Hero of the Kingdom

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In "Hero of the Kingdom," players embark on an adventure to reclaim their family farm and uncover the truth behind their father's disappearance. They'll engage in various activities such as trading, fighting pirates, and solving quests to progress through the game's engaging storyline. With its beautiful hand-drawn graphics and strategic gameplay, Hero of the Kingdom offers a captivating experience for players seeking a relaxing yet immersive adventure.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,615 reviews

story447 positive mentions

replayability52 negative mentions

A super addictive game that offers a relaxing experience rather than a challenging one.
Charming graphics and a pleasant soundtrack enhance the overall gameplay.
Engaging storyline with various quests and hidden objects to find, making it enjoyable for completionists.

The game is very short, typically completed in 3-6 hours, leading to limited replay value.
Gameplay can become tedious due to the need for pixel hunting to find hidden objects.
Lacks depth and challenge, as players cannot lose and the story is quite predictable.

story
1,576 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a straightforward, linear narrative centered around a young farm boy on a quest to rescue his father after their home is destroyed by bandits. While the plot is often described as generic and predictable, it is engaging enough to keep players entertained through its simple quests and charming visuals. Many players appreciate the relaxing gameplay and the nostalgic fantasy elements, though some express a desire for deeper character development and a more intricate storyline.
- “The result is a unique title that has its story as the highlight, where you will be immersed in the steady progression from a simple farmer to captain of the king's army, searching for your father who has been taken captive by bandits.”
- “A captivating combination of a captivating storytelling, a point and click adventure, resource management with RPG elements.”
- “The story is that your father is missing and your quiet little life on your farm has taken an unexpected turn.”
- “The generic story was decent but the finale seemed rushed and I couldn't help but wonder how cool it could have been with a deeper setting and stronger characters.”
- “On the minus side is a very basic story, some rather dull and heavy-handed writing, with a bit of cringey 'hero-worship', and lots of clicking and running back and forth.”
- “The story is linear and predictable.”
gameplay
498 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its simple, casual mechanics, primarily revolving around point-and-click interactions, resource management, and hidden object elements. Players can expect a relaxing experience with a charming story, typically lasting around 4-6 hours, though some find it repetitive and lacking depth. While the mechanics are easy to grasp, they can feel linear and may not provide significant challenge, making it suitable for casual gamers looking for a light-hearted adventure.
- “A charming enough story, with simple relaxing gameplay.”
- “The game eased you into the simple gameplay mechanics as the story was set up.”
- “The clever combination of RPG, resource management, and hidden object mechanics were very well done.”
- “This isn't a game because it does not have gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is merely point and click across minimally-animated prerendered CG cutouts, but it succeeds in capturing your attention from start to finish.”
- “The game has a pretty interesting premise and concept, but is pretty much a ton of 'fetch quests' in disguise, with no challenge or gameplay whatsoever as it's entirely point and click without any chance of dying.”
graphics
297 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally described as charming and nostalgic, with many reviewers appreciating the simple yet detailed artwork reminiscent of classic titles from the 90s, such as Age of Empires. While some note that the visuals can appear dated or pixelated, especially at higher resolutions, others find them visually appealing and well-suited for casual gameplay. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, making it enjoyable despite its simplicity.
- “This relaxing gameplay is accompanied by the right background music, an elegant user interface, and highly detailed graphics.”
- “The artwork is beautiful, and the progression from zero to hero is excellent.”
- “The art style is very nice; every scene is drawn with great detail, and you can really tell the artists put a lot of time and effort into it, making it a rather pretty game.”
- “As long as you can get behind its mundane story and outdated graphics (runs on any potato, mind you), you may enjoy a relaxing playthrough or two.”
- “The storyline is very cookie-cutter and not worth mentioning, the music isn't all that great and the graphics are on par with 00's strategy games.”
- “Repetitive music, static graphics (seriously, there aren't even battle animations or whatever) and long, static paragraphs of text.”
music
196 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and atmospheric qualities, effectively complementing the gameplay and enhancing the overall experience. While many players appreciate the soothing and immersive soundtrack, some note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the music is considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing to its calming and enjoyable nature.
- “This relaxing gameplay is accompanied by the right background music, an elegant user interface, and highly detailed graphics.”
- “The music fits the overall relaxing atmosphere of the game, while also being dramatic enough to fit more tense moments like battles or hostile environments.”
- “The game is beautiful, the music is both relaxing and adventurous (and a true pleasure to listen to), and the sound effects feel crisp and fit just right.”
- “The very few issues I have with it are the fact that the music gets a bit too repetitive and how getting all collectibles without using a guide was tedious.”
- “And after the story is ended if the player wishes to get all the collectibles, the game turns into a tediously boring 'where is waldo' with continuously more irritating sounding music.”
- “It's a midi track that gets repeated over and over; I turned down the volume and listened to my own music.”
replayability
154 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
