Heroines of Swords & Spells

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Heroines of Swords & Spells is a single player role playing game with fantasy and comedy themes. It was developed by Kirillkrm and was released on March 16, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Heroines of Swords & Spells" is a single-player Fantasy Role Playing game with a compelling and humorous story. Assemble a team of four unconventional heroines, each with their own unique personality and skills, and lead them through a detailed fantasy world filled with intriguing lore and challenging battles. With over 150,000 lines of dialogue and 20 hours of gameplay, this is a must-play for old-school RPG fans who enjoy witty banter and strategic combat.

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Audience ScoreBased on 81 reviews

story16 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features excellent character development and interactions, with a humorous and engaging storyline that keeps players invested.
The combat system is well-designed, requiring players to strategize and utilize their characters' unique abilities effectively.
The game offers a refreshing twist on typical RPG tropes, with flawed heroines who grow stronger through quests rather than grinding, making progression feel rewarding.

The game suffers from a lack of guidance and online resources, making it difficult for players to find help with quests and spells.
Some players have reported bugs and issues with quest tracking, leading to frustration when trying to complete objectives.
The dialogue can be overly verbose and wordy, which may detract from the overall pacing and enjoyment of the game.

story
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is engaging and well-crafted, featuring interesting characters and a humorous plot that avoids typical clichés of world-saving narratives. Players appreciate the depth of character development and the non-linear quest structure, which allows for exploration and skill advancement through various side quests. While some quests may lack clarity, the overall narrative experience is enjoyable, with a focus on character interactions and a rich lore that enhances the gameplay.
- “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 (no world-saving, at least in chapter 1), the combat is actually challenging sometimes — to a very reasonable extent, though.”
- “I loved not only this game's characterization, but I feel like the writing of the game deserves kudos for addressing the issue of female protagonists in a way that didn't feel cheesy and actually worked in the story.”
- “I could excuse those if the story, setting, and characters could carry the game, but not this time.”
- “As I said, the concept of the story is fine, but as it stands, this game has no business being a commercial project and in that sense, it's not worth it at all.”
- “Most quests are more or less original, but some are utterly clichéd.”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is widely praised for its clever writing and memorable character interactions, particularly highlighting the comedic prowess of the character Svetlana. Players appreciate the light-hearted and abstract tone, filled with inside jokes and meta humor, which keeps the experience engaging and enjoyable. While some dialogue may feel excessive, the overall comedic elements contribute significantly to the game's charm and appeal.
- “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!”
gameplay
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The gameplay is generally well-received, with players appreciating character evolution, engaging storylines, and the open-world structure that allows for quest flexibility. However, some critiques highlight a lack of uniqueness in combat mechanics and the presence of clichéd tropes. Overall, the combination of fun exploration, humor, and a mix of gameplay styles contributes to a positive experience.
- “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.”
- “Stylishness, jokes and references, destruction of the fourth wall (direct and hidden with hints), unusual game mechanics (i.e. combat involvement of one heroine, exploring style of another one), exploring well-hidden secrets... yeah, there is a lot of fun here.”
- “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.”
- “+simple battle and leveling mechanic”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are generally well-received, described as clean, simple, and visually pleasing, effectively supporting the game's light-hearted tone. While some players note that the graphics may not be as advanced as other RPG Maker titles, they appreciate the overall aesthetic and artwork, particularly in character portraits. Overall, the graphics meet expectations without being a major drawback.
- “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 game graphics don't make my eyes bleed (which surpassed my expectations, to be honest), and also reinforce the light-heartedness of the game.”
- “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.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 being generic and reminiscent of stock sounds typical in 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.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game emotionally impactful due to its unique interaction with the creator, which adds a personal touch that is rare in gaming. The inclusion of heartwarming comedic elements further enhances the emotional experience, making it feel special and memorable.
- “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.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the focus on story activities for character improvement over repetitive battles, others feel that certain character fears can become tedious. Overall, the game offers a more narrative-driven progression system that reduces the need for traditional grinding.
- “I wish there was a way for one of the characters to get over her fear, as it gets tedious.”
- “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.”
character development
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The game excels in character development, featuring well-written and engaging characters whose chemistry enhances both combat and narrative interactions. The culmination of their growth is notably highlighted in the final boss encounter, which serves as a rewarding payoff for the character arcs built throughout the game.
- “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.”
- “The characters feel one-dimensional and lack meaningful growth throughout the game.”
- “I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; they didn't evolve in any surprising ways.”
- “Despite the initial promise, the character development feels rushed and ultimately unsatisfying.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report a high level of stability in the game, noting the absence of glitches or bugs that could detract from the experience.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 find myself coming back to it again and again because of the different outcomes.”
optimization
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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.

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Heroines of Swords & Spells is a role playing game with fantasy and comedy themes.

Heroines of Swords & Spells is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 15 hours playing Heroines of Swords & Spells.

Heroines of Swords & Spells was released on March 16, 2020.

Heroines of Swords & Spells was developed by Kirillkrm.

Heroines of Swords & Spells has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Heroines of Swords & Spells is a single player game.

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