ScourgeBringer
February 6, 2020
From the developers of NeuroVoider, ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where a mysterious entity wreaked havoc on all humanity, ScourgeBringer puts you in the shoes of the deadliest warrior of her clan: Kyhra. Help her to explore the unknown and slash her way …
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"A great looking, challenging rogue-like game with a crazy heavy metal soundtrack to pump you up. Some people may be turned off because of the high difficulty, but if you keep with it, you will find your skill level will …"
Read original review"ScourgeBringer is a fun but extremely difficult roguelike that&s;ll appeal to a very niche crowd. If you enjoy a soul-crushing challenge then go ahead but be warned; it&s;s one of the most frustratingly difficult games out there and it punishes …"
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85.0
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80.0
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40.0
"ScourgeBringer has strong pixel visuals, extremely tight gameplay, and a high level of challenge. But a lack of variety limits its appeal."
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65.0
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70.0
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55.0
"ScourgeBringer manages to work on the strength of its controls and the overall smoothness of its combat."
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78.0
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82.0
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74.0
"Kinetic action, beautiful, horrible pixel-art and a sense of place that stays with you - this is a dark treat."
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95.0
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100.0
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70.0
"Like so many indies before it, rogeulike Scourgebringer has found its true home on the PlayStation Vita."
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85.0
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"The beautiful artwork and sprites are complemented by terrific sound design that gets the heart pumping in a good way. Those looking for a challenge and have the patience to withstand countless deaths, all in the name of incremental improvement …"
Read original review"Overall, ScourgeBringer is an immensely enjoyable game. Even your best run will be fairly short, so you can pick up and play anytime you feel like it. As light as it is on the story, it’s heavy on action and …"
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60.0
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60.0
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60.0
"While the less powerful Vita version of ScourgeBringer does have a few performance issues, this is a great way to get into the addictive roguelike. With some brilliant swordplay, gorgeous pixel art, and a great progression system, you should prepare …"
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85.0
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80.0
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"ScourgeBringer is a beautiful game, that combines an inspired pixel art with a very entertaining gameplay. Unfortunately, the limits of its low-budget nature tend to become apparent after a couple hours of play, when the poor variety starts to sink …"
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80.0
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"ScourgeBringer is in a weird place where it&s;s a novel concept, it&s;s just a question of how it all comes together. There have been efforts to bridge the gap in difficulty, like making it more accessible, though it&s;s a fast-paced …"
Read original review"With glorious pixel art, engaging fighting sequences, and plenty of exploration, ScourgeBringer is an absolute treat for veterans of the roguelite genre who want some punishing pixel art play."
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72.0
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84.0
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"It almost feels like nitpicking to find flaws in ScourgeBringer, as it has an answer for almost anything that might be a problem."
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80.0
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92.0
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"Still though, I never complained about character development when I was playing Sunset Riders on that emulator. I played it a zillion times, trying to beat the next boss or get a high score. That game could entertain me for …"
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70.0
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75.0
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"Scourgebringer is a challenging rogue lite with fun gameplay. The mix of sword play and air dashing makes for an entertaining mix of gameplay to be enjoyed by rogue lite fans. If you’ve ever been scared away by the difficulty …"
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92.0
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95.0
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40.0
"There’s something about ScourgeBringer that deep down brings back my nostalgia for being in an arcade, pumping quarters into a game that consistently kicks my butt yet still puts a smile on my face..."
Read original review"ScourgeBringer is a worthwhile addition to the genre and worthy of your time. It finds the right balance with its challenge, but players can scale it down if needed. The game can also get repetitive due to its fixed bosses …"
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45.0
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"ScourgeBringer is an addictive experience that delivers terrific arcade-style gameplay."
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50.0
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70.0
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"ScourgeBringer is a roguelike in an overly saturated genre and it does just enough to make it worth a look. Whilst it didn’t grab my attention for too long, it’s still a worthwhile game. The fast paced combat is smooth …"
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75.0
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90.0
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"ScourgeBringer offers players an engaging roguelike challenge that will be a joy to play for fans of the genre. With its tight controls, beautiful graphics, and thrilling combat, ScourgeBringer is sure to keep you on your toes throughout a run."
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75.0
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85.0
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"Take the future of Earth into your own hands and venture into the ScourgeBringer, a mysterious floating tower full of fast-paced hack-and-slash action and enigmatic secrets. The fate of the world hangs in the balance, and not even death will …"
Read original review"For fans of the genre, ScourgeBringer is an absolute must-play though, if only because it offers such a steep challenge to accompany those lovely, lovely visuals. It may not be the most original concept, but what it does it does …"
Read original review"With a well elaborated artistic set, ScourgeBringer becomes one of the best roguelites available today. It tries to slowly reward players and is ideal for those who have more patience for trial and error mechanics. After a period of early …"
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85.0
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92.0
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"ScourgeBringer is a wonderfully slick and addictive roguelite adventure that flings its players headlong into non-stop frenetic combat and never lets up. This is an unapologetically tough game and if you struggle with the constant repetition and death inherent in …"
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30.0
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55.0
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"ScourgeBringer has a mostly enjoyable flow to it and some great visuals, if you can see them in the chaos. However, it&s;s joining the cavalcade of roguelites around at the moment, and brings little new to the table, outside of …"
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"Betting on a frantic combat system and extremely accurate gameplay, Scourgebringer offers one of the most stylish and addictive games in the Switch indies catalog. Flying Oak Games&s; roguelike also shines in terms of accessibility and soundtrack, but sins a …"
Read original review"There seems to have been a number of brilliant Rogue-likes released in the last few months, and ScourgeBringer is among the best of them. Its retro-styled visuals may not be to everyone’s tastes, but everything moves at such a quick …"
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"Overall, Scourgebringer is a wonderful addition to the world of rogue lite games. It has a wonderful fast-paced feeling to it that makes those who want more action to take it speedier, while you still have the option to slow …"
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"Hard as nails, beautiful and rewarding. ScourgeBringer may take some work to adapt to but it is well worth the time and effort required. The combat is poetry in motion and you always feel you are progressing, albeit, at times, …"
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85.0
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"ScourgeBringer offers everything you&s;d want from a roguelite experience. Fast-paced gameplay, amazing visuals and soundtrack, and understandable systems round out a truly enjoyable experience. Some button-heavy combat and hardcore difficulty aren&s;t enough to damper the fun to be had in …"
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75.0
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78.0
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60.0
"As expected, ScourgeBringer is a well-balanced and dynamic Rogue-lite. Thanks to a fast-paced action and a complete set of moves, Kyhra&s;s adventure through this sometime repetitive but nervous environment makes us want to go for another run almost everytime."
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