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12 Labours of Hercules VI: Race for Olympus

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80%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
grinding, replayability
80% User Score Based on 224 reviews

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12 Labours of Hercules VI: Race for Olympus is a single player casual puzzle game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Zoom Out Games and was released on December 21, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

In "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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80%
Audience ScoreBased on 224 reviews
gameplay10 positive mentions
grinding12 negative mentions
  • The game features crisp graphics and enjoyable music, enhancing the overall experience.
  • It offers a good amount of content and challenges for casual time management fans, making it a fun way to pass the time.
  • The gameplay remains engaging with new environments and mechanics, appealing to both new players and series veterans.
  • 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 are overly complicated and can lead to confusion, making the gameplay feel more like a grind than enjoyable.
  • gameplay
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized as fun and casual, appealing to those who enjoy light-hearted experiences, though it lacks depth in skill and decision-making. While some players appreciate the fresh visuals and minor gameplay improvements, others find the mechanics repetitive and overly simplistic, particularly in beginner levels. Overall, the series has seen enhancements in gameplay mechanics over time, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre, despite some wishing for more substantial changes.

    • “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 game feels, looks, and plays better than any entries prior in the series, with new mechanics and themes which are much more enjoyable, making this game one of the best in the series, and worth the playthrough if you want to experience the series genre.”
    • “There's no meaningful gameplay, skill, or decision making involved.”
    • “-/+ beginner levels spoon-feed game mechanics.”
    • “Even though they have different themes, they all have the same gameplay style and overall quality.”
  • music
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many players appreciating the high-quality, beautiful tracks that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers noted the addition of new music that complements the gameplay and environment, creating a relaxing atmosphere without repetitive tracks. Overall, the soundtrack is described as captivating and well-executed, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “The one thing I really like this time is the new music.”
    • “There are some really pretty levels in this one, and the music is beautiful.”
    • “I also need to mention the great work they did with the soundtrack, really beautiful tunes.”
    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally praised for being crisp, well-designed, and visually appealing, with high-quality animations and effects that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the fresh visuals compared to previous entries in the series, noting that they look great even on larger screens. Additionally, the option to adjust graphics settings adds to the customization and enjoyment of the game.

    • “The graphics are crisp, controls are clean, level design is really good and the extras all add up to a fun 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!”
    • “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).”
    • “While the gameplay is the same, the visuals are fresh, something that this series needed.”
    • “I want to mention that the visuals in the game are well done.”
  • story
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is characterized by a simple and lighthearted narrative, often revolving around themes of perseverance and humor, particularly in a Greek mythology context. While the plot is straightforward—such as Zeus's disappearance—players appreciate the interwoven storytelling between levels, though some criticize the reliance on cutscenes that lack depth. Overall, the story adds a charming layer to the gameplay, despite its simplicity and occasional missed potential for more engaging storytelling.

    • “The are plenty of levels, a nice little story, and the game runs smooth.”
    • “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.”
  • grinding
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, as achieving all developer records necessitates repetitive playthroughs of lengthy levels. Many express dissatisfaction with the time-consuming nature of these tasks, which detracts from the casual experience the game aims to provide. Overall, the grinding required for achievements is seen as excessive and burdensome.

    • “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.”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is considered low, with some users feeling that the developers have overstated its value. However, casual players may find some enjoyable aspects that encourage replaying.

    • “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.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its humor, featuring witty banter and a more engaging story that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the new tunes and sprites, as well as the interesting power-ups and level designs, which contribute to a fun and entertaining atmosphere. Overall, it is recommended for both newcomers and series veterans for its amusing puzzles and comedic elements.

    • “Very funny game.”
    • “New free tunes (well chosen, I really enjoyed the western-inspired one), new sprites, and some actual fun banter that makes the game story feel more engaging. At least a few new interesting power-ups and level designs... even the story was less terrible than usual - the sort of thing that could make for an actual funny story if anyone would invest the effort.”
    • “If you're new to the series, I totally recommend checking out the earlier games so you can catch up. It'll be absolutely worth it; there's a ton of amazing and funny puzzles to solve.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization of "12 Labours of Hercules VI: Race for Olympus" has been criticized as a cheap cash grab, with users expressing disappointment over its mobile app origins and perceived lack of value on the Steam platform.

    • “12 Labours of Hercules VI: Race for Olympus is another mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab.”
    • “12 Labours of Hercules VI: Race for Olympus is another mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab.”
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12 Labours of Hercules VI: Race for Olympus is a casual puzzle game with fantasy theme.

12 Labours of Hercules VI: Race for Olympus is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Phone and others.

12 Labours of Hercules VI: Race for Olympus was released on December 21, 2016.

12 Labours of Hercules VI: Race for Olympus was developed by Zoom Out Games.

12 Labours of Hercules VI: Race for Olympus has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

12 Labours of Hercules VI: Race for Olympus is a single player game.

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