And the Hero Was Never Seen Again
- February 9, 2024
- Circle Poison
- 10h median play time
Get on SteamIn "And the Hero Was Never Seen Again," play as Astel, the hero who was turned into a woman after defeating the Demon King. Help Astel navigate this new world, adjust to her changed form, make friends, and work her first job while exploring vibrant dungeons and battling various enemies in this turn-based RPG. Assist in rebuilding the country and addressing new threats in this peaceful yet challenging environment.
Reviews
- The game features a compelling story with interesting twists and engaging character interactions.
- The art and voice acting are of high quality, enhancing the overall experience and making it feel like an anime.
- Players can enjoy the game without engaging in H-content, as the gameplay and story stand strong on their own.
- The H-scenes feel tacked on and do not integrate well with the main story, often being repetitive and shallow.
- Gameplay can become boring and repetitive, lacking depth and variety in combat strategies.
- The story can feel rushed and cluttered with too many plots, making it difficult to stay invested in the characters and their development.
- story44 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players finding it engaging and filled with interesting twists, despite some criticism regarding predictability and superficial character development. While the narrative is often described as compelling and well-crafted, it can feel rushed and disjointed at times, with some players noting that the adult content feels separate from the main storyline. Overall, the story is considered a strong aspect of the game, appealing to those who appreciate a good narrative alongside gameplay.
“The story is quite good and holds up well on its own.”
“Great story, very fun! Just finished my virgin run; long 13 chapters but worth it.”
“For story, there was a lot of thought put into this game.”
“I'm playing it for the h-content, and instead they tricked me into reading their completely passable, flat character-filled, never-ending story written by someone with the inability to stick to one topic long enough to make it interesting.”
“The story feels rushed...there are so many different plots that would fill another game.”
“This game is clearly trying to not be a simple hentai visual novel with RPG elements, but it's not trying hard enough because many aspects of the gameplay and plot are unpolished.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily a simple turn-based RPG system that offers a moderate challenge, though it becomes easier towards the end. While the world-building and story are engaging, the gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks polish, with many players noting that the focus seems to be more on the adult content than on innovative gameplay mechanics. Overall, it provides a lengthy experience with optional content, but many players feel the gameplay is not the main draw of the game.
“The gameplay presents a certain degree of challenge, though it gets easier by the end-game. The story is interesting, even if it gets a little crazy by the end, and most h-scenes and their corresponding voice acting are enjoyable for the most part.”
“The setting is an anachronistic science-fantasy one with decent world-building. The h-scene gallery is fully unlockable by the late game, and the game as a whole is fairly lengthy, with a bunch of optional content to play or ignore as you choose.”
“Came for hentai, stayed for gameplay and story.”
“However, the gameplay is quite boring and repetitive, but I don't think we came here for the gameplay, right?”
“This game is clearly trying to not be a simple hentai visual novel with RPG elements, but it's not trying hard enough because many aspects of the gameplay and plot are unpolished.”
“For gameplay, it's pretty simple, like most RPG Makers.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the anime aesthetic of the game, noting that the art and character graphics enhance the emotional experience, making them feel as though they are immersed in an anime narrative.
“The anime aesthetic of the art and character designs made me feel like I was playing an anime, which really enhanced the emotional experience.”
“The story's depth and character development left me feeling deeply connected to the characters and their journeys.”
“I was moved by the emotional moments in the game; they resonated with me long after I finished playing.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their anime aesthetic, with art and character designs that create an immersive experience reminiscent of playing through an anime.
“I loved the anime aesthetic; the art and character graphics made me feel like I was playing an anime.”
“The visuals are stunning, with vibrant colors and detailed character designs that truly bring the world to life.”
“The graphics are incredibly immersive, creating a beautiful and captivating environment that enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players feel that grinding in the game leads to minimal skill development, resulting in repetitive combat experiences even at higher difficulty levels.
“Despite grinding levels to handle the second highest difficulty setting, hardly any new skills were learned, so my characters fought every battle in almost exactly the same way as any other.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, only to find that the rewards were minimal and not worth the effort.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as gorgeous, complementing the amazing story and art. Overall, it enhances the immersive experience alongside strong voice-acting.
“The story is amazing, the art is amazing, the music is gorgeous, the voice acting is really good.”
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience that enhances every moment.”
“Each track in the soundtrack is beautifully composed, making it a joy to listen to even outside of the game.”
