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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- The game retains the charming point-and-click mechanics of the previous installments, making it enjoyable for fans of the series.
- The addition of a camping system allows players to craft items and regain strength anywhere, improving gameplay convenience.
- The respawning resources and enemies provide a more relaxed experience, reducing the risk of running out of necessary items.
- The game is excessively grindy, requiring players to repeatedly gather resources and craft items, which can become tedious.
- The story is weaker compared to the first two games, lacking depth and engagement.
- Combat requires a significant amount of potions and weapons, which break frequently, leading to frustrating gameplay.
- story396 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story in "Hero of the Kingdom III" has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it weaker and less engaging than its predecessors. While some appreciate the fairy tale elements and the simplicity of the narrative, others criticize it for being overly simplistic, cheesy, and filled with tedious grinding that detracts from the overall experience. The quests often feel repetitive and disconnected from the story, leading to a sense of frustration rather than immersion.
“The story is fine.”
“The story was evolving itself slowly, with taking player from one area to other.”
“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 story is ridiculous.”
“The plot devices of visions to move the story along is probably the weakest aspect.”
“The story is uninspired, dull, and anticlimactic.”
- grinding278 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- -1 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of "Hero of the Kingdom III" has received significant criticism, with many players noting it is far more grindy than its predecessors. Reviewers describe the gameplay as tedious and repetitive, often requiring extensive resource gathering and skill leveling that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. While some appreciate the new mechanics and crafting systems, the overwhelming amount of grinding has led to a less engaging experience, making it difficult for players to stay invested in the story.
“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 allows me to develop my character and skills over time.”
“Unfortunately, this ends up being tedious, and there just isn't enough ratio of interesting story and exploration to quite balance the click-wait-acknowledge-click-wait involved in collecting items, making things, and raising skills to repeat the process on the next level item.”
“The amount of grinding necessary in this game is ridiculous.”
“The game is too grindy compared to the previous ones since some of the mechanics have changed and they also introduced the 'camp' section, you don't have to search for an inn to recharge your energy, simply you click on the camp symbol, located on the bottom right corner of the screen and you'll be in your tent, but before sleeping, you must have food to eat... and cook.”
- gameplay184 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Hero of the Kingdom III" has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the new mechanics like crafting and camping, while others criticize it for being overly grindy and repetitive. Many noted that the game retains a simple point-and-click style, but the introduction of resource management and leveling systems has led to a tedious experience for some, detracting from the enjoyment of the core gameplay loop. Overall, while the game offers some improvements over its predecessors, it struggles with balance and can feel like a chore due to its grinding nature.
“From the gameplay to the lore, this game is for casual and hardcore gamers alike.”
“Controlled solely by the mouse and a single button, the gameplay is remarkably accessible.”
“The unique blend of resource management, roleplaying mechanics, and hidden object game has always been the strong point of the series, and why I enjoyed the previous two games.”
“Story is almost the worst, gameplay is really bad; even leveling the skills is just based on random chance (there is only a 10% chance to increase a skill when you kill a monster). The economy is the worst, and story pieces are so randomly distributed that you just travel the whole map randomly to find related parts.”
“While it's nice to be able to shop from anywhere on the map, it's completely offset by a terrible RPG mechanic that makes you feel like you are treading ice the whole way through. The gameplay is grindy, and the fact that there is no fast travel anymore makes it worse.”
“Unfortunately, the gameplay quickly turns into a boring grind, and the feel of uniqueness is gone. While the core gameplay is the same, the broken economy is even worse than before.”
- music50 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its relaxing and fitting nature, while others find it repetitive and lacking in variety. Many highlight the soundtrack's cinematic quality and ability to enhance the gaming experience, though some note it can become grating over extended play. Overall, while the music is generally deemed enjoyable and appropriate, it may not significantly improve upon previous titles in the series.
“Great graphics and effects, greater score and music.”
