So, I was impatient and bought Hammerwatch before I could find a 4 pack last night and now after spending a couple hours in it, I don't even care! Game is fantastic! It's so simple in setup, yet so god damn challenging in execution. I find it super addicting.

There's so many game types combined here, I think that's what makes it so addicting to me. In some aspects, it's pure hack and slash dungeon crawler. Then you run into another type of monster, and it's a bit like a bullet hell shooter. Then you get your exploration jones. You get some simple puzzles. Spike mazes. All sorts of stuff! They change it up a bit in that you're not gaining xp and levels, but you're hunting every shiny gold piece you can find to level up your skills, keeping it from being bogged down in stats and number crunching.

I've played just under 2 hours and I think I'm on floor 2. My only slight concern is that everything keeps looking the same in the further levels, as in the drab green and brown pain job. This isn't even that big of a concern though, since the exploring's done pretty well and just the sheer fact of pressing on so you can find a save state is a pretty strong drive. I just hope there's some other even cooler environments later on!

Hammerwatch is definitely a game with a lot of effort and a lot of potential. From the comfortable pixel-art visuals, to the simple Gauntlet-style gameplay, I spent a good number of hours playing just through half of the game's basic campaign with a few friends and enjoyed it. Each choosable class feels different from one another, and as you progress, you can further your abilities to defeat swarms of tougher monsters. There's a few problems with the game, such as graphic bugs here and there, but they're few and far between. Top it off with a map editor that has as much potential as a set of dev tools, and Hammerwatch is definitely worth the $10.

It's not perfect, but boy is it fun. It's old-school gauntlet with a few updates (like leveling and more differentiated classes). It's great with a few friends, the only problem is it doesn't really do add/drop of players very well.

Good modern take on the classic Guantlet formula. Hopefully this will gain Steam Workshop support since it does include its own level editor.

I really, really, really want to thumbs up this game, but I can't. The game feels good, the atmosphere is there, but the game feels like its in early alpha. There is no ranom dungeon generation, seriously limiting replayability. This is partially made up for by the map editor, but it's just not enough. The character progression is too limited for a long playhtrough and there is no inventory. I am open to the idea of innovation, an RPG without these elements, but it leaves the game bland. I wouldn't buy this game unless it's at least 75% off or there are some serious updates.