Fantasy Heroes
- July 18, 2019
- Lumen
Get on Steam"Fantasy Heroes" is a 2D RPG set in the kingdom of Kayzerhart, where players follow the story of knight Tristan and his companion Melanie as they face a world-threatening conflict. Throughout the game, players will encounter various characters, deciding who will be friend or foe. The game boasts retro graphics and a classic RPG experience, similar to games like "The King's Heroes," "Elendia Ceus," and "Valiant Resurrection."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fantasy Heroes offers a unique and engaging story that evolves from a simple errand to a complex adventure.
- The game features smooth controls, great graphics, and a variety of items to discover, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- It stands out among RPG Maker games with its interesting character interactions and a non-linear progression that allows for exploration at the player's pace.
- The game suffers from a lack of key features such as key mapping, full-screen options, and poorly designed save points that can be frustrating for players.
- Many aspects of the game, including the dialogue and overall design, feel generic and underdeveloped, leading to a tedious experience.
- The game is excessively grindy with limited towns and inns, making the gameplay feel monotonous and repetitive.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-integrated with gameplay, while others criticize it as generic and lacking depth. Despite the minimal exposition, the narrative encourages exploration and discovery, offering a unique progression compared to typical RPG Maker games. Overall, the character interactions and balance of story elements contribute positively, though the absence of a strong overarching plot is noted.
“The story and gameplay are different enough to keep me engaged, and the character dialogue/interactions are entertaining.”
“No/few side-quests but good balance of story progress.”
“So the story is very good without a lot of explanation in the beginning as you are left to discover the nature of the difficulty on your own as you explore the world.”
“The thing with this game is that it's so generic in its theme, its story (there hardly is a story), or its art or even map design.”
“The story, towns, battles don't proceed like 'the standard RPG Maker game'.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its excessive grinding, which many players find tedious and boring, contributing to an overall underdeveloped experience. Additionally, the lack of key mapping and screen adjustment options, along with frustrating graphics and dialogue, further detracts from the enjoyment.
“Pretty classic looking RPG, but very grindy.”
“And on top of that it's grindy as well, boring and underdeveloped game lacking creativity.”
“So grindy.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users praising the detailed and immersive character designs and smooth controls, while others criticized the overly detailed visuals that resulted in a frustratingly small display and lack of customization options. Overall, the graphical experience seems to vary significantly depending on individual preferences and technical issues.
“The graphics are great, the characters are interesting and immersive, the battle foes are different and well drawn, the controls are smooth as can be, there is zero lag, and the gameplay is flawless.”
“The graphics are overly detailed and tiny, creating a headache-inducing experience.”
“There appears to be no key mapping ability, no way to make the game full screen (or adjust screen size at all).”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and distinct from the story, with entertaining character dialogue and interactions that enhance the overall experience. Players find it interesting and enjoyable.
“The story and gameplay are different enough to keep me engaged, and the character dialogue/interactions are entertaining.”
“Gameplay is interesting enough.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its quality and contribution to the overall atmosphere, complementing the art and story development effectively. However, it is noted that the game lacks voice acting, which may impact the immersive experience for some players.
“The music is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
“I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
“The sound design and music choices are top-notch, making every moment immersive.”
