The Hero of Kendrickstone

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In "The Hero of Kendrickstone," players navigate a fantasy world as a lone adventurer, battling enemies and making choices that determine the fate of the kingdom. With turn-based combat and multiple character classes, players must build their skills and alliances to defeat the ultimate evil. The game features multiple endings based on player choices, adding depth and replayability.

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

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 95 reviews

story28 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The writing is well-crafted and engaging, making for an enjoyable reading experience.
There are multiple character classes to choose from, allowing for some replayability and different playthrough experiences.
The game offers a fun, light-hearted adventure that can be completed in a short amount of time, making it a good option for casual gamers.

The story is quite linear with limited branching paths, leading to a lack of meaningful choices and consequences.
The game is relatively short, often completing in under three hours, which may not justify the price for some players.
Character development is minimal, and many choices feel restricted based on the chosen class, resulting in a less immersive experience.

story
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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58%
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The story is generally described as simple and linear, with a pulpy fantasy narrative that lacks significant branching paths or plot twists. While some players appreciated the engaging writing and the ability to make choices that affect character development, many criticized the overall lack of depth and originality, noting that the story often feels railroaded and predictable. Despite its brevity and straightforwardness, the game offers some replay value, but it may not satisfy those seeking a more complex or immersive narrative experience.
- “The story is compelling and the writing was solid; it's certainly worthy of printed media.”
- “A truly amazing story, it is so well written, just disappointingly short.”
- “Great concept, great story.”
- “The story is entirely railroaded, and there’s no way to avoid many scenes.”
- “The story is very basic.”
- “I was excited for this story, thinking there would be branching story arcs and various routes to the various ends, but it's basically a nice little rail that you cruise along till you beat the bad guy.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the fun and engaging fantasy world with logical consequences, many feel that the story lacks depth, leading to limited incentive for multiple playthroughs. Several reviews note that the game can be completed quickly, which diminishes its replay value, making it more suitable for those who enjoy the concept rather than extensive gameplay.
- “This game has a good deal of replayability, an interesting fantasy world, logical consequences, and I enjoyed playing it.”
- “There is no saving, so what happens is what happens in the game, but considering how fast you can play the game and the replayability, that won't matter.”
- “I recommend this game more for the concept than the game itself; despite being entertaining, a fast enough reader can go through all of it in one hour, and there isn't really much replayability.”
- “So, if you are cool with finishing the game after 1-2 hours with little replayability value, then go ahead.”
- “There is some replayability, but the general idea stays the same so the subsequent playthroughs are quicker since you don't have to read as much.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "The Hero of Kendrickstone" is primarily text-based, lacking sound, music, and graphics, which some players find limiting. While the plot is described as simple yet charming, the overall mechanics are considered subpar compared to other games in the genre, leading to mixed feelings about its replay value.
- “The gameplay of [i]The Hero of Kendrickstone[/i] is entirely text-based, focusing solely on narrative without sounds, music, or graphics.”
- “The plot is simple but charming, featuring unique equipment and currency mechanics.”
- “I'll admit I enjoyed my first run-through and could see there being more stuff I missed that may be interesting, but the simple fact is that the gameplay of this game is poor, and thus not worth checking out.”
- “As for the gameplay, The Hero of Kendrickstone is entirely text-based, so there are no sounds, music, or graphics, only text.”
- “Mechanically, it's still not the best of the cog games, either.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Reviews indicate that character development in the game is notably lacking, with many users expressing disappointment over the minimal growth of both main and supporting characters. This deficiency is highlighted as a significant flaw, overshadowing other aspects of the game. Overall, the inexperience of the author is cited as a contributing factor to the underwhelming character arcs.
- “Despite this, the inexperience of the author at the time shows, as there's not a ton of character development, and the biggest crux of all is the game design.”
- “The main problem with the novel is that it lacks a lot of character development.”
- “With the hero of Kendrickstone, the character development is almost non-existent.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in *The Hero of Kendrickstone* are non-existent, as the game is entirely text-based with no visuals, sounds, or animations. However, the engaging writing effectively immerses players in the story, compensating for the lack of graphical elements.
- “As for the gameplay, 'The Hero of Kendrickstone' is entirely text-based, so there are no sounds, music, or graphics, only text.”
- “While it has no graphics, pictures, or animations, the writing paints a fun story that puts you into character.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game "The Hero of Kendrickstone" is entirely text-based, lacking any sound or music, which leads players to recommend using an ambient background music playlist to enhance the experience.
- “I'd recommend it to anyone, and a good ambient background music playlist helps!”
- “As for the gameplay, 'The Hero of Kendrickstone' is entirely text-based, so there are no sounds, music, or graphics, only text.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report experiencing strong emotional reactions, with some expressing deep feelings such as crying over significant choices in the game, particularly regarding the fate of characters like robots. This highlights the game's ability to evoke empathy and connection through its narrative and character development.
- “I cried after the choice of robots, okay?”
- “You want to know why I cried?”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers note that while the game shares some issues with "Choice of the Deathless," it lacks the witty writing and engaging humor that made that title enjoyable. The absence of compelling characters and an intriguing world further diminishes the comedic experience.
- “The witty writing and good humor in this game make it a joy to play, with characters that are both engaging and memorable.”
- “The humor is cleverly woven into the gameplay, making even the most challenging moments enjoyable.”
- “I love how the game balances humor with storytelling, creating a light-hearted atmosphere that keeps me coming back for more.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that while it is relatively easy to catch up after making choices, the process can become quite tedious and repetitive.
- “It does not take too long to quickly remake your choices and catch up to where you left off, but doing so can be very tedious.”