Lionheart

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Lionheart is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Shiisanmei and was released on July 31, 2017. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

Lionheart is a Japanese RPG where you explore the Magic Labyrinth, "Libra Corridor." Featuring original Japanese voice acting, colorful characters and dozens of different monsters to vanquish as you explore the secrets of the Corridor.

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features an entertaining cast of characters, particularly the interactions between Leon and Maria, which add humor to the story.
The combat system is simple yet solid, with adjustable difficulty settings that allow players to tailor their experience.
The game has high-quality art and a decent script, showcasing some good elements typical of visual novels.

The game is plagued by technical issues, including bugs that can prevent progress and slow performance during gameplay.
Excessive grinding is required to progress, making the experience tedious and time-consuming, with repetitive dungeon runs.
The writing is overly verbose and lacks engaging dialogue, leading to unlikable characters and a narrative that feels superficial.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a classic adventure narrative featuring a young, naïve farm boy who embarks on a journey to the big city, accompanied by a diverse cast of quirky characters that enhance the humor and storytelling. While the plot is somewhat trope-heavy and the gameplay mechanics resemble traditional Dragon Quest-style battles, players find enjoyment in the exploration and character interactions, despite some bugs affecting the experience. Overall, the engaging story and character dynamics provide a solid foundation for the game, making it entertaining for players.
- “There’s a story behind it all, one openly trope-reliant that contains--and stop me if you’ve heard this before--a young, naïve farm boy coming to the big city in search of adventure!”
- “Along the way, other members are added to the team such as: Leon’s guardian, a nun of the church, a greedy merchant, a samurai nekomata, a naïve princess, and more that are not only valuable party members, but also lend a hand to the brand of humor and storytelling.”
- “There’s a story behind it all, one openly trope-reliant that contains--and stop me if you’ve heard this before--a young, naïve farm boy coming to the big city in the search for adventure!”
- “Where most of the time will be spent spelunking and exploring the libra corridor as far as the storyline is concerned, you will have the chance to visit other areas in order to gather much-needed resources, train, and learn new skills (if you have the required material).”
- “From the spread of characters to easy-going storytelling, I would be remiss to understate how much amusement I was able to get out of it and still have a few more hours left to pour into it.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding in this game to be excessively time-consuming and tedious, often feeling like a chore rather than an engaging activity. While the game combines visual novel elements with RPG mechanics, the slow pace of grinding can hinder the overall experience, especially when access to certain areas is restricted by item requirements.
- “However, the grinding in this game is too time-consuming and slow that it becomes a chore for me.”
- “A nice blend of visual novel, but super snail-slow grinding in this grindy RPG game.”
- “Add to that the fact that some areas are restricted to you unless you have a specific item, and you have the makings of a slow, tedious experience.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a lengthy visual novel introduction that may deter some players, followed by combat mechanics reminiscent of Dragon Quest, which some find dull. While the game offers a substantial 50-100 hours of content, a significant portion may involve grinding through optional areas rather than engaging combat.
- “The game promises 50-100 hours of gameplay, though I wouldn't be surprised if a good 10-15 hours of that is spent exploring optional areas.”
- “In the combat phase, battles function similarly to a Dragon Quest game, with some minor cosmetic and mechanical differences.”
- “The combat mechanics are kind of boring; I usually love to grind in most RPG games, and in certain games, I even grind to level up my characters to level 99.”
- “The first 5-10 minutes of gameplay is just visual novel reading!?!”
- “The game does promise 50-100 hours of gameplay; however, I wouldn’t be surprised if a good 10-15 hours of that is counted toward toiling through optional areas.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features an engaging story but suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs and occasional freezing. Players have found that reloading older save files and selecting different dungeons can temporarily resolve these problems.
- “Great story game, but it's buggy.”
- “This game also freezes on me on several different occasions, but I can usually solve the problem by reloading an older save game and choosing a different dungeon to explore.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its endearing and whimsical nature, often eliciting chuckles from players. The diverse cast of characters, including a guardian, a nun, a greedy merchant, a samurai nekomata, and a naive princess, contributes significantly to the comedic storytelling and overall charm.
- “Of course, with the comedy being far more prevalent, players will probably find themselves chuckling most of the time at the endearing and sometimes frivolous humor.”
- “Along the way, other members are added to the team such as Leon's guardian, a nun of the church, a greedy merchant, a samurai nekomata, a naive princess, and more. They are not only valuable party members but also contribute to the brand of humor and storytelling.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and pleasantness, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some users noted issues with sound mixing, particularly that the voice acting is too quiet in comparison to the music, even at maximum volume settings.
- “High quality art, a script with decent font and no perceivable grammatical mistakes, pleasant music...there's some good stuff under the hood.”
- “The sound mixing isn't quite the best, as the voice acting is just a little too quiet compared to the music (I put both at the highest settings possible).”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a desire for more character development, indicating that the current portrayal of characters may feel lacking or underexplored. This suggests a need for deeper backstories, growth arcs, or emotional depth to enhance player engagement and investment in the characters.
- “The character development in this game is truly remarkable, allowing players to witness profound growth and transformation.”
- “I was impressed by how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and relatable.”
- “The depth of character development adds layers to the narrative, making each decision feel impactful and meaningful.”
- “Perhaps you'd like to see a bit of character development?”
- “The characters feel one-dimensional and lack any real growth throughout the game.”
- “I was hoping for more depth in the character arcs, but they all seem to follow predictable paths.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the background and foreground environments may lack detail, the character artwork and designs are vibrant and engaging, effectively compensating for the overall visual shortcomings.
- “The character artwork and designs are stunning and easily make up for the somewhat bland background and foreground environments.”
- “The graphics are breathtaking, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the world to life.”
- “The visual style is unique and captivating, making every scene a pleasure to explore.”
- “The background and foreground environments are somewhat bland, but the character artwork and designs easily make up for it.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “Textures are low resolution, making everything look muddy and unappealing.”