Legendary Hoplite: Arachne’s Trial
- January 12, 2024
- TripleBricksGames
Get on SteamWISHLIST THE FULL GAME WISHLIST OTHER GAMES About the GameTry out the free prologue to get a taste of the exciting gameplay and easily transfer your progress to the full game. Transfer your progress to the main game The main game offers three acts, 38 areas, mini-games, and a lot of gear options for your hero. Progress seamlessly transfers from the prologue to the main game. Face 10 Level…
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Reviews
- The game features a unique blend of tower defense and action RPG elements, providing engaging gameplay with a variety of strategies and upgrades.
- The art style is cute and visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
- As a free demo, it offers a fun and enjoyable experience, making it a worthwhile try for fans of the genre.
- The game has been criticized for feeling like an advertisement rather than a standalone product, leading to disappointment among players.
- Some players found the difficulty spikes to be frustrating, particularly during boss battles, which can feel unbalanced.
- There are concerns about the game's mechanics being overly complex or grindy, making it less accessible for casual players.
- gameplay24 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as simple and straightforward, with a mix of engaging mechanics that can feel both addictive and monotonous at times. While some players appreciate the active play focus and smooth mechanics, others express frustration with the item system and RPG elements, feeling they complicate the experience unnecessarily. Overall, the game offers a unique blend of tower defense and action RPG elements, appealing to fans of both genres, though opinions on the depth and variety of gameplay mechanics vary.
“The game's compelling gameplay, combined with its narrative prowess, makes it a standout title for those enamored with history, mythology, or just excellent game design.”
“Thanks to the smooth and well-thought-out gameplay mechanics, you will be able to explore every moment of the game, whether you are a fan of the tower defense genre or action RPGs.”
“A cool game with dynamic gameplay, beautiful visuals, and a wide variety of abilities and tactics for protection.”
“Gameplay itself seems pretty boring and monotonous.”
“Didn't like this at all, games need to stop adding RPG mechanics when they are not needed or wanted.”
“I don't think that the random elements in the game complement the gameplay well.”
- monetization11 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized for being a poorly disguised advertisement rather than a legitimate product, with developers using misleading tactics to promote a subpar app. Users express frustration over the prevalence of fake reviews and the practice of publishing demos as full games, which detracts from genuine developers and misleads consumers. Overall, the monetization strategy is seen as exploitative and harmful to the gaming community.
“Legendary Hoplite is a poorly made mobile app tier Plants vs. Zombies ripoff, and it's incredibly weird to see shady developers like this push out an advertisement and pay for a bunch of fake reviews from a Russian review farm uncovered by Sentinels of the Store.”
“While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and, in some ways, harmful.”
“Often developers may choose to incorrectly publish demo/advertisements as separate games as a cheap way to bypass paying Valve for marketing presence on the Steam front page, which may seem clever to them, but it's harmful behavior and it's not good for gamers.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story in "Legendary Hoplite" draws inspiration from mythological themes, particularly the reimagining of the Arachne myth into skill-based trials, which players find engaging. However, many reviewers criticize the dialogue as poorly written and lacking depth, comparing it unfavorably to other narrative-driven games like "Hades." Overall, while the story-driven approach is appreciated, the execution leaves much to be desired.
“What elevates 'Legendary Hoplite' is its story-driven approach, with the Arachne myth reimagined into a series of trials that test your skills to the fullest.”
“I will wait to discover the game's plot in the official version.”
“Additionally, players can earn additional rewards by completing special missions and facing mythological creatures.”
“However, the dialogue is badly written for my taste; they could have done much more with the story setting (see Hades for example).”
“To sum up: the biggest con is the poorly written dialogue and story.”
“Voicing and story are basic.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Legendary Hoplite: Trial of Arachne" are highly praised for their top-notch quality, creating an immersive and engaging game world that enhances the overall experience. The visuals and effects are described as captivating, though some users note that the game fully utilizes the graphics card without options to limit frame rates.
“The graphics and visual effects of Legendary Hoplite: Trial of Arachne are enhanced to the highest level and create an immersive and engaging game world that will make your heart beat faster.”
“The graphics and visuals are top-notch, creating a captivating and immersive world.”
“The graphics and visuals are top-notch, creating a captivating and immersive world.”
“Fully loading graphics card with no opportunity to limit fps.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some find it manageable and straightforward by utilizing gear abilities, others criticize it as overly grindy and clunky, particularly regarding the item system and farming mechanics. Overall, the game offers various builds but is not intended for extensive grinding.
“Too grindy.”
“The overall gameplay is nice, but I am not a fan of the item system with lots of stats, farming, and randomness.”
“Equipment and farming, the RPG element of the game, is really clunky.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in "Legendary Hoplite: Arachne's Trial" is highly praised, with many reviewers highlighting the impressive boss themes and the effective blend of traditional Greek instruments with modern melodies. The soundtrack is considered a standout feature, enhancing the game's immersive experience and overall aesthetics.
“I liked the visuals; the music during the boss fights is gorgeous and unexpected.”
“Solid music to match the aesthetics.”
“Perhaps one of 'Legendary Hoplite: Arachne's Trial' strongest points is its soundtrack – a triumphant blend of traditional Greek instruments and modern melodies that elevates the immersive experience.”
