Brave John

About

In "Brave John," the protagonist, known as John the Coward, must overcome his fear to become a hero and save the world from the Demonic Legion. Players will guide John through various challenges and battles, leveling up his skills and abilities along the way. The game features a unique blend of action, strategy, and RPG elements, with a focus on character development and progression. John's transformation from a coward to a brave warrior lies at the heart of this epic adventure.

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Play Modes

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

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 144 reviews

story10 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Great art style and charming graphics that enhance the gameplay experience.
Simple yet addictive gameplay with enjoyable character customization and a surprisingly good plot.
The first 12 levels provide a fun and engaging experience, making it worth trying out.

The game forces players to pay after level 12, which many find disappointing and misleading.
The overall content is short, with only about 60 levels, leaving players wanting more.
There are issues with the game's performance, including freezing and poor UI, which detract from the experience.

story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
57%
10%
The game's story is generally described as cute and engaging, with players appreciating its charm and character development. However, many reviewers express disappointment over its brevity and the need for additional content, often feeling rushed towards the end. While some are willing to pay for expansions to continue the narrative, others criticize issues like poor grammar and dialogue flow that detract from the overall experience.
- “This is a cute, fun little story.”
- “Really love this game; the story is awesome and the characters are inspiring.”
- “But the story is great!!”
- “Only problem is the story is short.”
- “Story's a bit lacking with poor grammar and areas that don't really make a lot of sense.”
- “But the story is nothing new; a hero is needed, and you must set out on a legendary quest to become that hero and ultimately save the world.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
29%
29%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and focus on skillful movement, which many players find engaging and unique. While the game offers around five hours of content and a surprisingly good plot, some users express a desire for more updates and story expansion. Overall, the gameplay is a standout feature that captivates players, despite mixed feelings about the game's thematic elements and graphics.
- “Great art style; simple gameplay that revolves around using skills and movement; surprisingly good plot; and about 5 hours worth of content.”
- “But the gameplay is truly unique and exciting; this game would deserve 5 stars just for the gameplay. It's simple, yet it draws me in.”
- “The story and simple gameplay are worth unlocking the game.”
- “Games succeed and fail based on their gameplay, but boy isn't the theme, plot, dialogue, and graphic style dreadful as well.”
- “It's not about the graphics; it's about the story and gameplay. Can't wait for Brave John 2 or a sequel.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cute art style and appealing visuals, contributing to an enjoyable experience. However, some reviews indicate that while the graphics are nice, they are overshadowed by concerns regarding the game's plot and gameplay. Overall, the graphics are seen as a positive aspect, enhancing the fun combat and overall concept of the game.
- “Great art style; simple gameplay that revolves around using skills and movement; surprisingly good plot; and about 5 hours worth of content.”
- “Cute graphics, fun combat, and great concept.”
- “Nice graphics and addicting!”
- “Games succeed and fail based on their gameplay, but boy, isn't the theme, plot, dialogue, and graphic style dreadful as well.”
- “It's not about the graphics; it's about the story and gameplay. Can't wait for Brave John 2 or a sequel.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development of John is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting it as a standout aspect of the game.
- “The character development of John was awesome.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The game is marketed as free-to-play but includes in-app purchases that may impact the overall experience.
- “This game offers a fair free-to-play model with optional in-app purchases that enhance the experience without being intrusive.”
- “The monetization strategy is well-balanced, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the in-app purchases are purely cosmetic and do not affect gameplay, making it accessible for everyone.”
- “This game poses as a free-to-play game with in-app purchases.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
- “I found the constant prompts to buy in-game currency really annoying and intrusive.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its charming characters and a humorous main character, contributing to an overall lighthearted and enjoyable experience.
- “An absolutely charming game with cute characters and a funny main character.”
- “The humor is spot-on, making every interaction a delight.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report significant stability issues, with many experiencing frequent freezes that render their phones unresponsive.
- “It just freezes my phone.”
- “The game crashes constantly, making it unplayable.”
- “I experience frequent lag and instability during gameplay.”