Hero of the Kingdom III
- August 29, 2018
- Lonely Troops
- 10h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Hero of the Kingdom III," players embark on a journey to reclaim their family farm and bring prosperity to a war-torn kingdom. They will engage in various activities such as resource gathering, trading, and questing, while battling enemies and making important decisions that affect the story's outcome. This third installment of the series introduces new characters, locations, and features, providing a rich and immersive experience.
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Reviews
- The graphics and charm of the 80s and 90s fantasy are still present.
- Quality of life improvements, such as resting anywhere and buying items directly from the map screen, enhance gameplay.
- The twist at the end of the story is interesting and adds a nice touch.
- The game is overly grindy, requiring excessive resource gathering and crafting.
- The story feels ridiculous and uninspired compared to the first two games.
- There is a significant downgrade in overall quality and enjoyment from the previous installments.
- story240 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story in this game has received largely negative feedback, with many players describing it as uninspired, simplistic, and lacking depth compared to its predecessors. Critics note that the narrative feels like an afterthought, overshadowed by excessive grinding and repetitive quests, leading to a disconnection from the characters and plot. While some appreciate the casual, fairy-tale style, the overall consensus is that the story fails to engage and is a significant step down from earlier installments in the series.
“The story again starts with an idyllic life in remote countryside, which is rudely interrupted by a series of earthquakes that destroys your house, so you have no choice but to set out on a quest to rediscover other vales that were separated by these earthquakes and stop the villain that is causing them.”
“The third one still delivers the childish fairy tale story that I enjoyed so much about the first two, but now with annoying grinding mechanisms.”
“The story is fine, while not too complex.”
“The story is ridiculous.”
“The story is uninspired, dull, and anticlimactic.”
“The story is the worst of all three games.”
- grinding186 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- -1 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that "grinding" in this game is significantly more pronounced than in its predecessors, with many players finding it tedious and detracting from the overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the ability to recover resources through grinding, the excessive need for item collection, skill leveling, and crafting has led to frustration and a sense of monotony, particularly in the late game. Overall, the shift towards a grind-heavy experience has polarized opinions, with some players enjoying the challenge while others feel it undermines the game's narrative and flow.
“The core disparity isn't the grindiness -- that's a symptom.”
“Grinding in this game feels rewarding and satisfying, making every effort worthwhile.”
“I appreciate how the grind is balanced with meaningful progression, keeping me engaged.”
“In practice, I found the amount of grinding needed to level your skills enough to progress very frustrating, and trying to get the awards was even worse.”
“The grinding they made you do backfired as it made getting the achievements very easy.”
“The story is decent, but not as strong as in the previous games, heavily influenced by all that meaningless grinding.”
- gameplay99 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Hero of the Kingdom III" retains the core mechanics of resource management and quest completion from its predecessors, but many players find it overly grindy and tedious, particularly due to the increased focus on scavenging for materials and crafting. While some appreciate the new mechanics, such as skill leveling and respawning resources, others feel these changes detract from the enjoyment, turning the experience into a repetitive click-fest. Overall, the game offers a mix of familiar gameplay with some innovative features, but the balance between challenge and grind has left many players feeling frustrated.
“The gameplay is relatively easy to pick up, but there is a lot of depth to the game as you progress.”
“It's a satisfying blend of hidden object and resource management mechanics.”
“Neat new features like the camp and access to shops via the map make gameplay a lot easier and respawning mushrooms and eggs take away the fear of spending your money, making it a lot easier to play.”
“At a certain point, the flow of gameplay hits a brick wall when in between each objective you actually want to accomplish, you have to stop and scour the whole map for 10 minutes for resources that will get you through it.”
“Unfortunately, the gameplay quickly turns into a boring grind, and the feel of uniqueness is gone.”
“The mechanics too are just ridiculous, adding grind for no reason but grinding.”
- graphics26 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their charming, nostalgic style reminiscent of 80s and 90s fantasy, featuring colorful and detailed environments filled with interesting characters. While some reviews note that the visuals have improved over time, others feel that the graphics remain simplistic and familiar, yet still enjoyable and fitting for the game's overall atmosphere. Overall, the graphics contribute to a relaxing and cozy experience, appealing to fans of old-school aesthetics.
“The graphics are beautiful, and the game is set in a colorful and detailed world that is filled with interesting characters and creatures.”
“The cartoonish graphics are really nice to look at and the background music is well made.”
“Very pleasant, even cozy graphics, simple but elegant storyline, interesting gameplay.”
“They, like the gameplay, are simplistic adventure/quest plots with minimal graphic intrusion and no animation to speak of (minor tool/weapon movement).”
“Music is basic but it fits, graphics are very old school, looks like Diablo but it's 20 years younger, but again, it fits ;)”
“But, game 3 looks graphically the same as the first 2.”
- music23 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and fitting for the environment, though it tends to be repetitive and can become grating over time. While some players appreciate the simple and enjoyable tracks, others find the limited variety and looping nature of the music frustrating, especially during extended play sessions. Overall, the soundtrack contributes to a pleasant atmosphere, but its lack of diversity may detract from the experience for some players.
“Simple and rustic yet decent and enjoyable music, story, and visuals.”
“Relaxing background music.”
“The music is nice, the lands are obviously made with care, and the UI is elegant and minimal.”
“And as for the thing in between, music and sounds are pretty much the same and as bland and annoying as before, same about characters and storyline but then again we are here to press lpm over and over again and search for the eggs and shrooms in the background so who really cares about this stuff.”
“Mute the loopy music and listen to your mouse clicks.”
“And the droning music that constantly plays/loops gets really frustrating as well... because you spend half the time in the crafting screen or the map screen.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players find it absurdly funny, others criticize it as forced and unoriginal, particularly pointing out a main character who is more annoying than amusing. Overall, the comedic elements seem to lack depth and coherence, leading to a disappointing experience for those expecting engaging humor.
“This game had me laughing at how ridiculous it was.”
“The humor is so over-the-top that it becomes a delightful experience, even when the characters are absurd.”
“The comedic moments are genuinely funny and add a light-hearted touch to the gameplay.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a mixed emotional response to the game, with some players feeling heartwrenched by character developments and others finding certain characters frustrating or unlikable. While some express a lack of emotional investment in the story and quests, leading to a more enjoyable experience, others criticize the narrative for being boring and failing to evoke a sense of heroism. Overall, the emotional impact varies significantly among players.
“The resource aspect is fine, but the skill change is heart-wrenching.”
“One of the main characters is so frustrating that they will either make you want to cry or call for help. With such a father, not much can be expected from the princess.”
“While I certainly understand his argument and do not dispute it, I am far less emotionally invested here and thus I was able to enjoy it a lot.”
“The story is boring and the quests are lackluster; none of them evoke any sense of heroism compared to the earlier games.”
“The emotional depth is missing; I felt no connection to the characters or their struggles.”
“The game fails to engage me on an emotional level, leaving me indifferent to the outcomes of the story.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is considered low, with many users noting a lack of incentive to replay it compared to previous titles in the series. While some players may revisit earlier games for comparison, the consensus is that this installment offers minimal replay value.
“Unfortunately, replayability is pretty low.”
“I'm fairly certain this is the weakest game in the series in terms of replay value.”
“No replay value.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its immersive and relaxed environment, enhanced by beautifully painted graphics. Players enjoy exploring the world and engaging with its elements, contributing to a sense of discovery and community.
“+ relaxed atmosphere, nicely painted graphics”
“It has the same feel and atmosphere.”
“I love having to walk around in the neat atmosphere and search for stuff, as well as helping out people.”
