Heroes of Umbra
- May 31, 2018
- Alcuria Games
- 5h median play time
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "Heroes of Umbra," players navigate a sprawling, persistent world divided between warring factions. They command heroes and armies, engaging in tactical combat and strategic expansion. The game features a morality system that affects character progression and story outcomes, promoting diverse playstyles and narrative experiences.
Reviews
- The game offers a lot of versatility with character progression, allowing players to respec easily and experiment with different builds.
- It has a charming pixel art style and nostalgic gameplay reminiscent of classic titles like Maplestory, providing a fun and engaging experience.
- The developer is highly interactive and responsive to player feedback, continuously updating the game and fostering a friendly community.
- The game has significant bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as losing items and crashing during multiplayer sessions.
- Some players find the game short, with only a few hours of content and limited replayability despite the new game+ feature.
- The platforming mechanics can be frustrating, particularly with issues like not being able to change direction while jumping.
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely considered minimal and lacks depth, with many players comparing it to a simplified version of MapleStory. While it offers nostalgic gameplay reminiscent of classic platformers and RPGs, the narrative is not a focal point, leading some to recommend it primarily for its gameplay rather than its story. Overall, the campaign is short and lacks significant content or innovation, making it feel less rewarding for those seeking a rich narrative experience.
“The game is some great casual RPG fun, will remind you of classic platformers, Wonderking, and MapleStory, although the art is closer to Wonderking.”
“I missed playing the old MapleStory, so I typed in the search bar and came across this game!”
“The game kind of reminds me of Cave Story in the way it mixes platforming and action, which feels really good.”
“Would highly recommend if you don't care about a game's story lol”
“I guess it's subjective, but I can't personally say $10 was worth this amount of content (completed the campaign in a few hours - there's ng+ but it doesn't currently add much at all both in terms of challenge or content, as you can just faceroll your way through the exact same story) and general lack of polish.”
“Like a mashup of Secrets of Grindea (character progression) and Vagante (2D semi-platformer) - but with arguably far less content and innovation than either of those titles; the most accurate comparison I could make is that it feels kind of like a ghetto version of MapleStory tbh.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as a solid action-platformer RPG inspired by MapleStory, offering a less grindy experience. While it can be enjoyable for a few hours, some users feel that the $10 price tag for only five hours of content makes it less appealing.
“The gameplay is very solid and well worth spending a few hours playing if the style appeals to you.”
“Wouldn't recommend or not recommend but leaning more towards not recommending because it is $10 for 5 hours of gameplay.”
“Others have said that it takes inspiration from MapleStory with its action-platformer RPG gameplay, but it doesn't feel anywhere near as grindy.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by charming mini pixel art in a 2D platform style, reminiscent of MapleStory. Players appreciate the well-crafted visuals, especially those who enjoy pixel art, noting that the graphics contribute positively to the overall fun and quality of the game.
“This is a cute mini pixel graphics, 2D platform game, Maplestory-like, where you kill monsters to level up and travel across maps and fight bosses!”
“Cute mini pixel graphics, 2D platform.”
“I don't have a lot of time yet on the Steam version, but trust me, the game is a lot of fun, it's well made, the music is decent, and the graphics are pretty good as well, if you're into pixel art like I am.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it is enjoyable and less tedious compared to similar titles like MapleStory. The gameplay loop is engaging, enhanced by co-op features and character customization, making the grinding experience feel rewarding rather than burdensome.
“Grinding feels fun, there is a nice gameplay loop, there is co-op, character customization, etc.”
“Others have said that it takes inspiration from MapleStory with its action-platformer RPG gameplay, but it doesn't feel anywhere near as grindy.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through its new game plus system and a variety of collectibles, encouraging players to explore different builds. However, another title lacks a new game plus feature, limiting replayability mainly to experimenting with different specifications.
“A simple, short, and sweet metroidvania game with lots of collectibles, a stat system, and a new game plus system enabling much replayability.”
“There is some replayability in trying out the different specs, but there is no new game+ or incentive other than checking out the other specs to further play the game.”
“There is some replayability in trying out the different specs, but there is no New Game+ or incentive other than checking out the other specs to further play the game.”
“A simple, short and sweet metroidvania game with lots of collectibles, a stat system, and a New Game+ system enabling much replayability.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, complementing the game's world effectively. Players appreciate its quality, noting that it enhances the overall experience alongside the decent graphics and engaging gameplay.
“The music is good and fits the world well.”
“I don't have a lot of time yet on the Steam version, but trust me, the game is a lot of fun. It's well made, the music is decent, and the graphics are pretty good as well, if you're into pixel art like I am.”
