Disney's Hercules

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Disney's Hercules is a single player action game. It was developed by Disney Interactive and was released on May 17, 2019. It received neutral reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

In Disney's Hercules, a action-packed game based on the movie, players become Hercules and navigate through three ancient worlds, ten stages, and face numerous mythological monsters. The game features legendary gaming elements such as hidden areas, Herculade power-ups, magical weapons, and passwords for continued gameplay. Battle against the Titans, defend Thebes, and rescue Meg while showcasing your heroic abilities.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 442 reviews

graphics12 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game is a nostalgic trip for many players, capturing the essence of the beloved Disney movie and providing a fun experience reminiscent of childhood.
The graphics and music are praised for their charm, with many players enjoying the unique blend of 2D sprites and 3D backgrounds.
Despite its short length, the game offers engaging gameplay with various levels and challenges, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of retro platformers.

The port suffers from poor quality issues, including low resolution, audio problems, and limited control customization, making it frustrating for modern players.
Many players find the game too short, with some completing it in under two hours, leading to disappointment regarding its replay value.
The controls can be awkward and unresponsive, especially for those trying to use modern controllers, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.

graphics
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely described as retro, reminiscent of PS1-era visuals, with a mix of 2D sprites and 3D models that some players find charming and nostalgic. However, many reviewers criticize the lack of updates or improvements, noting that the graphics appear outdated and pixelated, with some even suggesting that players would benefit more from emulating the original PSX version for enhanced visuals. Despite the criticisms, the game's art style and nostalgic appeal resonate with fans, making it a beloved title for those who appreciate its classic aesthetic.
- “The music and graphics are top notch.”
- “The game had everything a kid could ask for; stunning visuals, an engaging story, and epic battles with mythical creatures.”
- “Graphically, this game combines 2D sprites with 3D models that fit well, and the sprite work is very impressive for how it resembles the animation seen in the movie.”
- “You're much better off emulating the PSX version on PC, which enables you to enjoy the game with higher resolutions, texture filtering, smoother visuals, and properly mixed audio levels.”
- “The game is a crap... a total mess... they ask money for what in the past was for free... and also very bad graphics, designed for Pentium 1... I regret I paid 6 euros for this mess... do not waste your money!”
- “It's unfortunate that Disney does not put any extra effort into these older games; they could really use some modern graphics filters.”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and nostalgic appeal, with many reviewers highlighting catchy tunes that enhance the overall experience. However, there are significant issues with the audio balance, as the music is often too loud compared to character voices, making dialogue difficult to hear. Despite these sound problems, the soundtrack remains a standout feature that contributes to the game's replay value.
- “The music is excellent; it was one of the big reasons I would replay the demo.”
- “The soundtrack was also amazing, with catchy tunes that I still can't help but sing along to.”
- “The music alone provides a level of nostalgia that only Disney can provide.”
- “Also, the sound is all messed up - the music is way too loud and the character voices are too quiet, so you're barely able to hear what they're saying.”
- “It runs at 320x240 so it's stretched, some levels' music doesn't loop properly and there's a few glitches in the video scenes.”
- “It just misses a lot of things, like control schemes, controller support (keyboard recommended), the voices are very low compared with the music.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Hercules is praised as a solid action platformer, featuring responsive controls and a variety of collectables, which enhances the nostalgic experience for fans of the original film. While some levels can be frustratingly challenging, the overall gameplay is enjoyable, with a faithful representation of characters and visually appealing art style. Players appreciate the diverse enemies and abilities, although combat options could be more balanced.
- “Gameplay-wise, it's a good action platformer with plenty of collectables hidden in the levels.”
- “With its faithful representation of the characters, challenging gameplay, and visually appealing art style, it offers an enjoyable journey through Greek mythology for fans of the film and gamers seeking a dose of nostalgia.”
- “This was a complete surprise to me; buy it for the nostalgia and the amazing animated cutscenes, and how greatly its gameplay is done with all its diverse enemies and characters.”
- “A few of the levels contain frustrating gameplay (level 3 is a pain, and a few sections in later levels as well), but on the whole the game is very fun.”
- “It is however faster and more responsive gameplay than PS1 (PAL version I played at least); it's a fun classic.”
- “+ two extra gameplay styles don't overshadow the main one.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, based on the Disney movie, offers an engaging yet heavily abridged retelling of Hercules' adventures, appealing to both children and Greek mythology enthusiasts. However, many reviewers noted that the narrative feels disjointed, omitting key elements from the original film, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these shortcomings, the stunning visuals and action-packed gameplay contribute to a fun atmosphere.
- “As a Greek mythology enthusiast, the art and story really add to the fun experience (even though some things are mythologically incorrect).”
- “The game had everything a kid could ask for: stunning visuals, an engaging story, and epic battles with mythical creatures.”
- “Strap on your sandals and join Hercules on his heroic quest for an action-packed and fun-filled experience.”
- “Based on the Disney movie, it's the same story told in heavily abridged form.”
- “I found the story to be disjointed, as it does not include important aspects such as the beginning of the movie and part of the ending.”
- “The narrative feels incomplete and lacks coherence, missing key elements that would provide a fuller understanding of the story.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers some replayability through the pursuit of better ranks and collecting letters, but its short duration of 3-4 hours limits overall replay value. While it features a variety of game styles, players may find it less compelling to revisit unless purchased at a discount.
- “The game has great replay value, allowing players to achieve better ranks on levels and discover all the letters that spell out H-E-R-C-U-L-E-S.”
- “The game offers excellent replayability, encouraging players to improve their scores and uncover hidden letters throughout the levels.”
- “With its engaging challenges and collectibles, the game provides substantial replay value, motivating players to return for a better experience.”
- “A good action game with a variety of styles, but it's short and sweet, clocking in around 3-4 hours, and has very little replayability. Buy it if it's on sale.”
- “A good action game with a variety of styles, but it's short and sweet, clocking in around 3-4 hours, and has very little replayability. Buy it if it's on sale.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits significant stability issues, including freezing upon initial startup, stretched graphics at 320x240 resolution, and improper looping of music in certain levels, alongside various video scene glitches.
- “It runs at 320x240, so it's stretched. Some levels' music doesn't loop properly, and there are a few glitches in the video scenes.”
- “Game freezes when I start it for the first time.”
- “Game freezes when I start it for the first time.”
emotional
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Users overwhelmingly express that the game evokes a strong sense of nostalgia, transporting them back to their childhood experiences, with many rating it a perfect 10/10 for its emotional impact.
- “10/10 made me feel like an 8-year-old again”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor and character personalities significantly enhance the overall enjoyment of the game, contributing to a more engaging and entertaining experience for players.
- “The humor and personalities of these characters added to the overall enjoyment of the game.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game is criticized as a quick cash grab by Disney, with reviewers noting a lack of effort in its porting and presentation, suggesting it was hastily converted from a PC version without any enhancements or thoughtful design.
- “This game feels like a quick Disney cash grab; don't expect any fancy ports or menus. It's just a straight-up mounted CD port from the PC into an executable, and it's been left with default settings.”

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Disney's Hercules is a action game.

Disney's Hercules is available on PC, Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation and others.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing Disney's Hercules.

Disney's Hercules was released on May 17, 2019.

Disney's Hercules was developed by Disney Interactive.

Disney's Hercules has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

Disney's Hercules is a single player game.

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