Legend of Himari

86%
Game Brain Score Based on 88 reviews
  • graphics
  • music
  • gameplay
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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 88 reviews
graphics5 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • Legend of Himari offers a nostalgic arcade-like experience with smooth and addictive gameplay that keeps players coming back.
  • The game features a variety of unlockable characters and power-ups, adding depth and customization to the simple mechanics.
  • With its charming pixel art and catchy soundtrack, the game provides a fun and engaging way to pass the time at a very low price.
  • The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, often feeling more like a mobile mini-game than a full-fledged title.
  • Technical issues such as poor controller support and a lack of graphical options detract from the overall experience.
  • Many players find the game to be a shallow cash grab, as it was originally a free mobile app that doesn't meet the expectations of PC gamers.
  • graphics17 mentions

    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by a retro pixel art style that some players appreciate for its aesthetic charm, while others criticize it for being outdated and lacking customization options.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 stand out compared to other pixel games, leading to mixed feelings about their overall quality and impact on gameplay.

    • “The pixel-like graphics are 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.”
    • “Honestly, I did enjoy the visuals, but that’s about it.”
    • “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.”
    • “Legend of Himari has lured me in with its old-school graphics, and after playing the game I can safely say, this was the worst way I could have spent my £0.79.”
  • music10 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the relaxing and exciting soundtracks, while others find it irritating or mediocre. The vibrant art style complements the music, although some feel the pixel-art can hinder gameplay visibility. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for its appeal, but opinions vary significantly on its quality.

    • “I fell in love with the animations, music, and sound effects.”
    • “Cool soundtrack.”
    • “I'm also in love with the colors of this game; it's so beautiful and eye-catching, and the sound... I mean, it starts off really loud when you first open the game, but you can adjust the sound easily from your computer, so no big deal. The soundtrack is really exciting when playing.”
    • “Music is kind of irritating.”
    • “Bad music, especially the 8-bit ones.”
    • “Soundtrack is mediocre at best.”
  • gameplay8 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its smooth, old-school arcade style and simple mechanics, making it initially fun and accessible. However, many players find it repetitive and boring over time, with a significant portion uninstalling the game shortly after achieving basic milestones. Overall, while the visuals and sound design receive praise, the gameplay itself is often criticized for lacking depth and 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, kill 'em all.”
    • “This gameplay loop is literally all you do in the game.”
    • “The most commonly and easily attained achievement is for getting up to 100 on the combo counter (this takes 2-3 minutes of gameplay, it's trivial to do), and only around 6 percent of players bothered to get that far before uninstalling the game.”
    • “Repetitive gameplay becomes very boring after a short period of time.”
    • “Also, this gameplay loop is literally all you do in the game.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while some appreciate the variety of drops available from different dungeon levels and consider it one of the best card grinding experiences, others find the process tedious, particularly when trying to unlock characters through star collection. Utilizing specific characters, like Trojan, can help alleviate some of the grind by increasing star drop rates.

    • “Grinding is annoying.”
    • “Getting stars to unlock characters is grindy, but it's easier if you unlock Trojan (cat character), as it has a chance of dropping more stars.”
    • “If you want different drops, try grinding the different dungeon levels.”
  • story2 mentions

    The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing the importance of perseverance. However, some users feel that the narrative lacks depth and variety, leading to a repetitive experience that diminishes the sense of achievement.

    • “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.”
    • “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters or care about their journeys.”
    • “The plot is predictable and uninspired, leaving little room for player engagement or emotional investment.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization of "Legend of Himari" has been criticized as a cash grab, with users noting that it is a free mobile app improperly marketed as a paid PC game on Steam. The game's simplistic mechanics and origins in mobile development contribute to perceptions of it being a low-effort product 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 developers. 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.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Reviewers highlight the emotional impact of the game's art and effects, noting that the effort put into these elements evokes feelings of satisfaction and appreciation upon first viewing.

    • “The attention to detail in the art made me feel like a lot of effort was put into creating an emotional experience.”
    • “Experiencing the effects for the first time filled me with a sense of satisfaction.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized as both cute and funny, appealing to players with its lighthearted and whimsical tone.

    • “The humor is cute and funny, making every moment enjoyable.”
    • “I love how the game incorporates clever jokes and puns throughout the gameplay.”
    • “The witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions kept me laughing the whole time.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game is criticized for having no replay value, indicating that players do not find incentives to revisit it after completing it.

    • “There is no replay value.”
    • “The game lacks any incentive to play again after finishing it.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little reason to return.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The user interface is reported to be poorly optimized for PC, leading to a subpar experience for players on that platform.

    • “The user interface is not optimized for PC.”
    • “Performance issues make the game feel sluggish and unresponsive.”
    • “The graphics settings are poorly optimized, leading to frequent frame drops.”
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