Hero by Chance
- January 8, 2021
- Reborn Entertainment
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Hero by Chance," players navigate an open world, top-down action-adventure game. As a novice hero, you'll embark on quests, battle enemies, and level up your character's skills and equipment. The game features a dynamic world with day-night cycles and weather effects, as well as a variety of environments to explore. Your choices and interactions will shape the story, making each playthrough unique.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features enjoyable and simple tower defense gameplay that is reminiscent of classic flash games.
- The artwork and character designs are appealing, with many players appreciating the visual style.
- The game provides a decent amount of content for its low price, making it a good value for casual players.
- The game suffers from poor translation and grammar issues, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Many players found the gameplay to be repetitive and lacking in depth, leading to a grindy experience.
- The difficulty spikes can be frustrating, especially in later levels where the AI seems to have an unfair advantage.
- story81 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story is generally perceived as simplistic and somewhat generic, often relying on clichés and lacking depth, though it features a rags-to-riches narrative with some entertaining moments and plot twists. While some players found it enjoyable and engaging, others criticized its grammar and translation issues, as well as its predictability. Overall, the story serves its purpose but is not the main draw of the game, with many players prioritizing gameplay and adult content over narrative quality.
“The story is nice and simple, but there are some grammatical issues, but that's not too important because you're either here for the gameplay or the sex scenes.”
“It's a story-based game that follows the rags-to-riches plot, as you're a farmer that becomes a commander, and every female commander you defeat 'joins the team.' The story is okay, and you'll enjoy the game more if you read the story and don't just skip it.”
“The story is pretty good, the characters are relatively well written for the most part, and I did definitely enjoy the game.”
“The story is so corny and cheesy.”
“The biggest issue is in the writing, but you can still follow the story and finish the game without being physically pained by its delivery.”
“The story, on the other hand, doesn’t really add much to the game.”
- gameplay60 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users noting its simplicity and resemblance to mobile or flash games, often involving basic mechanics like unit deployment and a rock-paper-scissors style of combat. While some players appreciate the fun and strategic elements, others criticize it for being shallow and lacking challenge, with a few suggesting the need for speed-up functions during battles. Overall, the gameplay is seen as enjoyable for casual play, particularly in the context of adult games, but it could benefit from deeper mechanics and more complexity.
“Very interesting gameplay, requires a good amount of thinking and planning.”
“I love the tower defense mechanic and overall the combat/gameplay is very satisfying and enjoyable.”
“You won't regret it; it has a simple gameplay style and upgrade system that you will always get to end game since it's designed that way, as well as having a compelling storyline that grasps you.”
“I don't think this team even tried to create working, sensible game mechanics.”
“The gameplay is very reminiscent of a mobile game with controls that seem to be made to accommodate a touch screen, overall gameplay systems that are very simple and missions that can be beaten in less than 5 minutes.”
“The game is pretty much bare bones when it comes to gameplay, with little to no challenge whatsoever.”
- grinding19 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews on grinding in the game are mixed; while some players find the gold grinding necessary for upgrades manageable and rewarding, others describe it as tedious and repetitive, often leading to mind-numbing gameplay. A few users appreciate the balance of grind and enjoyment, particularly in relation to unlocking content, but many express a desire for a speed-up function to alleviate the monotony. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a significant but variable part of the experience, with opinions ranging from tolerable to overly tedious.
“Grinding helps very little, because you can upgrade your units' stats, but not their cooldowns.”
“Do the same thing over and over on the same unvarying battlefield, tied together with a similarly tedious story.”
“Mind numbing upgrade grinding tedium.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the intricate and attractive sprite work for female characters, while criticizing the simplistic designs of male characters and inconsistencies in art style. Backgrounds vary in quality, with some being well-done but not aligning with the overall aesthetic. Overall, while there are highlights in the artwork, many reviewers note a lack of cohesion and quality across different visual elements.
“The quality of the artwork is quite good, and the partial animations look pretty nice as well.”
“Graphics are neat.”
“Good game both in terms of strategy and in terms of visuals and soundtrack, considering the money and time invested, it felt worth it.”
“The visuals are very mixed; the main cast of ladies has gorgeous and intricate sprites, while the male characters have basic sprite work. What is with the subtle sexism in sprite quality inequality?”
“Visuals/design – with not one clear direction, the visuals and design of the characters look out of place.”
“I would guess that some of the backgrounds are stolen as the art style seems to shift occasionally; if not, great job there.”
- music11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the quality and variety of the soundtrack, noting it enhances the overall experience, others criticize it for sounding like stock music, particularly in the menu themes. There are reports of technical issues, such as music cutting off during gameplay, but overall, many find the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting for the game's atmosphere.
“Lastly, the music in this is very good; I was actually surprised by how good it was, and there are 3-5 tracks.”
“Good game both in terms of strategy and in terms of visuals and soundtrack; considering the money and time invested, it felt worth it.”
“The soundtrack is mostly serviceable, although it all sounds like stock music. In fact, I know that the menu themes are stock music, and they stick out in a bad way.”
“Music was cutting off during the 4th battle in chapter 3 (defend your base mission).”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is hit-or-miss, with some users finding the dialogue lacking but noting a few standout funny moments, such as character reactions and certain story elements. While the overall comedic tone may not be consistently strong, there are instances that elicit genuine laughter.
“There are some funny moments, however, like the outrage from Cecilia when they found out Julian has a daughter.”
“The story itself is kind of funny and has some good moments to it, but I didn't take it overly seriously.”
“I have to admit, I had to stop playing for a few minutes because I was laughing out loud.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization model is criticized for being poorly balanced, resembling a free-to-play game with microtransactions removed, and instead imposing a low $2 fee. Players find the rewards lackluster, with low-quality visuals and a subpar story, leading to an overall experience that feels more like a low-grade flash game than a polished title.
“The game offers a fair balance between free-to-play and paid options, making it accessible without feeling overly restrictive.”
“Microtransactions are minimal, allowing players to enjoy the game without constant interruptions or pressure to spend money.”
“The monetization model is straightforward, with a small upfront fee that feels reasonable for the content provided.”
“The game feels like a crudely balanced free-to-play title, and without the microtransactions, it resembles a $2 flash game with a tug of war mechanic and bland, yet decently animated, mini rewards.”
“The low-quality character graphics, poor storyline, and gameplay make it seem like those app store ads for games that claim to be AAA entertainment.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers good replayability, primarily due to its accessible tower defense mechanics, although players may find the final stage, 7-5, to be a challenging hurdle.
“It has a great replayability value, as it's an easy tower defense-style game, except for the very last stage, 7-5.”
“The game offers a high level of replayability, with different strategies to explore and various challenges to overcome.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the random elements and multiple paths, making you want to dive back in for more.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally satisfactory, with decent production quality in terms of performance, sound, and interface design, all functioning effectively.
“The production quality is decent: performance, sound, and interface design all work well together.”
“The optimization of the game allows for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the game mechanics for a seamless experience.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“Despite the decent production quality, the optimization feels rushed, resulting in long loading times and inconsistent performance.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of optimization; even on high-end hardware, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is noted for its appealing and attractive designs, which enhance the overall engagement with the characters. However, the depth of their personalities and growth may vary, with some players desiring more substantial backstories and emotional arcs.
