Dark Hero Party
- April 9, 2020
- U-ROOM
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"Dark Hero Party" is a strategy RPG where players lead a group of anti-heroes in tactical battles. The game features a morally ambiguous world, with choices that affect the story and characters' abilities. Players must manage their party's skills and equipment to overcome challenges and uncover the dark truth behind the world's corruption.
Reviews
- The game has a well-written story that explores deep themes of powerlessness and emotional turmoil, making it a thought-provoking experience.
- The art style, while generic, is of high quality and the H-scenes are well-executed, providing a strong visual appeal for fans of the genre.
- For those who enjoy dark and serious narratives, the game effectively evokes strong emotions such as anger, jealousy, and sadness.
- The gameplay is repetitive and dull, with combat that feels tedious and unengaging, leading to frustration for players.
- The game is heavily focused on dark themes and non-consensual content, which may be off-putting or distressing for many players.
- Many characters are poorly developed and unlikable, making it difficult for players to become emotionally invested in the story.
- story35 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some praising its depth and engaging elements, particularly in the context of its heavy themes and character development. However, many critics point out issues with abrupt endings, linearity, and a reliance on dark and uncomfortable content that may not appeal to all players. Overall, while the narrative can be compelling and well-written, it often falls short in execution and satisfaction.
“The story itself is written pretty well, as I dig how deep they went with the NTR nature of the story.”
“I think the world and the story in this game is well done and I enjoyed how through different chapters you had different party members.”
“This game has a deeper story than you may believe (or have read about) when you first start.”
“That concept is unnecessary in a story or setting that introduces characters, has you empathize with them, and then makes bad things happen to them.”
“The storyline itself is really neat which is surprising for such a game, there is also a huge revenge story building up but sadly that one falls completely flat due to being ended very abruptly and in an unsatisfactory way.”
“Unless you are looking for a dark and depressing story, I can't recommend this game.”
- emotional11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is polarizing; while some players find the characters shallow and frustrating, others appreciate its deep societal commentary despite the discomfort it evokes. Many reviewers note that the game can lead to significant emotional distress and self-loathing, suggesting that it challenges players to confront uncomfortable themes. Overall, it elicits strong reactions, ranging from emotional detachment to profound psychological impact.
“It is an emotionally challenging game, but at the end it is one of the most philosophically pointed games of this genre I've played.”
“If you look past the surface of massive non-consent and emotional harm, the game is making a fairly deep point about society and who gets ahead in society.”
“And you emerge a more broken, emotionally jaded person for it.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being frustrating and repetitive, with a sudden spike in difficulty that can be off-putting. While some players appreciate the quality of the game's mechanics, sound, and animation, others warn that it features heavy themes and a time-consuming grind that may not appeal to everyone.
“Firstly, all the mechanical and esoteric aspects of the game are at the very least good; the sound, voices, music, the UI, etc. The animation is excellent, with the characters showing a lot more diversity than is typical for h-games.”
“I just enjoy seeing some people feeling really bad, but in the end, I felt like only I was feeling bad because this game had frustrating gameplay and an underwhelming delivery on the premise.”
“The gameplay is bland and repetitive until you hit a sudden wall of difficulty at the very end.”
“For those who wish to experience regular story/gameplay, stay away; this is some heavy NTR stuff with a pretty time-consuming grind.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the design choices, such as a spacious world and generic art style, while others appreciate the quality of the CGI and character artwork. Overall, the visuals are seen as outdated but still have redeeming qualities, particularly in character design.
“Good artwork.”
“While I can't recommend it, I will keep playing it for the CGI since the art style of the characters is the only thing actually good.”
“It's more like the sheer amount of questionable design decisions, like an overly spacious world with poor direction, repetitive and dull combat, generic and honestly kind of just bad art style in the scenes, and so on.”
“While I can't recommend it, I will keep playing it for the CGI since the art style of the girls is the only thing actually good.”
“The game is rather old, but the art style itself is totally fine.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users noting its quality alongside other sound elements like voice acting and UI. The soundtrack complements the diverse animations and overall experience, enhancing the game's mechanical and esoteric aspects.
“The sound, voices, and music are all at least good; the animation is excellent, with the characters showing a lot more diversity than is typical for h-games.”
“The music adds a unique layer to the experience, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.”
“The soundtrack is incredibly immersive, making each moment feel more impactful.”
“The music feels disconnected, as if the songs are written by people who have never shared their voices.”
“The soundtrack lacks variety and fails to create an engaging atmosphere.”
“The audio quality is poor, making it hard to appreciate the music.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is noted to be a mixed bag; while some players find moments of levity, particularly in the context of NTR (netorare) themes, others feel that the humor may not consistently land, often leaning towards sadness rather than comedy.
“This game has a unique sense of humor that keeps you laughing throughout the experience.”
“The witty dialogue and hilarious situations make it one of the funniest games I've ever played.”
“I love how the game balances humor with serious moments, making the funny parts even more impactful.”
