Heroine of the Sniper
- May 30, 2019
- kido
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Heroine of the Sniper: Kindred Spirits" is a first-person shooter game that puts you in the role of a skilled sniper. The game features a variety of missions, each with different objectives and enemies to take down. With a range of weapons and upgrades to unlock, you must use stealth and strategy to complete your missions and uncover the truth behind a mysterious organization.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features cute character design and engaging mission stories, making it a fun and enjoyable experience.
- Each mission offers unique scenarios and challenges, providing a variety of gameplay that keeps it from feeling repetitive.
- The controls are responsive and the gameplay mechanics, including sniping and upgrades, are satisfying and well-executed.
- The game is quite short, with a playtime of around 1-2 hours, which may leave players wanting more content.
- Some players found the game to be lacking in depth and complexity compared to other sniper games, making it feel somewhat generic.
- There are reports of bugs and performance issues, which can detract from the overall experience.
- story58 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story features a mix of engaging mission narratives and unexpected plot twists, though some players find it disjointed and lacking clarity regarding the protagonist's purpose. While the missions are varied and entertaining, with a focus on action rather than cinematic storytelling, the overall narrative is considered secondary to the gameplay experience. Despite its simplicity, the missions provide enough challenge and uniqueness to keep players engaged throughout the game.
“Not only is the protagonist cute, but the story of each mission is also very good; they have different scenarios, rather than just killing enemies like FPS games.”
“Plot twists every mission and nonstop action!”
“There is a story there; it was interesting enough to keep me engaged, though it's more cutscenes and narrating from our commander rather than a cinematic experience.”
“The story is kinda all over the place, I guess. I can't even understand what her purpose is at all.”
“I think there was a continuous story, but who cares.”
“While this game does have a semblance of a story that embraces action B-movie silliness, for the most part, the gameplay will be the thing that'll attempt to engage you.”
- gameplay34 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by interesting mechanics and solid level design, offering a minimalistic shooting experience that lasts 1-2 hours. While it features pseudo-realistic elements like bullet flight time and scope sway, these mechanics are not effectively communicated, leading to a more generic feel in later stages. Overall, the game is enjoyable for those seeking simplicity, but it lacks the depth found in similar titles, making it less compelling for players looking for a more complex shooter experience.
“The controls also feel really good, snappy and responsive, which makes for a very smooth and satisfying gameplay experience.”
“Although there are other sniper games out there with deeper sniping gameplay, this game is very good if you are looking for something more simple and fun.”
“The game feels like a spiritual successor to the free flash game Material Sniper, sharing similar aesthetics and mechanics.”
“While 'Heroine of the Sniper' does have bullet flight time in its gameplay, it doesn't communicate this fact very well, and the gameplay structure actually makes it something you won't even worry about in 13 out of the 15 missions where your weapon might as well be hitscan.”
“However, 'Heroine of the Sniper' doesn't realize the full potential of the resources that it has despite the inklings of creative ideas that it hints at (like having to time your shots to the sound of fireworks) towards improving its core game mechanics, and instead towards the end it simply becomes a generic action shooter in the vein of 'Call of Duty'.”
“Without the extra mechanics that 'Material Sniper' has, being generic is possibly the worst thing this game did, and unfortunately it's overwhelmingly that.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the anime art style and the overall 3D visuals, others criticize the use of Unity store assets that clash with the intended aesthetic. Many users express a desire for enhanced graphics in a potential sequel, highlighting a nostalgic connection to classic games like GoldenEye. Overall, the visuals are seen as a decent effort, especially for a small development team, but there is room for improvement.
“Awesome, wish they would come out with a second game with enhanced graphics.”
“I like sniping games and I like the anime art style - perfect game for me!”
“[b]Heroine of the Sniper[/b] is pretty much that game with a price tag and nice 3D graphics.”
“My biggest criticism is that the environments and enemies are mostly made out of Unity Store assets that don't match the proposed art style seen in the artworks.”
“The aesthetics actually remind me a lot of playing GoldenEye on my Nintendo 64, only the levels are short and generally fit what a sniper mission would be.”
“The game feels like a spiritual successor to the free flash game Material Sniper, sharing similar aesthetics and mechanics.”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the jazzy soundtrack and find it enjoyable, others criticize it as inappropriate and unengaging. Overall, the music is noted to be a highlight for some, but it does not elevate the gameplay experience, which many find lacking in challenge and excitement.
“The music is also pretty good.”
“Yes, there's now actual WASD movement available now and your targets are now presented in 3D, but otherwise the core mechanics of this game and presentation are essentially identical to Material Sniper's, right down to the somewhat jazzy soundtrack style.”
“5 minutes in and I'm already on level 3. This game has no challenge whatsoever, it has inappropriate music, is boring as all hell, and is pretty much a cellphone game or budget-style PS2-esque game.”
“Yes, there's now actual WASD movement available, and your targets are now presented in 3D, but otherwise the core mechanics of this game and presentation are essentially identical to Material Sniper's, right down to the somewhat jazzy soundtrack style.”
“The music is just not engaging; it feels repetitive and fails to enhance the gameplay experience.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is described as charming and fitting for its levels, though not particularly outstanding or realistic. While the level design is creative, the straightforward objectives and lack of tactical depth may detract from the overall experience. Nonetheless, the appealing aesthetic and character design contribute positively to the game's mood.
“Nothing too outstanding, but it does give a charming atmosphere that really fits the mood of the game and its levels.”
“Level design is quite good and creative, but the objectives are quite straightforward - the game lacks tactical elements like strategic planning and decisive pacing, and it looks like the game was not meant to build a realistic atmosphere as well.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's replayability, noting that the inclusion of hard mode and other enhancements significantly boosts the incentive to replay. Unlocking hard mode after completion is particularly highlighted as a key factor in extending the game's longevity.
“Really nice additions that add an extra amount of replay value to the game!”
“Hard mode unlocks after completion and increases replay value.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant bugs and slow performance, which detracts from the overall experience; however, some players feel it still offers value despite these issues.
“The game is very buggy and is kind of slow, not like the original wasn't kind of slow too, but whatever.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for requiring a complete overhaul, particularly in terms of its multiplayer roguelike cooperative features and advertising strategies. Players feel that improvements in these areas are essential for a better overall experience.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is primarily derived from the animated female avatar, whose expressive reactions to the player's actions add a charming and comedic element. Her facial expressions range from satisfaction to terror, providing a lighthearted and entertaining experience that enhances the gameplay.
“The main charm of this particular game, as with its predecessor, comes from the animated female avatar in the lower right of the screen. She adds character to the shooting experience, with her various facial expressions reflecting the game's actions: hit a bullseye and her face lights up in satisfaction, whiff a shot and her face sours, and if you manage to screw up on a mission, the look of absolute terror on her face is hilarious.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization emphasizes precision and accuracy as key performance metrics, distinguishing it from typical first-person shooters that rely on a spray-and-pray approach. While most gameplay focuses on careful aiming, there are occasional moments that allow for more aggressive, full-auto firing.
“Unlike in most other FPS games where you spray and pray, precision and accuracy are normally your most important performance metrics here, though a couple of moments in the game do give you the chance to go full auto firepower.”
