Heroic Kingdom: Origins

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Heroic Kingdom: Origins is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by LilSky Entertainment, LLC and was released on April 15, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Heroic Kingdom: Origins" is an open-world RPG that lets you explore a vast landscape filled with mythical creatures, ancient ruins, and powerful sorcery. Collect gear, level up, and gather resources to enhance your character's abilities and strength as you prepare to conquer obstacles. Mastering resource gathering is crucial for enhancing abilities and equipment for the challenges and battles ahead.

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

story4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a vast amount of content with plenty of quests, gear, and build options, making it highly replayable.
The development team is small but incredibly passionate, actively listening to player feedback and regularly updating the game.
Combat is engaging and varied, with a mix of MMO and RPG elements that allow for unique character customization and exploration.

The game is still in early access and has several rough edges, including performance issues and limited quest direction.
Some class and race combinations are restricted, which can be frustrating for players looking for specific character builds.
There are significant difficulty spikes, particularly around level 40, which can make progression feel unbalanced.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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17%
The game's story is engaging, with players appreciating the incorporation of community characters and the variety of side quests that enhance exploration. However, many users feel that story progression is limited, with a lack of lore items in the world and difficulties in tracking quest targets. Overall, while the main storyline is enjoyable, there are concerns about its pacing and accessibility.
- “They have even been incorporating characters based on some of the regular Discord contributors with quest lines and other fun ideas.”
- “Side quests, exploration, and challenging dungeons keep you engaged even after the main storyline concludes.”
- “Story progression through quests is limited, and lore/story items are not in the world yet.”
- “Only thing I don't like is a beginner quest to kill 2 bandit leaders. I've spent most of my time walking back and forth looking for them at their locations on the map, and I have yet to see one.”
- “I'm looking forward to the story being completed and hope they are able to incorporate a co-op mode into it at some point.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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The graphics of the game are generally solid and comparable to newer titles, with impressive performance optimization, especially given its Unreal Engine foundation. However, many users feel that the visuals lack a cohesive unifying theme, which may disappoint those seeking a more integrated aesthetic experience. Additionally, there are ongoing issues with character models that the developers are working to improve.
- “Graphics are pretty solid, in line with some of the newer games like Soulmask and such.”
- “Function over form: the unifying theme of graphics isn’t there yet, most things work phenomenally well but those expecting a baked-in visual theme may not feel this meets those requirements.”
- “They have several issues with the game's graphics; first, I believe that they are trying to get better models in for their player characters.”
- “Function over form: the unifying theme of graphics isn’t there yet. Most things work phenomenally well, but those expecting a baked-in visual theme may not feel this meets those requirements.”
- “Visuals and graphics haven’t really found their unifying theme yet, though the graphics are solid and performance optimization is incredible for it running on Unreal Engine.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally praised, especially considering it is an indie title developed in Unreal Engine 5, with many users noting impressive performance for its size. However, some players experience irregular frame rates, fluctuating between ~60 fps and as low as ~14 fps, indicating that further improvements may be needed. Overall, the optimization is seen as a strong point, despite some performance inconsistencies.
- “Oh, and it is very well optimized; especially for an indie game made in UE5.”
- “Visuals and graphics haven’t really found their unifying theme yet, though the graphics are solid and performance optimization is incredible for it running on UE.”
- “Performance is irregular; I can run around at ~60 fps and have it drop to ~14 fps. I assume this will be ironed out.”
- “Performance is irregular; I can run around at ~60 fps and have it drop to ~14 fps. I assume this will be ironed out.”
- “Surprisingly well-optimized for the size and the engine behind it (UE5).”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is characterized by crisp mechanics and a dynamic environment that encourages experimentation with different builds, keeping the experience fresh and engaging. The developers maintain a strong community presence, actively interacting with players and incorporating their feedback into ongoing game development.
- “Experimenting with different builds keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
- “Gameplay is crisp.”
- “Every community-facing element is run and managed directly by the devs. They are actively working on the game every single day to the point where you can regularly speak to them directly, watch their development process in real-time, and stream your gameplay to them so they see how folks play and experience the world.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that grinding in the game is centered around farming respawning boss and elite mobs, which are considered valuable targets for experience and loot. This aspect of grinding is generally viewed positively, as it provides a rewarding and engaging way to progress.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly praised for its replayability, making it a great choice for players seeking a title that offers multiple playthroughs and varied experiences.
- “If you're looking for a game with a lot of replayability, give this one a shot.”