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 responsive, with a unique moveset system that allows for character customization and fluid combos.
- The game offers a lot of content for its price, with engaging gameplay that can provide over 20 hours of entertainment.
- The developers are actively involved in improving the game and promise future content, which shows a commitment to enhancing the player experience.
- The game suffers from visual glitches and clunky controls, which detract from immersion and overall enjoyment.
- The initial gameplay experience is rough due to a confusing gacha system for character selection and a lack of meaningful story elements.
- Many aspects of the game, such as the repetitive map design and easy combat, make it feel unbalanced and lacking in challenge.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily focused on combat, featuring various levels that require different colored keys to progress, with more modes introduced as players advance. While there are only six characters available, the combat mechanics are enjoyable and the overall experience offers fun, action-oriented gameplay that can last over 20 hours. The game combines a neo-retro graphical style with squad-based beat 'em up elements, and many players express interest in a potential multiplayer experience.
“Gameplay wise, you'll be spending at least 20+ hours.”
“The combat mechanics are enjoyable, and the designs of the characters are visually stunning.”
“Fun action-focused gameplay, multiple heroes to play around with, cute pixelated characters, and a cool history crossover vibe.”
“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 issues, but not enough for it to ruin your gameplay.”
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story in Arisenforce herotest is minimal and largely serves as a backdrop to the combat-focused gameplay, with backstory provided only in stage select menus. While some players appreciate the humorous writing and light-hearted dialogue, many find the narrative lacking depth and coherence, leading to a generally negligible impact on the overall experience.
“Obviously, the story is not the focus here, but the humorous writing and light-hearted dialogue were a very pleasant surprise.”
“I have completed what appears to be the normal story and what I believe to be the majority of the content.”
“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.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some praise the neo-retro style and vibrant visuals, others note issues with character movement and an overall feeling of incompleteness. Despite these graphical shortcomings, the combat is highlighted as a strong point that enhances the overall experience.
“Great game, wonderful graphics, and really good combat. Highly recommend.”
“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.”
“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.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that the game's ARPG looter system leads to excessive grinding for optimal loot, as a significant amount of useless items are dropped. While there is an endgame that allows for continued farming using in-game currency, the lack of variety in available stages results in repetitive gameplay, with players often stuck grinding the same four stages.
“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.”
“There's an endgame too, which you can use one of the in-game currencies to continue farming endgame stages.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including visual glitches and clunky controls, which detract from the overall experience and immersion. These problems have led to a general consensus of a 7/10 rating, primarily due to the impact of these technical flaws on gameplay.
“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 carries the game.”
- 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 humorous writing and light-hearted dialogue were a very pleasant surprise.”
“The game is filled with clever jokes and witty banter that kept me laughing throughout.”
“I love how the humor is woven into the gameplay, making even the toughest challenges feel fun.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % 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 does not make much of an impression.”
