Hero of Aethric | Classic RPG
Get on Play StoreClassic turn-based gameplay in a nostalgic RPG adventure
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- Great old school RPG feel with engaging gameplay and a variety of classes.
- No ads and fair monetization, allowing for a fun experience without pay-to-win mechanics.
- Active community and responsive developers, constantly improving the game.
- Movement controls are clunky and slow, making navigation tedious.
- Quests often lack clear guidance, leading to frustration in finding objectives.
- High level grinding can become repetitive and time-consuming, with some essential items being hard to find.
- story213 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story and quest structure receive mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the difficulty in locating quest objectives and the randomness of monster spawns, which can lead to prolonged periods of grinding without progress. While some appreciate the overarching narrative and RPG elements, others find the quest design lacking in guidance and clarity, making it feel tedious and disconnected from the story. Overall, players desire a more streamlined questing experience with better tracking and clearer objectives to enhance their engagement with the game's narrative.
“The story is great, the battle system is amazing, and the map is pretty big.”
“Awesome game, a very enjoyable and fun to play game. For this not to be a finished product, it is by far one of the best games to get on your phone.”
“Epic RPG free to play, no paywall, epic story, great character development and design. 10/10 love the game, keep up the great work!”
“Finding monsters to progress the main quest is like trying to find a needle in a haystack.”
“I have been stuck on the same story quest for two weeks because the enemies carrying fogstones almost never spawn and don't show up in shops either.”
“Quest progression is nonsensical; doing one daily quest will give you more XP than 10 story quests because they require you to kill dozens of bosses each.”
- grinding78 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a mixed reception regarding grinding in the game. While some players appreciate the grind as a core aspect of the RPG experience, finding it enjoyable and rewarding, many others criticize it for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, particularly at higher levels. The lack of engaging content and slow movement further exacerbate the grind, leading to frustration for those who prefer a more balanced gameplay experience.
“Game play - classic turn-based RPG with multiple classes to choose from. You keep your class-learned skills as you progress, and there's no grinding as experience and money are abundant with a lot of different classes to play.”
“Very fun and not too grindy.”
“Very fun and not really grindy.”
“Tedious fights and terrible movement - there is no option to skip fight animations so you end up spamming the same button (e.g. volley) all the time but have to wait 2-4 seconds between each press to watch animations you don't care about.”
“So one gets stuck doing a near perpetual grind of generic, repeatable side quests and general level grinding, turning what could have been a fun game into a boring, perpetual grindy mess.”
“The grinding required is insane.”
- gameplay70 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this game is generally well-received, praised for its solid mechanics, depth, and engaging RPG elements, though some players find it repetitive and lacking in tutorial guidance. While the community is friendly and the art style is appealing, there are criticisms regarding movement controls, quest design, and certain mechanics that can be frustrating. Overall, the game offers a nostalgic experience with potential for improvement in user interface and gameplay balance.
“Solid game mechanics and gear upgrade system.”
“Gameplay is simple yet deep, and the community is friendly and inviting.”
“The gameplay loop is simple, intuitive, and entertaining.”
“This game has nothing of those; it relies on its gameplay to keep you engaged. If you have friends, this game is a must to play together.”
“Repetitive gameplay, moving around is a chore (what's wrong with a control pad?), base enemies have more than one immunity and you have no option to change your equipment in battle (basically, you're screwed), story quests depend on random monsters appearing, store equipment is either useless or above your tier, so you rely on what the game decides to drop, ridiculous equipment upgrade times.”
“The gameplay is decent but your story quests are obnoxious, so I am quitting...”
- monetization52 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 37 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is highly praised, with players appreciating the absence of ads and the non-intrusive nature of in-app purchases, which are primarily cosmetic and optional. Many users express satisfaction with the lack of pay-to-win mechanics, highlighting that the game allows for a pure gaming experience without interruptions or mandatory spending. Overall, the monetization system is viewed as fair and supportive of the developers, enhancing the enjoyment of the game.
“In-app purchases are optional in the strictest sense, but that only makes me want to spend to support the generous devs behind this masterpiece.”
“The fairest monetization system on a free mobile game I have ever seen.”
“Monetization is essentially cosmetics only, which is excellent.”
“Not a fan at all... you spend more time walking from one spot to another than doing anything else, and it's just a cash grab right now with everybody spending money on luck shines and wisdom shines.”
“Too much grind needed to advance in the game, and there are microtransactions for features that other games offer for free.”
“It's a copy-paste of Orna... skills are still extremely imbalanced, same old skins recycled as in-app purchases, and nothing new.”
- graphics31 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are predominantly praised for their nostalgic pixel art style, reminiscent of classic RPGs, which many players find appealing. While some reviewers note the simplicity and occasional inconsistencies in sprite animations, the overall aesthetic is considered charming and well-suited for fans of retro gaming. However, there are calls for improvements in graphical variety and detail, particularly for future updates.
