Eroico
- February 9, 2017
- Kyrieru
- 2h median play time
"Eroico" is a single-player erotic platformer game known for its wonderful gameplay, outstanding visuals, and masterful music. The humor-filled title features a lackluster story, but its demo, available on its official page, showcases the game's unique charm and style. Despite its mature content, "Eroico" offers a fun and engaging experience.
Reviews
- The game features charming pixel art and smooth animations, making it visually appealing.
- Gameplay is surprisingly challenging and engaging, reminiscent of classic platformers.
- The option to disable adult content allows players to enjoy the game purely for its platforming mechanics.
- The game is very short, with only three levels, which may leave players wanting more content.
- There is a lack of tutorials or explanations for controls, making it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics.
- The difficulty can feel unfair at times, with some sections requiring precise timing and control.
- gameplay117 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with some players praising its responsive controls, solid mechanics, and challenging platforming elements, while others criticize it for being overly simplistic, short, and occasionally frustrating due to design choices like distant checkpoints. Many agree that the adult content is well-integrated, enhancing the experience for those interested, but some feel that the gameplay alone lacks depth and replay value. Overall, it offers a decent platforming experience, especially for a lewd game, but may not satisfy those seeking a more robust gameplay challenge.
“Pretty cute game with surprisingly responsive gameplay and some incredible pixel animations.”
“The gameplay is fun and feels responsive, but it did kind of feel unfairly hard because of the distance between checkpoints.”
“Came for the hentai, stayed for the gameplay.”
“Quality is significantly worse in terms of graphics and gameplay.”
“Considering the short overall gameplay of only three levels and the cheapshot attacks you have to try to dodge or otherwise you get stun-locked and die, I am glad that this game came in a bundle at a discount because otherwise I would immediately ask for a refund as this game is, in my eyes, a hair's breadth away from unplayable.”
“The gameplay, as expected from a hentai game, is very poorly made and unfair.”
- graphics50 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by charming pixel art and smooth animations, which many players find appealing and reminiscent of classic titles. While some reviews praise the artwork and overall aesthetic, others criticize the quality as inconsistent, with mentions of blurry pixel art and lazy animations. Overall, the visuals are a significant draw for fans of the genre, despite some mixed opinions on execution and detail.
“The game has a couple of charming animations and I adore the art style.”
“Eroico boasts nice pixel-art visuals in its four distinct locations, and a good, at-least-passable soundtrack.”
“Graphics were remarkable for a 16-bit game; I absolutely love the visuals and how hard the developer worked on making this type of fluid animation that other games can't replicate.”
“Quality is significantly worse in terms of graphics and gameplay.”
“If you look at the artwork, it's fine; but if you look at the pixel art, it's blurry as heck.”
“Graphics and animations seem very lazy.”
- story44 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story in "eroico" is largely criticized for its minimal presence, with many reviewers noting the absence of a coherent narrative or character development. While some players found the gameplay enjoyable despite the lack of story, others expressed a desire for more context, cutscenes, and character backstory to enhance the experience. Overall, the game is seen as a straightforward platformer that prioritizes gameplay over storytelling, leaving much to be desired in terms of narrative depth.
“This game was great for story, detail, and animation for everything. The boss fights for level one and three were easy, but for level two, it was just what a boss fight is. Great job on this amazing pixel game!”
“For what I can gather, the story begins when our hero is sent to the forest to find the monster queen and discover what happened to the creatures that made them the way they are, from fairies to plants, dragons, lizards, and the catgirls and slimes roaming about.”
“This game is amazing and has potential. I encourage the developer to make another one of these so we can all enjoy how beautifully made a game can be, just with more story and context, please.”
“There's also no real story, not even any cutscenes.”
“What I dislike about this game is we simply jump into the game with really no story; we don't know anything about our hero other than all the enemies want his d.”
“The game has no story at all.”
- music29 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its fit with the levels and highlighting standout tracks, particularly in the main menu and boss stages. While many found the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting for the gameplay, others felt it lacked variety and could benefit from customization options. Overall, the music is generally considered decent, with a few standout pieces elevating the experience.
“Music fits in well with the levels and the sound effects are quite nice.”
“Eroico boasts nice pixel-art visuals in its four distinct locations, and a good, at least passable soundtrack (I'd like to note that the boss theme is actually very, very good).”
“Despite the simple and comical cartoony graphics and gameplay, the game has nice, pleasant, and stirring background music during appropriate moments in the game, and a nice amount of variety in the type of monster girls, environment, and artwork.”
