Numen: Contest of Heroes

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Numen: Contest of Heroes is a single player role playing game. It was developed by CINEMAX GAMES and was released on June 3, 2010. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Numen: Contest of Heroes" is a 3D action RPG set in mythical Greece, where players control one of nine heroes competing in a grand test of capabilities for their patron god. The game emphasizes tactical decision making, weapon choice, and adaptability in combat, with the player's hero receiving unique powers from their god based on their favor. It's more than just hack-and-slash, offering a varied and challenging experience in a mythical Greek setting.

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Role Playing

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Single-Player

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42%

Audience ScoreBased on 130 reviews

story15 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game features a charming mythological Greek setting with decent graphics and sound design.
It offers a variety of character classes and abilities, allowing for some customization in gameplay.
The game can be enjoyable for those who appreciate old-school RPG mechanics and are looking for a low-cost experience.

The combat system is clunky and unresponsive, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
The quests are repetitive and lack depth, often relying on fetch and kill mechanics that can feel tedious.
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues, including crashes and poor optimization.

story
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
60%
19%
The story in the game is widely criticized for being generic, poorly written, and lacking depth, with many players noting a heavy reliance on fetch and kill quests that contribute to a tedious experience. While some appreciate the initial setup of the protagonist's journey, the overall narrative progression is described as slow and unengaging, with minimal character development and a lack of meaningful side quests. Many reviewers express disappointment in the game's failure to effectively utilize its Greek mythology setting, resulting in a bland and uninspired storyline.
- “The story progression for the first 3 hours of the game is slow but nice.”
- “You start out as a kid on an island, playing what is essentially an extended tutorial, but also part of the hero's journey, story-wise.”
- “The story is actually quite nice, and the quests are decent.”
- “The story is horrendous!”
- “Numen's story is generic.”
- “The main plot was okay, but the quests that guided you along through the main story were uninteresting and felt grindy.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
37%
16%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the attractive 3D visuals and decent textures, while others criticize the overall quality as outdated and lacking in customization options. Many users note that the graphics are comparable to typical MMO standards, but overall, the visuals are seen as a weak point in the game's design, with calls for updates and improvements. Despite the criticisms, a few players find the graphics satisfactory for the game's low price point.
- “The graphics are on par with most MMO graphics and the sound is adequate but there is not a lot of music.”
- “Numen: Contest of Heroes is a surprisingly robust RPG, with attractive 3D graphics, well animated if not particularly innovative enemies, and minimalist but adequate sound design.”
- “RPG-wise nothing extraordinary, but nice setting and decent graphics make this a good light RPG to get on a sale.”
- “Graphically, the game has aged very poorly.”
- “This game is a joke: bad graphics, bad story, bad fights.”
- “Weak interface, graphics, story, audio, animation, character customization, pacing, enemy variety, art design.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
61%
22%
"Numen: Contest of Heroes" features an old-school RPG gameplay style set in a mythological Greek world, with class choices influenced by different gods. However, many players find the gameplay to be clunky, repetitive, and lacking depth, with unfair difficulty stemming from outdated mechanics and a reliance on tedious fetch quests. Overall, the game struggles to engage players with its uninspired combat and story, leading to a disappointing experience despite its appealing graphics.
- “Numen: Contest of Heroes offers an engaging experience with its mythological Greek setting and RPG mechanics.”
- “Each class comes with 3 different gods you can choose from, who further refine the gameplay and skills you can get, as well as the thematic motif of your character.”
- “The system is well implemented here and the result is a game that comes across as a nice hybrid of the setting from Titan Quest and the gameplay mechanics of Dungeon Siege.”
- “This game is pretty dated and the gameplay is not very dynamic.”
- “The interface is clunky and horrible to operate, the gameplay is boring and without any depth (hold the mouse button down for as long as the fight lasts, and each fight lasts a goddamn eternity), the story is stupid, etc, etc, etc. I could go on, but why even bother.”
- “Dead atmosphere, boring gameplay, even a few hours of gameplay is enough to get it uninstalled unless you had anything better to do.”
grinding
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and unfulfilling, with players noting the high costs of items and the slow pace of earning currency and experience. Combat is described as frustrating due to enemies' overwhelming strength and frequent critical hits, making battles feel like a slog. Overall, the grinding is seen as a major detractor, contributing to a lack of engaging content and a sense of monotony throughout the gameplay experience.
- “Enemies have a shockingly high chance of dealing critical damage; they will frequently stun you over and over. You will get staggered so often that you struggle to get a hit in, and to top it all off, enemies that are around your level are always significantly stronger than you, making combat a tedious slog.”
