Rogue Hearts
- February 18, 2018
- Ninetail Games
- 4h median play time
Rogue Hearts is a Role Playing Game with a good story, engaging gameplay, and fabulous visuals. Grind your way through challenges and trials by controlling your character directly. With its immersive world and attention to detail, Rogue Hearts is a must-play for RPG fans.
Reviews
- The game features solid graphics and engaging gameplay, reminiscent of classic RPGs.
- It offers a fun blend of turn-based combat and dungeon crawling, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- The crafting system and character progression add depth, allowing for customization and strategic gameplay.
- The game can become repetitive and grindy, especially after completing the main campaign.
- There are issues with controls, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The requirement for a constant internet connection detracts from the overall experience, limiting playability.
- story108 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it intriguing and well-structured, while others criticize it for being lackluster, confusing, or abruptly ending without resolution. Many appreciate the effort put into cutscenes and character development, but note that the narrative often feels basic or repetitive, lacking depth and clarity. Overall, while the gameplay is generally praised, the story's execution leaves room for improvement.
“The story is very well put together and gameplay is addictive and fun.”
“A clear and enthralling storyline, rewarding players with upgradable weapons, armor, and skills.”
“Fun game with immersive story, simple controls, and complex development.”
“The story doesn't make much sense and is missing key information.”
“Story and quests are very basic - kill this and that.”
“Very poor translations, poor story, repetitive uninteresting locations.”
- gameplay95 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its solid mechanics, engaging combat, and beautiful graphics, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre. However, some players note a lack of tutorials and a reliance on grinding, with mixed feelings about the pay-to-win elements and repetitive gameplay. Overall, while the game offers a fun and addictive experience, it could benefit from improved controls and clearer mechanics.
“The gameplay is unique and challenging.”
“Great graphics and gameplay, no ads, sleek graphics.”
“Addicting gameplay and it's not pay to win; there's an actual strategy and approach in dealing with higher-level enemies.”
“I've tried both control settings and it just doesn't work well enough for the speed of gameplay.”
“Game relies on terrible boss mechanics and DPS checks to inflate difficulty, forcing the player to overgear/overlevel.”
“The worst thing by far are the controls, then the gameplay is too repetitive and the game itself is just too easy; the UI needs work too.”
- graphics78 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and detail, with many users noting that they are impressive for a mobile platform, even on low-end devices. The artwork complements the gameplay well, contributing to an engaging overall experience, although some players feel there is room for improvement in certain areas. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, enhancing the enjoyment of the game.
“The graphics are beautiful; I love the music so much I let the game run just to listen to it!”
“Great game with great graphics, especially given the old school feel.”
“The graphics are outstanding for the platform.”
“I want a way to turn off the graphics of the walls in the dungeon.”
“Graphics are ok and can use work but barely notice because the game actually runs smooth.”
“Although I'm not a fan of these graphics, I would say it was worth it.”
- grinding64 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game features significant grinding, often leading to repetitive gameplay and a sense of stagnation after initial progress. While some players appreciate the challenge and the potential for post-game content, many find the grinding tedious and unbalanced, particularly regarding resource acquisition and upgrades. Overall, the grinding aspect is a divisive element, with some enjoying it as part of the RPG experience, while others feel it detracts from the game's enjoyment.
“Not exactly mindless, but not all that tedious.”
“Not too grindy, but no microtransaction spam.”
“I guess after 3 or 4 hours of playing, it's really not changing and I feel like I've solved the game; now it's just grinding.”
“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.”
- monetization36 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 28 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the lack of intrusive ads and the presence of in-app purchases that feel non-essential, while others criticize the inclusion of microtransactions in a paid game, perceiving it as a cash grab. Many users express a desire for more incentives for free-to-play players, such as daily rewards or ad-based bonuses, to enhance engagement. Overall, while the game avoids aggressive ad tactics, the presence of in-app purchases has left some players feeling disappointed, especially given the initial purchase price.
“No ads, no pushing to watch videos for gems.”
“In-app purchases are present, but so far feel unnecessary for a good time.”
“No ads so far, there's a cash shop but it doesn't feel mandatory, at least not yet.”
“It's lack of ads is refreshing but its mechanics clearly tilt you towards paying to make any meaningful progress.”
“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 is decent but by buying the game, you still have in-app purchases and then there's the always connection to the internet.”
- music9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its immersive quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players expressing a desire for more tracks, especially in dungeon settings. Users appreciate the combination of good graphics and sound effects, noting that the music remains enjoyable and does not become repetitive, contributing to long play sessions. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point of the game, adding to its appeal.
“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 quite typical.”
“The music is playing, but it feels like there's a lack of variety.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report that the game experiences occasional bugs related to login and achievements, along with minor random glitches that can disrupt gameplay. Overall, while stability issues are present, they are generally not severe.
“The login process can be buggy, especially with the progress bar and achievements.”
“There are also random glitches, but they are mostly minor.”
“The game experiences glitches that cause it to stop playing.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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 more challenging elements, such as permadeath and randomization, to enhance replay value. Overall, the current design limits the incentive to replay levels.
“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 development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's unique approach to character development, noting that it offers distinct and engaging growth paths for each character, enhancing player investment and emotional connection to the story.
“The character development in this game is truly unique, allowing players to shape their heroes in ways that feel personal and impactful.”
“I love how the character arcs evolve throughout the story, making each decision feel significant and rewarding.”
“The depth of character development adds layers to the narrative, making me feel emotionally invested in their journeys.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices that impact character growth throughout the game.”
“The characters seem to follow predictable arcs, leaving little room for surprise or genuine evolution.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with players feeling that the uninspired story and tedious resource systems detract from engagement, leading to a disappointing overall experience.
“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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is generally perceived as enjoyable and humorous, with players appreciating its comedic elements.
“This game is filled with clever jokes and hilarious moments that kept me laughing throughout.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and funny character interactions.”
“I love how the game uses absurd situations to create laugh-out-loud moments.”