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Heldric: The Legend of the Shoemaker

Overall a fun game with an interesting concept. With an excellent blend of game styles, Heldric- The legend of the shoemaker has a lot to offer.
61%Game Brain Score
story, humor
gameplay, graphics
63% User Score Based on 43 reviews
Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

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In "Heldric: The Legend of the Shoemaker," players command an army of orc-like workers to defend their village and gather resources. Gameplay involves strategic tower defense, real-time strategy, and city-building elements. Players must protect their town from invading forces while expanding their kingdom and uncovering the mystery of the Shoemaker's legacy.

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Heldric: The Legend of the Shoemaker screenshot
Heldric: The Legend of the Shoemaker screenshot
Heldric: The Legend of the Shoemaker screenshot
Heldric: The Legend of the Shoemaker screenshot
Heldric: The Legend of the Shoemaker screenshot
Heldric: The Legend of the Shoemaker screenshot
Heldric: The Legend of the Shoemaker screenshot
Heldric: The Legend of the Shoemaker screenshot
Heldric: The Legend of the Shoemaker screenshot
Heldric: The Legend of the Shoemaker screenshot

63%
Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews
story3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game has a unique blend of genres, combining elements of tower defense, city building, and hack & slash gameplay, which can be enjoyable for casual gamers.
  • The developer is responsive to feedback and has made improvements and bug fixes since the game's release, showing commitment to enhancing the player experience.
  • The game offers a fun and light-hearted experience, making it suitable for short play sessions without requiring a significant time investment.
  • The game suffers from poor controls and clunky mechanics, making combat and navigation frustrating for players.
  • There is a lack of content and variety, with repetitive enemies and limited building options, which can lead to boredom over time.
  • Pathfinding issues and linear progression hinder the overall gameplay experience, making it feel more like a basic project rather than a polished game.
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is described as a mix of hack-and-slash and tower defense, offering a fresh style, but early campaigns lack engagement. While mechanics are generally well-balanced, some players find issues with the cost of defense crystals and weapon effectiveness. Overall, the game shows promise for those seeking a challenge, despite criticisms regarding controls and overall gameplay quality.

    • “In terms of mechanics, I've found that by and large, the overall stats of the weapons, buildings, and enemies are well balanced.”
    • “It has a mix of hack and slash and tower defense, which adds a refreshing style to the gameplay.”
    • “This game has come a long way since it was released on Steam and is very promising for those who want a challenge as well as tactical, thought-out gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay is not really engaging in early campaigns.”
    • “Controls are bad, gameplay is bad, everything is bad.”
    • “I found that the cost of the defense crystals is slightly imbalanced, with the weapon costing too much for the damage dealt on stage 1, and very cheap for stage 2.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The storyline is enjoyable and addictive, despite being slightly implausible and lacking depth in certain areas, such as character motivation and replayability. While it offers a unique protagonist that deviates from typical hero tropes, players feel it could benefit from additional story elements and context.

    • “And overall, the storyline, while slightly implausible, is nevertheless enjoyable and can be pretty addictive for the right player.”
    • “The story is different, 'but different good'; he's not some overpowering stereotype hero.”
    • “It could include more story elements; I also would have liked to have more trap options, gear, and fortifications.”
    • “The storyline, while slightly implausible, is nevertheless enjoyable and can be pretty addictive for the right player.”
    • “It could include more story elements; I would have also liked to have more trap options, gear, and fortifications.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics feature an old-school, fable-like aesthetic that complements its primitive and mystic themes, creating a charming rustic atmosphere. While some players appreciate the appealing visuals reminiscent of classic titles, others note that the game's performance can be problematic. Overall, the graphics are well-received for their style, despite performance issues.

    • “On the graphical side, the old school fable-like graphics give the game a nice rustic feel to it that easily fits the primitive and mystic theme of the game.”
    • “The game has a Diablo-like feel; I also like the graphics as they are appealing to me.”
    • “I'm not concerned with graphics over playability, but the game's performance is a struggle at best.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
    • “The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making it hard to connect with the game.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, user feedback on stability is mixed; while some players report a bug-free and enjoyable experience, others highlight significant issues with glitches. Despite these concerns, many still find the game to be worth its price.

    • “Very buggy.”
    • “I recall some very expensive games which were very buggy, and remained so.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its humor, with players finding it to be both funny and hilarious, enhancing the overall tactical experience.

    • “A funny little tactical game.”
    • “It's so hilarious.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been criticized, with players noting that performance issues significantly hinder playability, despite a preference for gameplay over graphics.

75%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

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