Rogue Hearts

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Rogue Hearts is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Ninetail Games and was released on February 18, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Break through challenges and trials by controlling the character directly.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,242 reviews

story29 positive mentions

grinding61 negative mentions

The game offers a well-balanced turn-based combat system with engaging gameplay and a decent plot.
High-quality graphics and smooth controls enhance the overall gaming experience.
The game is a great value for its price, providing a lot of content and features without intrusive ads or paywalls.

The combat controls can be frustrating and unresponsive, making it difficult to target specific enemies.
The game requires a constant internet connection, which limits playability in offline situations.
There are issues with repetitive gameplay and grinding, especially in later levels, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.

story
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
61%
10%
The game's story is generally considered basic and lacking depth, often revolving around repetitive quests and simplistic objectives. While some players appreciate the decent plot and character development, many criticize the narrative for being confusing, incomplete, or uninspired, with abrupt endings and a need for more engaging content. Overall, the gameplay is often praised, but the story tends to be a weaker aspect that could benefit from further development and clarity.
- “A clear and enthralling storyline, rewarding players with upgradable weapons, armor, and skills.”
- “Great structure, story, and adventure.”
- “The story is very well put together and gameplay is addictive and fun.”
- “The story doesn't make much sense and is missing key information.”
- “The story ends abruptly with no real resolution.”
- “Very poor translations, poor story, repetitive uninteresting locations.”
gameplay
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
37%
5%
The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics, strategic depth, and smooth controls, making it well-suited for mobile platforms. While some players appreciate the balance of challenge and fun, others note issues with grinding, repetitive actions, and the presence of pay-to-win elements. Overall, the game offers a solid RPG experience with enjoyable combat and crafting systems, despite some criticisms regarding story quality and translation errors.
- “Addicting gameplay and it's not pay to win; there's an actual strategy and approach in dealing with higher-level enemies.”
- “The gameplay itself is fun for a mobile game; the art is nice and you can tell they tried hard to translate the game because I understand what's actually going on.”
- “Great gameplay, no ads, sleek graphics.”
- “Lots of RPG games on mobile are often free, but with horrendous paywalls and often have a story that's more waffle than gameplay - as if they copy and pasted a book and then added a puzzle.”
- “Repetitive gameplay.”
- “The game has a lot of rough edges (poor translation and marginal controls are the worst offenders) but underneath these issues lies some really solid gameplay.”
graphics
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
32%
4%
Overall, the graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many users praising the beautiful artwork, smooth visuals, and high-quality design, especially considering the game's low hardware requirements. While some players noted minor issues or personal preferences regarding the art style, the consensus is that the graphics significantly enhance the gaming experience. Many reviews highlight the graphics as a standout feature, contributing to the game's appeal alongside its gameplay mechanics.
- “The graphics are awesome.”
- “The artwork is amazing, the action is also amazing.”
- “Great graphics, smooth gameplay!”
- “I want a way to turn off the graphics of the walls in the dungeon.”
- “Although I'm not a fan of these graphics, I would say it was worth it.”
- “Feels like an old NES game with better graphics.”
grinding
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being overly repetitive and tedious, often requiring players to defeat the same enemies multiple times to progress, especially in the post-game content. While some players appreciate the challenge and find enjoyment in the grind, many feel that the rewards are insufficient and that the gameplay becomes monotonous after reaching higher levels. Overall, the game is described as having a significant grind factor, which can detract from the overall experience for those who prefer more varied gameplay.
- “Not exactly mindless, but not all that tedious.”
- “Not too grindy, but no microtransaction spam.”
- “It feels very repetitive; you're stuck defeating the same monsters over and over again, grinding levels in the same place (the mine) until at least level 7.”
- “Game ruined due to too much grinding; everything requires a lot of money, even upgrading skills.”
- “Ultimately, after finishing story mode up to version 1.5, it was a lot of fun until post-story: now the grinding is just tedious.”
monetization
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
55%
