Arisen Force: HeroTest

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Arisen Force: HeroTest is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Lemport and was released on October 22, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The combat mechanics are enjoyable and provide a fun experience, with a variety of skills and character customization options.
Players can equip any weapon on any character, allowing for diverse builds and playstyles.
The game features charming pixel art and character designs, contributing to its visual appeal.

The story is minimal and lacks depth, making it unengaging for players seeking a rich narrative experience.
The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, leading to a janky gameplay experience that can be frustrating.
Level design is repetitive and boring, with many stages feeling similar and lacking variety in gameplay.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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17%
The gameplay is characterized by enjoyable action combat and RPG mechanics, allowing for freedom in character builds and a focus on increasing stats. While the game features a straightforward structure with combat rooms and limited character options, it compensates with a visually appealing style and engaging mechanics that cater to both casual and dedicated players. Overall, it offers a fun, action-oriented experience that is well-suited for fans of the brawler and action RPG genres.
- “I love having freedom on my builds and prioritizing passive skills in these types of mechanics.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “It's not particularly deep but it doesn't need to be - it sticks with the game's mechanical theme of making your numbers bigger.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
64%
18%
The story in the game is largely considered negligible, with many reviewers noting a lack of depth and meaningful dialogue. While some appreciate the light-hearted writing and humor, the overall narrative is seen as unimportant, serving primarily as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a focal point. Players often feel disconnected from the characters and plot, with many stating that the action and combat are the main draws of the game.
- “Obviously, the story is not the focus here, but the humorous writing and light-hearted dialogue were a very pleasant surprise.”
- “Beat 'em up with a silly story to keep things going.”
- “The backstory is described in the stage select of each stage.”
- “None of them actually matter in the storyline, since there barely is any story and dialogue, so they're pretty empty; not much to say.”
- “You go do the first mission and you're forced to play as someone other than your main character anyway, so right away, your choice didn't matter.”
- “The story is practically negligible.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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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!”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 mechanics lead to frequent drops of useless loot, necessitating extensive farming for optimal gear. Additionally, the endgame content lacks variety, requiring players to repeatedly farm the same four stages.
- “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 on 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.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is marked by a mix of solid gameplay and notable issues, including visual glitches and clunky controls that detract from immersion. While some players find it enjoyable despite these bugs, the overall experience is hindered, leading to a general consensus of a 7/10 rating.
- “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.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the light-hearted dialogue and comedic writing, others find the excessive fourth wall breaks and poor translation detract from the intended humor, leading to a lack of effectiveness in the comedic elements.
- “Obviously, the story is not the focus here, but the humorous writing and light-hearted dialogue were a very pleasant surprise.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character designs and art, particularly highlighting the appeal of the female character designs. However, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of narrative or growth.
- “Many of the character designs and art are great.”
- “Yes, I like the female character designs.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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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 device shows promise but may require further updates to enhance its performance across a wider range of games.
- “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 with optimization, ensuring a seamless experience even in graphically intense moments.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate on the Steam Deck, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “Optimization for the Steam Deck is severely lacking, resulting in frequent stutters and long loading times.”
- “I was disappointed by how poorly the game runs on the Steam Deck; it feels like it wasn't even tested on the platform.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is appropriate for the setting but tends to lack a memorable impact on players.
- “The music is fitting, but does not make much of an impression.”