Hero and Daughter
- July 22, 2014
- Vaka Game Magazine
- 12h median play time
Get on Steam"Hero and Daughter: Deep Vanishing" is a turn-based dungeon crawler RPG. As the Hero, players must rescue daughters who were sacrificed to the labyrinth. With every rescue, the labyrinth changes, offering new challenges and loot. It features character customization and permanent death, adding strategic depth to each playthrough.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a funny and engaging story with a lighthearted tone, making it enjoyable to play.
- There is a vast amount of content, including numerous characters to summon, each with unique abilities and personalities.
- The gameplay is fun and addictive, with a mix of dungeon crawling and character progression that keeps players engaged.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes, which can lead to significant loss of progress and frustration for players.
- The visuals rely heavily on default RPG Maker assets, which can make the game feel less polished and unique.
- The gameplay can become repetitive over time, with a grindy nature that may not appeal to all players.
- story51 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story is characterized as lighthearted and comedic, often parodying RPG tropes while featuring a mix of amusing characters and engaging plot developments. Although it follows a familiar quest structure of defeating a dark lord, the narrative is enriched by varied character personalities and humorous dialogue, making it enjoyable despite some repetitive elements. Players appreciate the abundance of content and side quests, though some express frustration with technical issues that disrupt the experience.
“The story is very lighthearted and comedic about a dude who was OP but became a noob.”
“Not only is the story funny, it's laid out very well and flows perfectly.”
“The comedy and even some plot twists in the story are excellent.”
“The story is repetitive; the first few chapters are fun, but you will start to see the exact same pattern of the story.”
“The plot is cliché and won't win awards; it's the bog-standard RPG cliché of toppling some random dark lord, but that aside, this game is very aware of its clichés and mocks them.”
“The story itself is generic outside of the level one gimmick, and the characters know it -- it's just a silly, funny romp.”
- humor37 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, featuring a mix of funny dialogue, self-parody, and fourth-wall breaks that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the charming characters and entertaining interactions, which contribute to a lighthearted and enjoyable atmosphere, despite some repetitive elements. Overall, the humor is a standout aspect that keeps players engaged and adds to the game's appeal.
“The story has some funny moments.”
“The characters all seem to have characteristics or little sayings that make each hilarious and unique.”
“Not only is the story funny, it's laid out very well and flows perfectly.”
- gameplay33 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, characterized by a mix of engaging mechanics, diverse character customization, and a light-hearted tone. While some players find it grindy and simplistic, many appreciate the unique designs, humor, and the balance between dungeon crawling and turn-based combat. Overall, the game offers a fun experience, especially for fans of RPGs and charming narratives, despite some criticisms regarding repetitiveness and a lack of depth in certain areas.
“If you want a game with an interesting strategy element to the gameplay, a fun and kind of addictive sense of weapon upgrade progression, and a much better, much more charming, and much less sexist take on a self-parodying JRPG with some serious elements and a level of uniqueness to the story, go play Helen's Mysterious Castle.”
“Stellar gameplay, diverse party customization, a catchy soundtrack, and, of course, more cute 2D girls than you can shake a sock at make this Tachi game one you shouldn't miss.”
“Despite being an RPG Maker title, this game has a lot of quality and heart thrown into the mechanics, the flavor text, and the massive harem of potential girl allies.”
“The game doesn't want to be taken seriously from a story perspective, but damn its balance and mechanics do.”
“Gameplay is basic RPG turn-based, except your main character can only improve with stat items (although it's questionable whether or not it's worth it) since he can't level up, so you do end up focusing on grinding your party members to higher levels.”
“Really boring, grindy gameplay.”
- grinding33 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a mixed reception towards grinding in the game, with some players finding it enjoyable and rewarding, while others view it as tedious and frustrating, especially due to potential crashes that can result in lost progress. Many appreciate the game's ability to make grinding feel less monotonous through diverse character skills and engaging gameplay, but the sheer volume of grinding required, particularly for leveling up characters and achieving town-building goals, can be overwhelming for some. Overall, the game is characterized as heavily grind-focused, with a nostalgic nod to classic RPGs, but opinions vary on whether this aspect enhances or detracts from the overall experience.
