12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas

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In 12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas, players help Hercules save the children of Greece who have been kidnapped by the evil god of the dead, Hades. Players will need to complete various match-3 puzzles and time management levels to progress through the game and rescue the children. This exciting game is the fifth installment in the 12 Labours of Hercules series and offers new challenges and opportunities for players to strategize and save the day.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

12 Labours of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas screenshot

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 239 reviews

story6 positive mentions

monetization6 negative mentions

The game is enjoyable and provides a relaxing experience, making it great for casual play.
It features colorful graphics and a charming soundtrack, appealing to both adults and children.
The gameplay is addictive, with various levels and challenges that keep players engaged.

The game lacks innovation, feeling more like a rehash of previous titles in the series with minimal changes.
Many levels can become repetitive, leading to boredom for players familiar with the series.
The difficulty balance is inconsistent, with some levels being too easy while others are frustratingly hard.

story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
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The story in "The 12 Labors of Hercules V: Kids of Hellas" is described as simple and somewhat silly, featuring a goofy take on Greek mythology with themes of zombie children and enchanted toys. While some players appreciate the lighthearted narrative and its appeal to younger audiences, many express a desire for a more engaging storyline, better voice acting, and additional gameplay challenges. Overall, the game maintains a consistent structure but lacks depth and innovation compared to its predecessors.
- “This one does, giving us a goofy Greek mythology-based story and some mythological allies.”
- “The story is about creepy kids this time, as Ares decides to create a zombified army by using enchanted toys.”
- “It also has a very kind and nice story, with nice illustrations, recommended for kids too.”
- “The story is nothing special.”
- “From here on out, I felt a bit of a decline in the already very slim story.”
- “The story is taking too many liberties for my liking to hold onto the '12 labours' tag.”
gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
71%
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The gameplay of the fifth installment in the "12 Labours of Hercules" series is characterized by its simplicity and repetitiveness, offering little innovation compared to previous titles. While it retains the enjoyable time management mechanics and visually appealing design, many players find it dull and reminiscent of a mobile game meant for casual play. Overall, the game feels more like an expansion than a new entry, with only minor changes to the core gameplay.
- “The mechanics are easy to pick up, and the achievements work well in getting you to try and attain high scores.”
- “Like the rest of the titles in the 12 Labours of Hercules, I found that this game delivers a very simple yet enticing gameplay experience.”
- “It basically has everything great about all the games in the series, meaning that the mechanics work perfectly, the levels are cleverly designed and diverse, and the art is amazing, making the levels fun to play and objects on the screen clearly stand out.”
- “The gameplay consists of very basic, boring, simple mechanics that you would expect from a mobile game designed to pass the time when you're bored for a few minutes, while also harvesting information from your phone and displaying ads.”
- “Dull and repetitive core gameplay.”
- “Nothing really changed in terms of gameplay.”
graphics
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
38%
8%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for being colorful, cute, and well-designed, with smooth performance and adjustable options. While many reviewers appreciate the visual appeal and the engaging artwork, some note a lack of innovation compared to previous titles in the series. Overall, the graphics are considered decent to good, making the game visually enjoyable, especially for younger audiences.
- “The '12 Labours of Hercules' series has extremely captivating resource-management games, with beautiful and enjoyable graphics, sound effects, and soundtrack.”
- “I want to mention that the visuals in the game are well done.”
- “It has cute and colorful 2.5D graphics and a lovely entertaining soundtrack (one song really sounds like Greek).”
- “Overall: 5/10 +1 graphics -1 repetitive = 5/10 only grab it on sale if you like the rest of the series.”
- “The graphics didn't change at all, they're still colorful and nice.”
- “[*] the graphics and the soundtrack are okay.”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
59%
9%
The music in the "12 Labours of Hercules" series is generally described as pleasant and relaxing, with a soundtrack that complements the game's visuals. However, many reviewers noted that the music remains largely unchanged across installments, leading to a sense of repetition. Overall, while the soundtrack is enjoyable, it does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The '12 Labours of Hercules' series has extremely captivating resource-management games, with beautiful and enjoyable graphics, sound effects, and soundtrack.”
- “If you're looking for a casual and mostly easy game, yet entertaining with a relaxing soundtrack, or even just to kill time, Kids of Hellas will do the job, especially given that the game is regularly on sale.”
- “It has cute and colorful 2.5D graphics and a lovely entertaining soundtrack (one song really sounds like Greek).”
- “I played both games back to back, and am hard pressed to find any differences between 4 and 5 ... same engine, same art assets, same soundtrack, and if I didn't know any better, I'd say I was playing the same game.”
- “And on the surface, t12loh v perfectly conforms to this trend - the visuals and the music tread the same old (although pretty good) ground, there are no gameplay improvements to speak of compared to the last two games, and the story is even sillier than before.”
- “More maps, same music, same quests.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it funny and entertaining, though some note that it can become repetitive. Additionally, the game's difficulty can lead to unexpected laughter, even in frustrating moments.
- “Sometimes it is harder than it should be, but it's still so funny :)”
- “Though it is so terrible that I started laughing.”
- “It's funny, but repetitive!”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on displaying ads, which can detract from the overall experience, as it feels designed for casual play rather than deep engagement. While some players find the challenge and variety in characters rewarding, the frequent interruptions from ads may frustrate those seeking a more immersive gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay consists of very basic, boring gameplay that you would expect from a simple mobile game that you play to pass some time when you're bored for a few minutes. That's what this game is intended for, after all, while harvesting information from your phone and displaying ads.”
- “Some levels are challenging to complete in good time, but that adds to the difficulty of the game. To achieve all achievements, it took a fair few hours, and as an experienced time management game player, I can tell you that this was definitely worth it.”
- “Various characters can do various tasks, adding some depth.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, with many noting that it feels more repetitive than even typical farming games. The necessity for multiple replays contributes to a frustrating experience.
- “The required multiple replays quickly get tedious.”
- “It's worse than most farming games.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate a significant concern regarding optimization, with users repeatedly questioning the game's performance. This suggests that players are experiencing issues that may affect gameplay, such as frame rate drops or lag. Overall, the optimization appears to be a critical area needing improvement.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has low replayability, with multiple users indicating that there is little incentive to play it again after the initial experience.
- “The replay value for the game is low.”
- “The replay value for the game is low.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a strong emotional impact, often feeling deeply moved and experiencing tears during pivotal moments in the game, particularly when the stakes become clear. This suggests that the narrative effectively resonates with players on a personal level.
- “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”