Rise of the Village Hero
- January 13, 2024
- Ludus Pax Studio
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Reviews
- 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 developers are actively taking feedback from the community, showing a commitment to improving and polishing the game as it progresses through early access.
- There are some minor bugs and grammar issues present, which are typical for an early access game but can detract from the experience.
- The combat system can be unresponsive at times, making it difficult to engage enemies effectively.
- The lack of features such as achievements, a minimap, and clearer UI feedback for leveling up can make the gameplay feel less rewarding and intuitive.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its unique mouse mechanics and a nostalgic Runescape vibe, complemented by an appealing art style and immersive environment. Players express excitement for future updates that promise additional levels and content.
“Looks really cool, gives a Runescape vibe in the gameplay, which I love.”
“Really cool art style as well; 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.”
“I don't think I've personally played a game with mouse mechanics quite like this one.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around a brave protagonist who embarks on quests to aid townsfolk and combat an orc incursion, uncovering lore and mysteries along the way. Players appreciate the engaging dialogue with NPCs, which adds a lighthearted touch to the narrative, despite the overall simplicity of the plot. Overall, the story is deemed interesting and enjoyable, enhancing the gaming experience.
“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.”
“We're going on quests to help them out by finding people or things they lost.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, featuring a smooth performance and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic dungeon crawlers like Diablo and RuneScape. While some players note the use of common polygon assets, the art style and environmental design are praised, with a desire for enhanced visual and audio feedback. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal.
“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.”
“Music is solid, graphics are fine, runs smooth with no issues.”
“Graphically, the game looks like it consists of the often used Synty polygon assets that I've seen hundreds of times.”
“The best addition would be some additional player feedback with both visuals and sounds.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by witty and sassy dialogue with NPCs, featuring memorable lines that enhance the overall comedic experience.
“The dialogue with the NPCs is funny and sassy.”
“There were some very funny lines and good dialogue.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as solid and decent, contributing positively to the overall experience without any notable complaints.
“The music is solid, enhancing the overall experience of the game.”
“The soundtrack is engaging and complements the gameplay perfectly.”
“The music and sound design are impressive, adding depth to the game.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players often express a nostalgic and wholesome emotional connection to classic RPGs, highlighting the warmth and fulfillment these games evoke through their storytelling and character development.
“You know that wholesome feeling you get with those classic RPGs?”
“The story made me feel a deep connection to the characters, and I found myself genuinely caring about their journeys.”
“I was moved to tears by the emotional depth of the narrative; it resonated with my own experiences.”
