Heritage - A Dragon's Tale | Game Brain

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Embark on a grand quest as Flame, an anthropomorphic dragon, as he leaves his home in the sky for the dangerous world below to find and rescue his girlfriend Crystal from the nefarious General Mechos in this modernized love-letter to classic action-adventure games from the NES and SNES! Jam-packed full of content, this game features 17 challenging levels, a total of 16 weapons (a mixture of s…

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

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Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

music12 positive mentions

The game features a charming art style and an excellent soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Gameplay is tight and responsive, with a good balance of challenge and exploration, making it enjoyable for fans of action platformers.
The game is packed with content, secrets, and a gripping story that keeps players engaged throughout the experience.

Some players found the game to be a bit rough around the edges, with occasional awkward controls and minor graphical issues.
The difficulty can spike unexpectedly, particularly with certain bosses and enemy encounters, which may frustrate some players.
There are reports of bugs and errors that can disrupt gameplay, although the developer has been responsive in addressing these issues.

music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received high praise for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers noting that it "absolutely slaps" and effectively complements the action-packed gameplay and adventurous tone. Composed by Eliteferrex, the soundtrack is described as professional and varied, reflecting the inspirations of classic games while adding depth to the indie title. Overall, the music stands out as a significant highlight, contributing to the game's engaging atmosphere.
- “Eliteferrex did a fantastic job on this game's soundtrack, which really reflects the action-packed gameplay and adventurous tone of the game.”
- “It's really cool that a soundtrack this professional and comprehensive exists for a small indie effort like this.”
- “The music, however, is a real treat.”
- “Music is varied and feels very authentic to the games it's inspired by.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its excellent variety and solid core mechanics, complemented by great level design and enemy variety. However, players note that the difficulty can be inconsistent, particularly with boss encounters that can deplete resources needed for upgrades. Overall, the game successfully balances retro-style platforming with modern quality-of-life improvements, enhanced by a fitting soundtrack.
- “Solid core gameplay and enemy design wouldn't be much without some great level design to back it up, and I feel the game shines here as well.”
- “A fun action platformer with world map based exploration/progression, level up mechanics, plenty of fun secrets with a good story and excellent soundtrack by Elite Ferrix.”
- “Going back to the death mechanic, a common problem I had in Act 1 was having a lot of money from going through a level, only to die repeatedly to the boss at the end to the point where I had barely any money left by the end to upgrade my stuff or buy items.”
- “Most retro-style platformers screw up by either being too faithful to classic mechanics or brain-dead easy; this one manages to balance difficulty with decent quality of life.”
- “The sound, music, overworld, and gameplay.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally described as decent, with a cozy art style that enhances the overall experience. While some animations and visuals draw inspiration from titles like Shovel Knight, the game successfully establishes its own unique identity as it progresses.
- “The story is gripping, the music absolutely slaps, the art style was so very comfy.”
- “I was attracted by the music, the art style, and yes, the dragons.”
- “Visuals are decent.”
- “I have some minor complaints; for instance, a few animations and graphics are a little derivative of Shovel Knight, but it manages to build its own identity by the halfway point.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally described as engaging and enjoyable, featuring a cute yet simple narrative with a notable twist that enhances its appeal. While some reviewers mention it can be exposition-heavy, the overall experience is complemented by a captivating soundtrack and a cozy art style, making it a worthwhile aspect of the game.
- “The story is gripping, the music absolutely slaps, and the art style is very comfy.”
- “A fun action platformer with world map-based exploration and progression, level-up mechanics, plenty of fun secrets, a good story, and an excellent soundtrack by Elite Ferrix.”
- “The story is cute, if simple, though there was a twist to it that made it entirely worthwhile.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report a highly stable experience, noting that they have encountered very few bugs during gameplay. Overall, the game's stability is praised for contributing to a smooth and enjoyable experience.
- “Thanks to that, I've basically had a near bug-free experience.”