPC interactions, as well as a perceived lack of significant story content.
Bugs and Technical Issues: Some users reported bugs that can affect gameplay, such as being unable to use abilities or issues with enemy AI.

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

More Difficulty Options: Players desire a harder difficulty setting to enhance the challenge and extend gameplay.
Expanded Content: There are calls for additional characters, bosses, and lore to enrich the game, as well as more unique interactions with NPCs.
Enhanced Combat Mechanics: Suggestions include improving the responsiveness of controls, adding better aiming indicators, and refining enemy behaviors to make combat more engaging.
Customization Options: Players would like to see more character customization options, such as changing outfits or character appearances based on gameplay choices.

Summary

Overall, "Nunholy" is viewed as a visually appealing and fun game with solid mechanics, but it suffers from some execution flaws and feels somewhat shallow in content. Players are optimistic about potential updates and improvements from the developer.

Summary generated on: January 22, 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.