Undecember - Game Review

Korean RPG? Hack and slash? Already out? Yes, yes and yes. Your dreams have come true in the form Undecember is a new take on a classic genre that combines countless possibilities to offer one colossal game.

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Following in the tradition of hack-and-slash, Undecember is a satisfying whirlwind of brutal takeovers and momentary executions, where your character can destroy hordes of enemies in one fell swoop. Satisfying and addictive gameplay on its own, Undecember combines everything that's great about the genre with juicy RPG content.

Not only that, the game has taken a new approach to skill-ups, which means we finally have an alternative to the old grind or obnoxious late-game OP with nowhere to go. With no specific classes and an endless combination of skills, Undecember offers something truly out of the ordinary. The single-player storyline will immerse you in the culture of Traum as you fight to protect it from the encroaching darkness, while co-op and boss raids will be offered throughout. Let's go a little deeper...

A bit of history

One of the main features of Undecember is the rich world you find yourself in when you start the game. Learn about the divine beings who split into 12 when the light appeared, sharing their powers to create Traum and raise their descendants. These descendants flourished under the tutelage of 12 beings who were worshiped as gods and lived in harmony with their offspring. Sounds great, doesn't it? Unfortunately, things have gone awry since then, as the 13th creature, the evil god Serpens, suddenly burst onto the scene.

It's time to take on Serpens and bring light back to a world that is battling darkness.

Bigger and better

When it's time to take on the Serpen for real, you'll be more than ready, thanks to Undecember's unique leveling system that allows you to get stronger and stronger as you progress through the game. Each enemy you defeat will increase your strength as you fight your way through massive armies with a variety of superbly responsive weapons.

Undecember doesn't believe in gear or skill limits, so your character will get stronger over time and be able to further increase their power with powerful gear, armor, and weapons. Choose between slashing enemies with your sword, aiming deadly arrows from afar, or casting spells to aid you in your quest. Whatever your style, you can learn to defeat any enemy.

Buildings without limits

What's more, there are no class build restrictions in Undecember, so you won't be stuck with just using a staff if you're a mage, or having to melee everyone like a soldier. Instead, you can choose your own style, creating a complex and varied character that suits your needs and interests. This unique mode of action means that as you progress through the game, you'll be able to deal with enemies in more interesting ways, choosing from a variety of fighting styles when needed.

You can also supplement these combat abilities with various skills and runes. The combinations are seemingly endless, and your character can become stronger in one specific area or become proficient in everything. You can customize and change your Runes to be ready for any battle - no matter the enemy.

Great game

Undecember is an undeniably beautiful game. The art style and animation are gorgeous, and the countless small details that enrich the environment will keep you endlessly captivated. With high-quality graphics and deeply detailed character designs, every second spent playing Undecember is a delight for the eyes.

Not to mention the game's gorgeous hack-and-slash visuals, with sweeping attacks that scatter enemies in all directions, or powerful quick strikes with a single blade against hundreds of enemies at the same time. Yes, the game is brutal and bloody, but you will always enjoy watching it unfold.

Best boss fights

Boss battles were the focus of the developers, who wanted these crescendo moments to contain all the best elements of the game. You will be able to customize and equip your player as you see fit, playing for fun or challenging yourself, but you can also team up with others and enjoy fast-paced combat as part of a team.

The single-player campaign lets you explore the world and its fascinating history, but Undecember's crowning achievement is boss raids. These relentless, hardcore onslaughts come in the form of Chaos Dungeons and numerous boss raids where you can find some of the most powerful items in the game. It will be a tough fight, but the responsive combat and detailed character system will really shine if you win.

Undecember is available to download on PC via Steam - check it out today.