Heroes of Book & Paper
- June 18, 2023
- Lagartija Software
Get on SteamDescriptionHB&P is an old-school RPG game that uses an 80s/90s style of design and concept. Your decisions will determine the ending of each adventure you take. Every story has different and random components, what it means that the stories will vary from game to game. Even though HB&P is an 80s/90s style game, we have taken the liberty of saving you from having to read the boring endles…
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Reviews
- Engaging choose-your-own-adventure gameplay with multiple branching stories and endings.
- Charming art style and nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic gamebooks.
- Developer is responsive to feedback and actively working on future content.
- Game is quite short, with some players finishing it in under an hour.
- User interface can be confusing and lacks detailed explanations for spells and items.
- Encountered bugs that can disrupt gameplay, though the developer is quick to address them.
- story17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by its branching narrative and player choices, allowing for a dynamic experience where decisions can impact future missions. Players can revisit previous missions to level up and unlock new paths, enhancing replayability and depth. The storytelling style, reminiscent of a gamebook, adds to the immersive experience, making each playthrough feel unique due to random elements and varied outcomes.
“Another really interesting and cool thing about these missions is that the choices you make in them can and will carry over into future missions.”
“It's presented as a story with multiple branching alternatives, full of choices.”
“The RNG of the story elements made it feel unique enough that repeating the same story felt like you could continue to get more out of it through different requirements at events and varied loot drops.”
“But is that the only reason to return to old missions?”
“Who knows how your story will unfold?”
“I like the concept of choosing a character and then just working your way through the stories where sometimes it is better to repeat a story a couple of times to level up before completing the next one due to the difficulty.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are not groundbreaking, aligning with its nostalgic, choose-your-own-adventure style, and are designed to support the storytelling rather than impress with visual fidelity. While some players may find the graphics limited, they effectively enhance the narrative experience through simple animations and visuals.
“That depends; if you are looking for a game that takes you down memory lane to the times of choose-your-own-adventure type books, or maybe the early stages of TTRPGs and pen & paper games, and you don’t expect flashy graphics and all the bells and whistles?”
“The game itself is not a graphical marvel, as no one would expect for this type of game, but it displays an easy-to-follow story that is supported by graphics and small animations for additional depth and appeal.”
“That depends; if you are looking for a game that takes you down memory lane to the times of choose-your-own-adventure type books, or maybe the early stages of TTRPGs and pen & paper games, and you don’t expect flashy graphics and all the bells and whistles.”
“I can understand that if it's a graphics limitation, then the players just have to accept it.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, with players expressing optimism for future development, although some note that the user interface can be rough in certain areas without significantly impacting the overall experience.
“Overall, I find the gameplay to be enjoyable and look forward to the continued development of the game.”
“The UI is a bit rough for certain things, but this is an issue that doesn't influence gameplay.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The controls are unresponsive at times, which can lead to frustrating moments during gameplay.”
“There are numerous bugs that disrupt the flow of gameplay, making it a less enjoyable experience.”
