Heldric: The Legend of the Shoemaker
- April 17, 2014
- Astral Byte Ltd.
- 6h median play time
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.
Get on SteamIn "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.
Reviews
- The game is now free, making it worth trying without any financial commitment.
- It has a great concept and potential for casual gameplay, appealing to fans of simple and relaxing games.
- The developer has shown commitment to updates and improvements, which adds to the game's charm.
- The game suffers from poor controls, clunky mechanics, and frustrating pathfinding issues.
- Gameplay is linear and repetitive, lacking depth and variety in content, which leads to boredom.
- Many players feel the game does not deliver on its promises, leading to disappointment and a sense of it being an amateur project.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to have significant stability issues, with users describing it as "very buggy."
“The game is very buggy.”
“I experienced frequent crashes that made it unplayable.”
“There are constant glitches that disrupt the gameplay.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While some players prioritize gameplay over graphics, many have noted that the game's performance is subpar, leading to a frustrating experience.
“I'm not concerned with graphics over playability, but the game's performance is a struggle at best.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game world.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized, with players noting that performance issues significantly hinder playability, overshadowing any graphical concerns.
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for poor controls and overall unsatisfactory mechanics, leading to a negative experience for players.
“The controls are unresponsive, making the gameplay frustrating and unenjoyable.”
“Gameplay feels clunky and lacks fluidity, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The mechanics are poorly designed, leading to a disjointed and unsatisfying gameplay experience.”
