Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2
- November 19, 2021
- Lonely Troops
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2," become a heroic princess and protect your city from monstrous hordes. Explore the countryside, complete quests, and gain skills to defeat enemies. Discover hidden items, earn achievements, and embark on a charming and adventurous RG journey.
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Reviews
- The game features a charming art style and immersive soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Engaging gameplay with a mix of resource management and quest-solving that keeps players invested.
- The storyline is captivating, with well-written dialogue and intriguing plot twists that draw players into the characters' journeys.
- The gameplay can become tedious due to excessive backtracking and the need to constantly gather potions for combat.
- The game is shorter than previous installments, leading to a feeling of being rushed and less content overall.
- Some players found the mechanics repetitive and lacking innovation compared to earlier entries in the series.
- story157 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story in this game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it captivating and well-executed, featuring intriguing plot twists and relatable characters, while others criticize it for being short, linear, and lacking depth. Many reviews highlight the nostalgic charm and simplicity of the narrative, which often revolves around familiar themes of heroism and resource management, but some feel it falls flat compared to previous entries in the series. Overall, the storytelling is generally seen as enjoyable for casual play, though it could benefit from more complexity and character development.
“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.”
“Despite being shorter than other games in the series, the story is captivating and the world is well-crafted.”
“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 story is weak even by the standards of the series.”
- gameplay78 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "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 appeals to both casual and hardcore gamers. However, many reviews highlight a lack of innovation, with repetitive mechanics and minimal new features compared to previous installments, leading to a sense of stagnation in the series. While some players appreciate the familiar gameplay loop, others find it underwhelming and overly simplistic, resulting in a mixed reception regarding its overall engagement and depth.
“The gameplay is engaging, featuring a mix of resource management and quest-solving that kept me on my toes.”
“From the gameplay to the lore, this game is for casual and hardcore gamers alike.”
“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 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.”
- grinding37 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is largely viewed as tedious and uninspired, with many players expressing frustration over the repetitive nature of resource gathering and potion management. While some noted improvements in quality of life that reduced grinding, others felt that the game still required excessive backtracking and farming, leading to a sense of monotony. Overall, the grinding experience varies, with some players finding it manageable while others consider it a significant drawback.
“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.”
“This part feels a bit 'dumbed down' and grindy for no reason.”
- music27 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its relaxing and immersive qualities, with many reviewers highlighting the beautiful soundtracks that complement the visuals. However, some players noted that the music can become repetitive and suggested improvements in audio balancing, particularly with environmental sounds. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gaming experience, making it enjoyable enough for players to consider purchasing the tracks separately.
“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.”
- graphics21 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their vibrant landscapes and beautifully designed characters, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience. While some players appreciate the nostalgic early 2000s CRPG style, others suggest that pixel-art graphics would be a better fit. Overall, the visuals are described as simple yet beautiful, maintaining a consistent artistic fidelity throughout the series.
“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.”
“No change in the graphics, sound, or story style at all.”
“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.”
“The graphics and music are consistent for the series.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the replayability of the game is mixed; while some players appreciate the charm and depth of the "Hero of the Kingdom" series, leading to high replay value, others express disappointment due to a lack of dynamic content and short playtime, which diminishes their desire to replay the game.
“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.”
- humor3 mentions
- 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 foundation, earning praise for their entertaining execution. Overall, the game is recognized for its humorous take on highborn antics.
“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.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % 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 emotion, from the haunting melodies to the stunning landscapes.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % 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 top-notch, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I love how the developers have fine-tuned the performance settings, making it easy to customize for the best experience.”
“The game runs flawlessly after the latest optimization patch, showcasing the team's commitment to improving performance.”
“The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
“I constantly experience frame drops and stuttering, which ruins the immersion.”
“The optimization is so bad that loading times are excessively long, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- character development1 mentions
- 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 minimal depth in both story and character arcs.
“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.”
