Hoard

 PC
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. 3DJuegos
    Apr 14, 2011
    74
    Hoard is a simple but addictive and well done strategy game.
  2. Impulsegamer
    Jun 1, 2011
    70
    The board game styled maps, and even the sound effects in this game are well done and flow together to make an original experience. It is well put together and can easily suck you in for hours, even when you're playing by yourself! Hoard is almost like a strategy game, but quicker and more destructive than most. If you enjoy quick game play and hectic atmospheres, Hoard sure does pack a hefty and addicting punch.
  3. Game Chronicles
    May 2, 2011
    70
    It's a great game to share with friends.
  5. GamesRadar+
    Apr 14, 2011
    70
    This is a game that benefits from simple design. Supported by well-executed mechanics and a very cheap price tag, Hoard is the perfect game for anyone seeking a quick fix.
  6. Gamekult
    Jul 11, 2011
    60
    Quotation forthcoming.
  7. PC PowerPlay
    May 22, 2011
    60
    An original concept and deceptively complex time-waster. [June 2011, p.73]
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  8. XGN
    May 18, 2011
    60
    Although the basic gameplay of Hoard is fun and entertaining, the game offers little content. It's also a game that you have to play with friends. Luckily all of the game modes are playable online.
  9. Machinima
    Apr 19, 2011
    60
    Essentially a no-frills score attack game with base-capture, twin-analogue shooter and real-time strategy elements all rolled into one. Its lacking content and technical niggles give it a cheap, rushed feel, yet it still manages to provide a surprisingly carrot-on-a-stick, addictive experience with just the right level of complexity for its 10-minute missions.
  10. IncGamers
    Apr 14, 2011
    60
    An intuitive and hectic burn-fest. But it may well cost you some friendships.
  11. GameWatcher
    Apr 15, 2011
    55
    Hoard is quite an addictive little casual game when it gets going, but ruins it by giving the player no satisfaction from winning or reason to continue after one level.
  12. Absolute Games
    Jun 23, 2011
    50
    Fun and motivation are two things that Hoard lacks most.
  13. Destructoid
    Apr 6, 2011
    50
    Check back a few weeks from now to see if Hoard has been patched. Add [twenty] points to my score if the crashing, text pop-up weirdness, and graphical issues some users are experiencing have been addressed. For now, buy at your own risk.

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 43 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 43
  3. Negative: 3 out of 43
  1. DarkCowboy
    Jul 9, 2011
    4
    The idea is great. The game itself is mediocre at best. The gameplay is way too fast and hectic for my taste, and a single game is rarely moreThe idea is great. The game itself is mediocre at best. The gameplay is way too fast and hectic for my taste, and a single game is rarely more than 5 minutes of playing. The fast gameplay doesn't sit well with keyboard control and I'll highly recommend a D-pad type controller.
    There is 4 different game modes, but it all boils down to the same: burn, kill and plunder.
    This game is good fun if you can't find anything else to do, but it gets old pretty fast.    … Full Review »
  2. JonesR
    May 12, 2012
    5
    Simple, brainless game. Fly around, burn stuff, steal gold, and ransom off a princess or two. It works nice with a game controller, but getsSimple, brainless game. Fly around, burn stuff, steal gold, and ransom off a princess or two. It works nice with a game controller, but gets boring after about 30 minutes.… Full Review »
  3. Hinterwaeldler
    Apr 13, 2011
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. The concept of the game is nice, but the implementation is lacking. The game is very unstable and crashes a lot. Controlling your dragon is very unintuitive. I wasn't able to find partners for online games. All in all it's a nice little game for a few hours but it gets old fast.… Full Review »
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