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Overall, the game has very low replayability, with most players noting that once the main story and achievements are completed, there is little incentive to play again. Many reviews highlight its short playtime, typically around 3 to 6 hours, and a linear storyline that limits replay value. While some players enjoyed the experience, they recommend purchasing it on sale due to its lack of substantial replay content.
- “The game also definitely has replay value - I've played through a couple of times, and it's still fun even when you know the story.”
- “There are many quests but the game is not long and I completed it in a matter of hours, but there is replay value thanks to side quests and Steam achievements.”
- “All achievements are doable on one playthrough, just check to see what you need to complete, and you won't have to play it twice, which I also appreciate, especially since it's story-based.”
- “The game is only 4 hours and there is zero replayability.”
- “If you are expecting any replay value whatsoever, there is none.”
- “There is no replay value to this game.”
grinding
106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it somewhat tedious but manageable within the overall enjoyable experience. While some players appreciate the compact gameplay that minimizes excessive grinding, others note that certain tasks, such as resource farming and collecting achievements, can become repetitive and frustrating. Overall, the game balances its grind elements with engaging mechanics, though it may not appeal to those who dislike repetitive tasks.
- “I spent two hours grinding grain to multiply my money, because some of the quests require a hefty purse.”
- “The gameplay is rather stagnant and quickly develops into tedious mechanics to grind up gold and exploit the system's economy.”
- “It worked for a while, but after completing the game and having to go back and find all the missing things got real tedious, real quick.”
atmosphere
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its relaxing and immersive qualities, enhanced by a well-crafted soundtrack that complements various environments and gameplay moments. Players appreciate the retro graphical art style and the low-stress ambiance, which draws them into the story and encourages exploration. Overall, the atmosphere effectively balances tranquility with moments of tension, creating an engaging experience for adventurers.
- “The soundtrack with its corresponding atmosphere was blended nicely and fit each zone perfectly.”
- “The music fits the overall relaxing atmosphere of the game, while also being dramatic enough to fit more tense moments like battles or hostile environments.”
- “I highly enjoyed myself with this small but rich point-and-click adventure role-playing game because of the retro-like graphical art style atmosphere and the addicting drive I had to keep on moving.”
- “In a game that would be best described as resource management, you'll find yourself in a mundane atmosphere of people and a world that don't necessarily revolve around you.”
- “The overall atmosphere is decent, but the story is extremely detailed, long, and sometimes even takes unexpected turns or continues when you believe it to be over.”
- “- relaxing atmosphere.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as funny and clever, appealing to both kids and adults, particularly when following the story. Players find amusement in the game's quirky elements, such as the absurdity of the cow's moo and the sometimes hilarious translation. While the game maintains a slow pace, it keeps players entertained for hours, with suggestions for more wit and humorous dialogue in potential sequels.
- “Funny and clever.”
- “Even for people who are not kids, it is funny if you follow the story.”
- “This game has obviously been translated from another language and is hilarious to read sometimes.”
emotional
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a short but emotionally engaging experience, characterized by a wholesome story and peaceful music that evoke a sense of tranquility. Its charming art style and simple gameplay contribute to a heartfelt atmosphere, making it a delightful, albeit naive, adventure. Overall, players find it to be a pleasant and emotionally resonant journey despite its brevity.
- “There's a kind of peace to be had by following that simple story, listening to the peaceful music and doing occasional pixel-hunting among the pretty and heartfelt imagery.”
- “Though it is a short game, nevertheless, it has an interesting story, and even one that can be called emotional.”
- “The art is pleasant, the music is adventurous, and the story is wholesomely enjoyable, albeit a tad naive.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game demonstrates excellent stability, with users reporting no glitches or bugs across various platforms, including Linux Mint and Mac. The experience is described as polished and well-optimized, contributing to a smooth gameplay experience.
- “There are no glitches and everything you need is basically given to you if you focus on progressing through each map before you complete everything in it.”
- “The graphics are pleasant, the sounds are nice, it is polished and bug free.”
- “Runs great on Linux Mint 19 Cinnamon.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is mixed; while some players appreciate the engaging story and surprising twists, others find the protagonist to be a flat hero archetype with limited depth. Despite the lack of extensive character arcs, this simplicity may suit the game's overall style.
- “Great story, good character development, surprise twist.”
- “There isn't much storyline or character development; the player character is a sort of flat hero type looking to rescue his father from bandits, but that doesn't feel bad in this kind of game.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The monetization model is praised for being non-intrusive, lacking annoying in-game purchases or paywalls that force players to spend money to progress, making it feel more like a traditional game rather than a mobile title.
- “The monetization model feels exploitative, as it pushes players towards spending money to enjoy the game fully.”
- “It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to progress without spending real money.”
- “The game is fun, but the constant prompts to purchase in-game currency really detract from the overall experience.”