Occidental Heroes

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Occidental Heroes is a single player casual role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Ensit Media and was released on March 8, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Roguelike retro RPG with exploration, quests and turn based tactical combat.

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Audience ScoreBased on 3,519 reviews

story186 positive mentions

monetization82 negative mentions

Engaging and addictive gameplay with a nostalgic retro feel.
Challenging combat mechanics that require strategic thinking.
Rich storytelling and character backstories that enhance immersion.

Repetitive quests and limited content lead to a lack of long-term engagement.
Permadeath can be frustrating, making it hard to progress after losing characters.
No clear endgame or overarching storyline, which can diminish replayability.

story
636 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the character backstories and unique quests but expressing disappointment over the lack of a cohesive main storyline. While some quests are well-written and engaging, the repetitive nature of missions and the absence of a clear overarching narrative detract from the overall experience. Players are eager for more diverse quests and a deeper storyline to enhance their immersion in the game world.
- “The storylines you can follow are interesting enough; they're not the most unique but are well written.”
- “The story is crafted seamlessly, and you really become your own protagonist in this 'sandbox' story.”
- “The backstories, goals, and literary use of the characters really helps to create the feeling of a story being present.”
- “A bit disappointed the story (if it could be called this way) doesn't progress any further.”
- “The game is similar to darklands - you're in charge of an adventuring party, go from town to town getting quests to get money and fame to get better quests.”
- “The quests and towns are also very repetitive, so I'd like to see some variation.”
gameplay
277 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its strategic depth and engaging mechanics, offering a mix of exploration, combat, and character development. However, many players note issues with balance, repetitiveness, and a lack of content, which can lead to a quick sense of completion. While the mechanics are often described as simple yet challenging, some players express a desire for more variety and depth in gameplay elements, such as quests and character progression.
- “The game offers plenty of exploration, story, and gameplay options and is an optimal game both for those looking to pass time during a break and those looking to invest some serious dedication; however, the latter will go through the content way faster.”
- “The mechanics are intuitive and the combat is simple yet pretty challenging.”
- “What I love about the game is the narrative, the jokes, the crazy unexpected plot twists, and the gameplay which is simple yet harsh; staying alive feels like a challenge and if you manage to stay alive somehow, then the resolve of your party cripples down, that survival aspect of the game makes you immerse in a pixel art world.”
- “The mechanic of restarting the game after all companions are killed or retired is very irritating.”
- “The native tribes especially are often quite overpowering and this makes the gameplay feel unpredictable and overwhelming at times with so much at stake.”
- “Gameplay becomes too difficult over time; I've game overed 41 times and I'm still not past the first stage.”
monetization
135 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback from users. While many appreciate the absence of intrusive ads and microtransactions, some report that ads can be frequent and disruptive, with calls for a paid option to remove them entirely. Overall, the game is praised for being free and offering a fair price for ad removal, but the presence of ads remains a point of contention among players.
- “It's free, has no ads and it still gets updates, what's not to love.”
- “One of the best free games, and it is absolutely free, no ads, no pay for OP bonus, it's great.”
- “This game is actually free: as in no cost, no ads, no in-app purchases, no permissions required.”
- “However, the ads are so frequent and obnoxious that the mild fun of this simple game is entirely eclipsed by irritation at the ads.”
- “I will gladly watch optional ads to help support the devs, but forcing ads on the player is shady and a deal breaker no matter how good the game is.”
- “The addition of ads that ignore music and sound settings, as seems normal these days, also makes it annoying beyond endurance.”
graphics
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are predominantly retro pixel art, which many players find charming and fitting for its medieval RPG theme. While some users appreciate the nostalgic 8-bit style and its simplicity, others feel that the graphics could benefit from more detail and modern enhancements. Overall, the visuals effectively complement the engaging gameplay and storytelling, making it a delightful experience for fans of classic RPG aesthetics.
- “The graphics are pretty good as well, as they give off a very fitting retro feel.”
- “Well-designed tactical battle system and great use of the old-school 8-bit graphics, as well as the art.”
- “I love the art style and love the feeling of using strategy.”
- “Some might be put off by the graphics, but that is just the style of old RPGs (similar to Minecraft).”
- “You can get away with poor graphics, but you have to be user-friendly and there's very apparent contempt for the player and the RPG genre.”
- “I gave 4 stars to graphics which could have been done with more details for the environment elements, but I know the difficulty of pixel art... that would have taken more time for developing it.”
music
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the music in the game receives mixed feedback from players. While some praise the beautiful and relaxing soundtrack, others express disappointment over the lack of variety and functionality, with several users reporting issues with the music not playing or being unable to turn it off. Many players hope for future updates to include more music and sound options to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The story development, the writing, the world, the challenges, the unfolding of the mysterious environment and circumstances, the mystery, the aesthetic... the music is amazing - beautiful, even, in some places!”
- “A subtle story, persistent characters, and a beautiful soundtrack; honestly amazing. All I can ask for is more. Download it and play it for a while, and if you still don't want it, get rid of it, but I personally think it's great.”
- “I personally like the music that the devs have added in the game, and I will always love it.”
- “I think it also needs some more music; it's way too quiet.”
- “Great game, the only problem is I can't turn off the music sound setting even though when I access the screen, the sound setting for music is already off. Please correct this.”
