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.
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.
Reviews
- The game has an interesting concept and blends various game styles, appealing to casual gamers.
- It offers a simple and relaxing gameplay experience, making it suitable for short play sessions.
- The developer has shown commitment to updating the game, addressing bugs and improving the overall experience.
- The game suffers from poor controls, clunky mechanics, and problematic pathfinding, making gameplay frustrating.
- There is a lack of content, with repetitive enemies and limited strategic options, leading to boredom.
- The progression is linear and restrictive, with many players feeling that the game does not deliver on its initial promise.
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is consistently praised for its humor, with users describing it as a "funny little tactical game" that delivers a hilarious experience.
“Funny little tactical game.”
“So hilarious.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with multiple users highlighting it as "very buggy."
“Very buggy.”
“Very buggy.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are not a primary concern for players, but many report 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.”
- optimization2 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.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for poor controls and overall negative experiences, leading to a consensus that it is lacking in quality.
“Controls are bad, gameplay is bad, everything is bad.”
“Controls are bad, gameplay is bad, everything is bad.”