HeavenBurnsRed

About

"HeavenBurnsRed" is a single-player Role Playing Game with an intriguing story from Jun Maeda of Key, following the girls tasked with humanity's last hope. The game boasts good gameplay, phenomenal visuals, and spectacular music, but also includes lots of grinding, bugs, and emotional moments. Fans of RPGs and Key's previous works will enjoy this emotional and humorous tale.

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 664 reviews

story145 positive mentions

stability11 negative mentions

The game features an engaging and humorous story that keeps players hooked, reminiscent of classic visual novels.
The character designs and voice acting are top-notch, adding depth and personality to the gameplay experience.
The game is very generous with rewards and has a well-implemented gacha system, making it accessible for free-to-play players.

The game suffers from frequent bugs and connectivity issues, often requiring restarts to claim rewards or progress.
The gameplay is heavily focused on dialogue and story, which may feel slow and tedious for players seeking more action-oriented experiences.
There are complaints about the gacha rates being low and the overall monetization strategy feeling exploitative.

story
281 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
45%
3%
The game's story is widely praised for its engaging narrative, emotional depth, and well-developed characters, often compared to high-quality visual novels and anime. Players appreciate the immersive dialogue and the impact of choices on the storyline, although some note that the pacing can feel slow and the gameplay is secondary to the narrative. Overall, the storytelling is considered a standout feature, making it a compelling experience for those who enjoy story-driven games.
- “The characters and story are where this game shines; most of the characters feel alive and react to your choices in a meaningful way!”
- “The story is very well written, the characters are all great, and the dialogue choices are also voiced, making the experience much more immersive.”
- “This game has the best story in my experience of playing mobile games.”
- “The story is okay, but with some tropes; if you've played a JRPG, then you know the story.”
- “The story is sooooo long and boring.”
- “I don't like how this story is not very dramatic and dangerous; they are mostly chill.”
gameplay
91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
62%
5%
The gameplay of the game is generally described as simple and basic, often taking a backseat to the rich storytelling and character interactions. While some players appreciate the smooth mechanics and customization options, many find the turn-based combat repetitive and lacking depth, with a significant emphasis on dialogue over gameplay. Overall, it appeals more to those who enjoy narrative-driven experiences rather than action-oriented gameplay.
- “The gameplay is also smooth with no problems for me, and I love the flow of the game.”
- “Gameplay is a little bit classic and basic but that is not this game's main appeal.”
- “Amazing story, music and gameplay!”
- “The gameplay itself I find to be a bit on the 'ehh okay' side, but it's not terrible.”
- “The only thing I'm disappointed about is the gameplay; the animation is stiff when they attack, I hope it improves soon!”
- “So much story and so little gameplay.”
music
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
26%
5%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its quality, catchiness, and emotional impact. The soundtrack, composed by renowned artist Jun Maeda, complements the game's storytelling and enhances the overall experience, making it a standout feature that resonates with players. Voice acting and sound effects are also highlighted as top-notch, contributing to the game's immersive atmosphere.
- “Normally I would rate 4 stars because of it, but because the visual novel and the music part of the game is just so good to a point it constantly makes me smile while playing it; I'm going to bump it to 5 stars.”
- “The music and writing are the highlights of the game, and this work deserves more eyes on it.”
- “The game was amazing, the story is really great and the music too; it's top notch!”
- “For example, when Ruka asks why there are no boys in the base they are on, she says it like the song 'Tell Me Why' and it was just so out of place.”
- “Music is okay, but the gameplay is really dull.”
- “I was a fan of the music even before the game came out; there’s a lot of the stuff you’d expect from a 'mobile' game though.”
humor
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players highlighting the witty dialogue and amusing character interactions that evoke a strong anime vibe. While the humor is often described as top-notch and engaging, some reviewers note that certain jokes can become repetitive. Overall, the game's comedic elements significantly enhance the storytelling experience, making it both entertaining and immersive.
- “The highlight of this game has to be storytelling; the humor element put in dialogue and scenarios is top-notch. I love how the choices in dialogue result in desired outcomes.”
- “I was prepared to skip dialogues, but the opening ceremony scene was so funny that I was shocked at how it went. The days progressively spiraled downwards in terms of seriousness, with hints of some heavy lore and plot points scattered throughout.”
- “This game is absolutely hilarious, with some really emotional bits that balance out the humor perfectly.”
graphics
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
16%
7%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beauty and quality, with many users highlighting the stunning art style, smooth animations, and impressive visual effects. While some reviews noted that the 3D graphics during gameplay could be improved, the overall aesthetic and artistic design were consistently described as top-tier, contributing significantly to the immersive experience. Additionally, the combination of visuals with engaging storytelling and music further enhances the game's appeal.
- “The art, graphics, music, and storytelling are all top tier!!!”
- “Amazing graphics, art illustrations, storytelling, visual novel and RPG gameplay since Blue Reflection.”
