Rise of the Village Hero

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Hello adventurer Immerse yourself in this exploration sandbox top-down RPG. Jump into a world filled with adventure, treasures, and monsters. Become the hero you were meant to be! Rise of the Village Hero is available to buy on Steam: Announcement: I have released a demo on Steam this should be available on Steam under the section FAQs of early access. Here you can find the demo on my main game …

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

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

The game captures the nostalgic feel of classic ARPGs like Diablo and RuneScape, providing a fun and engaging experience.
The dialogue with NPCs is humorous and adds charm to the game, enhancing the overall storytelling.
The game is in early access but shows great potential, with regular updates and a responsive developer community.

There are some minor bugs and grammar issues that need addressing, which is common in early access games.
The combat can be unresponsive at times, making it difficult to engage enemies effectively.
The lack of achievements and a minimap can detract from the overall experience for some players.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
71%
The gameplay is praised for its unique mouse mechanics and a nostalgic Runescape vibe, complemented by a visually appealing art style and immersive environment. Players express excitement for future updates that promise additional levels and content, indicating a strong overall enjoyment of the gameplay experience.
- “Looks really cool, gives a RuneScape vibe in the gameplay, which I love.”
- “I don't think I've personally played a game with mouse mechanics quite like this one.”
- “The art style is really cool, and I can appreciate the environment as well as the mechanics. All in all, it's very good, and I can't wait until it's updated with more levels and content.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
42%
8%
The game's story revolves around a brave protagonist who embarks on quests to aid the townsfolk and combat an orc incursion, starting from humble beginnings and rising in strength. Players appreciate the engaging dialogue with NPCs that reveals the lore and adds a lighthearted touch to the narrative, making the overall experience enjoyable despite some minor gameplay flow issues.
- “The game has some good story beats with the dialogue that you get from the NPCs in the game as you learn the lore of this world, starting with nothing and rising in strength and power to save people from the orc incursion.”
- “I loved the lighthearted dialogues with NPCs while you uncover the great mysteries of the story.”
- “The story is fairly simple: you're a random dude who has more bravery than the rest of the town's knights and sets out to save the kingdom.”
- “The story is fairly simple, you're a random dude who has more bravery than the rest of the town's knights and sets out to save the kingdom.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
60%
10%
The graphics are generally well-received, featuring a solid art style that evokes nostalgia for classic dungeon crawlers like Diablo and Runescape, though some players note the use of familiar polygon assets. While the visuals run smoothly without issues, there is a desire for enhanced player feedback through improved visual and sound effects. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's atmosphere and mechanics.
- “It took me back to the days of dungeon crawling in Diablo with more modern graphics, reminiscent of RuneScape.”
- “Really cool art style; I can appreciate the environment as well as the mechanics. All in all, very good, and I can't wait until it's updated with more levels and content.”
- “Graphically, the game looks like it consists of the often-used Synty polygon assets that I've seen hundreds of times.”
- “Graphically, the game looks like it consists of the often used Synty polygon assets that I've seen hundreds of times.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by witty and sassy dialogue with NPCs, featuring numerous funny lines that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the clever writing that adds a comedic touch to interactions.
- “The dialogue with the NPCs is funny and sassy.”
- “There were some very funny lines and good dialogue.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally regarded as solid and decent, with no significant complaints from users. It complements the overall experience without detracting from the gameplay, and the game runs smoothly alongside its audio elements.
- “Music is solid, graphics are fine, runs smooth with no issues.”
- “Music and sound are decent, no complaints there.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong sense of nostalgia and warmth, reminiscent of classic RPGs, highlighting the emotional connection and wholesome experiences these games evoke.
- “You know that wholesome feeling you get with those classic RPGs?”

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