And the Hero Was Never Seen Again

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In "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.

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

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

And the Hero Was Never Seen Again screenshot

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews

story46 positive mentions

gameplay6 negative mentions

The game features a fun and engaging story with well-written characters and enjoyable interactions.
The art and voice acting are high quality, enhancing the overall experience.
There is a good amount of gameplay depth, with character customization and challenging combat on higher difficulties.

The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks polish, with some battles being overly simplistic.
The H-scenes often feel disconnected from the main story and can be disappointing for those seeking more integrated adult content.
The story can become convoluted and rushed, with too many plot elements that may detract from the overall experience.

story
108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
54%
4%
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring engaging twists and a compelling narrative that holds its own, even if some find it predictable or superficial. While the main plot is interesting, many players note that the adult content feels disconnected from the story, and some aspects of the narrative can feel rushed or overly complex. Overall, it offers a mix of enjoyable character development and intriguing lore, appealing to those who appreciate a good story alongside gameplay.
- “The story is quite good and holds up well on its own.”
- “For story, there was a lot of thought put into this game.”
- “The story absolutely holds its own even without the CGs.”
- “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.”
gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
75%
15%
Gameplay is generally considered simple and somewhat repetitive, typical of RPG Maker titles, with a traditional turn-based combat system and a quest structure. While there are some interesting mechanics, such as a separate experience bar linked to adult content interactions, many players feel the gameplay lacks polish and can become boring over time. Despite these criticisms, the game offers a decent challenge and an engaging story, making it enjoyable for those primarily interested in the adult content.
- “Came for hentai, stayed for gameplay and story.”
- “The gameplay features the usual game mechanics you'd find in most RPG Maker-made JRPGs while also adding new ones, such as using items to give weapons a special skill and having a separate experience bar that increases whenever one of the girls gets in a spicy situation and rewards you with perks after reaching specific levels.”
- “The gameplay does not differ much from other RPG games, as it has a quest system, a variety of cities and locations to explore, a traditional turn-based combat system, and a system of improvement through sexual experience, which unlocks great upgrades for the characters.”
- “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 Maker games.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's graphics are praised for their polished anime aesthetic, vibrant character designs, and stunning openings, creating an immersive visual experience. However, the simplistic design of normal enemies detracts from the overall immersion, contrasting sharply with the high-quality artwork of the main characters and scenes.
- “I liked the anime aesthetic; the art and CGs made me feel like I was playing an anime.”
- “As for the visuals, the game is a feast for the eyes because of its polished art.”
- “Graphically, the game stands out for good. The character design is quite attractive, both for the girls and the secondary characters, and the two openings available are simply wonderful.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is widely praised for its gorgeous composition and variety, effectively enhancing the emotional moments throughout the story. While the sound effects are considered lackluster, the overall audio experience, including nearly complete Japanese voice acting, contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The music is gorgeous and enhances the overall experience of the game.”
- “The music of the game is a great success, featuring a variety of tracks that perfectly suit the moments.”
- “The sound plays its role very well, with almost complete Japanese voice acting and a diverse soundtrack.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features strong writing that effectively engages players from the beginning, with a likable cast that undergoes meaningful character development. While the character design is visually appealing, particularly for the main and secondary characters, the simplistic design of normal enemies detracts from the overall immersion.
- “The writing is surprisingly good since it gets you invested in it from the start, and its cast is likable and has a good amount of character development.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the emotional impact of the game's anime aesthetic, noting that the art and character graphics enhance their immersive experience, making them feel as though they are part of an anime.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect, noting that despite investing time to level up for higher difficulty settings, they felt their characters did not acquire new skills, resulting in repetitive combat experiences.
- “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.”