Kids of Hellas: Back to Olympus

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Kids of Hellas: Back to Olympus is a single player casual strategy game with a kids theme. It was developed by Jetdogs Studios and was released on February 22, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Kids of Hellas: Back to Olympus," the children of Zeus have been forgotten and fallen from Olympus. Players must guide them through various challenges, from arranging the Olympic Games to visiting the underworld, in order to find their way back to their home in the heavens. This strategy game, part of the "12 Labours of Hercules" series, offers additional content in the Collector's Edition as players fight against the dark side of Ate and explore the world of dreams and nightmares. The fate of Hellas' children is in your hands.

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Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features enjoyable time management gameplay with various puzzles to solve across 50 levels.
It has a cute presentation and is suitable for a younger audience, making it accessible and fun.
The game works well on Linux with Proton and has been described as entertaining and challenging for perfectionists.

Many players have experienced crashes and issues with the game not launching, leading to frustration.
The game feels like a reskin of other titles, lacking originality and creativity in level design.
Mouse controls and task management mechanics have been criticized for being awkward and not user-friendly.

story
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The story in the game is generally considered acceptable and somewhat interesting, but it lacks depth and involvement, particularly for those seeking a strong narrative. While fans of time management games may find it worth exploring, the overall execution is hindered by technical issues, making it less impressive compared to other titles in the series.
- “The story is quite interesting.”
- “If you're into time management games, it might be worth checking it out; if you expect an involving storyline with it, just walk away.”
- “The story is acceptable, but the overall trouble with the mouse and the task issues make it not at the top of the 12 installments in the series.”
gameplay
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The gameplay features limited pathways that initially restrict player actions, requiring quick decision-making and prioritization to progress. Overall, it is complemented by beautiful art and is generally enjoyable.
- “Where the gameplay comes in, there are limited pathways that restrict what you can do until you open those pathways up; and you need to quickly, on the fly, work out what to do next and where to set your priorities.”
- “Lovely art and enjoyable gameplay as usual.”
- “The gameplay is hindered by limited pathways that restrict your options until you unlock them. You have to quickly figure out what to do next and prioritize your actions.”
- “The gameplay suffers from a lack of freedom due to restrictive pathways, forcing players to make quick decisions on the fly without much room for exploration.”
- “Gameplay is constrained by narrow pathways that limit player choices, requiring rapid decision-making and prioritization to progress.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users note that the graphics in "12 Labours of Hercules" vary significantly, particularly when tested on different systems. The game's compatibility with various onboard graphics setups has been a point of interest for players, highlighting its adaptability across different hardware.
- “12 Labours of Hercules has different graphics that don't meet modern standards.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from contemporary games.”
- “The visual quality is disappointing and feels like a step back from what is currently available.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is described as soothing but somewhat monotonous, lacking the diversity and energy found in the Hercules series, which featured more uplifting and engaging compositions.
- “The music, while soothing, tends to be a bit boring; the music in the Hercules series was more diverse, uplifting, and energizing.”

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Kids of Hellas: Back to Olympus is a casual strategy game with kids theme.

Kids of Hellas: Back to Olympus is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Kids of Hellas: Back to Olympus.

Kids of Hellas: Back to Olympus was released on February 22, 2019.

Kids of Hellas: Back to Olympus was developed by Jetdogs Studios.

Kids of Hellas: Back to Olympus has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players disliked this game for its story.

Kids of Hellas: Back to Olympus is a single player game.

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