“The music is relaxing and appropriate to the pace of the game; the colors are fitting and won’t annoy your eyes, the voices are good, and the save and achievement system works without issue.”
“The soundtrack is incredible and immerses you in the world of the game like very few titles can.”
“The music felt worse than in the previous games.”
“The music in the previous installments was largely short looping pieces with little cohesion.”
“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.”
- graphics45 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as charming and reminiscent of classic 80s and 90s fantasy styles, with a fairytale-like art direction that appeals to nostalgia. While some players appreciate the beautiful and colorful visuals, others note that the graphics have not significantly improved from previous titles, maintaining a simplistic and old-school aesthetic. Overall, the graphics are considered decent and enjoyable, contributing to a relaxing gameplay experience despite some critiques of their dated quality.
“The graphics are beautiful, and the game is set in a colorful and detailed world that is filled with interesting characters and creatures.”
“Very pleasant, even cozy graphics, simple but elegant storyline, interesting gameplay.”
“The cartoonish graphics are really nice to look at and the background music is well made.”
“You start the game and you are thinking 'what a stupid game and old graphics' and you are caught gathering resources, hunting, fishing, cooking food, preparing potions, and killing monsters.”
“Sadly the graphic assets are all almost exactly the same as before, and the story feels much shorter and less engaging than the others.”
“Engines graphics are dated and done in an extremely dull palette.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players found it absurdly funny and enjoyed the ridiculousness, others criticized the characters as annoying and the overall comedic elements as weak and unoriginal. The ending elicited laughter reminiscent of a "B movie," but many felt the humor fell flat due to a lack of engaging content and poor character development. Overall, the comedic aspects seem to vary significantly in effectiveness, leaving some players amused while others were left disappointed.
“This game had me laughing at how ridiculous it was.”
“At the end, you will realize that it was quite funny and relaxing to play.”
“The ending made me laugh in a 'B movie' kind of way.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the story and characters unengaging and even frustrating, leading to a lack of emotional investment. Others, however, appreciate the changes and are able to enjoy the game despite its shortcomings, indicating a divide in how players connect with the narrative and character development. Overall, the emotional impact seems to vary significantly among players, with many feeling disappointed compared to previous titles.
“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.”
“3/10: Boring story and gameplay... the previous titles were more fun in my memory.”
“Boring story and meh quests; none of them barely evoke anything heroic compared to the earlier games.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is considered low, with many players noting a lack of incentive to replay it compared to previous titles in the series. While some may revisit it for nostalgia or to compare differences, the general consensus is that it offers minimal replay value beyond achievements.
“Unfortunately, replayability is pretty low.”
“I'm fairly certain this is the weakest game in the series in terms of replay value.”
“Low replay value aside from Steam achievements.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its relaxed and engaging environment, featuring beautifully painted graphics that enhance the experience of exploration and interaction. Players appreciate the casual vibe, making it an enjoyable setting for both searching for items and assisting characters within the game.
“+ Relaxed atmosphere, nicely painted graphics.”
“If you’re after a casual game with a relaxing atmosphere, fun gameplay, and a cheap price point, I might be able to help you with that.”
“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.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of this game has been criticized for relying heavily on microtransactions, leading many users to view it as a cash grab that detracts from the enjoyment and clever design of its predecessors.
“The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel intrusive, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
“I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content, making it accessible for everyone while still providing optional purchases for those who want to enhance their experience.”
“The balance between free and paid content is well done, ensuring that players can progress without needing to spend excessively.”
“Sadly can't recommend this one, considering the previous two games were probably shorter and didn't differ much from each other, but they were really fun to play and progress through. They were cleverly made, while this feels more like a microtransactions type game.”
“Feels like a cash grab on the fame of the first two games.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, with users reporting a smooth performance and the absence of bugs.
“On a technical aspect, you will find no bugs, and it runs smoothly.”
“The optimization is top-notch, ensuring a seamless gaming experience.”
“Every element of the game feels polished and well-optimized for performance.”