“That's just me not grinding a bit, so if you're totally fine with grinding, it's a good amount of hours to kill with this.”
“The characters are all two-dimensional - some of the girls scarcely even seem to get *one* dimension, and are often reduced to gimmicks with weak affection conversations that don't compel me to do the insane amount of grinding required to unlock more affection with them.”
“I found myself quickly loving this game, and then just as quickly falling out of love.. when you're playing a game that has extreme amounts of grinding, and you're afraid to kill enemies because your next crash is just around the corner to suck out all your progress, the game no longer resembles having fun, it's just a mission in futility until you ultimately crash again.”
“The only complaint I have is that the grind towards the town level 100 achievement is extremely tedious.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as decent, featuring a retro style reminiscent of SNES-era visuals, which some players appreciate for its charm. While the artwork is considered cute and simple, opinions vary on character designs, with some finding them appealing and others noting that certain characters appear off or creepy. Overall, the focus seems to be more on gameplay mechanics than on graphical innovation.
“The graphics are nice.”
“It's very retro graphics, on par with say SNES, but the gameplay is exquisite.”
“All-in-all, it's a wonderful game, if you don't mind SNES-level graphics!”
“Instead of focusing on making new graphics or sound, the devs have done significant work on mechanics and gameplay systems.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its chill and catchy soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience without becoming annoying. Reviewers highlight the fantastic battle themes and the music's ability to complement the engaging gameplay and charming art style, making it a standout feature of the game. Overall, the combination of good music, humor, and interesting characters contributes to a highly recommended gaming experience.
“Music's fantastic, characters are interesting, the art is good, and the gameplay is straightforward and simple yet still fun.”
“The battle theme songs are catchy and are well made into the game.”
“The soundtrack is pretty chill, so it never really gets annoying.”
“The battle theme songs are catchy and well integrated into the game.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players report no issues on platforms like PC and Steam Deck, others experience significant glitches, freezing, and data loss. Despite these problems, many still find the game enjoyable and engaging, noting that the glitches are often minor.
“I love this game, but it freezes and stops working when I play, and I lose my saved data.”
“I really, really like the game, but it does have glitches.”
“Apart from a few minor glitches and bugs, such as not having the 1 million gold achievement despite getting a few billion by the time I stopped playing, it is a solid game.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a light-hearted and comedic tone, with charming and varied party members that contribute to a fun narrative. While the main character starts off as a cocky figure, he quickly transitions to a more relatable hero, and the writing focuses on mild character exploration rather than deep emotional drama. Overall, the game prioritizes humor and a youthful sensibility over serious emotional depth.
“The writing for all the game's characters is light-hearted and goes for a rather teenage sensibility. There's not much in the way of long-winded rants or incredibly serious and dire emotional scenes; everything is in service to the comedy and does mild exploration of character personalities and backstories.”
“I found the story to be interesting and hilarious, and the party members are charming and varied, both in personality and gameplay. The main character may be described as a cocky jerk, but he only acts like that in the prologue; afterward, he behaves like a normal hero, which I appreciate.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game boasts exceptional replayability, surpassing that of many AAA titles, largely due to the unique characteristics of the summonable characters, which encourages players to explore different strategies and combinations.
“This game has insane amounts of replayability, more than any of the AAA games I've played.”
“The characters you summon all have unique traits, and that's where some of the replayability comes in.”
“The girls you summon all have unique traits, and that's where some of the replayability comes in.”
“After completing the game once, I found little incentive to play through it again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted through well-designed characters and concise dialogue, contributing to a lighthearted and engaging narrative that maintains interest without becoming tedious.
“The character designs are fantastic, and the dialogue is concise and engaging, making the goofy story enjoyable without feeling tedious.”
“The depth of character development really shines through, allowing players to connect with each character on a personal level.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, with their backstories and interactions adding layers to the overall narrative.”
