12 Labours of Hercules III: Girl Power
- August 7, 2015
- Zoom Out Games
- 7h median play time
Get on SteamIn 12 Labours of Hercules III: Girl Power, players control Megara, Hercules' wife, as they complete various tasks and challenges in ancient Greece. This time, Megara takes the lead as she faces off against fierce mythological creatures and solves puzzles in order to save Prometheus. With its vibrant graphics and engaging gameplay, 12 Labours of Hercules III: Girl Power is a fun and challenging addition to the time management genre.
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Reviews
- Retains the enjoyable gameplay mechanics of the previous titles, making it a familiar experience for fans.
- Casual and relaxing, perfect for short gaming sessions without requiring intense focus.
- Charming graphics and a lighthearted story that appeals to a wide audience, including children.
- Lacks significant innovation compared to earlier games in the series, making it feel repetitive.
- Some players may find the gameplay too simplistic and lacking in challenge, especially on lower difficulty settings.
- Removal of mini-games and boss levels from previous installments may disappoint fans looking for variety.
- gameplay99 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "12 Labours of Hercules III: Girl Power" remains largely consistent with its predecessors, featuring familiar mechanics and a time management structure that is both polished and engaging. While it introduces minor improvements and a new character, the overall experience is described as repetitive and simplistic, lacking significant innovation or strategic depth. Despite these critiques, many players find the gameplay enjoyable and accessible, making it suitable for casual gamers.
“The game's mechanics and design are well-crafted and engaging.”
“One of the strengths of 12 Labours of Hercules III: Girl Power is its polished and engaging gameplay.”
“Its polished gameplay, charming graphics, and gradually increasing difficulty level make it a fun and enjoyable experience for players of all skill levels.”
“There's no gameplay, just clicking.”
“The gameplay is still the same; they even removed the boss battles, which was the only thing making the games unique in playing.”
“In terms of gameplay, 'Girl Power' does not break away from the resource-management game formula.”
- story59 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally considered simplistic and serves primarily as a backdrop for gameplay, with a linear plot centered around Megara's quest to rescue Hercules. While some players find the lighthearted and humorous elements enjoyable, many agree that the narrative lacks depth and can be confusing, often feeling like a mere excuse to progress through puzzles. Overall, the storyline is seen as forgettable, with a few amusing moments, but not a key focus of the game.
“Her determination and perseverance make her a likable and relatable character, and her interactions with the game's other characters add depth to the game's story.”
“In the third part of the Hercules series, the story concentrates on Hercules' wife, who comes to rescue him.”
“Journey alongside Megara on a quest to free Hercules, while constructing your way effectively level after level.”
“As for the story itself, it's only there for the sake of having a story; the plot is pretty much bland and can be hard to grasp if you didn't see them all in one sitting.”
“The story is linear, sounds again like something out of a book you'd find in the children's corner of a library.”
“The third game in the 12 Labours of Hercules series still doesn’t bother telling a story, and sadly it also forgot to try and improve gameplay.”
- graphics55 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are consistently described as bright, colorful, and cartoonish, contributing to its lighthearted charm. While some reviewers note a lack of innovation compared to previous titles, the visuals are generally considered polished and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience for casual gamers. Overall, the graphics are well-received, with many appreciating the clean design and vibrant aesthetic.
“Additionally, the game's graphics are bright and colorful, adding to the overall charm of the game.”
“The graphics are bright and cartoonish, fitting well with the game's lighthearted tone.”
“The graphics are improved, and the achievements are the same as in the previous games, making it a colorful and nice experience for a casual game.”
“There isn't much to say about the visuals, really.”
“There is no innovation at all from the previous games: same gameplay, same graphics, same few music tracks.”
“Practically the same concept and graphics with a new set of levels and some additions.”
- music48 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that it features a lot of reused tracks from previous installments, leading to a sense of redundancy. While some describe the music as pleasant, catchy, and fitting for the game's theme, others find it repetitive and uninspired. Overall, the soundtrack is considered decent but lacks innovation, making it less engaging for those familiar with the series.
“The soundtracks are pure gold; they are melodic, upbeat and fit the game really well, while not being distracting.”
“This is a relaxing click game with enjoyable music and scenery.”
“It has cute and colorful 2.5D graphics and a lovely entertaining soundtrack (one song really sounds like Greek).”
“There isn't any new music, which makes the game feel especially redundant.”
“There is no innovation at all from the previous games: same gameplay, same graphics, same few music tracks.”
“The music is identical; as are most of the other assets which I suppose made this game so quick to create.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with many levels requiring multiple replays and repetitive tasks to achieve objectives. While some appreciate the lack of overly grindy achievements and the absence of drawn-out levels, others feel that the gameplay can become a monotonous clickfest lacking meaningful choices. Overall, the grinding is present but not excessively frustrating, making it manageable for most players.
“The required multiple replays quickly gets tedious.”
“The game is just a tedious clickfest, no real choices.”
“Instead of novel mechanics or varying power-ups, this one is a slog with many objectives just requiring grinding of a material to dig through.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance and attention to detail, reflecting a high-quality experience. However, some users feel that the lack of meaningful optimization mechanics and strategy diminishes the gameplay depth, making it feel shallow and unengaging.
“The game runs smoothly and without issue, which is a testament to the developer's attention to detail and commitment to quality.”
“Performance 10.0/10”
“- in a pure clicker, the fun is in optimizing to get maximum clickage.”
“The narrator's script and performance is still appallingly bad.”
“In a pure clicker, the fun is in optimizing to get maximum clickage... there's no optimization that resonated with me.”
“Any optimization in what I clicked felt wholly unimportant.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the challenges and the availability of online walkthroughs for achievement hunting, others find the replay value to be low, with only certain levels being worth revisiting.
“The fact that it has challenges just adds to the replayability value.”
“Replayability is good and there are excellent walkthroughs online if you like collecting achievements.”
“Levels are replayable, so even if you miss out on something, it can be easily acquired.”
“The replay value for the game is low.”
“Low replayability.”
“Levels are replayable, so even if you miss out on something, it could be easily acquired.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players noting its lighthearted story and amusing elements, including unintentionally funny poetry. It appeals to a wide audience, from casual players to perfectionists, making it an enjoyable experience for those who appreciate humor in gaming.
“It has a light story that is sometimes funny.”
“Funny time management game, well suited for a perfectionist and organization maniac like me.”
“Unintentionally hilarious poetry included!”
- stability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, players report a stable gaming experience with no major bugs or glitches, contributing to smooth gameplay. The game performs well across various setups, including full-screen and multiple monitors, as well as on Linux.
“Runs great in full-screen mode, on multiple monitors, and on Linux.”
“The game maintains a steady frame rate, providing a smooth experience throughout.”
“I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs, which makes for a very stable gameplay experience.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is perceived as reminiscent of mobile game advertisements, suggesting a potentially aggressive or gimmicky approach to in-game purchases.
“It feels a bit like some of those mobile game ads.”
“The monetization strategy is overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
“I constantly feel pressured to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with a score of 7.5/10, indicating a strong immersive experience that effectively enhances gameplay. Players appreciate the detailed environments and mood-setting elements, though some feel there could be further improvements to elevate the overall ambiance.
“The atmosphere in this game is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world with stunning visuals and haunting sound design.”
“Every corner of the game is filled with a palpable tension that keeps you on edge, making the atmosphere one of its strongest features.”
“The combination of eerie music and beautifully crafted environments creates an unforgettable atmosphere that lingers long after you put the game down.”
