The King's Heroes
- September 22, 2017
- Aldorlea Games
Get on Steam"The King's Heroes" is a fantasy adventure game where players must help the King by choosing among a group of his closest friends, each with their own classes and sub-classes, to find the missing Princess. With visible encounters, mouse control, and various difficulty modes, players have the power to shape the story in this 30-40 hour game. Personalization options, including renaming characters, add a unique touch to the experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a nice chill atmosphere with humorous storytelling that some players found enjoyable.
- It offers a lot of freedom in dungeon exploration, allowing players to tackle them in any order they choose.
- The character art and music are well-received, contributing to a solid RPG experience, especially at a low price.
- The game lacks side quests and has a weak storyline, making it feel repetitive and linear.
- Combat can be unbalanced, with enemies being overly powerful even on easy mode, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Many players found the game to be poorly designed, with issues like unclear character abilities and a lack of meaningful character development.
- story29 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its lighthearted and humorous elements, while others criticize it for being weak and almost nonexistent. Many found the characters unlikable and the plot lacking depth, leading to a repetitive experience. Overall, while some enjoyed the storytelling enough to continue playing, others felt it fell short of expectations, particularly in terms of character development and engagement.
“It's a nice chill game, I like the storytelling. It is obviously not the best in the world, but I liked how they leaned into the silliness, like the king's army being upset about the heroes.”
“I found the plot to be rather interesting, and it was the main reason why I kept playing the game.”
“Simple, straightforward story with a drop of humor.”
“Moreover, grinding is imminent if you go to a higher difficulty; the story is almost nonexistent and the dialogues are boring.”
“The storyline is weak and almost nonexistent.”
“Despite some humor, the story was disappointing for me in the end.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
Players report that grinding can be a significant aspect of the game, particularly at higher difficulty levels, where it becomes almost necessary to progress. While some enjoy the grind for leveling up and strategizing, others find it tedious and unbalanced, with repetitive fights and a lack of engaging story elements. Overall, the experience of grinding varies widely among players, with some embracing it and others feeling it detracts from the game.
“Grinding in this game feels rewarding and keeps me engaged for hours.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
“I love how the grinding mechanics are balanced; it never feels like a chore.”
“Grinding is imminent if you choose a higher difficulty; the story is almost nonexistent and the dialogues are boring.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Unbalanced monsters and tedious fights make the grinding experience frustrating.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being boring and repetitive, with unbalanced combat and lengthy dungeon completion times, even on easy difficulty. Many reviewers noted the low-quality graphics and lackluster story, contributing to an overall negative perception of the gameplay experience. However, some found the tutorial aspects helpful for understanding the mechanics.
“These do a really good job on explaining basic things such as navigating the menus and explaining the combat mechanics.”
“The gameplay is too boring due to its numerous enemies, and it takes time to finish dungeons even on the easiest difficulty.”
“Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality, copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
“Was not going to leave a review as the gameplay was just 'ok', until I realized if you make the party leader a girl, it changes the 'oh my love' with the princess into 'oh my dear best friend in the world'. Nah, go the full mile; don't chicken out for half the cast.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a nostalgic SNES-like aesthetic, allowing players to view building interiors from the outside, but the RPG Maker engine suffers from poor fullscreen display and lacks HD support or customization options, which may disappoint modern gamers. While the character artwork is praised for its stunning quality, some designs, particularly exaggerated proportions, have drawn criticism.
“The artwork of the characters is stunning.”
“They have an SNES-like aesthetic where you can see a building's interior without going inside it.”
“As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users noting that it offers a pleasant listening experience that complements the medieval-fantasy theme. While it may not be groundbreaking, some tracks are enjoyable and provide a relaxing atmosphere.
“The music is good and different from what you would find in Millennium or RPG Maker.”
“The music isn’t anything that will blow your mind, but some tracks are pleasing to listen to, and I think they fit the whole medieval-fantasy theme going on.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by straightforward storytelling complemented by witty dialogue that often elicits genuine laughter. However, some players felt that despite the comedic elements, the overall story fell short of expectations.
“Simple straightforward story with a touch of humor.”
“But the kicker is the dialogue; it's actually really funny at times.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a lack of character development, with users expressing disappointment in the absence of growth or depth in the characters throughout the game.
“There is no character development.”
“The characters feel flat and lack any meaningful growth throughout the game.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of depth in character arcs; they remained static and uninteresting.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability due to the freedom of building a custom party, allowing players to experiment with different strategies. However, some may find the gameplay experience to be somewhat tedious, which could affect their overall enjoyment.
“Despite all my issues with the game, I still think that being allowed to build a party of your choice gives it high replay value. If you don't mind a bit of a slog, it can be quite fun.”