- “Stunning graphics and story.”
- “The gameplay seems passable, and the graphics (the 3D when walking around or in combat) aren't impressive, but I find it more than acceptable in order for everything else to exist.”
- “Changing graphics has no effect.”
- “With better graphics and a little bit different combat system overall, it's a good game for the story as expected from Jun Maeda.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes, crashes, and long loading times reported by users. Many players experience random disconnections and bugs that disrupt gameplay, making it frustrating to engage with the game regularly. Despite its appealing visuals and interesting story, the overall performance is marred by these persistent technical problems.
- “Whenever you open a menu, there's a 50% chance the game freezes and has to restart.”
- “Really love the game, but frequent game freezes and lost connections make it frustrating to play daily.”
- “I can't even try the game; it's way too buggy. It keeps saying that I have an issue with my network, even though I don't have any problems with other apps and games, even after I tried restarting and redownloading the game multiple times.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the convenience of background farming and the engaging gameplay, but many express frustration with the grinding mechanics, citing issues like unclaimed rewards, low-quality loot, and tedious dungeon farming. Additionally, connectivity problems hinder the grinding experience, leading to dissatisfaction with the overall balance of effort versus reward in the game.
- “It's like your grinding is worthless when you only got trash and trasher characters in the end.”
- “Imagine, your time that you wasted for grinding the diamonds only for nothing!”
- “However, need some quality of life improvements because dungeon farming is tedious and time-consuming.”
character development
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
Character development in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the character designs and voice acting, while others find them generic and lacking uniqueness. The storyline is noted for its engaging elements, but its pacing can be confusing, leading to a sense of cliché in the narrative. Overall, while the character designs and personalities are appreciated, there is a call for more originality and depth in future updates.
- “Probably one of the best gacha storytelling games; the animations, character designs, and interactive gameplay are just immaculate. I would definitely recommend this game.”
- “The character designs and their personalities are good, though the storyline's pacing is kinda fast that I couldn't understand a thing, and the storyline is kinda cliched, not gonna lie.”
- “The gameplay, soundtrack, and character designs are all excellent as well.”
- “Coming from a guy that plays too much gacha games, the premise/story feels lacking and unoriginal, and the character designs don't stand out to me.”
- “Character designs aren't unique and don't pop enough, which often leads to me confusing characters.”
- “UI feels cheap, laggy transitions, generic character design, and weird combat animations.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its impactful dialogue and emotional storytelling, delivering a mix of humor and poignant moments that resonate deeply with players. Many reviews highlight the emotional rollercoaster experience, with memorable characters and tear-jerking events that enhance the overall enjoyment of the game. Overall, it successfully combines fun gameplay with significant emotional depth.
- “There is an event story that makes you shed a few tears because of how emotional it is.”
- “Great story with lots of comedic and emotional moments.”
- “The story is emotional but awesome.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
Overall, players express that while the game is enjoyable, it suffers from significant optimization issues, particularly on mobile devices. Users report long loading times, frequent stuttering, and increasing storage requirements, which detract from the overall experience. There is a strong call for developers to enhance performance, improve server stability, and optimize screen resolution for various devices.
- “Okay hear me out devs, this game is already a masterpiece as is, but it needs a lot of optimization like optimize the transition when going into combat and changing scenarios. It takes quite some time to load things and it stutters from time to time. Please optimize the server connection because we often get disconnected mid-story climax. Please, devs, don't screw this one up! ❣️”
- “I think the only problem is it needs more optimization on mobile, and I don't know why the size of the game is getting bigger. Although I already downloaded all the resources that it takes like 19GB, every time I progress in the game, it takes more storage for some reason. Now the game is more than 20GB, and it looks like it's going to be higher in the future.”
- “I think the only problem is it needs more optimization on mobile, and I don't know why the size of the game is getting bigger. Although I already downloaded all the resources that it takes like 19GB, every time you progress in the game, it takes more storage for some reason. Now the game is more than 20GB, and it looks like it's going to be higher in the future.”
- “Okay, hear me out, devs. This game is already a masterpiece as is, but it needs a lot of optimization. Please optimize the transition when going into combat and changing scenarios; it takes quite some time to load things and stutters from time to time. Also, please optimize the server connection because we often get disconnected mid-story climax. Please, devs, don't screw this one up!”
- “This is a nice game, but the mobile client optimization is bad.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The monetization in the game is generally well-received, with users noting it as free-to-play friendly and lacking intrusive pop-up ads. The gacha system is considered generous, allowing players to obtain characters without excessive spending, contributing to a positive overall experience.
- “Monetization: 8/10 (no annoying popup messages, and pretty F2P friendly)”