Combat has a weightiness that rewards patience but might feel sluggish to some—especially Staff of Sloth players—and the tutorial could do a better job of making a strong first impression with a more detailed guide of the game’s core mechanics. 

Combat has a satisfying impact, though some may find it clunky when using some weapons in particular, and the tutorial could do more to ease new players in. With its striking art, rich world-building, and MMO-lite mechanics, the game has a strong foundation. The game is only now starting its early access, so if Thunder Lotus refines onboarding, enhances communication, and polishes movement, 33 Immortals will become a standout in the genre. Pros

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gives the focus to something unique in this genre, a massive cooperative experience. As you may have already guessed by the game’s title, each run through a level in this roguelike involves at most, 33 individuals.

The game begins with a 33-player map, Inferno, which is an arid wasteland of roaming demons, 12 Torture Chambers and one big ascension battle to complete. The minions running around Inferno are easy enough to dispatch for practice and extra bones (the game’s currency), or you can run right by them without punishment. Torture Chambers are miniboss rooms designed for six players to tackle at once, but you can enter them with fewer than six, even alone. However, you’re unlikely to get far solo. The minibosses are hulking skeletons and big, flopping demon worms with plenty of health, and they always have hordes of minions as backup.

I would have loved to have more open slots to add friends, perhaps with some sort of drawbacks to cancel out the added coordination.

While that isn’t a massive amount of time to pump into a roguelike, I think I managed to grasp the title’s unique gameplay loop and the direction the developers want to take it.

are visually breathtaking, blending medieval manuscript aesthetics with nightmarish, apocalyptic imagery. Thunder Lotus’ hand-drawn style is rich in detail, from illuminated script menus to grotesque, hellish landscapes straight out of a horror series—complete with mutilated devilish bodies around the map.

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It’s an experiment in structured chaos, and for those willing to embrace the unpredictability, it’s an experience worth diving into.

Attempting to solo almost any activity can get boring quickly. I found that even the smallest enemies can be massive bullet sponges until you build up your character with hours of upgrades. Even as a late-stage herculean character, having some backup can upgrade the amount of damage you deal exponentially. This is thanks to the title’s use of critical hits, which only begin racking up when another player is also hitting the same target.

Cosmetics in 33 Immortals are many and various, but most importantly they’re free, just find them by playing. Screenshot via Dot Esports

was conducted on a pre-release copy of the Xbox version provided by the developer and Microsoft. The game was played on a Windows PC.

Then there’s the one-man army. The ultimate dude who has min-maxed his build, got the perfect rolls during the run, and wants to get through 33 Immortals Gameplay the boss with or without his team. I saw all variations of these through my brief time with the game.