Lucky Hero
- September 16, 2023
- Neverland Entertainment
- 10h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"Lucky Hero" is a deckbuilder game that combines roguelike adventures and strategy, allowing players to engage in battles with various enemies by spinning the wheel of fortune. The game features 3 distinct characters and over 300 symbols to collect, which can be combined to build strategies against enemies. Over 30 active and passive skills are available, and enemies have diverse abilities that require players to observe, study, and beat them with their wisdom. Area effects add an additional layer of challenge.
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Windows
Reviews
- Unique blend of deck building and luck-based mechanics, providing engaging gameplay with a variety of strategies.
- Offers a good amount of content with multiple characters, weapons, and items to unlock, enhancing replayability.
- Fun and addictive gameplay that appeals to fans of roguelike and slot machine genres, with satisfying synergies and mechanics.
- Game can feel grindy and encourages players to drag out battles for better rewards, which may lead to tedious gameplay.
- Limited character options and lack of depth in content can make the game feel repetitive after a few runs.
- Some fundamental design flaws, such as scaling issues and lack of meta-progression, detract from the overall experience.
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is described as tedious and unbalanced, with players facing significant difficulty spikes that can lead to frustration and potential abandonment of the game. While grinding can be enjoyable, it often feels forced, as players are encouraged to prolong battles for gold accumulation, which may detract from overall replayability and enjoyment. Despite these issues, some players still find it to be a fun time-sink.
“It felt really grindy at first; some of the text was small, and unless you are grinding or cheesing the early game, you'll go from facing an enemy with 3 attack and 20 HP at level 3 to one that does 15 attack and has 90 HP at level 3.”
“But there are balancing issues. I can see some people giving up on it after a few runs—hell, I almost did. Grinding could be fun, but Lucky Hero fails to deliver a rewarding experience after failing a few times. It's only after winning that you can truly unlock powerful symbols like the Battery and Illuminator, and it almost encourages you to take your time because you're not penalized for stalling.”
“The game can get a little tedious in the way it basically forces you to extend battles to farm gold. This could perhaps be reduced by giving a gold bonus for defeating enemies faster. Looking through the unlocks, it doesn't seem like it has a huge amount of depth, which could impact replayability, but overall, it's a fun little time-sink!”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its retro-inspired soundtrack that complements the 16-bit pixel art style, creating an engaging atmosphere. Reviewers consistently highlight the soundtrack's catchiness, with some noting specific tracks that stand out as particularly enjoyable. Overall, the music significantly enhances the gaming experience.
“Bringing a 16-bit pixel style and combining it with a retro sounding soundtrack is what won me over initially.”
“The original soundtrack really does slap, and I've put two songs by the maker of the soundtrack in the description.”
“Synergies are satisfying, the board itself is fun to navigate, and ohhh baby that music.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly recommended for fans of luck-based games that incorporate skill-based mechanics, blending elements of a slot machine with deck-building. Players choose from classes like warrior, assassin, or summoner, leading to a straightforward yet engaging experience.
“Highly recommended, especially if you enjoy luck-based games that incorporate skill-based mechanics.”
“The gameplay cleverly combines slot machine and deck-building mechanics, creating a unique experience.”
“Gameplay is straightforward; you start by choosing a class: warrior, assassin, or summoner.”
“Gameplay is simple, you first pick a class - warrior, assassin, or summoner.”
“Obviously not in theme, but in how it takes advantage of the combination of a slot machine and deck builder mechanics.”
“Highly recommended especially if you like luck-based games (but with skill-based mechanics).”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game is considered average in terms of replayability within the roguelike-deckbuilder genre, with some players noting a lack of depth and tedious mechanics that may diminish long-term engagement. While it offers a fun experience, the limited unlocks and forced battle extensions could hinder its replay value.
“The game offers a variety of paths and choices that make each playthrough feel unique, enhancing its replayability.”
“With multiple character builds and strategies to explore, I find myself coming back for more, eager to try different approaches.”
“The dynamic events and random elements keep the gameplay fresh, ensuring that no two runs are ever the same.”
“Middle of the pack for the roguelike deckbuilder genre; it offers no replay value.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The lack of variety in gameplay makes it feel repetitive after just a few runs.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized as terrible, with some users noting that they are accompanied by poor sound quality. Despite these significant flaws, there is a hint of appreciation for other aspects of the game.
“The graphics are terrible, the sound is worse, and there are other significant flaws as well.”
“The visuals are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel unpolished.”
“The art style is inconsistent and detracts from the overall experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is largely criticized for its minimal presence, with many users noting that there is very little narrative content, if any at all.
“There is very little story, if any.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth.”
“Character development is minimal, making it hard to care about the plot.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization aspect of the game is tied to performance, where players earn medals that can unlock limited new resources in the store, suggesting a system that rewards skill but offers minimal impact on gameplay progression.
