HorrorVale: A spooky, horror themed RPG adventure!
Players can recruit over 30 unique party members, each with distinct abilities, specialties, and personalities. This allows for a high degree of customization, as players can handpick their ideal party composition to suit their playstyle - whether that's focusing on offense, defense, support, or a strategic blend. Many party members also have optional "2nd quests" that unlock powerful new abilities, further encouraging players to experiment with different setups.
The turn-based combat features an engaging elemental/weakness system. Enemies have vulnerabilities to certain attack types, requiring players to adapt their tactics. Many party members also have access to status-inflicting abilities that can debuff or control foes. Managing these strengths, weaknesses, and status effects is crucial for success, especially in the more challenging late-game battles.
Enemies are visible on the map and do not respawn, eliminating random encounters and providing a more controlled leveling experience. The difficulty scales appropriately, with early encounters being relatively straightforward before gradually increasing in challenge. While players can grind infinitely if desired, reviewers noted this is rarely necessary due to the well-paced encounter design.
In addition to the main story, the game offers an abundance of optional sidequests. These not only provide additional narrative and character development, but also unlock new party members and powerful abilities. Reviewers praised the quality and variety of these sidequests, noting they feel well-integrated rather than mere filler.