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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : 7 Processeur : AMD Phenom(tm) 8450 Triple-Core Processor (3 CPUs), ~2.1GHz or Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3.0 GHz Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 470 (1Gb VRAM) / ATI Radeon TM HD 6870 (1Gb VRAM) Espace disque : 8 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX 11 sound device

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : 10 Processeur : Intel Core i5-8400, 4.0 GHz Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 Espace disque : 8 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX 11 sound device

Verho - Curse of Faces

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Released November 10, 2025
sample: 415 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
89/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 92 % · 1,220 reviews (« Very Positive »)
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Beneath the castle’s crumbling walls, each dungeon feels crafted with a distinct atmosphere. Since launch, 70 % of players have logged more than ten hours and 30 % have surpassed 25, with an overall 92 % positive Steam rating.

In-game

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« Great dungeon crawler with Souls-like elements. Got lost a few times so playing with a guide may be advised. Still a bit rough around some edges, voice acting was not my cup of tea. But overall great experience ! »
👍 anonymous review · 24 h played
« Je revis ma découverte de Dark Souls 1 et 2. Génial »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played
« Very good game, interesting story. Atmosphere is present, if you like King's Field, you'll like it! »
👍 anonymous review · 21 h played
« Mon premier dans le style, incroyable ! »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played
« un bon jeu avec un environnement qui ne demande qu'a etre explorer et une histoire vraiment interessente. on ressent la passion des créateur partout dans le jeu. »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played
« I knew that bastard was going to push me into the ravine, and I still fell into his trap. »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Movement is too slow and clunky, combat is unenjoyable. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Well at least give us the possibility to change the difficulty of the game. It is a good game but too difficult. I got stuck at the prison walls. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Too many decisions that dont work holding down a game in an interesting world. »
👎 anonymous review · 18 h played
« sh1t gameplay + endgame area is sh1tt1er than my assh0le »
👎 anonymous review · 16 h played
« Load Last Save button does not work... »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« genial , les musiques sont super et l ambiance un peu kingfield elle est la . Vraiment bon travail »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played

In players' words

« Great dungeon crawler with Souls-like elements. Got lost a few times so playing with a guide may be advised. Still a bit rough around some edges, voice acting was not my cup of tea. But overall great experience ! »
👍 anonymous review · 24 h played
« Movement is too slow and clunky, combat is unenjoyable. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Je revis ma découverte de Dark Souls 1 et 2. Génial »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played
« Well at least give us the possibility to change the difficulty of the game. It is a good game but too difficult. I got stuck at the prison walls. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Very good game, interesting story. Atmosphere is present, if you like King's Field, you'll like it! »
👍 anonymous review · 21 h played
« Too many decisions that dont work holding down a game in an interesting world. »
👎 anonymous review · 18 h played
« Mon premier dans le style, incroyable ! »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played
« sh1t gameplay + endgame area is sh1tt1er than my assh0le »
👎 anonymous review · 16 h played
« un bon jeu avec un environnement qui ne demande qu'a etre explorer et une histoire vraiment interessente. on ressent la passion des créateur partout dans le jeu. »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played
« Load Last Save button does not work... »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« I knew that bastard was going to push me into the ravine, and I still fell into his trap. »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« genial , les musiques sont super et l ambiance un peu kingfield elle est la . Vraiment bon travail »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
75 % pos · n=155
Story / writing
93 % pos · n=55
Audio / music
88 % pos · n=34
Content / longevity
62 % pos · n=24
Graphics / art
67 % pos · n=21
Stability / bugs
6 % pos · n=18
Interface / UX
8 % pos · n=12
Performance
25 % pos · n=4
Value for money
100 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay1551172018
Story / writing555104
Audio / music343013
Content / longevity241563
Graphics / art211425
Stability / bugs181017
Interface / UX121011
Performance4103
Value for money3300

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 21 h on median; those who dislike it: 8.2 h.

<2h
27 % (n=11)
2-10h
60 % (n=50)
10-25h
94 % (n=230)
>25h
97 % (n=124)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-18 pts) — reception has worsened
Jan 2026 : 97% positive97JanFeb 2026 : 96% positive96FebMar 2026 : 85% positive85MarApr 2026 : 86% positive86AprMay 2026 : 91% positive91MayJun 2026 : 89% positive89JunJul 2026 : 69% positive69Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,5 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 106 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 25,8 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Exploration is the beating heart: 62 positive mentions out of 70, making it the most praised aspect in the game.
  • The story casts a spell of its own: 51 positive mentions out of 55, with only 4 detractors.
  • Audio weaves the atmosphere tighter: 30 positive mentions out of 34, leaving just 3 players unimpressed.
  • Long‑term commitment is sky‑high: players logging more than 25 hours rate the experience at 97 % positive.

Weaknesses

  • Technical hiccups dog every step: bugs appear in 17 negative mentions out of 18, overwhelming the single positive note.
  • UI friction locks horns with immersion: 11 negative mentions out of 12, while just 1 player found it tolerable.
  • Even seasoned adventurers feel the pinch: under‑2‑hour sessions carry a meager 27 % positive rating.

Who is it for?

Fans of retro soulslike dungeon crawlers withuten narrative depth will relish Verho’s gothic layers. Those craving flawless polish or quick, breezy sessions may wish to temper expectations.

Verdict

A hauntingly good RPG that rewards patience and curiosity. Fix the frame‑rate stutters and UI snags, and Kingsfield’s world could become unforgettable. As it stands, the adventure shines brightest once the game stops fighting itself.

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