The Heroes Around Me

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The Heroes Around Me is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by OKJOY and was released on June 14, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Time reappears, childhood memories reviveThe background of the story is that the author lived in a small town in southern China in the 1990s. In the gradually well-off era, all kinds of old objects and old shops were perfectly presented in a picture of pixel style. It elaborately depicts the environment of China in the 1990s; every picture was carefully prepared that players can’t help immersing i…

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

story6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a deeply touching story about the relationship between a single father and his daughter, evoking strong emotions and nostalgia.
The art and animation are beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
Despite some translation issues, the narrative is engaging and heartfelt, making it a must-play for fans of story-driven games.

The English translation contains numerous typos and grammatical errors, which can detract from the overall experience.
The pacing of the story can feel slow, with excessive dialogue that sometimes interrupts critical moments.
Gameplay is quite limited, primarily consisting of linear storytelling and exploration, which may not appeal to those seeking more interactive elements.

story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a heartfelt and touching narrative centered on the relationship between a single father and his daughter, set in 1990s China. While many players appreciate its emotional depth and charm, some criticize its pacing, abrupt ending, and occasional translation issues that detract from the experience. Overall, it is recommended for those who enjoy story-driven games, despite its linearity and fragmented storytelling style.
- “This is a lovely story.”
- “A very heartwarming story between a father and daughter.”
- “It is ultimately a moving story about self-sacrifice and patience, where a diligent (but imperfect) father tries his very best to become a good one.”
- “The problems are in the unrestricted nature of this story.”
- “It also happens during critical story beats, where something very dramatic might have just happened, and meanwhile you have to go through a needless conversation about the weather.”
- “It ends pretty abruptly in my opinion; just when things are starting to get interesting and I was starting to get invested with the villagers and the dad's backstory, it ends.”
emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its heartfelt and touching narrative, focusing on the struggles of both parents and children. Players find the story to be a blend of warmth and sadness, with memorable scenes that evoke strong feelings, although some feel the pacing could be improved. Overall, it is praised for its charming and cozy atmosphere, making it a standout choice for those seeking an emotional gaming experience.
- “Wholesome, sad, real story.”
- “A very pretty, very artistic, very cute game that struggles only because it's so heartfelt.”
- “Heartwarming, I recommend buying and playing this game without being spoiled with any gameplay; very good stories, linear story with one ending, almost cried with the atmosphere.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is primarily linear and resembles a walking simulator, allowing players to explore a nostalgic rural Chinese town from the '90s. While the individual scenes are touching and atmospheric, many reviewers feel the experience could benefit from a reduction in length, as the gameplay lacks significant interaction or variety. Overall, the focus is more on storytelling and emotional engagement than on traditional gameplay mechanics.
- “I laugh when they recreate Metal Gear classic gameplay.”
- “Heartwarming, I recommend buying and playing this game without being spoiled with any gameplay. Very good stories, linear story with one ending, almost cried with the atmosphere.”
- “All of these scenes are individually lovely and touching, but it felt like the game kept plodding along, and would have been greatly enhanced by cutting out like an hour of gameplay.”
- “Not much in the gameplay standpoint, since it's pretty much a linear game; it's more like a walking simulator where you can bask in a pixelated rural Chinese town in the '90s, which isn't bad for this game.”
- “There really isn't much gameplay, being a walking simulator with an extremely linear story, and the only real purpose of letting you wander around town is to allow the player to bask in nostalgia.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's soundtrack is generally well-received, enhancing the overall experience, but the integration of music with dialogue timing can be inconsistent, leading to moments of frustration where players are left waiting for the game to progress.
- “The soundtrack is also pretty good.”
- “Some scenes let you skip through the dialogue, but others are supposed to be dramatically timed with the music. Unfortunately, the writers aren't particularly good at dramatic timing, leaving you staring at the screen until the game decides it's ready to move on.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during longer play sessions.”
- “While the soundtrack has potential, it often feels out of place and doesn't match the game's tone, which detracts from the overall experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its satirical take on serious topics, with one user specifically noting that a review about the game undermining CIA propaganda against China made them laugh and ultimately influenced their decision to purchase it.
- “The review that said this game ruins the CIA's propaganda against the Chinese made me laugh, so I bought the game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is described as heartwarming and emotionally impactful, with a strong narrative that evokes deep feelings, leading some players to tears. Reviewers recommend experiencing the story without prior knowledge of the gameplay for maximum enjoyment.
- “Heartwarming, I recommend buying and playing this game without being spoiled by any gameplay. It has very good stories, a linear narrative with one ending, and the atmosphere almost made me cry.”