Hero's Adventure

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In "Hero's Adventure: Road to Passion," embark on a journey as an underdog in a tumultuous world of martial artists, where you'll make choices that determine your path. Encounter unexpected characters, form relationships with 30+ factions, and train to become a master of martial arts or follow Taoist rituals for self-enlightenment. Your heroic saga awaits in this vibrant, ever-changing Jianghu.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 999 reviews

story36 positive mentions

grinding54 negative mentions

The game offers a vast open world with high replayability, allowing players to explore multiple storylines and endings.
The combat system is engaging and allows for various character builds, making each playthrough feel unique.
The game captures the essence of Wuxia culture, providing a rich narrative experience with numerous NPC interactions.

The English translation is often poor, leading to confusion in quests and character interactions.
The game can be grindy, requiring significant time investment to progress and unlock achievements.
Some gameplay mechanics, such as the AI and quest tracking, are unpolished and can lead to frustrating experiences.

story
242 mentions
15 % positive mentions
82 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The game's story is rich and engaging, offering players the freedom to create their own narrative within a vast open world filled with quests and character interactions. While the translation quality can be poor and quest descriptions vague, the non-linear storytelling and multiple branching paths provide high replayability and a sense of agency in shaping the protagonist's journey. However, some players have reported bugs that hinder quest progression, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “The way they have made this a convincing hero's journey with the story and the amount of choices you get to see different aspects to your playstyle is just amazing.”
- “Your choices mold the narrative, and with multiple story paths and character builds, 'hero's adventure road' ensures each playthrough feels fresh, making it a game worth revisiting.”
- “This game surpasses expectations, offering a wealth of content, including a substantial main story and side quests, multiple endings, and replayability, establishing itself as one of the top tactical RPGs in the realm of wuxia.”
- “The broken English and poor interpretation makes the story a pain to follow or take interest in.”
- “The leading information and storyline are very bad and unfriendly to new players.”
- “The story is lacking, but there's so much content.”
gameplay
83 mentions
37 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Hero's Adventure" is praised for its depth and complexity, offering a rich mix of combat, crafting, and character customization that keeps players engaged for hours. While some mechanics may be confusing due to translation issues and incomplete explanations, the overall experience is enjoyable, reminiscent of classic RPGs with a non-linear story and multiple endings. Players appreciate the variety of quests and the ability to explore different playstyles, although some find the game can be grindy at times.
- “The gameplay is entertaining, and the story makes me feel like I'm forging my own murim story.”
- “The variety of quests and challenges add depth to the gameplay, ensuring that there's always something new and exciting around the corner.”
- “Gameplay is where Hero's Adventure truly shines.”
- “I'm almost 20 hours in and I feel like I haven't even scratched more than a small surface area of the combat, relationship, and crafting mechanics.”
- “The game is, in my opinion, not close to actually being considered 1.0 with many game mechanics incomplete or improperly implemented, around 20 or more status effects that you'll unlikely ever see happen throughout the entire gameplay. Evading an attack for some reason still applies a status effect, makes no sense.”
- “There is a lot to like in this game, but following the main quest makes you very lost and frustrated. The logical decision early on is to become the lewd master disciple, but the game doesn't tell you that doing so will make you unable to join any of the major sects. That's a very bad decision gameplay-wise, because you as a player want to explore and learn all that's possible, not be completely locked out from the start without any warning or good reason.”
grinding
55 mentions
2 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
98 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is a significant point of contention among players, with many describing it as excessive and tedious, particularly in terms of leveling up and resource gathering. While some appreciate the depth and satisfaction that comes from grinding, others find it overwhelming and feel it detracts from the overall experience, especially when it leads to soft-locking in quests or requires extensive time investment for minimal progression. However, features like auto-battle and a new game plus mode offer some relief, allowing players to streamline the grinding process and enhance replayability.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding in this game is absolutely insane, and no, I don't mean for combat.”
- “I did enjoy playing this game until I realized the grinding in this game is just a bit too much and combat is lacking the juice.”
- “It gets tedious after a single god damn playthrough.”
replayability
46 mentions
54 % positive mentions
39 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The game boasts exceptionally high replayability, with numerous branching paths, multiple endings, and a variety of character builds that encourage players to explore different playstyles. Achievements unlock new abilities and stat boosts for subsequent runs, enhancing the experience and making each playthrough feel unique. Overall, players find the replay value to be a standout feature, ensuring that the game remains engaging over time.
- “The amount of content is huge and it has very high replayability.”
- “This game surpasses expectations, offering a wealth of content, including a substantial main story and side quests, multiple endings, and replayability, establishing itself as one of the top tactical RPGs in the realm of wuxia.”
- “I'll definitely play the game again in months or years to come because replayability is here, with different routes, different story choices, and different factions/martial arts schools to explore.”
- “The replayability of the game is massive with a lot of journey paths that you can take.”
- “I'll definitely play the game again in months or years to come because replayability is here, with different routes, different story choices, and different factions/martial arts schools to engage with.”
- “This is a wonderful, grindy RPG set in a wuxia martial arts world that gives you the option of 8+ different combat weapons to choose from, an achievement-based new game plus mode that allows your character to get god-tier and hit higher difficulty levels on replays.”
graphics
39 mentions
