Summer Daze at Hero-U
- March 28, 2023
- Transolar Games
Get on SteamIn "Summer Daze at Hero-U: Tilly's Tale," embark on a semester at Hero University where you play as Tilly Appleberry, a rogue student, and encounter a diverse cast of quirky characters. Shape Tilly's journey through your decisions, leading to multiple endings and hundreds of paths. This story-driven visual novel and adventure game offers humor, heart, and the chance to make friends and influence the outcome of a fantasy festival.
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Reviews
- The voice acting and dialogue are top-notch, adding charm and humor to the experience.
- The artwork is beautiful and captures the whimsical essence of the game.
- Fans of the Coles will appreciate the references to previous games and the engaging story.
- The game is very short, with a playtime of around an hour, leaving players wanting more content.
- Gameplay is limited, with few impactful choices and a lack of meaningful interactions.
- Technical issues, such as crashes and inconsistent audio levels, detract from the overall experience.
- story12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story in the game is a nostalgic continuation of the beloved Quest for Glory series, featuring a fun and dynamic narrative centered around Lilly, the adopted daughter of a character from the original games. While some players found the plot to become repetitive, the interactive elements and humor are appreciated, especially by long-time fans, with multiple endings encouraging replayability. Overall, it captures the essence of its predecessors while offering a shorter, yet engaging experience.
“Having played the original Quest for Glory series in the 1990s and Hero-U in more recent years, I was very much looking forward to playing another game in the same vein.”
“I also really loved Hero-U: Rogue to Redemption when that was released years ago and noted that I got that same feeling playing it as an adult as I got playing the original Quest for Glory series as a kid.”
“In the first half especially, the plot got old quickly.”
“The story is rather short, but after two play-throughs, I can only assume there's probably a dozen different endings.”
“If you're a big Quest for Glory fan, I'm sure you'll appreciate the story and the humor.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their beautiful artwork and cute design, complemented by strong voice acting. However, some users feel that the graphics do not significantly enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, the visual presentation is considered top-notch, despite mixed opinions on its impact on gameplay length.
“The artwork is beautiful!”
“Wonderful artwork!”
“The voice acting and artwork are top-notch.”
“Not so much in gameplay, graphics, and length.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered on making choices, but players find the options to be limited and lacking significant impact on the story's outcomes. Many reviewers express a desire for more content and less repetitive gameplay, highlighting a disconnect between the decision-making process and meaningful consequences. Overall, the experience feels more like trial-and-error rather than engaging choice-based gameplay.
“I don't expect every decision a player makes in a choice-based visual novel to be a fully informed one (in fact, some of the things I most like about the genre are inferring the characters' personalities based on their responses and being surprised by the consequences of past choices way down the line), but there's a difference between making decisions based on limited information and trial-and-error gameplay.”
“The gameplay completely revolves around making choices, but the choices are extremely limited and seem to have little impact on outcomes.”
“I understand how that would scare them off from attempting another game of that scale, but I would have liked to have seen more content or at least more gameplay or less repetitive gameplay than was featured here.”
“I don't expect every decision a player makes in a choice-based visual novel to be a fully informed one, but there's a difference between making decisions based on limited information and trial-and-error gameplay.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as charming and characteristic of the Cole's previous works, featuring whimsical elements like gnomes and minotaurs. Fans of the "Quest for Glory" series are likely to appreciate the clever and lighthearted storytelling that enhances the overall experience.
“This is funny and charming, just like everything the Coles make.”
“Then there's minotaurs, kattas, a couple of characters from Hero-U... and of course the typical Cole humor is back as well.”
“If you're a big Quest for Glory fan, I'm sure you'll appreciate the story and the humor.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, contributing positively to the atmosphere; however, some users noted that the voice audio is mixed too low compared to the music and background sounds.
“The music was pretty good and gave a nice atmosphere.”
“The voice seemed to be lower than the music and background noises.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, contributing positively to the overall atmosphere and enhancing the player's experience.
“The music was pretty good and created a captivating atmosphere.”
“The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world.”
“The combination of visuals and sound design creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”
