Heroines of Swords & Spells
- March 17, 2020
- Kirillkrm
- 19h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"Heroines of Swords & Spells" is an action-packed RPG where you lead a party of heroic women with different abilities and backgrounds. Explore a vibrant fantasy world, battle enemies using strategic combat, and uncover a deep story filled with intrigue and adventure. Choose your heroines wisely and build relationships to unlock unique abilities and storylines.
Reviews
- The game features charming visuals and a delightful atmosphere, with well-developed characters that have unique personalities and perspectives.
- The combat system is simple yet well thought out, with minimal grinding required, making for a refreshing RPG experience.
- The writing is engaging and humorous, with a story that is both enjoyable and unique, leaving players eager for more content.
- The game suffers from overly long and sometimes meaningless dialogue, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Players may find themselves stuck due to vague quest directions and a lack of guidance, leading to frustration.
- Some aspects of the gameplay, such as the combat mechanics and character progression, can feel tedious and unbalanced at times.
- story58 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its uniqueness, engaging characters, and humor, with many players appreciating the depth and development of the narrative. However, some reviewers noted issues with quest clarity and organization, leading to confusion and frustration during gameplay. Overall, while the story is compelling and well-executed, the abundance of side quests and occasional bugs detract from a smooth experience.
“The story is unique and enjoyable.”
“A fun, engaging storyline, great characters, good mapping and gameplay - overall a real joy to play.”
“The characters are nice and surprisingly well written and thought-through, the story enticing and devoid of ever-persistent illusions of grandeur.”
“After 7 hours, I finally quit and uninstalled the game because one of the quests at the beginning about finding out who is giving alcohol to kids was never completed.”
“Also, some of the quests aren't fully clear; it seems like they should be done but they aren't clearing, even though all the parts are done, like the textbook and flower quests.”
“I could excuse those if the story, setting, and characters could carry the game, but not this time.”
- humor18 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is widely praised for its charm and clever writing, with standout characters like Svetlana delivering memorable and laugh-out-loud moments. Players appreciate the light-hearted yet deep narrative, filled with inside jokes and meta humor, although some note that the English translation could be improved. Overall, the humor enhances the enjoyable experience, making the game both funny and engaging.
“One of my favorite things about this game is its humor; it has a lot of really funny scenes, especially because of characters like Svetlana.”
“Each character is written well; there are some moments where I literally burst out laughing because of some of the dialogue.”
“It's very cute and has a very fun vibe with lots of inside jokes and meta humor!”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging character mechanics and a fun, lighthearted storyline, though it can be tedious at times. While the combat is described as basic and somewhat bland, the open-world structure allows for flexible quest completion, and the unique character interactions and humor add depth. Overall, players find the gameplay enjoyable, with a mix of traditional mechanics and innovative elements that enhance the experience.
“Shockingly good merge of character and game mechanics (a thief with a heart of gold that actually can't steal in-game gold) that surpass major studio RPGs.”
“Another factor that I liked was how the characters evolved throughout the game, especially from a gameplay point of view.”
“A fun, engaging storyline, great characters, good mapping and gameplay - overall a real joy to play.”
“The gameplay can be a bit tedious at times, but the lovable characters and bright, lighthearted writing make this game one of my comfort games.”
“There's nothing unique about the gameplay either; the combat is the usual basic and bland fare, and the only thing that is somewhat unique here is the structure of the open world, where you can do quests in whatever order.”
“An idiotic sexist trope that is actually incorporated into the gameplay.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many players appreciating the charming visuals, clean and efficient design, and unique character portraits that enhance the overall atmosphere. While some users noted that the graphics may not be as polished as other RPG Maker titles, they still find them visually pleasing and fitting for the game's light-hearted tone. Overall, the artwork and layout contribute positively to the gaming experience, despite some minor criticisms.
“I like the visuals and the atmosphere; very charming. Characters have unique perspectives and different personalities.”
“Most of all, I love the graphics - clean, simple, and efficient.”
“The graphics are not annoying; despite the RPG Maker engine, they are pretty and visually pleasing.”
“The graphics are a little bit worse than some of the other RPG Maker games I have played, but apart from that, it seems like a pretty good game.”
“The game graphics, well, don't make my eyes bleed (which surpassed my expectations, to be honest), and also reinforce the light-heartedness of the game.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- -29 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
Overall, players appreciate the minimal grinding in the game, which is uncommon for RPG Maker titles, allowing for a more enjoyable experience. While the combat system is praised for its simplicity and effectiveness, some users express a desire for more material farming to enhance progression. However, the game's engaging characters and story compensate for occasional tediousness in gameplay.
“I enjoyed the game very much; almost no grinding is needed, which is quite rare for RPG Maker type games.”
“The balance between gameplay and grinding is well done, making the experience enjoyable without feeling tedious.”
“Grinding feels rewarding in this game, as it allows for meaningful progression and character development.”
“It gets a lot of things right, although there needs to be actual farming of materials more, so we can level up faster, instead of taking too much time wandering around.”
“Solid, solid story, not really much grinding as enemies die forever after killing them (in most areas), negative may be slow progression and or lack of direction... sometimes I don't know which quest to do, and it turns out the one I picked was super hard, for a much later time, but still, awesome game and characters.”
“Rather than your powers always being matched against the enemies and increasing predictably with experience, here you improve through completing story activities rather than bludgeoning your way through tedious battles.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it enjoyable and particularly praise the end boss battle theme, others criticize it for relying on generic, stock sounds typical of commercial RPG Maker games. Overall, the soundtrack is described as decent but lacking originality.
“Music is fairly decent; I absolutely loved the end boss battle music.”
“Also, the music is really enjoyable.”
“The soundtrack adds a lot to the overall experience.”
“Default tilesets, default sounds, stock generic music... the basic sins of commercial RPG Maker games are all here.”
“- Faint, standard OST and VFX.”
- character development3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features exceptional character development, with well-crafted designs and growth that enhance the storytelling. Characters exhibit strong chemistry, both in combat and personality, reminiscent of a well-written sitcom, culminating in a final boss encounter that serves as a significant payoff for the character arcs established throughout the game.
“Clearly a lot of time was put into storyboarding the character design and growth.”
“This is a game first and foremost with excellent character development, and interesting characters who play off each other as well as any well-written sitcom.”
“The characters are also very enjoyable in their chemistry with each other, both in combat and in personalities, and the final boss, which I shall not spoil, is basically pure character development that was hyped during the entire game.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be unique and special, particularly appreciating the heartfelt interactions with the creator and the inclusion of heartwarming comedic elements. However, some side quests can disrupt the overall flow, leading to feelings of frustration.
“It made me feel like this game is so special since interacting with the creator of a game itself is not something other games can offer.”
“Full of heartwarming comedies.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is praised for its charming visuals and the distinct personalities of the characters, which contribute to a captivating and immersive experience.
“I love the visuals and the atmosphere; it's very charming. The characters have unique perspectives and different personalities.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the world.”
“Every detail contributes to a rich atmosphere that draws you in and keeps you engaged.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a high level of stability, noting the absence of glitches or bugs that could detract from the gaming experience.
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers notable replay value, encouraging players to return for additional playthroughs.
“It definitely has replay value.”
“The game offers a variety of choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
“I love how different strategies can lead to completely different outcomes.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the performance is primarily driven by Svetlana's standout presence, which overshadows the less engaging contributions of the rest of the cast, making the overall experience enjoyable despite some blandness.
