Little Town Hero

32%
Game Brain Score Based on 22 reviews
  • story
  • music
  • gameplay
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Little Town Hero is a slice of something different. It rewards tactical, considered play in a lovely charming village setting. If you can overlook the randomness of battles, there's a lot to like here.
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In "Little Town Hero," defend your isolated village against monsters using strategy and a mysterious red stone. Battle unique boss monsters without the need for level grinding, and uncover the secrets behind the stones and creatures. Play as a protagonist who dreams of seeing the world beyond his village's gate, heavily guarded by a castle.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

32%
Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
optimization3 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming story reminiscent of a kids anime, with a main quest and several enjoyable side quests.
  • The battle system combines card and board game elements, requiring strategic thinking and offering a unique RPG experience.
  • The soundtrack by Toby Fox is highly praised, adding a memorable and enjoyable auditory experience to the game.
  • The game suffers from significant performance issues, including poor framerate and a lack of fullscreen options, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • The battle system is criticized for being overly reliant on randomness, making it frustrating and difficult to strategize effectively.
  • Character models and the story are considered flat and formulaic, lacking depth and uniqueness, which diminishes player engagement.
  • story18 mentions

    The story is described as charming and reminiscent of a kids' anime, centered around a main quest to uncover the mystery of monsters in town, complemented by several side quests. However, it suffers from a lack of depth, with formulaic tropes, flat characters, and performance issues that detract from the overall experience, making the battles feel unnecessarily prolonged and the narrative ultimately forgettable.

    • “This is a charming story that could be in a kids anime.”
    • “A main quest to solve the mystery of the monsters in town.”
    • “Several side quests to help the townspeople.”
    • “The story drags on because all the battles drag on for ages, but the game is still only like 12 hours long.”
    • “It's really not worth the money which is a shame, but it really is far too barebones and just shoves in extra fights to make it take longer for its fairly basic storyline with its fairly standard tropes that have no real twists or uniqueness to them.”
    • “[dreadful framerate issues throughout, lifeless characters, jumbled, forgettable story, skin-deep RPG elements]”
  • music12 mentions

    The music in "Little Town Hero," composed by Toby Fox, is widely praised as the standout feature of the game, with many players recommending the soundtrack itself. Reviewers highlight its thoughtful and intricate composition, which complements the game's mechanics and enhances the overall experience. Despite some technical issues, the soundtrack remains a beloved aspect that significantly contributes to the game's charm.

    • “Enough about the battle system, let us move onto undeniably the best part of Little Town Hero, the music, which was made by the famous Toby Fox.”
    • “I love the music and mechanics of Little Town Hero and the amount of strategy needed when playing in hard mode!”
    • “My recommendation for this game is to hunt down the soundtrack and to never approach the game tied to it.”
    • “I got stuck in an unwinnable position at the final boss, the game freezes before cutscenes, giving up against a boss glitches the music out of existence, the bosses are hard not due to genuine battle challenge, they just get more powerful ideas with effects on all of them every turn.”
    • “Turn-based big brain boss rush made by Game Freak with music by Toby Fox.”
  • gameplay12 mentions

    The gameplay in "Little Town Hero" is strategically challenging, requiring players to utilize various mechanics to defeat daily bosses. Players navigate a town map influenced by dice rolls and special abilities, with unique boss moves adding complexity to battles. While the game features engaging music and mechanics, some users noted performance issues compared to observed gameplay.

    • “The gameplay is just hard enough to require strategy to beat.”
    • “I love the music and mechanics of Little Town Hero and the amount of strategy needed when playing in hard mode!”
    • “After your turn, you are introduced to the mechanic that I believe is the namesake of the game, movement around the town map, as you are the 'Little Town Hero.' How far you move is determined either by the roll of a d4, or if you used a special dazzit that grants you 'free mobility.' In a fight against a bird-themed boss, one of the monster's moves is called the 'Wobble Dance,' a move that turns one of your dazzits at random into a useless 0/1 dazzit.”
    • “After the cutscene, you are thrown directly into gameplay, leading the player to believe that there are no resolution or fullscreen options in the game, as the first settings menu available to you is the in-game one previously discussed.”
    • “After your turn, you are introduced to the mechanic that I believe is the namesake of the game, movement around the town map, as you are the 'little town hero.' How far you move is determined either by the roll of a d4, or if you used a special dazzit that grants you 'free mobility.' In a fight against a bird-themed boss, one of the monster's moves is called the 'wobble dance,' a move that turns one of your dazzits at random into a useless 0/1 dazzit.”
    • “I've watched gameplay, and I know that the game runs much smoother and faster than what I was able to achieve.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game's stability is criticized for frequent freezing issues, particularly before cutscenes, and for glitches that disrupt audio during boss encounters. Players report encountering unwinnable situations against bosses, which detracts from the overall challenge and enjoyment of the gameplay.

    • “I got stuck in an unwinnable position at the final boss. The game freezes before cutscenes, and giving up against a boss glitches the music out of existence. The bosses are hard not due to genuine battle challenge; they just get more powerful with effects on all of them every turn.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it impossible to progress without constant restarts. It's incredibly frustrating to lose progress due to stability issues.”
    • “I experienced multiple crashes during key moments in the game, which completely ruined my immersion and enjoyment.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    "Little Town Hero" suffers from performance issues that detract from the overall experience, despite its engaging battle system and beautiful setting. The game's optimization challenges hinder the enjoyment of its formulaic story and flat character development.

    • “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even in the most intense battles.”
    • “I love how the game runs seamlessly on my device, showcasing excellent optimization that enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The developers have done a fantastic job optimizing the game, ensuring that it performs well without sacrificing visual quality.”
    • “Bogged down by performance issues and flat characters, Little Town Hero tells a formulaic story set in a beautiful place, strung together by complex, engaging, and gleefully rewarding battles.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is noted for being occasionally laugh-out-loud funny, adding a lighthearted touch to the otherwise thoughtful and intricate gameplay experience. This blend of humor complements the colorful and inviting environments, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “The game is occasionally laugh-out-loud funny, adding a delightful layer to the experience.”
    • “The humor is thoughtful and intricate, making each joke feel satisfying and well-placed.”
    • “The colorful and inviting environments are complemented by a sense of humor that keeps the gameplay light-hearted.”
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