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Heroes Rise: The Prodigy

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88%Game Brain Score
story, emotional
replayability, gameplay
88% User Score Based on 343 reviews

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Heroes Rise: The Prodigy is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Choice of Games and was released on June 17, 2014. It received positive reviews from players.

"Heroes Rise: The Prodigy" is a superhero-themed text-based role-playing game where players must make choices to determine their character's path to greatness. As the Prodigy, players will face challenges, make alliances, and confront enemies in their quest to become a powerful superhero. The game features multiple branching storylines and numerous endings based on the player's choices.

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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 343 reviews
story73 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The story is engaging and well-written, with interesting characters and plot twists that keep players invested.
  • The worldbuilding is immersive, creating a unique superhero universe that players enjoy exploring.
  • The game offers a good amount of playtime and encourages multiple playthroughs to experience different outcomes.
  • Choices often feel inconsequential, leading to a linear narrative where decisions do not significantly impact the story.
  • The romance elements are poorly executed, with forced relationships that can feel uncomfortable or unrealistic.
  • Players report a lack of character customization and control, making the protagonist feel predetermined and limiting player agency.
  • story
    154 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story has received mixed reviews, with many praising its engaging narrative and character depth, while others criticize its linearity and lack of meaningful choices. Some players found the romantic elements poorly executed and felt that their decisions often led to the same outcomes, diminishing replayability. Overall, while the story captivates many with its twists and immersive world, it is often seen as more of an interactive novel than a game with significant player agency.

    • “Fantastic story, meaningful choices, deep characterisation, great replay value and the story itself is extremely well written.”
    • “The story kept me on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next or if I made the right choice.”
    • “I was deeply immersed in the entire story and enjoyed every second.”
    • “The story is very linear, with a few paths you could take with very obvious choices.”
    • “Worst of all, the story tries really hard to force you into a romance with a certain character, whose 'flirting' borders harassment.”
    • “Most of the choices end up the same, the important plot event is not handled well, I can't even choose a decent response when the main character is being utterly stupid.”
  • replayability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the reviews present a mixed perspective on replayability. While some players highlight excellent writing and meaningful choices that enhance replay value, others criticize the game's linearity and lack of impactful decisions, leading to diminished replayability. Ultimately, the game's narrative quality seems to compensate for its shortcomings in replay value for some players, while others find it significantly lacking.

    • “Fantastic story, meaningful choices, deep characterisation, great replay value, and the story itself is extremely well written.”
    • “Excellent replay value.”
    • “Extremely high replay value.”
    • “This, however, has little replayability value.”
    • “The downside to that is it lessened the replay value by a lot, but the writing itself is so good that while you're playing it, you don't really notice.”
    • “There are no meaningful choices to make in the game, and there's no real replay value.”
  • emotional
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is highly praised for its emotional depth, immersing players in a compelling story that fosters deep investment and connection. Many reviewers describe the experience as emotionally draining yet rewarding, highlighting its ability to evoke strong feelings and create a heart-wrenching narrative, even within a text-based format.

    • “It's emotionally engaging, so that you become deeply immersed in the story world.”
    • “I am now so emotionally invested in this series and need more.”
    • “This game definitely is very involved; this one and the second one are the best choice of games I have ever played, also the most heart-wrenching, rewarding, and painful.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in Paul Wang's Infinity series, the Lost Heir series, and Kyle Marquis' games is noted for its engaging mechanics and extensive replayability, offering players hours of exploration through various character dimensions and outcomes. With over three hours of gameplay, these titles provide a rewarding experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.

    • “Hours upon hours of gameplay just to try out different character dimensions and outcomes.”
    • “Paul Wang's Infinity series, the Lost Heir series, and Kyle Marquis' games all have roughly comparable writing with better game mechanics.”
    • “Hours upon hours of gameplay just to try out different character dimensions/outcomes.”
    • “Over 3 hours of gameplay and well worth playing multiple times.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is highly praised for its depth and engaging twists that challenge players' decision-making. Reviewers find the narrative compelling, likening it to a well-crafted storybook, though some minor critiques suggest improvements in pacing and scene transitions. Overall, the character arcs are captivating enough to leave players wanting more.

    • “The character development is superb, and the twists and turns are edgy and really force you to think about your decisions.”
    • “Just buy it, you won't be disappointed. The story, the character development, and the twists and turns will have you hooked.”
    • “The drama, the plot, and everything in a comic or novel is present here. The character development is engaging, and I would love to see more episodes with a happy ending.”
    • “The character development is lacking, making it hard to connect with the characters on a deeper level.”
    • “While the story has potential, the character development feels rushed and underwhelming.”
    • “The characters don't evolve throughout the game, leaving their arcs feeling flat and unengaging.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has minimal graphics, yet players find it incredibly engaging and enjoyable, highlighting that the quality of the content outweighs the lack of visual flair. This suggests that strong storytelling and gameplay can compensate for less emphasis on graphical presentation.

  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is generally described as fun and engaging, with a mix of dramatic elements, though some find it to be somewhat corny. Overall, it adds an entertaining layer to the gameplay experience.

    • “The humor in this game is absolutely delightful, with clever writing that keeps you laughing throughout.”
    • “I love how the game balances humor with engaging storytelling; it makes every choice feel even more impactful.”
    • “The witty dialogue and hilarious scenarios had me chuckling from start to finish!”
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3h Median play time
3h Average play time
8h Main story
16h Completionist
3-3h Spent by most gamers
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Heroes Rise: The Prodigy is a casual role playing game.

Heroes Rise: The Prodigy is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, Windows and others.

The main story can be completed in around 8 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 16 hours to finish. On average players spend around 3 hours playing Heroes Rise: The Prodigy.

Heroes Rise: The Prodigy was released on June 17, 2014.

Heroes Rise: The Prodigy was developed by Choice of Games.

Heroes Rise: The Prodigy has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Heroes Rise: The Prodigy is a single player game.

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