Legend of Himari

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Legend of Himari is a single player action game. It was developed by TERNOX and was released on March 19, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

In "Legend of Himari," players embark on a journey as Himari, a young girl seeking to save her village from a mysterious curse. The action-adventure game features fast-paced combat, puzzle-solving, and exploration in a beautifully hand-drawn world. Along the way, players will uncover the truth behind the curse and discover Himari's hidden powers.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 176 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

Legend of Himari offers a fun and addictive gameplay experience with its simple controls and retro arcade style.
The game features a variety of unlockable characters and power-ups, adding a layer of engagement and customization.
At a low price point, it provides a decent amount of entertainment, making it a good option for casual gaming sessions.

The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with limited depth and variety in enemies and bosses.
As a port of a mobile game, it suffers from design deficiencies and lacks optimization for PC, including poor graphics and control customization.
Many players find the game lacks substantial content, leading to a feeling of it being more of a mini-game than a full-fledged title.

graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Legend of Himari" are characterized by a retro pixel art style that some players appreciate for its aesthetic charm, while others criticize it for being outdated and lacking customization options. Although the visuals are described as cute and appealing, they often fail to distinguish gameplay elements effectively, leading to mixed reviews regarding their overall quality. While some enjoy the nostalgic feel, many feel that the graphics do not stand out compared to other pixel art games.
- “But the pixel-like graphic is so pretty and the playable characters are so cute that for the price it is worth giving it a go.”
- “Personally, I have nothing against the visuals that Legend of Himari has to offer; I think they look great.”
- “The game is fun and simple, with a nice art style and easy controls; I easily got addicted to playing and seeing how high of a score I could get.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the relaxing and exciting soundtrack, while others find it irritating or mediocre, particularly criticizing the 8-bit style. The sound effects and animations are generally well-received, but the initial volume can be jarring, though easily adjustable. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, despite some reservations.
- “I fell in love with the animations, music, and sound effects.”
- “I'm also in love with the colors of this game; it's so beautiful and eye-catching, and the soundtrack is really exciting when playing.”
- “+ amazing soundtrack”
- “Music is kind of irritating.”
- “Bad music, especially 8-bit ones.”
- “Soundtrack is mediocre at best, but I did kind of like it.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its smooth, old-school arcade style, featuring simple mechanics that can quickly become repetitive and boring for players. While the visuals and sound design are praised, many users find the gameplay loop lacks depth, leading to a high uninstall rate after a short period of play. Overall, the experience is mixed, with some enjoying the fun aspects while others criticize its lack of variety.
- “Despite its old-school, arcade-like style, the gameplay is smooth and so much fun.”
- “Cute art, good music, simple gameplay, not too easy, killem all.”
- “Repetitive gameplay, becomes very boring after a short period of time.”
- “Also, this gameplay loop is literally all you do in the game.”
- “Good visuals, quite decent sound design, boring gameplay – 4/10”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the depth it adds, particularly in card collection, others find it tedious, especially when trying to unlock characters. Tips suggest focusing on different dungeon levels and utilizing specific characters to make the grinding process more efficient. Overall, the game is recognized as one of the better card grinding experiences available.
- “Grinding is annoying.”
- “Getting stars to unlock characters is grindy, but it's easier if you unlock Trojan (cat character); it has a chance of dropping more stars.”
- “If you want the different drops, try grinding the different dungeon levels.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is polarizing; some users appreciate the underlying moral about perseverance and resilience, while others criticize the lack of a coherent narrative and repetitive gameplay that diminishes the sense of achievement. Overall, the narrative experience is seen as either inspirational or disappointingly absent.
- “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.”
- “There's no story at all, there's no sense of achievement when 'completing' a stage, and there's no variance - everything is the same all the time, but faster.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of "Legend of Himari" has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users noting that it is a free mobile app repackaged and sold on Steam as a paid product, lacking the quality expected from a true PC game. The game's simplistic mechanics further contribute to the perception of it being a low-effort release aimed at maximizing profit rather than providing value to players.
- “Legend of Himari is a free mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a paid product, as if it was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile devs. The game is a simple arcade-like iPhone screen tapper where you tap left or right on your iPhone screen to attack in different directions.”
- “Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong emotional response to the game's art and effects, noting that the visual elements evoke feelings of satisfaction and appreciation for the effort invested in the game's design. The impactful visuals contribute significantly to the overall emotional experience.
- “And just looking at the effects made me feel like a lot of effort was put into the art side of the game.”
- “A lot of the effects made me feel satisfied when I saw them for the first time.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently described as both cute and funny, appealing to players with its lighthearted and charming comedic elements.
- “The humor is both cute and funny, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “I love how the game blends cute elements with hilarious moments.”
- “The witty dialogue and charming characters keep me laughing throughout the game.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for lacking replayability, with multiple users stating that it offers no incentive to play again after the initial experience.
- “No replay value.”
- “No replay value.”
- “No replay value.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has been criticized, particularly regarding the user interface, which is not well-suited for PC users. This issue has been noted multiple times, indicating a significant area for improvement.
- “The user interface is not optimized for PC.”
- “The user interface is not optimized for PC.”