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Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2

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87%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
87% User Score Based on 362 reviews

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About Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2

Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2 is a single player casual role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Lonely Troops and was released on November 19, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

A lovely adventuring RPG where you journey as a brave princess. Dark smoke has veiled your town and its people have fled. Explore picturesque corners, gather supplies at your own pace, perform heartwarming deeds, and restore lost peace to your kingdom.

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87%Audience ScoreBased on 362 reviews
story39 positive mentions
grinding42 negative mentions
  • The game offers a relaxing and enjoyable experience, perfect for casual gaming.
  • The graphics and music are charming, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
  • The story features a female protagonist, adding a fresh perspective to the series.
  • The game is relatively short, taking only about 3-4 hours to complete.
  • There is a significant amount of backtracking required, which can become tedious.
  • Resource management feels unbalanced, with players often struggling to gather enough items and money.

  • story

    168 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    23% positive mentions, 72% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    The story in "Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2" is generally considered decent, featuring a self-contained narrative that is accessible to newcomers while still appealing to series veterans through familiar characters and themes. While some players appreciated the engaging dialogue and plot twists, others found the story to be linear and lacking depth, with repetitive quests and minimal character development. Overall, it offers a relaxing experience with a light-hearted tone, though it may not satisfy those seeking a more complex or groundbreaking narrative.

    • “The storyline is captivating, with well-written dialogue and intriguing plot twists that kept me invested in the characters’ journeys.”
    • “I found myself genuinely caring about their fates, which is a testament to the game's storytelling.”
    • “Great story, crafting, exploration, resource management, and let's not forget the lovely music.”
    • “The story is generally uninspiring and not really interesting.”
    • “The story does not add much to the game and the entire experience is linear.”
    • “The final third of the game consists of you buying ingredients and making potions.”

  • gameplay

    81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    19% positive mentions, 77% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions

    The gameplay in "Heroes of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2" is characterized by its casual, point-and-click mechanics, focusing on resource management and quest-solving, which some players find engaging while others deem repetitive and lacking depth compared to previous entries in the series. While the game retains familiar mechanics and offers a few minor changes, many reviewers express a desire for more innovation and complexity, noting that it feels like a continuation of past titles rather than a fresh experience. Overall, it provides a relaxed gaming experience suitable for casual players, but may disappoint those seeking significant advancements in gameplay.

    • “The gameplay is engaging, featuring a mix of resource management and quest-solving that kept me on my toes.”
    • “Gameplay-wise, it’s really just another chapter in the HOTK series: pick resources scattered across static screens, use them to complete quests or for crafting, have NPCs join you, assemble a small army and repel orcish invasion... it’s a casual game where you can’t really lose and which is good for a few hours of relaxing gameplay on a Saturday afternoon, or to give to your kids to play.”
    • “A casual and relaxing point-and-click adventure laced with satisfying and clean gameplay.”
    • “A couple of hours to finish it, a very small map, a very underwhelming story, but mostly a painfully repetitive gameplay.”
    • “I know, it sounds weird to say Hero of the Kingdom is repetitive, because that is the base of its gameplay, but here they managed to make it worse.”
    • “It's linear, without new mechanics; everything is reused from game to game with some small adjustments.”

  • grinding

    43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    2% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 98% negative mentions

    Reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding grinding in the latest installment of the series. While some players appreciate the reduction in grind compared to previous games, many find the gameplay tedious and repetitive, often involving excessive backtracking for resources and potions. Overall, the game is seen as less grindy than the third installment but still suffers from a lack of engaging exploration and fun, leading to a more formulaic experience.

    • “A lot more boring and tedious than Lost Tales 1; the other early games had more fun/exploration, whereas this is literally 'kill 1 enemy then go back to get potions for the next enemy' over and over again.”
    • “There's literally an achievement for killing 115 enemies, and when every single enemy requires potions, sometimes multiple potions, it quickly becomes tedious and unfun. Most of the 4.5 hours I played felt more like a chore than anything else.”
    • “This one got really tedious, requiring constant trips back and forth to stock up on various potions; it began to feel a lot like padding after a couple of hours.”

  • music

    29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    52% positive mentions, 38% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions

    The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many players praising its calming and immersive qualities that enhance the overall atmosphere. While some noted that the soundtrack can be repetitive and the audio balancing could be improved, the majority found it pleasant and fitting for the game's fantasy setting. Overall, the music is considered a highlight, contributing significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.

