Retro Hero Mr Kim : Idle RPG

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"Retro Hero Mr. Kim: Idle RPG" is a Role Playing Game with a great story and retro vibes. The game boasts splendid mechanics, sensational graphics, and will surely make you laugh. However, be prepared for lots of grinding and annoying ads. The game describes itself as having a "great story with retro Hero," which is an accurate depiction of the experience it provides.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,745 reviews

humor104 positive mentions

monetization143 negative mentions

The game features a fun and quirky aesthetic, with witty dad jokes and engaging comic-style storytelling that keeps players entertained.
Players appreciate the balance of gameplay, allowing for progress without mandatory spending, and the developer's responsiveness to community feedback.
The game offers a variety of mechanics and systems that keep it interesting, with many ways to level up and progress.

The game has been criticized for its heavy reliance on ads, with many players feeling forced to watch them to progress, leading to frustration.
Progression slows significantly after reaching higher floors, making it feel grindy and discouraging for non-paying players.
Recent updates have removed offline progress, which has disappointed many players who enjoyed the ability to play without being constantly connected.

monetization
163 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the high volume of ads and mandatory in-game purchases. While some appreciate that ads are optional and can provide rewards, others feel that the game has become a cash grab, requiring excessive ad viewing or costly subscriptions to progress effectively. Overall, the balance between free content and monetization appears to be a significant concern for players, impacting their enjoyment of the game.
- “Lots of microtransactions but still doable without them.”
- “Great fun game, yes there are microtransactions but the game developer is generous with gems and you can get free ones as well!”
- “Love the positivity in the daily presents so much I decided to make an in-game purchase just to support them!”
- “Was having a blast until ads that couldn't be skipped ruined the fun.”
- “The in-app purchases are ridiculously expensive and do not give a fair amount of in-game content for what you're spending.”
- “This game is just a horrible cash grab.”
humor
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players enjoying its funny dialogue, dad jokes, and comic panels that add a lighthearted touch to the gameplay. While some reviews mention that the humor can be hit or miss, the overall consensus is that it enhances the experience, making the game entertaining and engaging. Players appreciate the blend of humor with retro aesthetics, contributing to its charm as a fun time-waster.
- “The little comic panels that pop up after certain events are a fun way to break up the monotony and are kinda humorous.”
- “Hats off to the developer for their masterful sense of humor and setting an example of how idle game progression and mechanics can be fun.”
- “The storyline is hilarious.”
story
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
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The game's story is generally well-received, featuring a humorous and engaging comic-style narrative that adds depth to the idle gameplay. Players appreciate the lighthearted dad jokes and unexpected twists, although some find the pacing slow and the quest rewards insufficient. Overall, the story enhances the experience, making it a fun and entertaining aspect of the game.
- “The story is really cute and fun, with some unexpected twists and turns, and I'm excited to continue to explore the story as I power up.”
- “Love the story, just like I'm reading a comic.”
- “A really great idle game with a story, that's awesome :)”
- “There's not enough quests to get you the money you need after a certain point.”
- “It's fun but after maybe 3 days I've hit this wall where progress is almost impossible and the character walks so slow even with the speed armor and I've run out of quests that pay enough, so basically I can just wait 12 hours and reset for 500k keys and see almost no difference afterwards.”
- “Worst game, very slow offline, dizzy story, 11 hours pass 44 stages, in other games 11 hours make me pass 2000 stages, worst gifts.”
gameplay
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
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The gameplay is characterized by a quirky and fun premise, with enjoyable leveling mechanics and a variety of ways to progress, though it often feels repetitive and can be confusing due to cluttered screens and poor mechanic conveyance. While many players appreciate the humor and depth in character building, some criticize the presence of ads and pay-to-win elements, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience. Despite minor bugs and translation issues, the game is generally seen as a decent time-killer with a solid core gameplay loop.
- “Love the comedy, the different items, artifacts, and costumes that all affect your gameplay.”
- “There's a lot of depth in the mechanics of building your character and team up, lots of enjoyable dad jokes, and a dev team that continues to pump out good content to expand upon the base game.”
- “It's amazing, the gameplay is very good; there is so much to do, it's so fun!”
- “The gameplay is terrible.”
- “Gameplay lags and is very boring compared to other games.”
- “Slow gameplay and boring.”
graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are generally well-received, with many players appreciating the retro 8-bit style and cute art that enhances the overall experience. While some users noted issues with the user interface and occasional graphical bugs after updates, the aesthetic and humor are often highlighted as standout features. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, particularly for fans of pixel art and retro designs.
- “Both graphics and gameplay are fantastic.”
- “The dad jokes and appealing graphics enhance the experience of this type of game tenfold.”
- “Great retro graphics, and the different modes mean you could play for hours!”
- “The game's graphics/art is poor and the attempt at humor is pretty shoddy.”
- “No offline earnings...bad English....bad graphics...will fix the rating when at least the offline earning is fixed.”
- “Pixel graphics.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it can be challenging and reminiscent of classic titles like Dark Souls, many feel that progression is often slow and can become tedious. However, the game balances grinding with significant bursts of progress, and most agree that everything can ultimately be earned with time, making it rewarding for those willing to invest effort.
- “Although I have been slow grinding this daily, unless there is something I'm missing, the progression is super slow.”
- “Gets grindy very quickly with not much to do, only waiting for keys.”
- “Good idle game, but it's pretty grindy and it requires the game running to progress the stages.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as nice but not universally appealing, with some players opting to mute it in favor of their own playlists, such as Dark Souls themes. While the sound design may not stand out for everyone, it does not detract significantly from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “This is a fun pixelated game. As much as the music is nice, it's not for me, but instead I put some Dark Souls themes in the background and oh my lord, it just suits it. This really is a great game!”
- “The 8-bit graphics are a nice medium. The UI isn't overly intuitive, but becomes easier to use after a while.”
- “You just copied Cardcaptor Sakura's pose in its opening music 'Catch You, Catch Me', lol.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional depth of the game particularly resonant, with specific dialogue, such as that from the character Mrs. Jim, striking a profound chord and enhancing the overall emotional experience.
- “The words Mrs. Jim says resonate with me on an emotional level.”
- “The words Mrs. Jim says resonate with me on an emotional level.”