Asdivine Hearts
- February 1, 2016
- Exe Create
- 22h median play time
This is a role playing game, only notable for its platform.
In Asdivine Hearts, join a band of unlikely heroes as they set out to gather the "Dark Spheres" to prevent the end of the world. Explore various worlds, engage in strategic turn-based combat, and build relationships with characters to uncover their pasts and strengthen your party. With numerous side quests, collectibles, and customization options, this RPG offers a rich and engaging adventure.
Reviews
- The game features a charming story with humorous characters and enjoyable interactions, making it engaging for fans of the genre.
- Combat is fun and offers a degree of depth, with a unique jewel customization system that allows for tactical advantages during battles.
- The graphics are bright and colorful, reminiscent of classic 2D JRPGs, and the game allows for saving anytime, which is convenient for players.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and grind-heavy, with basic exploration and questing that may not appeal to those unfamiliar with the genre.
- The user interface is clunky and seems designed for mobile, leading to control issues and confusion during battles, particularly with status effects and turn order.
- Boss battles can become frustratingly cheap, with enemies often getting multiple turns in a row and using powerful area-of-effect attacks that can overwhelm the player.
- story63 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally viewed as standard RPG fare, featuring familiar tropes and a basic plot involving deities, but it does include some engaging twists and lovable characters that keep players invested. While some players appreciate the humor and depth of the narrative, others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking in exploration, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite its shortcomings, many agree that the storytelling is one of the game's stronger aspects, providing enough intrigue to maintain interest throughout.
“The story is deeper than what you think and it makes you keep guessing until the very end.”
“There are several points in this game where you think it will end, but the story keeps expanding and giving you more and more.”
“Nice story with lots of cutscenes and an interesting combat system.”
“Exploration and questing is extremely basic, and the story is too.”
“Just going through basic story scenes, you will hear the same fanfare again and again of 'new quest added' as you're simply walking from A to B.”
“Just some mediocre plot written in less than an hour but stretched out with unnecessary grinding for each story mission.”
- music20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its limited and repetitive nature, likely due to its origins as a mobile title. While some appreciate the familiar Kemco-style tracks, others criticize the sound quality and lack of variety, describing it as "terrible" and "tinny." Overall, the soundtrack may appeal to long-time fans but could disappoint those seeking a more diverse auditory experience.
“Talking about the music, if you've been playing some Kemco games for a while, you already know that the music pretty much stays the same; same goes for dungeons, or at least they have the same formula, but they are actually good.”
“The graphics are decent (anime style) and the music is fun to listen to.”
“The music is not bad.”
“However, the soundtrack and music of this game is very limited.”
“I suspect because this is originally a mobile game, the developers may not want to add so many music tracks because the big app size will not fit into a phone.”
“The music is really bad, and the sound effects are very tinny, basically crap in my opinion. The sound sliders blast the music and sound effects painfully high if you raise the slider too high.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 31 % negative mentions
The gameplay features standard turn-based battles with normal attacks, special skills, and magic, which some players find repetitive and boring. While the mechanics are easy to learn and the rubix system is manageable, the overall experience is described as lackluster due to control issues and a generic design. Despite these criticisms, some players appreciate the nostalgic feel reminiscent of old-school RPGs, suggesting it serves well as a casual time-killer.
“Gameplay is standard turn-based battles with normal attacks, special skills, and magic.”
“I recommend this game 100%. It's just to kill time; it won't take long to finish or master. It's way too easy to learn the mechanics; the Rubix system is easy to manage. Don't pay attention to those who say it's useless or poorly designed; they probably didn't try other builds. You have to be careful with the jewels you want for your chart.”
“Overall, the gameplay is very good, especially if you remember the old-school RPGs.”
“Very repetitive and boring gameplay.”
“Its gameplay template is tried and true, but lacklustre presentation, control issues, and a pervading sense of paint-by-numbers design mean it’s unlikely to leave a lasting impression.”
“As far as the controller function and game mechanics go: they're decent, not perfect, but decent.”
- humor11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is highlighted by a hilarious talking cat and witty dialogue between characters, particularly in bonus dungeon interactions, which elicit genuine laughter. While the writing is described as amateur and non-serious, it effectively balances humor without feeling forced, making it enjoyable and engaging. Overall, the humor is a strong point that enhances the game's appeal, despite some mixed reactions to specific jokes.
“This game is highly recommended just for the funny comments the cat has with the heroes, especially the hilarious bonus dungeon dialogue.”
“The writing is amateur and non-serious, and I find myself smiling and even laughing out loud when I read some of the dialogue between the characters, so win for that.”
“It feels funny and interesting just enough to carry the game, without giving you the feeling that the developers tried too hard to make you laugh.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by bright, colorful 2D artwork with unique character designs, particularly praised for the cat character. While the overall presentation is appealing, some reviewers noted a lack of variety in enemy types, as many are simply tougher versions of the same design. The anime style is generally well-received, complementing the game's fun music and engaging story.
“Nice artwork, unique character design, bright colorful graphics.”
“Personally, I really do like the art style for the cat.”
“The graphics are decent (anime style) and the music is fun to listen to.”
“Graphics are all 2D, bright, colorful, and well presented, but could use a little more variety in the types of enemies (many color variations of the same enemies just tougher).”
“Although simple in terms of graphics and battle style, the game has strengths where needed with its story and humorous characters.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game features a significant amount of grinding, which some players find unnecessary and tedious, particularly as it stretches a mediocre plot. While some argue that grinding is an expected element in RPGs, many still consider it a negative aspect that detracts from the overall experience.
“Just some mediocre plot written in less than an hour but stretched out with unnecessary grinding for each story mission.”
“I will say that there is a significant amount of grinding that happens in the game.”
“Alas, grinding is just boring.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is priced at $9.99, which players find reasonable for the experience it offers, especially for RPG fans. Notably, the transition from iPhone to PC saw the removal or replacement of microtransactions, which has been positively received by players.
“I played the game back when it was released for the iPhone, and I must say I really enjoyed the game so much. It may not have the best storyline or characters, but for a $9.99 game, it is indeed worth it. When the game was released for PC, I was happy to discover that microtransactions were removed or replaced.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight the game's impressive character development through its unique character designs and vibrant, colorful graphics, which contribute to an engaging visual experience.
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game runs smoothly on Mac, indicating good optimization for that platform.
“I am playing on my Mac, and it's pretty nice and runs smoothly.”
Critic Reviews
Asdivine Hearts Review
Content to iterate rather than innovate, Asdivine Hearts wears its inspirations on its sleeve both for better and for worse, delivering a decently enjoyable but ultimately uninspired JRPG experience. Its gameplay template is tried and true, but lacklustre presentation, control issues, and a pervading sense of paint-by-numbers design mean it’s unlikely to leave a lasting impression. Those looking for a straightforward, old-school RPG on Switch will certainly find that here, but for most players we’d recommend embarking on other adventures — like Lost Sphear, Earthlock, or Romancing Saga 2 — before diving into Asdivine.
60%Asdivine Hearts (Wii U) Review
This is a role playing game, only notable for its platform.
60%Asdivine Hearts Review
There are so many JRPGs to choose from that it would be easy to overlook Asdivine Hearts, but it is definitely worth a try. Although simple in terms of graphics and battle style, the game has strengths where needed with its story and humorous characters. There is plenty to do for those who take the time to complete all the quests, and the addition of features such as the rubix system and the trust bar allow Asdivine Hearts to be a little different. Plus, there's a God trapped inside a cat, and how often does that happen?
70%