- “The game is wonderful, and the only thing that is stopping me from putting five stars is the lack of music.”
replayability
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many players praising its potential and unique mechanics that encourage multiple playthroughs, particularly through varied character choices and quests. However, some reviewers note that the experience can become repetitive and lacks depth due to limited content and small play areas, suggesting that additional updates or features could enhance its longevity. Overall, while many find it enjoyable and replayable, there are calls for more variety and content to fully realize its potential.
- “You'll be getting hours and hours worth of delightful gameplay thanks to its stellar replay value.”
- “Every character and location has its own quest, which is great for replayability.”
- “Great stories, great interconnection between stories, their consequences, and various bonuses; replayability is very high here.”
- “Initially fun, gets repetitive, small play area, little replay value.”
- “This game screams potential, but falls short of becoming a replayable, expansive game.”
- “The content and replayability are lacking, but hey, it's 100% free and these can easily be improved.”
grinding
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight a mixed perception of grinding in the game, with some players finding it tedious and overly time-consuming, particularly when it leads to setbacks like losing progress or facing repetitive battles. However, others appreciate the tactical elements and the absence of traditional grinding for levels, favoring skill-based gameplay instead. Overall, while grinding can detract from the experience, many still find the game enjoyable and engaging despite its challenges.
- “I wish more RPGs followed this mechanic, where there is no leveling and death is quick in a fight. An RPG is a role-playing game; you play the role of a character, not grind to overpower the boss in the game.”
- “Restarting from scratch makes it feel like a grinding game rather than a fun story-driven RPG.”
- “There should be more ways to grow stronger than simply grinding for wealth to buy marginally better equipment.”
- “I was grinding till 1k, expecting something to happen but it never did.”
character development
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is generally praised for its uniqueness and contribution to the overall experience, with many players appreciating the depth it adds to gameplay. However, there are consistent calls for more depth, variety, and mechanics related to character progression, as well as additional story elements and quest types. While some players find the existing character development a pleasant surprise, others feel it lacks sufficient engagement and complexity, indicating room for improvement in future updates.
- “The new story elements and character development really round out a great game.”
- “The character development lends a great sense of accomplishment for giving your adventurers long and fruitful careers.”
- “Lots of potential for character development and a deep, rich story.”
- “But there's no level-up mechanics, no actual inventory, no real map, no real character development, little to no explanation on how to attack/defend.”
- “This bizarre mechanic prevents any character development or engagement with the story.”
- “I would like for a little more depth and opportunity for party and character development, maybe an inventory system.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players appreciating its casual and witty narrative style, as well as its clever jokes and parody elements. Many find it to be a fun and lighthearted RPG that effectively combines humor with engaging gameplay, making it a recommended choice for those who enjoy strategy RPGs and roguelikes. However, some note that the game can be quite unforgiving despite its comedic tone.
- “I love the style, and just love the sense of humor.”
- “This is a great, simple, humorous little RPG.”
- “Good story, funny narrative, great concept, excellent in-game features.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its enjoyable art style, immersive environments, and nostalgic elements. The combination of well-developed mechanics and atmospheric descriptions contributes to a captivating experience, despite some critiques regarding the storyline. Players appreciate the game's simplicity and the engaging ambiance it creates.
- “I do enjoy your game, it is well developed and has a nice atmosphere.”
- “Very enjoyable, simple, open world, party-based RPG with good writing, tactical hexagonal combat, and immersive atmosphere.”
- “Awesome combat, story, atmosphere, design.”
- “The atmosphere is visually stunning, but it feels empty and lifeless.”
- “While the graphics create a beautiful setting, the overall atmosphere lacks depth and engagement.”
- “The game has a great aesthetic, but the atmosphere fails to immerse you in the experience.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a profound emotional impact from the game, often forming deep attachments to characters that are heartbreakingly lost due to challenging gameplay and rogue elements. The narrative is described as well-written, evoking strong feelings of sadness and investment, with many players expressing that the emotional weight of character deaths surpasses that of other games. Overall, the game is noted for its ability to elicit genuine emotional responses, including tears.
- “Heartbreaking fun, this game is simple but fun, and gets you attached to your heroes before they all get killed by wolves in one fell swoop because your strategy was a bit off.”
- “I have to admit this game is ridiculously challenging and the rogue element makes it all the more heartbreaking when you get a game over.”
- “Not even PS4 games could compare to the emotional impact of losing a party member in this game.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is largely stable and bug-free, providing a decent RPG experience. However, players have noted some clunky mechanics and a lack of engaging character progression, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. While the fights are easy to understand and require strategic thinking, some classes feel less interesting compared to others.
- “Bug free for the most part, easy to understand fights that require you to use strategies built around the mechanics to win.”
- “Quaint and not buggy, providing a stable experience overall.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its excellent optimization, with smooth performance and easy accessibility for players. Reviewers highlight a seamless experience that enhances both gameplay and storytelling, contributing to an overall positive impression.
- “What can I say other than so far 10/10 both gameplay, performance, and story-wise.”
- “Very good game ads are tame, everything runs smoothly, easy to pick up and play, very frustrating and challenging.”