“The pixel graphics are a nice retro touch.”
“It's an overall great game and I absolutely love it; the fighting mechanics are good and the art style pulls the whole thing together with great pixelated art.”
“The pixel graphics tickle me right in the nostalgia.”
“As for the aesthetics: the player sprites on the overworld are not even animated and the sprite sizes aren't consistent.”
“Could put more effort in graphics and combat.”
“Also, these graphics... we've all seen them before.”
- music27 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its charm and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many players describing it as beautiful and enjoyable. However, some users noted issues such as repetitive tracks and occasional audio cutouts, suggesting a desire for more variety and additional background music. Overall, while the soundtrack is a highlight, there are calls for improvements to ensure a more immersive experience.
“The music is very enjoyable and plays well at appropriate times.”
“Amazing game and music.”
“Incredible musical score.”
“Music keeps cutting out.”
“Only bug I've seen is battle sound effects and music randomly stopping until you restart.”
“I'd totally like to hear more and better music, see an expansion of the classes and skills maybe with some customizability, and…well, just more and better stuff.”
- stability22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- -9 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many players reporting frequent freezes and glitches, particularly during battles and menu navigation. While some users appreciate the developers' ongoing efforts to address these issues, the overall experience is marred by bugs that can disrupt gameplay and cause loss of progress. Despite these challenges, players still find enjoyment in the game, indicating a potential for improvement as updates are released.
“The game runs smoothly without any major crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
“I've encountered very few bugs, and the overall stability enhances my enjoyment of the game.”
“The performance is impressive, with consistent frame rates and minimal glitches.”
“The game often stalls while navigating the menu, and then Android will forever pop up with 'this app is failing to respond.' It also freezes quite often in PvP, dungeons, and kingdom raids, causing you to lose your entry.”
“Freezes often in inconvenient situations which can cost rare resources.”
“Super broken, continuously freezes or simply doesn't recognize icons being selected.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it impresses with its nostalgic feel and touch screen controls, players report issues such as camera lag, unstable performance, and scaling problems on certain devices. Although the developers are actively working on bug fixes and performance enhancements, many users still experience significant optimization challenges that detract from the overall experience. The addition of offline play could further improve accessibility for those with unreliable internet connections.
“The game manages to feel like an old Super Nintendo or Game Boy game with optimized UI and controls for touch screen.”
“It is still early access, so there are regular bug-squashing updates and performance improvements.”
“Stability improvements and higher expectations for performance management of co-op also provide fixable feature enhancements including adjustable adjustments throughout the gameplay.”
“Good game but with very poor optimization.”
“I want to try the game but it looks like my device resolution isn't supported. My Vivo T1 Pro 5G is zoomed and stretched. Edited: the game still has scaling issues after I disabled Vivo game optimization. Any other solution?”
“But there is something with camera movement; when I double select the direction to walk, the camera starts lagging or stuttering. This is the only con I found; it's an amazing game. ❤️ Keep up...”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's solid replayability, citing the absence of ads and in-game purchases as a positive aspect. The inclusion of three different classes enhances replay value, and there are hopes for future updates that could introduce more playable characters and maps to further enrich the experience.
“Great game with good replay value and it does not try to sell me anything or make me watch ads.”
“Three different classes offer replayability too.”
“Good game, hopefully it can add more playable characters inside as well as adding more maps. Hope to see more future updates soon, recommended game.”
“I see this game is in early access, so I hope the developer listens to feedback for better improvement to make this game more playable.”
“Three different classes offer some replayability.”
- character development3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a strong character development concept with engaging design and an epic story, earning high praise from players. However, some skills, like dual-wielding abilities, are criticized for being underwhelming and less effective than standard attacks. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a nostalgic RPG experience.
“Epic RPG free to play, no paywall, epic story, great character development and design. 10/10! Love the game, keep up the great work! Can't wait to see what the future holds for this game. If you're looking for an old school RPG that ticks all the boxes, pick this game up.”
“Fun game! Love the leveling and character development.”
“The game has an amazing character development concept.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is subjective, with some players finding it amusing, particularly in the absurdity of American users claiming extensive travel in remote areas. Additionally, the poorly executed epitaph system is noted as unintentionally funny.
“The fact that the top users who were American had apparently visited every part of the UK, Croatia, Italy, and France when the place I live is remote even to natives was hilarious.”
“The epitaph system in the beginning is hilariously bad.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its strong visual appeal and excellent music, creating an engaging thematic experience. However, the overall enjoyment is diminished by bland quest design and repetitive combat mechanics, particularly with the warrior class, which detracts from the immersive atmosphere.
“The theme and atmosphere of the game are really good; it's visually appealing, and the music is great.”
