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Niplheim's Hunter - Branded Azel

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

Should you play it?

Searching for the demon beast that branded her, the huntress Azel reaches the front line of the battle between humans and monsters. She has arrived at the remote land which some call the Harbor of Disasters, Niplheim...

What works
  • High quality art and character design
  • Well integrated adult content with voice acting
  • Simple and accessible gameplay
  • Customizable outfits affecting appearance and scenes
  • Polished presentation and smooth pacing
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length with limited replay value
  • Combat is very easy and lacks challenge
  • Linear and repetitive quest structure
  • Some players find price high for content amount
  • Limited variety in monsters and environments

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Niplheim's Hunter - Branded Azel: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

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