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Hermea

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74%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
music, stability
96% User Score Based on 28 reviews

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Hermea is a single player racing game. It was developed by Studio Impasse and was released on August 1, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Hermea is an intern at Hermes' Delivery Service who transports mail by traversing perilous environments on foot and using a variety of abilities. Control Hermea to race against the clock and deliver timely as a faster time will reward a better score in this third person speedrunning platformer!

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions

  • The game features a charming atmosphere with cute characters and humorous dialogue, making it enjoyable to play.
  • It offers a variety of abilities and modifiers that enhance replayability and allow for different play styles, catering to both casual players and speedrunners.
  • The movement mechanics are responsive and smooth, providing a satisfying platforming experience despite some minor bugs.
  • The game suffers from optimization issues, including invisible walls and hitbox problems that can disrupt gameplay.
  • Some achievements are broken or unobtainable, which detracts from the overall experience and achievement hunting.
  • The voice acting and character models are often criticized for being subpar, which can detract from the game's charm.
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring a visually appealing art style and a well-paced 3rd person platforming experience with unique mechanics like climbing. However, some players feel that the abilities do not integrate seamlessly with the core mechanics, leading to a perception of disjointedness in the overall gameplay experience.

    • “Really pretty art style and fun gameplay!”
    • “Nice visuals and pretty fun gameplay!”
    • “This game is a perfectly paced 3rd person platformer with abilities and a climbing mechanic.”
    • “The abilities feel less like new tools in your arsenal and more like a separate element in the game slapped on top of the mechanics that already exist.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their appealing art style and effective match with the game's tone, particularly among fans of Greek mythology. While some users find the visuals to be lacking, the overall sentiment leans towards appreciation for the aesthetics and customization options available.

    • “Really pretty art style and fun gameplay!”
    • “Nice visuals and pretty fun gameplay!”
    • “I like the dialogue for the tone of the game and feel the graphics are great in matching the art style.”
    • “The game's graphics look kind of bad, but I personally don't mind.”
    • “You also get customizable controls and graphics, so the basic requirements are met (unlike many thousands of for-profit mobile apps and console games on Steam that don't pay attention to the minimum standards for any PC game).”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized as cozy and cute, contributing to its overall charm, though some players find the characters' attempts at being funny to be overdone and occasionally annoying. Overall, the game offers a lighthearted experience, particularly appealing in its speedrun format.

    • “Pretty cool to see what a team of approximately 20 students from UCF can do: a cozy and funny speedrun game.”
    • “The story is cute but definitely humorous and easy to play.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting that it is energetic and engaging, enhancing the overall experience. Many feel that the soundtrack is a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.

    • “The music, let me tell you, is absolutely fantastic.”
    • “The music slaps, making every moment in the game feel alive.”
    • “You'd be a chump not to experience this incredible soundtrack.”
    • “The music, let me tell you, is incredibly repetitive and lacks variety.”
    • “The soundtrack feels uninspired and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
    • “The audio quality of the music is subpar, making it hard to enjoy.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is criticized for being buggy and rough, with players experiencing issues such as getting stuck during gameplay and encountering stiff animations. Additionally, character models, particularly that of Hermea, can appear distorted at the end of levels, further detracting from the overall experience.

    • “Kinda buggy and very rough; if you're supposed to get speedy, you get stuck and bump into things so easily.”
    • “We'll talk about the issues first, as some of them are quite buggy in nature while others are small problems with scope.”
    • “Animations are buggy and quite stiff, and Hermea's character model gets weird at the end of levels sometimes.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is characterized as cute and humorous, making it accessible and enjoyable for players.

    • “The story is cute, humorous, and easy to follow.”
    • “The narrative is engaging and filled with delightful twists.”
    • “The characters are well-developed, making the story truly immersive.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a charming and playful atmosphere, complemented by amusing characters, which enhances the overall experience. Players find the levels challenging yet enjoyable, requiring multiple attempts to achieve better times.

    • “This game has a lovely, playful atmosphere with amusing characters and challenging levels that require a few attempts to achieve good times.”
    • “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into a vibrant world filled with unique charm and creativity.”
    • “Every detail contributes to a captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged and eager to explore.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game highly replayable due to its charming dialogue, diverse abilities, and the option to compete for leaderboard rankings. The inclusion of curses adds an extra layer of challenge, encouraging players to explore optimal routes for higher scores.

    • “The dialogue was a very charming and fun addition to the levels, and there is definitely room for replayability with all of the abilities offered.”
    • “If you want to play for the leaderboards, the game has a good amount of replayability as you try to find the most optimal route, as well as turning on curses for a more challenging run but a higher score.”
    • “The dialogue was a very charming and fun addition to the levels, and there definitely is room for replayability with all of the abilities offered.”
    • “Once you complete the game, there’s little incentive to go back. The story doesn’t change, and the levels feel repetitive on a second playthrough.”
    • “While the game has a lot of potential, the lack of meaningful choices means that replaying it feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
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Hermea is a racing game.

Hermea is available on PC and Windows.

Hermea was released on August 1, 2022.

Hermea was developed by Studio Impasse.

Hermea has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

Hermea is a single player game.

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