21%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews; while there are no intrusive ads and the game runs well on older devices, many players express frustration over the presence of in-app purchases in a paid game, which some feel undermines the experience. Although some users find the in-app purchases unnecessary and not pay-to-win, others are disappointed that they must still spend money after purchasing the game. Overall, the lack of ads and a non-intrusive approach to monetization are appreciated, but the existence of microtransactions remains a contentious point.
- “There are no ads, and no energy system.”
- “No ads so far, there's a cash shop but it doesn't feel mandatory, at least not yet.”
- “In-app purchases are present, but so far feel unnecessary for a good time.”
- “Thought that I was buying a premium game where you pay once and have a blast, but in fact I was paying to be able to play a pay-to-win/microtransactions game.”
- “Game costs money but still has pay-to-win in-app purchases.”
- “This is a paid game with the same in-app purchases as a free game.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The music in the game is generally praised for being immersive and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience without becoming repetitive. While some players appreciate the quality and variety of the soundtrack, a few express a desire for more music, particularly in dungeon settings. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere and is often highlighted alongside its graphics and gameplay.
- “The graphics are beautiful; I love the music so much I let the game run just to listen to it!”
- “Best I downloaded so far... well, sounds good, graphics good, music smooth controls, played all night.”
- “Doesn't feel too grindy despite similar levels, and the music and sound effects haven't gotten old yet.”
- “The music is very immersive, but it's too quiet.”
- “The music and sound effects haven't gotten old yet, but they are just decent.”
- “The music is typical and doesn't stand out in this interesting turn-based RPG.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the game experiences occasional stability issues, including minor glitches and freezing for a few seconds. While these problems can disrupt gameplay, they are generally not severe enough to detract significantly from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The login process can be buggy with the progress bar and achievements.”
- “There are also random glitches, but they are minor.”
- “It's a fun game, but it freezes occasionally for a few seconds; other than that, it's enjoyable.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of clever translations and overt fan service, which many players find amusing. While the game is generally lighthearted and funny, it also presents challenging bosses that require strategic gameplay rather than brute force.
- “The translation and blatant fan service are hilarious!”
- “Nice and funny game.”
- “Bosses eventually get tough, so don't expect to spam/tank or you'll be whining about not winning! :)”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The game's replayability is hindered by a grind-heavy structure and a linear storyline, which detracts from the potential for varied experiences. Players express a desire for features like permadeath, random levels, and loot to enhance replay value, suggesting that the current design limits engagement over time.
- “The game offers a variety of challenges that keep me coming back for more, with different strategies to explore each time I play.”
- “I love how each playthrough feels unique due to the random level generation and loot drops, making every session exciting.”
- “The permadeath feature adds a thrilling layer of difficulty that encourages me to replay levels and improve my skills.”
- “It has gotten to the point where I have to either grind endlessly or log in every day to maybe be able to beat a level after a month. It has a lot of potential if they made it more playable and took out the grid feature.”
- “First off, they need to be hard, have permadeath, random levels and loot, and encourage replayability. I don't know if it has permadeath, as the first two levels never saw me dropping even a point of health, but given the railroaded storyline and the division of missions, I'm guessing not.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Reviewers highlight the game's unique approach to character development, emphasizing how it allows for personalized growth and transformation of characters throughout the narrative. This distinctive system enhances player engagement and investment in the storyline.
- “The character development is truly unique, allowing players to shape their heroes in ways that feel personal and impactful.”
- “I love how the game offers deep character development, making each choice feel significant and reflective of my playstyle.”
- “The progression of characters is incredibly well-crafted, with each decision leading to meaningful growth and transformation.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I was disappointed by the limited choices in character progression; it feels like I'm just following a linear path.”
- “The characters don't evolve in meaningful ways, leaving their arcs feeling predictable and unengaging.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with players feeling that the uninspired story and tedious resource systems detract from the overall experience, leading to disappointment rather than engagement.
- “Many resource systems are designed to slow you down so you spend money, and the boring story combined with uninspired grid-based combat makes for a disappointing experience.”