Heroic Kingdom: Origins

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"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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews

story8 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game has a strong foundation with a lot of potential, featuring diverse build options and a rewarding loot system that keeps players engaged.
The developers are highly responsive and actively incorporate player feedback, regularly releasing updates and new content.
The game offers a beautiful world to explore, with a mix of challenging gameplay and satisfying combat mechanics.

The game is still in early access and lacks polish, with issues such as awkward animations, UI elements needing improvement, and some bugs present.
Certain gameplay mechanics, like quest tracking and class/race combinations, require refinement to enhance the overall experience.
Performance can be inconsistent, with frame rate drops and lighting issues that detract from the visual experience.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
50%
14%
The game's story has garnered positive feedback, with players expressing intrigue about the main quest and appreciation for the incorporation of community characters into the narrative. However, some users noted limitations in story progression and the absence of lore items in the world, alongside frustrations with certain quest mechanics. Overall, the engaging side quests and exploration elements help maintain interest even after the main storyline concludes, earning the story an 8/10 rating.
- “The main story quest has had me very intrigued to find out what is going to happen next.”
- “Side quests, exploration, and challenging dungeons keep you engaged even after the main storyline concludes.”
- “They have even been incorporating characters based on some of the regular Discord contributors with quest lines and other fun ideas.”
- “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
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The graphics of the game are generally solid and comparable to newer titles, with a score of 7/10, but they lack a cohesive visual theme. While the art style is appreciated and performance optimization is commendable, there are ongoing issues with character models and a unifying aesthetic that some players feel is missing. Overall, the graphics are functional but may not meet the expectations of those seeking a more integrated visual experience.
- “Graphics are pretty solid, in line with some of the newer games like Soulmask and such.”
- “The art style and aesthetic is really cool!”
- “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.”
- “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
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised as surprisingly good for an indie title developed in Unreal Engine 5, with many noting its solid performance despite some irregular frame rate drops. While it runs well for most systems, there are calls for further optimization to enhance performance on lower-end PCs, which is understandable given its early access status.
- “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.”
- “Could use some more optimization to increase performance for the toaster PCs, but it's early access, so it's totally understandable.”
- “Surprisingly well-optimized for the size and the engine behind it (UE5).”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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17%
Gameplay is characterized by crisp mechanics and a dynamic environment that encourages experimentation with various builds, keeping the experience fresh and engaging. The developers maintain a strong community presence, actively interacting with players and incorporating 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
100%
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
50%
50%
The game is highly praised for its replayability, making it a great choice for players seeking a fresh experience with each playthrough.
- “If you're looking for a game with a lot of replayability, give this one a shot.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits some bugs, but the developers are responsive and actively implement player feedback quickly, often within a day.
- “It's still slightly buggy, but the creators have taken many suggestions from me and other players and actually implemented them into the game within the next day.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The music in the game has received outstanding praise, with multiple users rating it a perfect 10/10, highlighting its exceptional quality and contribution to the overall experience.
- “The music in this game is absolutely phenomenal! It perfectly complements the gameplay and enhances the overall experience.”
- “I can't get enough of the soundtrack! Each track is so well composed and fits the game's atmosphere beautifully.”
- “The variety of music styles keeps things fresh and engaging, making every moment in the game feel unique and exciting.”