Hero or Villain: Genesis

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Hero or Villain: Genesis is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Hosted Games and was released on September 19, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

"Hero or Villain: Genesis" is an open-world superhero RPG where players can create their own powerful character and choose their own path, becoming a hero or a villain. With a range of abilities and customization options, players will explore a detailed city and engage in missions that shape their character's story and morality. The game features a dynamic world where the actions of players can have far-reaching consequences.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 889 reviews

story121 positive mentions

monetization17 negative mentions

The game offers a vast array of customization options for powers and character development, allowing players to create unique heroes or villains.
The story is engaging with multiple endings, providing high replayability and encouraging players to explore different choices.
The game captures the superhero genre well, with fun mechanics and a compelling narrative that keeps players invested.

The writing quality is inconsistent, with awkward dialogue and grammatical errors that detract from the overall experience.
Many choices feel shallow and do not significantly impact the story, leading to a sense of repetitiveness in gameplay.
The game has a paywall after the first few chapters, which frustrates players who want to continue the story without additional costs.

story
274 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
53%
3%
The story has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its engaging plot and character development, as well as the variety of choices and multiple endings available. However, several users criticized the narrative for lacking coherence and flow, feeling rushed or incomplete, particularly at the end, which often leads to a paywall for further content. Overall, while the story is seen as entertaining and immersive, the need for additional chapters to be paid for and the presence of repetitive elements detract from the overall experience.
- “Great story with good options and multiple endings.”
- “I have played a lot of choice-story type games like this and this is by far the best I have played.”
- “The story is definitely worth every penny, and to anyone who happens upon this review, what are you waiting for??”
- “The general story and descriptions lack a flow and feel all over the place.”
- “The plot was pretty standard but the epilogue - essentially a lore dump to set up the sequel - felt abrupt, forced and completely out-of-place.”
- “The story is hot garbage, the RPG element is arbitrary and the stats have no impact on gameplay.”
monetization
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
85%
Players express frustration with the monetization model, feeling it is inconsistent and unfair. Many prefer a free version supported by ads rather than paying upfront for a game that still includes advertisements. Overall, there is a strong desire for clearer options, such as a fully ad-supported free version or a paid version without ads, rather than a combination of both.
- “I don't understand the thought process behind the monetization of these games.”
- “Why make the first three chapters full of ads and also make me pay for the rest?”
- “The game is good aside from the fact that you have to buy the whole story while there are ads in the game.”
replayability
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
5%
16%
Overall, the game is highly praised for its replayability, with many players noting the variety of routes, builds, relationships, and endings available to explore. Users appreciate the engaging writing and frequent updates that enhance the experience, making it a fun choice for repeated playthroughs. Many consider it one of the most replayable games in its genre, with impressive customization options contributing to its lasting appeal.
- “The game has a lot of replay value, with different routes, builds, relationships, and endings to explore.”
- “Fantastic game with a lot of replayability and fun choices.”
- “Amazing customization and replayability!”
- “Replayability is hard to come by in these games.”
- “Probably the game with the highest replayability in hosted games.”
- “Has so much replayability.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
25%
The gameplay mechanics are generally praised for their creativity and depth, particularly the power system that allows for player choice. However, many users express frustration with the lack of a compelling story, the presence of a paywall limiting access to content, and issues with character creation that detract from the overall experience. While the mechanics show promise, the execution leaves players wanting more in terms of narrative and gameplay variety.
- “Well thought out game-story mechanics that want me to do better as a hero.”
- “Oh an absolutely divine story and the writing and gameplay mechanics are so fun.”
- “One of your best games mechanics-wise, just wish it was longer.”
- “You can pick it, but it wouldn't show up during gameplay.”
- “Not even during gameplay; even when I am creating my character, the game just automatically selects options and there's no way to undo it.”
- “The story is hot garbage, the RPG element is arbitrary, and the stats have no impact on gameplay.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and chore-like, with many noting that the characters lack depth, which contributes to the overall monotony of the stats and power system.
- “The characters are bland, and as many comments have mentioned, the stats and power system become tedious and feel like a chore.”
- “Grinding feels more like a punishment than a rewarding experience, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding drains the fun out of the game, turning it into a monotonous task.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Character development is generally praised, with notable strengths in the main character's growth; however, there are criticisms regarding the lack of diversity in job-related plotlines, insufficient romance, and limited character backgrounds.
- “Now this author is a master of main character development.”
- “Great character development; however, it lacks diversity in job plot lines.”
- “My main concern was with the lack of romance and character development, as well as a lack of character background.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a strong enthusiasm for the game's music aspect, highlighting its potential for creativity and engagement. They suggest a desire for a new game centered around building a music empire, indicating that the current music features are enjoyable and could be expanded upon.
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is hindered by awkward and lengthy dialogue, which prevents players from forming attachments to the characters. Additionally, the bland story and generic character design contribute to a lack of emotional engagement, making the experience feel more like a chore than an immersive narrative.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by the quirky dialogue of the characters, which can be amusing despite occasionally feeling unrealistic. While some players find the comedic elements entertaining, particularly in certain endings, the romance options are perceived as lackluster and detract from the overall experience.
- “The way the characters speak can be quite hilarious at times, adding a unique charm to the game.”
- “There are some genuinely funny endings that caught me off guard.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with users frequently encountering bugs that affect gameplay.
- “It's also buggy.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are highly praised, with users describing it as amazing artwork that leaves them hopeful for a sequel.
- “I really hope there'll be a sequel for this amazing artwork.”

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Hero or Villain: Genesis is a casual role playing game.

Hero or Villain: Genesis is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, Windows and others.

Hero or Villain: Genesis was released on September 19, 2019.

Hero or Villain: Genesis was developed by Hosted Games.

Hero or Villain: Genesis has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Hero or Villain: Genesis is a single player game.

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