12 Labours of Hercules VI: Race for Olympus
- December 19, 2016
- Jetdogs Studios
Get on SteamIn "12 Labours of Hercules VI: Race for Olympus," Hercules and Megara embark on a detective mission to find the missing Zeus, exploring snowy peaks, underwater levels, and volcanic landscapes filled with puzzles and challenges. The game features full HD graphics, new seasonal attire for characters, and introduces ice skating workers for varied gameplay.
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- The game offers enjoyable and relaxing time management gameplay, making it a great way to unwind.
- Visuals and audio have improved, providing a fresh experience with new environments and music.
- For players who enjoy challenges, the game introduces new mechanics and achievements that enhance the gameplay experience.
- The requirement to beat all developer records for achievements is seen as tedious and frustrating, detracting from the casual nature of the game.
- Many players feel the game lacks originality, as it follows the same formula as previous installments without significant innovation.
- Some levels can become repetitive and overly challenging, leading to a grind that may not appeal to all players.
- gameplay18 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fun and casual, with a familiar style that appeals to fans of the series. While some players appreciate the new mechanics and improved visuals, others find the gameplay repetitive and feel that it could benefit from more significant changes. Overall, the series maintains a consistent quality, with each installment introducing minor tweaks and enhancements to the core mechanics.
“It's fun, casual gameplay all through, unless you want to go for the developer records.”
“While the gameplay is the same, the visuals are fresh, something that this series needed.”
“The mechanics and flow have greatly improved since the first in this series.”
“There are a few gameplay additions, but this time there’s new environment art and music.”
“Even though they have different themes, they all have the same gameplay style and overall quality.”
“Beginner levels spoon-feed game mechanics.”
- music13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers noting its captivating and mellow qualities. Players appreciate the variety of tracks, which prevents any single piece from becoming repetitive, and the soundtrack is highlighted as a significant aspect that complements the game's visuals and gameplay. Overall, the music contributes positively to the immersive atmosphere of the game.
“The game looks and feels like a mobile game, but the visuals are crisp and well-designed, and I can't help but mention the rather enjoyable mellow music (especially within Poseidon's realm and the desert).”
“I also need to mention the great work they did with the soundtrack, really beautiful tunes.”
“There are some really pretty levels in this one, and the music is beautiful.”
“When I bought the very first game in this series, I was addicted to the gameplay, and hoped it would borrow the basic sequel style other casual games, like the Delicious Emily series, adopted - keep the basic gameplay style and some of the sprites, change the story, levels, power-ups, make minor tweaks to the gameplay, change the music (since you're using royalty-free tunes regardless).”
“There’s a few gameplay additions, but this time there’s new environment art and music.”
“I also appreciate that you never hear one music track too much.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their captivating and well-designed visuals, which enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the fresh and improved artwork compared to previous installments, noting that the animations are detailed and visually appealing even on larger screens. The combination of beautiful graphics and enjoyable soundtracks contributes to a fun and immersive gameplay experience.
“The animation is great, the artwork is superb and very detailed and even looks fantastic on a 40" 4K screen; it's certainly something you could play through a TV!”
“[b]The '12 Labours of Hercules' series has extremely captivating resource-management games, with beautiful and enjoyable graphics, sound effects, and soundtrack.”
“The game looks and feels like a mobile game, but the visuals are crisp and well-designed.”
“While the gameplay is the same, the visuals are fresh, something that this series needed.”
“I hope you are a long-time player of the 12 Labours of Hercules series, because Race for Olympus—and this review—targets this particular demographic.”
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is characterized by a simple and often underwhelming narrative, with players noting that while there are attempts at humor and thematic elements—such as a Greek mythology backdrop—the storytelling is minimal and primarily serves as a backdrop to the gameplay. Cutscenes are infrequent and lack depth, leading to a perception that the story could benefit from more investment and creativity. Overall, the narrative is seen as a light addition to the game, with some enjoyment derived from its whimsical elements, but it remains simplistic and not essential to the experience.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“This one does, giving us a goofy Greek mythology-based story and some mythological allies.”
“I do enjoy the little story that's always interwoven between the levels.”
“The story was different, but unlike the Emily series, it amounts to a terrible cutscene every 10 levels.”
“Although they have a 'background story', the narrative is very simple and each title has its own theme, so there is no need to play them in any specific order.”
“Plot: the plot is incredibly simple, as has become the standard with this series; Zeus is missing from Olympus and it seems that the other gods are responsible.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, as achieving all accomplishments often requires replaying levels multiple times, sometimes for no clear reason. The need to master levels and beat developer records adds significant time investment, which feels excessive for a game marketed as casual. Overall, the repetitive nature of grinding detracts from the enjoyment of the gameplay experience.
“I detest having to replay the same level over and over and over – tedious and frustrating.”
“This one adds a time-consuming, tedious achievement that requires replaying most of the levels repeatedly, for no clear reason.”
“For a game marketed as casual, that's anything but, and will require hours and hours of grinding to learn the levels enough to beat the dev time on every level.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some casual players find it enjoyable enough to revisit, many users feel that the developers have overstated its replay value, leading to a generally low assessment.
“There is some good replayability here for casual players.”
“The replay value for the game is low.”
“Developers overrated the replay value of this game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that the fun banter and improved storytelling contribute positively to the overall experience. The addition of well-chosen tunes and interesting power-ups enhances the comedic elements, suggesting potential for a genuinely funny narrative if further developed.
“The new sprites and fun banter really enhance the game's story, making it feel more engaging and humorous.”
“The addition of new power-ups and level designs, along with the improved story, creates a genuinely funny experience.”
“I really enjoyed the western-inspired tunes and the actual fun banter that adds a humorous touch to the gameplay.”
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