Arisen Force: HeroTest
- October 22, 2024
- Lemport
Get on Steam"Arisen Force: HeroTest" is an A-RPG with high-definition pixel art and stylish action combat. Gather heroes from different eras to fight against a void invasion in a time-traveling quest. Engage in dynamic team combat with various weapons, mods, items, and talents, and experience exhilarating action in a seamless blend of old and new graphics styles. Join the Discord for updates and feedback.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The combat mechanics are enjoyable and rewarding once learned, providing a satisfying gameplay experience.
- The game features a variety of characters and allows for flexible weapon usage, enhancing customization and strategy.
- Visually appealing with charming pixel art and well-done character designs, contributing to an engaging atmosphere.
- The game suffers from visual glitches, clunky controls, and a lack of challenge, making combat feel unbalanced and repetitive.
- The story is minimal and poorly translated, leading to confusion and a lack of engagement with character backgrounds.
- Some animations and character designs, particularly for female characters, may feel overly exaggerated and detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its enjoyable action combat and RPG mechanics, featuring a variety of characters and equipment types. While the game may lack depth, it effectively focuses on solid mechanics and fun combat, providing a satisfying experience for fans of the brawler/action RPG genre. Players can expect around 20+ hours of gameplay, with the potential for future expansions in similar styles.
“It's a brawler or action RPG with enjoyable action combat, special skills, RPG stats and mechanics, different equipment types, and a variety of characters to utilize.”
“Bravo, Arisen Force: Herotest is a great entry into the brawler/action RPG genre that focuses on solid gameplay, an appealing visual style, and provides lots of characters to utilize.”
“The combat mechanics are enjoyable, and the designs of the characters are visually stunning.”
“Most levels are just combat rooms with different colored keys needed to progress, but as you get higher, more gameplay modes are introduced.”
“There are only six characters in the game currently, so after about four hours of gameplay, you should have them all.”
“For a 1.0 game, there's quite a few, but not enough for it to ruin your gameplay.”
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story in the game is largely considered negligible, with many players noting its minimal presence and lack of coherence, often overshadowed by the focus on gameplay and combat. While some appreciate the humorous writing and light-hearted dialogue, the overall narrative is seen as a weak point, with backstory provided only in stage select menus and character introductions failing to engage players. Ultimately, the game's appeal lies more in its action than its storytelling.
“Obviously, the story is not the focus here, but the humorous writing and light-hearted dialogue were a very pleasant surprise.”
“The backstory is described in the stage select of each stage.”
“Beat 'em up with a silly story to keep things going.”
“Arisenforce Herotest is essentially a looter RPG that is very light on story and has a heavy focus on combat at its price point.”
“Again, there's backstory, but not enough for you to care.”
“The story is practically negligible.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with some praising the overall visual style and combat, while others note issues such as incomplete graphical elements and awkward character animations. Players appreciate the neo-retro aesthetic but express a desire for more customization options for character appearance. Overall, the visuals are considered decent but not without flaws.
“Great game, wonderful graphics, and really good combat. Highly recommend.”
“It's got the graphical style of some of these neo-retro RPGs, but the squad-based beat 'em up gameplay of something like Dragon's Crown.”
“Despite its graphical issues and feeling incomplete at times (the dev is adding features), the combat carries this game quite well.”
“The visuals are okay, but the way the pixel art characters move looks strange.”
“Do wish I could choose the graphics for my character though, so she does not look so dark and evil, but otherwise it's a great game!”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players can expect significant grinding to level up characters and acquire better health potions, as lower-tier options are ineffective. The game's ARPG looter system results in a surplus of useless loot, necessitating extensive farming for optimal gear. While there is an endgame with additional farming opportunities, the lack of variety in stages leads to repetitive gameplay.
“You should expect some grinding to level up new characters and perhaps gain some cash to buy the best health potions available; the normal and intermediate ones are really weak, only healing 15% and 30% of your health upon consumption.”
“Since the game has an ARPG looter-style loot system, a lot of useless loot will be dropped, so you'll be spending a lot of time farming for the best loot if you decide on that route.”
“However, there's not much variety currently, and you'll be farming the same four stages constantly.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marked by notable bugs and visual glitches that detract from the overall experience, leading to a somewhat janky feel and clunky controls. While these issues impact immersion and contribute to a lower score, the action elements help maintain a solid foundation.
“Right from the start, the game is plagued with visual glitches and clunky controls, which really kill any sense of immersion.”
“Overall, the game is definitely a 7/10 with the negligible story and glitches being the reason for point deductions, but the action carrying the game.”
“This game, while a bit buggy and janky, is solid.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a positive reception of the female character designs, indicating that players appreciate the visual representation and uniqueness of the characters.
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization for the Steam Deck has received mixed reviews, with some users praising its ability to run games smoothly at lower settings, while others report performance issues and inconsistent frame rates in more demanding titles. Overall, the experience can vary significantly depending on the game and settings used.
“The game runs incredibly smoothly on the Steam Deck, showcasing excellent optimization for handheld play.”
“I was pleasantly surprised by how well-optimized the game is for various hardware, including lower-end systems.”
“The developers have done a fantastic job optimizing the game, ensuring a seamless experience even in graphically intense moments.”
“The game runs poorly on the Steam Deck, with frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
“Optimization for the Steam Deck is lacking, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I was disappointed by the performance on the Steam Deck; it feels like the game wasn't designed with portable play in mind.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its witty writing and light-hearted dialogue, which pleasantly surprise players despite the story not being the main focus.
“The story may not be the main focus, but the humorous writing and light-hearted dialogue were a delightful surprise.”
“The game is filled with clever jokes and witty banter that kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
“I love how the humor is woven into the gameplay, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is appropriate for the setting but tends to lack a memorable impact on players.
“The music is fitting, but it does not make much of an impression.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The background music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
