Craft Hero
- October 9, 2022
- PandaCat 熊喵独立游戏
Get on Steam"Craft Hero" is a survival strategy game where you gather resources, build and upgrade your base, research weapons and technology, and recruit mercenaries to defeat the Dark Lords. You must carefully plan your defenses and explore dynamic dungeons to conquer new lands. The game features various character classes, dynamic environments, and the ability to adapt to different biomes. Note: The information is based on the game's Steam page description and may not be entirely accurate.
PC
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and relaxing experience with a balanced mix of mining, crafting, and upgrading.
- It features interesting mechanics and a variety of enemies and bosses, providing engaging gameplay.
- The pixel art style is charming, and the game has potential for enjoyable sandbox and RPG elements.
- The game suffers from major bugs and incomplete translations, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Resource gathering can be tedious, and the automation mechanics are poorly implemented, making base building a chore.
- The requirement for an online connection for a single-player game is unnecessary and detracts from the overall experience.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally smooth and enjoyable, with unique boss mechanics and a variety of enemies that keep encounters fresh. However, some players find the initial learning curve steep and criticize the poorly explained mechanics, particularly the starvation feature, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many appreciate the game's unique ideas and pixel art, with a demo available to help new players acclimate.
“Gameplay is smooth, no stuttering or hitches on my 10-year-old machine.”
“The bosses have some interesting and unique mechanics, and the enemies are varied enough that you don't feel like you are fighting a re-skinned version of a previous enemy.”
“Still, I enjoyed my time playing this game; it has a couple of unique mechanics and ideas.”
“The mechanics and features of the game are not explained very well.”
“I will probably use cheat engine or something to cancel the food mechanic because it's just not fun to stop what you're doing over a poorly thought out mechanic.”
“It was hard to understand the mechanics at the start, but when I got it, I loved the game.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be inconsistent, with some describing it as overly tedious and unbalanced, while others note the presence of automation features that can alleviate some of the grind. Overall, the consensus leans towards the game being excessively grindy.
“The progression system oscillates between trivial and tedious.”
“I should say the game is still grindy.”
“Too grindy and unbalanced.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized as decent for pixel art, showcasing a charming aesthetic that resonates well with the style, though it is not considered a graphical masterpiece. Overall, the art style has received high praise, with a rating of 10/10.
“This is not a graphical masterpiece, but it does possess a certain charm fitting for pixel graphics.”
“Graphics/art style: 10/10”
“The pixel graphics are decent, but they lack the detail and vibrancy found in other games.”
“While the pixel art style is charming, it feels outdated and doesn't hold up against modern standards.”
“The graphics are underwhelming, with a lack of polish that detracts from the overall experience.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some users appreciate the excellent soundtrack and find it special, others criticize the use of placeholder music, suggesting that the game may not be fully polished yet. Overall, there seems to be a lack of clarity regarding the developers' commitment to the final musical direction.
“I liked the musical accompaniment; it sounds special.”
“Excellent soundtrack.”
“The placeholder music should be an obvious sign that this game needs more time in development. It seems the developers can't decide if they want to commit to it or not, which is why it's not in early access.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“The soundtrack is underwhelming and doesn't match the game's atmosphere, leaving me feeling disconnected from the experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, providing a smooth gameplay experience without stuttering or hitches, even on older hardware.
“The gameplay is smooth, with no stuttering or hitches on my 10-year-old machine.”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for a seamless experience even on lower-end hardware.”
“I appreciate how well the game runs; it feels polished and responsive throughout.”