“Music & sound: 5/10”
“However, I feel that the game could have used a better soundtrack (or perhaps the ability to customize the music that plays in the levels) just because I am long since tired of that forest level music.”
“The music is generic, but then again, this is a hentai game.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its funny animations and lighthearted moments, blending retro aesthetics with playful adult content. Players appreciate the comedic elements, particularly in the character interactions and defeat animations, which add a layer of enjoyment beyond the typical adult game experience. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with engaging gameplay, making it a fun and entertaining choice.
“I really enjoyed playing this game, some retro game with funny animation when defeated, not as a classical 'adult game' here you have some gameplay to enjoy.”
“It's also very humorous and fun to play.”
“This is bloody hilarious, a great little bit of fun, I don't think I've tried to die on purpose in any game until now.”
- replayability10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is rated quite low, with many users noting its short length—often completed in under an hour—and limited content, such as only three levels and no achievements. While some players find enjoyment in revisiting the game for its well-executed gameplay, the consensus is that it lacks substantial replay value, with scores averaging around 2/10.
“I'm not sure how much replayability there is to it, but given how short it is, I'd say it's a game that I'd come back to just to replay levels for the heck of it because the gameplay is so well done.”
“A good hour or two of fun with some degree of replayability.”
“The only way to jack up a game's replayability was to make harder difficulties.”
“Art is boring, even the pixel art. Gameplay is rubbish, it has no replay value and only 3 levels.”
“I easily beat the game in a little over an hour, and with no achievements and so few scenes to unlock, the replay value is pretty limited.”
“For real, you can finish this game in less than 40 minutes and it doesn't have any replayability.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, often requiring 60-100 hours to progress, which some describe as tedious and frustrating, especially due to long recovery times. While the hentai content is appreciated, many feel it doesn't justify the effort needed to unlock it.
“The grinding can take anywhere from 60 to 100 hours, but it's worth the investment.”
“Be prepared to dedicate a significant amount of time; you'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Too 'grindy' on a difficulty level, for me at least.”
“The hentai is nice, but not worth grinding through the game on easy mode to gather the CG and pixel art.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players expressing a desire to improve their performance and achieve 100% completion, while others report significant issues such as stuttering and noticeable frame rate drops. Many recommend avoiding the game until these performance problems are addressed by the developers.
“It will challenge you at certain moments and make you want to play again to perfect your performance and collect 100% of the items.”
“The optimization in this game really encourages replayability and skill improvement.”
“The game offers a rewarding experience for those who invest time in optimizing their strategies.”
“Very poor performance coming from the game.”
“This game should run very smooth but for some reason it has stuttering in it and very visible fps drops.”
“Best to avoid this game until the creator fixes the performance problems in the game.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a standout track in the final level, described as immensely epic and distraught, which enhances the overall experience. However, some gameplay mechanics, such as hitbox interactions, may detract from the emotional immersion.
“The music is not bad, but one track stands out: the final level, which is immensely epic and distraught, featuring the greatest emotional tune ever.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game is largely bug-free, indicating a high level of stability and reliability during gameplay.
“The game runs smoothly without any bugs.”
“I haven't encountered any stability issues during my gameplay.”
“The performance is consistent, making for a seamless experience.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the character design, noting that while it may be simple and generic, the color palette and style effectively complement the overall aesthetic.
“I really liked the character design; it's simple and generic, but the color palette and style fit nicely.”
“The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form a strong emotional connection with each character.”
“I appreciate how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices that impact character growth throughout the game.”
“The characters seem to follow predictable arcs, leaving little room for surprise or genuine evolution.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is enhanced by beautiful pixel art and well-integrated CGI, creating a cohesive and visually appealing experience.
“The pixel art is beautiful, and the CG complements the style and atmosphere perfectly.”
“The game's atmosphere is immersive, drawing you into its unique world.”
“Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a mixed sentiment towards monetization, highlighting a prevalent reliance on microtransactions and loot boxes in mainstream games, while expressing optimism for indie and adult games that may offer more favorable monetization practices.
“In a world of microtransactions and loot boxes, there's still hope for indie games.”
“The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel exploitative.”
“I appreciate that the game offers cosmetic items without impacting gameplay.”
“The game is riddled with microtransactions that feel exploitative rather than optional.”
“Loot boxes are everywhere, and it feels like the developers are more interested in making money than providing a fair gaming experience.”
“The monetization strategy is frustrating, as it often forces players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”