Comic Book Hero: The Greatest Cape
- December 8, 2015
- Grey Dog Software
- 40h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Comic Book Hero: The Greatest Cape" , create your own superhero and navigate a crime-fighting career from origin story to epic battles. Customize your hero with hundreds of superpowers, abilities, and attributes, and choose from four game modes. Engage in one-on-one or team battles against various opponents in this role-playing simulation adventure. Write your own super-heroic story and become the greatest hero or the most feared villain!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers extensive customization options for creating unique superheroes, allowing players to tailor their characters to their liking.
- Despite its flaws, some players find the game enjoyable and addictive, especially if they appreciate text-based RPGs and the superhero genre.
- The game has a lot of potential for creativity, with the ability to create and edit characters, powers, and even entire comic book universes.
- The lack of a tutorial and clear instructions leaves players confused about gameplay mechanics, making it difficult to understand how to progress.
- Many players find the combat system frustrating and unbalanced, leading to repetitive gameplay and a lack of meaningful encounters.
- The game is criticized for being overpriced, with many reviewers suggesting it is only worth playing if purchased at a significantly lower price.
- story36 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is criticized for its lack of clarity and direction, leaving players feeling confused about their purpose and goals. While the concept of creating and guiding a comic book hero is intriguing, the execution falls short, with limited narrative depth and repetitive gameplay that detracts from the overall experience. Players express disappointment in the absence of a compelling storyline, making it feel more like a simulation than a true role-playing adventure.
“The concept is very interesting - the central idea is that you are the creator of a comic book hero and you manage its day-to-day actions, which in turn make him/her stronger. As he/she succeeds in the missions, you hit the target audience and you 'evolve' your character to new 'volumes' of its HQ, which alongside other meta-objectives, give you more experience points to spend on abilities or perks.”
“You are writing your hero's story as you play the game.”
“Felt like the birth of a hero and you get to guide him along his story from the very start.”
“With a lack of story, with a lack of goals, and with a lack of direction, the user is left scratching his/her head trying to figure out 'what is all of this for?'”
“Do you like superheroes and gaming? Stay away from this game; go play Marvel Ultimate Alliance, it has more plot and repeats less than this game does.”
“It's like a storytelling application or, perhaps, a weird simulation of nothing at all.”
- gameplay34 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being shallow and overly reliant on random number generation, leading to frustration due to poorly explained mechanics and a lack of meaningful engagement. While there are some interesting mechanics and customization options, many players feel the game lacks depth and often requires more time spent in the character editor than in actual gameplay. Overall, the experience is seen as complicated and not worth the investment unless on sale, with a steep learning curve that may eventually lead to enjoyment for those willing to persevere.
“There's really a lot of depth to a simple mechanic with the number of powers they have in the game.”
“For starters, there is absolutely no hand-holding whatsoever and the lack of a tutorial can obviously be frustrating as many things aren't very clear, but once you start understanding the mechanics of the game, it becomes much more fun.”
“On the other hand, the base engine built for this game seems incredibly customizable; think GURPS or Mutants and Masterminds, and I think I'll enjoy the challenge of figuring out the mechanics of the game.”
“There's so many ways this game could have been great, but it feels more like a proof of concept with shallow mechanics instead of a full-fledged game.”
“The game is bad, honestly almost pure RNG with a system that has absolutely unexplained mechanics.”
“Way too complicated of a game with little gameplay value; don't buy, waste of money, maybe if it's on sale and you are willing to put in a few hours to learn the game mechanics.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally considered subpar, with many users describing them as "lame" and lacking in visual appeal. While the game is primarily text-based and relies on minimal imagery, players have the option to customize their experience by replacing existing art. Overall, the graphics do not impress, but the game's strong hero creation system offers some redeeming qualities.
“Graphics are lame, but one can replace the hideous pictures by moving new art into the folder and editing the characters.”
“No graphics besides some images to help your mind's eye fill in the blanks.”
“Being text-based, the graphics won't excite anyone.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is heavily focused on stats farming and repetitive tasks, which some players find tedious and unfulfilling. While it offers various activities like battles and territory control, progress often feels reliant on luck or exploiting system flaws, leading to a sense of monotony for those not inclined towards grinding.
“If you do happen to make one either by exploiting the flaws in the system or pure luck, then you are stuck grinding away for any progress.”
“If you are looking to beat a random number generator by stats farming, then you are a boring person who might love this game.”
“Join a lord and fight battles, be a bandit, go farming, wander the lands learning useless information, or take over territory to call your own.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be enjoyable, particularly in the interactions with characters like Photon Boy, whose demise is seen as amusing. The lighthearted tone and comedic elements contribute positively to the overall experience.
“I enjoyed making Photon Boy into my pseudo-sidekick, and I thought it was very funny when he died.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the emotional depth of the game, noting the choice between using a pre-existing character or creating one that must navigate the challenges of emotional stability, which can lead to intense moments of vulnerability and potential breakdowns. This duality adds a layer of complexity to the emotional experience, engaging players in the characters' psychological journeys.
“When you start out, you have two options: grab an existing character or struggle with your own to create an emotionally stable character before they have a breakdown.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is noted as lacking, with users suggesting that the addition of a soundtrack would enhance the overall experience. Despite this, the game is still considered good by players.
