Key To Heaven

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Key To Heaven is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by William and was released on November 29, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

By yourself or with friends, your goal is to fight and explore on the mysterious islands. Become stronger, equip better items, craft a raft and sail parts of the oceans to find more hidden treasure, secrets, and bosses. Beware of other players who are looking to kill you and steal your items.

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Audience ScoreBased on 124 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

grinding21 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic 2D MMORPGs, with a lot of content and a friendly community.
The developer is dedicated and responsive, frequently updating the game and engaging with players.
The character customization and unique loot systems provide a rewarding gameplay experience, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate grindy mechanics.

The game suffers from a lack of proper tutorials and guidance, leaving new players confused about objectives and gameplay mechanics.
Many players find the grind to level up and obtain loot excessively tedious, especially in the early stages of the game.
Technical issues such as poor optimization, clunky UI, and frequent crashes detract from the overall experience.

grinding
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it tedious and time-consuming, especially in low-level areas. While some appreciate the grind for its potential rewards and community engagement, others criticize the lack of guidance and information, leading to frustration and a sense of aimlessness. Overall, the game appeals to those who enjoy grindy experiences, but it may deter players seeking a more streamlined or rewarding progression system.
- “A few petered off, but most just quit on the spot after grinding to level 20 to get access to the second island, only to within an hour learn they now need to spend hours grinding to 30 in functionally the exact same place they just spent a while grinding to 20 to keep doing quests.”
- “The grind is real and kinda tedious.”
- “No crash this time, but the game is extremely grindy and doesn't guide you at all with common things like a main questline or important NPCs you know you should talk to.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story and quest design are generally engaging, with players appreciating the exploration and lore behind the quests. However, many users express frustration over the lack of clear guidance and information, leading to tedious grinding and confusion about quest objectives. While the potential for a rich narrative exists, the current execution leaves much to be desired, particularly for new players navigating the early game.
- “When I heard the story behind one man's desire to build an MMO solo, and he pulled off a decent game, it kept me interested.”
- “There are a variety of quests and puzzles that will have you exploring this charming world for hours on end.”
- “Along with finding a hidden quest with some lore attached to lead you onto more quests.”
- “The gameplay is overall boring and slow, and quests are unclear without any markers.”
- “I want to keep playing, but at this point every new player I've seen for days has not logged in a second time once they, within a few hours, hit the point where all they can do is grind experience in one spot just to get access to where another quest needs to go.”
- “The first one you see after leaving the tutorial gives you a seemingly basic quest of getting 3 rat skins, but it's in a dungeon filled with mobs that are stronger than you can handle (including the rats, which are stronger than normal ones).”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the pixel art as "lazy" and lacking detail, while others appreciate the charm of its simplistic style. Despite the graphical shortcomings, many players emphasize that the gameplay is enjoyable enough to outweigh visual flaws. However, issues with optimization, such as lag and input delay, have also been noted, suggesting that improvements in graphics and performance could enhance the overall experience.
- “Simple graphics but great gameplay.”
- “Do not let the graphics determine if you will like this game; you must give it a try.”
- “Frankly, the graphics are not bad for what they are.”
- “This feature is really godawful, lazy pixel crap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “Lack of proper graphics and lazy design choices.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics and a grindy nature, which some players find addictive, while others describe it as boring and slow. The experience is hindered by low experience gain rates and unclear quest markers, leading to a dwindling player base despite a nice community. The seraph/rebirth mechanic adds some interest, but overall, the gameplay lacks depth and engagement.
- “Nice community, mechanics are simple but not ornery - can't wait for the content to get expanded in the future!”
- “Very simple gameplay and addicting.”
- “Simple graphics but great gameplay.”
- “The experience gain rates are fairly abysmal even after some level of buffs by the developer. While the seraph/rebirth mechanic is neat, the vast majority of players I saw online in the few days following the Steam launch have dwindled down to the highest amount of players I've seen, counting both non-legacy servers. The total was 12 players (specifically 5 US/PVE and 7 EU/PVP players, including myself).”
- “If you make a low APM, grindy game with simple mechanics, don't be surprised when people play in a low APM way!”
- “The gameplay is overall boring and slow, and quests are unclear without any markers.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization in the game is primarily cosmetic and features optional in-game purchases that do not impact gameplay balance, allowing players to support the game without feeling pressured to spend. However, some users expressed concerns about the game's low population, which may affect the overall experience.
- “In-game purchases do exist, but they're not mandatory at all. They are mainly cosmetic, and all the XP, gold, loot, and resource boosters are server-wide.”
- “Very good monetization options since you can support the game without ruining game balance.”
- “In-game purchases do exist, but they're not mandatory at all (mainly cosmetic). However, all the XP, gold, loot, and resource boosters are server-wide.”
- “I liked the customization of classes, but I disliked the game's low population and lack of people to play with. I hope they improve their advertising, as I think this game has a ton of potential. Keep up the good work, developers.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game to be engaging and relatable, often highlighting moments of self-deprecation and lightheartedness, such as joking about starting over at level 1.
- “That is funny! I started to play the game today and announced that I'm going to be level 1 again. RIP!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch; I found myself laughing out loud at the quirky dialogues and unexpected situations.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its quests; it makes the experience so much more enjoyable!”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the option to choose their favorite playlists or enjoy the in-game music, enhancing their experience as they engage in extended gameplay sessions. The music contributes to a relaxing atmosphere, making grinding feel more enjoyable.
- “Choose your favorite playlist or listen to the in-game music and chill for 2-3 hours while you grind your way to the top.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience that keeps you engaged.”
- “Each track is carefully crafted, enhancing the atmosphere and making every moment in the game feel special.”
- “The in-game music quickly becomes repetitive and dull, making it hard to stay engaged during long play sessions.”
- “While the soundtrack has potential, it fails to create an immersive atmosphere, leaving the game feeling lifeless.”
- “The music lacks variety and depth, which detracts from the overall experience and makes grinding feel tedious.”
optimization
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Players have expressed concerns about the game's optimization, noting issues such as frame rate drops and lag, which detract from the overall experience. Despite its charming art style and simplicity, the performance issues, including input delay, have been a significant point of frustration for users.
- “Also fix the FPS bugs in the game; there's no reason I should be getting worse performance in this than AAA games on my rig.”
- “I've been searching for a simple yet good MMORPG since there are a lot that are complicated for no reason. This game has a lot of charm with its simplistic art style. My only complaint is the optimization; the game is very laggy and has a bit of input delay, but other than that, it's great.”