38 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their nostalgic charm and vibrant art style, reminiscent of PS2-era games and Saturday morning cartoons, creating an immersive fantasy world. While the visuals are often described as stunning and detailed, some users note a lack of polish in the UI and translation, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the pixel art and dynamic landscapes contribute to a visually appealing and enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “The graphics truly bring the fantasy world to life, making every moment visually stunning.”
- “The vibrant colors and dynamic landscapes contribute to an aesthetically pleasing experience that adds to the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “Incredible progression, amazing art style and graphics.”
- “This is like it, but while the graphics are updated, there is an extreme lack of polish in the UI, translation, and lack of sound work makes the visual and UX feedback extremely poor.”
- “It's made on RPG Maker, which is already a massive flaw - the graphics are passable at most, pathfinding is awful (even in real-time free roam you move by tiles) and equipment has zero effect on character's appearance.”
- “Graphics may look low-end but it is really a good game.”
music
26 mentions
42 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives a generally positive reception, with many players praising the captivating soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere and emotional impact of key moments. However, some users note that the music can become repetitive over time and suggest a need for more variety and exclusive tracks for different regions. Overall, while the soundtrack is considered excellent and fitting, there are calls for improvement in its diversity.
- “The music perfectly complements the atmosphere of the game, enhancing the emotional impact of key moments and creating a truly immersive experience.”
- “From epic orchestral scores during intense battles to serene melodies in quieter moments, the music elevates the overall enjoyment of the hero's adventure.”
- “The soundtrack is wonderful, lacks a little variety, but what's there is incredible.”
- “You will get tired of the victory music fast.”
- “Music is on a quick bland loop and could use work.”
- “Music getting a bit repetitive as you play.”
humor
18 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mix of quirky dialogue, unexpected scenarios, and irreverent wit, often leading to both chuckles and confusion. Players appreciate the comedic elements, such as absurd character interactions and amusing translations, which enhance the overall experience despite some language barriers. Overall, the humor is seen as a refreshing and enjoyable aspect that adds character to the adventure.
- “It's accurate enough to understand the game mechanics, but some of the longer conversations can leave you chuckling or scratching your head.”
- “[b]A comedic entrance:[/b] my journey in this incredible game began with a literal fall from a tree, leading to a hilarious encounter with two quarreling girls.”
- “The irreverent humor and overall sarcastic tone are highly enjoyable.”
stability
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with many users describing it as a "buggy mess" that detracts from the overall experience. Players report frequent game-breaking bugs, unresponsive commands, and issues with item purchases, leading to frustration and abandonment of the game. While some appreciate the charm typical of Bethesda titles, the overwhelming consensus is that the game's instability significantly hampers enjoyment.
- “It was fun for a while, but the game is a huge buggy mess.”
- “I am now around 40 hours into the game, tried pretty hard to be good at this (it's not a skill issue, this is round-based fighting), but gave up finishing the game because of how buggy the game is.”
- “The game is a buggy mess, has game-breaking bugs, so the emperor is gone, who was the traitor?”
optimization
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the depth of optimization in character stats and skills, allowing for effective solo play and meaningful choices. However, there are calls for improved English translations and additional tooltips to better inform players about how these optimizations impact combat performance. Overall, while the optimization system is robust, there is room for enhancement in user guidance.
- “I optimized my stats and skills to combo well, and I was able to destroy most enemies solo.”
- “The English translation needs to be more optimized too.”
- “Putting more tooltips and info about how stats affect your combat performance is a must.”
- “The game does a great job of making your choices matter in very subtle ways, and the optimization can go very, very far.”
atmosphere
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game successfully captures the nostalgic wuxia atmosphere, immersing players in a beautifully crafted environment enhanced by a captivating soundtrack. Reviewers highlight how the music elevates the emotional experience, making the journey both engaging and memorable.
- “The wuxia world is one that I remember affectionately from my childhood, and I love how this game nailed the atmosphere and environment.”
- “The music perfectly complements the atmosphere of the game, enhancing the emotional impact of key moments and creating a truly immersive experience.”
- “All in all, I was completely absorbed by this game's atmosphere and thoroughly enjoyed the captivating journey.”
character development
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is praised for its exceptional depth, fostering genuine emotional investment in the protagonists. However, some players feel that those seeking extensive character growth may be disappointed, despite the fun elements introduced in the New Game Plus mode. Overall, the attention to detail enhances the experience, but opinions on the depth of character development vary.
- “The character development is exceptional, and I found myself genuinely caring about the fate of the protagonists.”
- “The attention to detail in the environments, character designs, and special effects is outstanding.”
- “New game plus stuff, and character development is fun.”
- “If you're into character development, then you will be disappointed.”
- “The characters feel one-dimensional and lack meaningful growth throughout the game.”
- “There is little to no backstory provided for the characters, making it hard to connect with them.”
emotional
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's music significantly enhances its emotional depth, effectively complementing the atmosphere and intensifying the impact of pivotal moments, resulting in a deeply immersive experience for players.
- “The music perfectly complements the atmosphere of the game, enhancing the emotional impact of key moments and creating a truly immersive experience.”
- “The character development is so profound that I found myself genuinely caring about their journeys and struggles.”
- “The story's twists and turns left me in tears, as I felt a deep connection to the characters and their experiences.”