    • “The soundtrack perfectly complements the enchanting visuals, creating an immersive atmosphere that draws you in.”
    • “The music is so relaxing, I love it and would purchase the tracks if available.”
    • “Wonderful music and a relaxing playthrough.”
    • “Music got a little repetitive as well.”
    • “I believe there's a few songs that play constantly as you're playing the game, regardless of where you are either location-wise or in the story.”
    • “The music seems fitting for a basic fantasy world, though the audio balancing could have been better.”

  • graphics

    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    62% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The graphics in the game are generally praised for their vibrant art style and beautiful landscapes, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience. While some players appreciate the nostalgic early 2000s CRPG aesthetic, others suggest that pixel-art graphics could improve the visual appeal. Overall, the visuals are described as clean and consistent, contributing positively to the game's charm and enjoyment.

    • “The art style is as lovely as ever, with vibrant landscapes and beautifully designed characters that bring the world to life.”
    • “The best part is the graphics - it's beautifully drawn and arranged.”
    • “The game is varied and entertaining, the graphics delightful.”
    • “No change in the graphics, sound, or story style at all.”
    • “The graphics are decent enough for the style of game, and the music isn't annoying even though it repeats quite often.”
    • “One could argue that this maintains an artistic fidelity, keeping a similar art style throughout the series, and I can understand that to a point.”

  • replayability

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    Overall, players express mixed feelings about replayability. While some enjoy the charm and replay value of the "Hero of the Kingdom" series, others feel that the lack of dynamic content and short playtime limits the replayability of certain titles, leading to disappointment.

    • “I own all the Hero of the Kingdom games that have come out so far, and they all have excellent replay value.”
    • “I love the Hero of the Kingdom games; on the surface, they're simple point-and-click adventures, but they're so full of unique charm that I find them endlessly replayable.”
    • “Some dynamic content, in particular quests, would add some welcome replayability to the proceedings.”
    • “Very disappointed. Had the game finished any faster, I'd be able to get a refund for short playtime, but instead, I paid for only a couple of hours of playtime and the game isn't even replayable.”

  • humor

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing sound effects, such as neighing horses and clucking chickens, which contribute to a comedic atmosphere. While some players desire more innovative content, the existing elements provide a solid comedic experience, earning high praise for their entertaining execution.

    • “With cows mooing and chickens clucking in the background, this game earns a solid 10/10 for its hilarious take on highborn hijinks.”
    • “Not necessarily gameplay-wise but either add some radically new assets or some dialogue system or at least some funny little knick-knack, say, clicking on a horse so that it starts neighing.”
    • “Very funny.”

  • atmosphere

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality, with a soundtrack that beautifully complements the enchanting visuals, effectively drawing players into the game world.

    • “The soundtrack perfectly complements the enchanting visuals, creating an immersive atmosphere that draws you in.”
    • “The game's world is filled with rich details and ambient sounds that make you feel like you're truly part of the environment.”
    • “Every corner of the game is designed to evoke a sense of wonder and mystery, enhancing the overall atmosphere.”

  • optimization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, -100% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others report issues such as frame rate drops and long loading times. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly across different hardware configurations.

    • “The optimization in this game is outstanding, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
    • “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making the game run seamlessly without any noticeable lag.”
    • “The attention to detail in optimization really enhances the overall experience, ensuring that every frame is as fluid as possible.”
    • “The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
    • “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the immersion.”
    • “The optimization is so bad that loading times are unacceptably long, even for simple tasks.”

  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Reviews indicate that the character development in this game is perceived as lacking, with some players feeling it is the weakest in the series, offering a less engaging story and character progression compared to previous installments.

    • “I have played all of the previous games, and I can say this one is the most empty in terms of both story and character development.”
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Play Times

6h Median play time
12h Average play time
3-33h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs
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Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2 is a casual role playing game with fantasy theme. Common tags for Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2 include indie, trading, exploration, cozy, relaxing and others.

Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2 is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

On average players spend around 12 hours playing Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2.

Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2 was released on November 19, 2021.

Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2 was developed by Lonely Troops.

Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2 has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2 for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2 is a single player game.

Similar games include Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 3, Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 1, Hero of the Kingdom III, Hero of the Kingdom, Hero of the Kingdom II and others.