- “Eventually, I thought maybe it's equipment-based, which sounds like a sensible answer, but you get so much gear that your class cannot use. Gear that requires more grinding to use, and even shop items are so expensive. Making money is so slow and boring, and my god, do you feel the tedium yet?”
- “The game itself would be over quickly if you didn't spend so much time grinding for levels. The first few hours of which are so tedious that I almost stopped playing, although the grinding got less annoying a few hours in.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The game's atmosphere is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its unique and immersive qualities, particularly in its mythical Greek setting, while others criticize it for lacking depth and excitement. While the graphics and soundtrack have received some praise, issues like repetitive gameplay and a lack of customization detract from the overall experience, leading to a divided reception among players.
- “Despite some rough edges, the unique atmosphere and challenging gameplay make it a worthwhile adventure for RPG fans.”
- “This is the game for people who enjoy atmosphere, delayed gratification, and don't mind realistic lengths of exploration and grinding for experience.”
- “Despite the mixed to negative reviews, the mythical Greek atmosphere attracted me enough to take the small risk.”
- “Oh, and as far as atmosphere goes: graphics and textures are okay - with no facial or physical customization option for your character, and the soundtrack decides to take long pauses of silence as you play for no apparent reason.”
- “Lacks story, atmosphere, some kind of suspense and it's repetitive.”
- “Dead atmosphere, boring gameplay, even a few hours of gameplay is enough to get it uninstalled unless you had anything better to do.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising the beautiful soundtrack and its contribution to the atmosphere. However, some users noted that the music can be sparse, with long pauses of silence during gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience. While the soundtrack is considered good, the lack of variety and customization options in the audio experience leaves room for improvement.
- “Beautiful music.”
- “Visuals, music, and menu all work great.”
- “The soundtrack is pretty good.”
- “Oh, and as far as atmosphere goes: graphics and textures are okay - with no facial or physical customization option for your character, and the soundtrack decides to take long pauses of silence as you play for no apparent reason.”
- “The graphics are on par with most MMO graphics and the sound is adequate, but there is not a lot of music.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Overall, user experiences with stability vary significantly; while some players report no glitches or crashes after extensive playtime, others encounter frequent bugs, including getting stuck in walls. Despite these issues, many still find the game enjoyable.
- “I had no glitches; the game did crash once, but I had recently saved, so it didn't matter.”
- “Edit: After 26 hours of gameplay, I ran into no glitches or bugs myself.”
- “The game was so buggy I got stuck in walls multiple times early in the game.”
- “Buggy and highly flawed.”
- “A little buggy but a good game nonetheless.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional impact of the game is largely negative, with players citing dull dialogues, a lack of engaging quests, and a boring story that fails to evoke any feelings. The restrictive environment and poor combat mechanics further detract from any potential emotional connection, leading to a lackluster experience overall.
- “The dialogues are dull, the quests are just fetch or kill missions, and the tiny area with plenty of invisible walls made me lose interest quickly. I didn't even bother to leave the first island due to the boring story and terrible combat.”
- “The emotional impact is completely lacking; I felt no connection to the characters or the story.”
- “Despite the game's attempts at emotional depth, it ultimately falls flat, leaving me feeling indifferent rather than engaged.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features enjoyable gameplay and an impressive world, but it suffers from poor optimization and clunky mechanics, leading to an unforgiving difficulty curve. Overall, players express disappointment in its performance, suggesting a rating of around 6/10.
- “I wanted to give this a positive review, but I can't. The gameplay is fun and the world is amazing, but it's poorly optimized and clunky. There's an unforgiving difficulty curve. I'd give it a 6/10 if Steam had a proper rating system.”
- “The game has great potential, but the optimization issues make it frustrating to play. Frequent frame drops and long loading times really detract from the experience.”
- “While the graphics are impressive, the optimization is lacking. I often encounter lag and stuttering, which ruins the immersion and enjoyment of the game.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently described as funny, indicating that players find it entertaining and enjoyable.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious and keeps me laughing throughout!”
- “I love how the witty dialogue and clever puns add so much charm to the gameplay.”
- “The comedic timing of the characters is spot on, making every interaction a joy.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is seamlessly integrated with exploration and combat, creating an engaging experience that captivates players.
- “The game combines exploration, combat, and character development in a way that keeps you hooked.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers generally find that *Numen: Contest of Heroes* lacks replayability, citing its uninteresting gameplay and absence of surprises or excitement as key factors that diminish the incentive to revisit the game.
- “I've seen worse, but it doesn't excuse 'Numen: Contest of Heroes' from being an uninteresting game that offers no surprise, no excitement, and no replay value.”