Hero Hours Contract 2: A Factory for Magical Girls

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Hero Hours Contract 2: A Factory for Magical Girls is a single player tactical role playing game with a anime theme. It was developed by Steve O'Gorman and was released on September 7, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Join the Union of Magical Girls, as they navigate the free market of Magical Girl heroics, in tactical, grid-based combat!

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The game offers a unique theme of 'hero girls vs. modern capitalism', providing a more thoughtful narrative compared to typical games in the genre.
It is a fully free game, demonstrating the developer's confidence in their work and providing value to players without any hidden costs.
The addition of new playable characters and unique gameplay mechanics enhances the experience, making it enjoyable for fans of the original game.

The graphics are poorly executed, with a garish pixel art style that detracts from the overall experience and feels inauthentic.
Game mechanics can be frustrating, with a heavy reliance on luck for success and a lack of healing options in rogue-like dungeons, leading to tedious gameplay.
The game feels less polished than its predecessor, with bugs and a steep learning curve that can hinder enjoyment for new players.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story presents an anti-capitalist theme, juxtaposed with gameplay mechanics that favor luck over skill, creating an ironic contrast. Players appreciate the whimsical narrative and art style, while the inclusion of topical issues like NFTs and gig economies adds relevance, despite the reliance on infinitely generated missions. Overall, the story is seen as cute and engaging, with potential for further development.
- “The story itself is topical, and while I hope that the elements touched on (NFTs, crypto, gig economies, and similar scams) aren't around for long, I do feel they will likely linger. Unfortunately, but at least that makes this game more likely to remain relevant.”
- “I really like the art style and want to see where the story goes.”
- “Cute little story as per usual, and I liked seeing all the different magical outfits and more ridiculous magical names.”
- “For a game with such an anti-capitalist story, the game mechanics are ironically very pro-capitalist: no matter how much you grind or how well you strategize, luck is mandatory for success.”
- “The story itself is topical, and while I hope that the elements touched on (NFTs, crypto, gig economies, and similar scams) aren't around for long, I do feel they will likely linger; unfortunately, but at least that makes this game more likely to remain relevant.”
- “The main loop remains infinitely generated missions, and I still prefer some of the missions to others - but the game has added a lot more.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the pixel art as "godawful" and suggesting it reflects a lack of skill or resources from the developer. However, others appreciate the art style and find it charming, indicating that while the graphics may not appeal to everyone, they contribute positively to the overall experience for some players.
- “I really like the art style and want to see where the story goes.”
- “The art style is great; I love it! The characters are charming, the music is actually good, and the gameplay seems relaxing. I still recommend the game to anyone; give it a try if that's the type of game you enjoy.”
- “This features really godawful pixel crap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “Worse, not all the graphics are pixel crap, which implies the developer could do better but didn't... so this looks bad, I guess on purpose, and also looks inauthentic.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a mix of strategic elements and luck, which some players find frustrating given the game's anti-capitalist narrative. While the mechanics can feel disjointed between different modes, the game offers flexibility and replayability through infinite levels and unique special challenges, making it enjoyable for those seeking a more casual experience.
- “The first game's summer vacation puzzles worked because they used the same mechanics as the standard tactics gameplay.”
- “Plus, if you do like the gameplay enough as something mindless to play, then it does offer a lot of flexibility in that area even when you do finish the main storyline!”
- “For a game with such an anti-capitalist story, the game mechanics are ironically very pro-capitalist: no matter how much you grind or how well you strategize, luck is mandatory for success.”
- “I even tried buying a doughnut (an item that temporarily increases stats like attack and number of available turns), only to find out they have no effect because the rogue-like dungeons use different mechanics than the standard tactics levels.”
- “Besides the infinite levels, you will also run into a series of special levels which add unique gameplay mechanics.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that while the game has a slightly increased grind compared to its predecessor, the introduction of diverse magical workers with unique abilities adds variety and enjoyment to the experience. Additionally, the upgrades system has been streamlined, reducing the overall grind associated with character progression.
- “While it is a tad more grindy in some ways (or at least in the way that I played it) than the original, the many other magical workers you can get into your union do change things up with various neat little gimmicks of their own, and I won't pretend that wasn't kind of neat to mess around with.”
- “For one, unlike the 'union bargaining' of the last game, there is now a lot less grindy 'upgrades' system.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is well-received, contributing positively to the overall experience and enhancing the charming art style and relaxing gameplay. Reviewers recommend giving the game a try, especially for those who appreciate its genre.
- “The music is actually good and enhances the overall experience of the game.”
- “I love the art style, the characters are charming, and the music adds a relaxing vibe to the gameplay.”
- “I still recommend the game to anyone; if this is the type of game you enjoy, the music will definitely resonate with you.”

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Hero Hours Contract 2: A Factory for Magical Girls is a tactical role playing game with anime theme.

Hero Hours Contract 2: A Factory for Magical Girls is available on Nintendo Switch, PC and Windows.

Hero Hours Contract 2: A Factory for Magical Girls was released on September 7, 2022.

Hero Hours Contract 2: A Factory for Magical Girls was developed by Steve O'Gorman.

Hero Hours Contract 2: A Factory for Magical Girls has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.

Hero Hours Contract 2: A Factory for Magical Girls is a single player game.

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