Herolike
- September 28, 2016
- Games Hut
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamWith classic ARPG-inspired combat, this hack n' slash roguelike RPG puts you in the shoes of a powerful hero on the rise. Make your own creative decisions in epic battle encounters, ponder moral choices, acquire fantastical items, and even customize your own town.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging ARPG experience with a mix of base building and roguelike features.
- Players appreciate the unique art style and potential for future content, with a variety of classes and skills to explore.
- The game provides a sense of joy and hope, helping players cope with personal struggles and offering a relaxing escape.
- The game frequently crashes, leading to frustration and a lack of stability during gameplay.
- Many players find the combat system dull and clunky, with limited control over character movements and attacks.
- There is a perceived lack of depth and replay value, with some players feeling the game becomes monotonous after a few hours.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features arena-style combat that many find clunky and unengaging, overshadowing potentially enjoyable non-action elements. While some appreciate the unique blend of roguelike mechanics and town-building, the overall combat experience is criticized for being rough and lacking depth, leading to a sense of completion after a few hours of play.
“Gameplay is fun, combat is a little rough around the edges (point and click needs help).”
“This is a very cool game with a unique art style and a novel combination of tried and true game mechanics.”
“The core gameplay is arena-style combat that feels boring and clunky.”
“When you build and upgrade all your buildings, which takes 3-4 hours of gameplay, you are done.”
“Roguelike Diablo crossed with FTL with a town mechanic that assures that some of your hard work persists after characters die.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as soothing and calming, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for having no replay value, indicating that players do not find incentives to revisit it after completing it.
“There is absolutely no replay value.”
“The game lacks any incentive to play again after finishing it.”
“Once you complete the game, there's nothing left to draw you back in.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their unique art style, which enhances the overall experience and complements the innovative blend of classic game mechanics.
“This is a very cool game with a unique art style and a novel combination of tried and true game mechanics.”
