12 Labours of Hercules

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12 Labours of Hercules is a single player casual management game. It was developed by JetDogs Oy and was released on April 24, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"12 Labours of Hercules" is a time management game set in Ancient Greece, where Hercules embarks on a dangerous quest to rescue his kidnapped wife from Hades. The game features strategic levels, challenging puzzles, and an intriguing plot. With stunning HD graphics and adjustable difficulty settings, players can enjoy this classic time management gameplay in relaxed or expert mode.

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Audience ScoreBased on 153 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features colorful graphics and engaging gameplay that keeps players entertained.
It's a fun and addictive time management game that offers a unique experience compared to typical mobile games.
Players appreciate the strategic elements and the nostalgic feel of the game, reminiscent of classic PC titles.

Many players encounter a frustrating bug at level 3.10, where the game becomes unresponsive and prevents further progress.
The game is misleadingly marketed as free, as players can only access the first chapter without purchasing the full version.
Controls are often reported as imprecise, making it difficult to interact with game elements effectively.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
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Overall, the graphics in the game are generally well-received, with many players praising their cuteness and brilliance. However, some users noted issues with small elements causing eye strain and vague details in certain areas. While the developers claim "stunning HD retina graphics," opinions vary on whether this claim holds true.
- “The graphics are the main part here and the game looks nice.”
- “Graphics are brilliant and, no bugs so far.”
- “This is a very fun game with great graphics.”
- “Graphics and plot are okay.”
- “The graphics and details are a little vague in places but overall a nice game.”
- “There is no such thing as 'retina graphics'.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
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The story has been criticized for being pointless and poorly narrated, with some reviewers finding it lazy and sexist, particularly due to the clichéd trope of a kidnapped wife. While the graphics and plot are deemed acceptable, the overall narrative fails to engage players meaningfully.
- “The story is a bit pointless, and the narrator has no sense of storytelling.”
- “But the story is lazy and sexist.”
- “Within 5 minutes, the game resets to the beginning and all my progress for that particular mission goes away.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, particularly freezing at level 3.10 and during boss levels or mini-games, which disrupts gameplay and requires users to clear their cache to continue. Many players report a buggy experience overall, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction with the game's performance.
- “The game freezes at 3.10, so if you buy the game, you won't get your money's worth.”
- “As the below reviews noted, the game freezes and there's no way to proceed.”
- “Game is so full of glitches.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The monetization aspect of the game is generally positive, with users noting the absence of intrusive ads and microtransactions, allowing for an uninterrupted gameplay experience. While some players express a desire for ad-supported options to unlock additional content, the overall sentiment highlights a well-executed balance between monetization and user experience.
- “No ads encountered.”
- “Time management task completion, not overly challenging and no microtransactions.”
- “Game is great, keeps you concentrating, no ads to break your flow, maybe if you play on a tiny screen it's kinda small, but game is fun.”
- “I'll sit through ads to play other games; too bad this game doesn't offer that.”
- “Don't expect an in-depth experience or anything; it's still a mobile game, but it doesn't slam 100 ads in your face every 10 seconds.”
- “Time management task completion is not overly challenging, and there are no microtransactions.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is noted for its uniqueness, earning a solid 4-star rating from some players, while others feel it lacks engagement due to simplistic mechanics that primarily involve collecting items through clicking. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some praising its originality and others criticizing its depth.
- “The gameplay is unique, so I give it 4 stars.”
- “Other than that, I'd give it a 5 stars for gameplay.”
- “The game mechanics are not engaging; you just collect stuff by clicking on it.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it cute and funny, particularly enjoying its dynamics and graphics. Fans of the "Road to Rome" series especially resonate with its comedic elements, making it a delightful experience overall.
- “It's also cute and funny, and a simple game that is right on target .”
- “It's definitely a funny game, especially for those who know the Road to Rome games .”

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12 Labours of Hercules is a casual management game.

12 Labours of Hercules is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

12 Labours of Hercules was released on April 24, 2014.

12 Labours of Hercules was developed by JetDogs Oy.

12 Labours of Hercules has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

12 Labours of Hercules is a single player game.

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