The King's Heroes

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The King's Heroes is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Aldorlea Games and was released on September 22, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Choose among a knight, a witch, a minister even, and several others, and try to find out what happened to the King's daughter. Composing a well balanced party is important. Will they end up heroes, or zeros?

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

The game offers a lot of replayability with 8 characters, each having 3 variations, resulting in 24 different heroes to choose from.
Players appreciated the ability to save at any time and the absence of timers, allowing for a more relaxed gaming experience.
The game features a good balance of difficulty modes, catering to different playstyles and allowing for exploration of dungeons in any order.

The game suffers from poor balance, with enemies being overly powerful even on easy mode, leading to frustrating one-hit kills.
Many players found the story to be weak and lacking in depth, with no side quests or meaningful character development.
There are several bugs and issues with the game, including misleading guides and a lack of clarity regarding character abilities, which can lead to confusion and frustration.

story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
76%
12%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its lighthearted and humorous elements, while others criticize it for being weak, almost nonexistent, and featuring unlikable characters. Although there are moments of charm and exploration, many feel that the narrative lacks depth and coherence, leading to a disappointing overall experience. The presence of a quest button that remains inactive throughout the game further suggests missed opportunities for storytelling.
- “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 hero.”
- “I could see myself beating it just to see where the story goes.”
- “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.”
- “Moreover, apart from the twist at the end, the story is boring and the characters are unlikeable.”
- “The storyline is weak and almost nonexistent.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
88%
Reviews indicate that grinding in the game can vary significantly based on the chosen difficulty and playstyle, with some players finding it necessary to achieve higher levels and complete challenges. While some enjoy the grind as a means to enhance their characters, others criticize it for leading to tedious battles and an unbalanced experience, particularly when the story and dialogue fail to engage. Overall, grinding is seen as a double-edged sword, offering depth for completionists but potentially detracting from enjoyment for others.
- “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.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
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 lack of engaging story elements, leading to an overall negative impression of the gameplay experience.
- “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.”
- “I 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.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
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 performance 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.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game offers high replayability due to its eight characters, each with three variations featuring different skills and spells, allowing players to build diverse party combinations. While some may find the gameplay slow, the ability to customize teams enhances the overall fun and encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “There is a lot of replayability because of the 8 characters you can choose from, and each of the 8 has 3 variations with different skills and spells.”
- “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.”
- “The game lacks replayability as the story remains the same regardless of the character you choose.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there isn't much incentive to play through it again.”
- “The limited choices and predictable outcomes make replaying the game feel tedious.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by straightforward storytelling complemented by witty dialogue that often elicits genuine laughs. However, some players feel that despite the comedic elements, the overall story falls 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 development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 don't evolve at all.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is praised for its quality and distinctiveness, setting it apart from typical Millennium or RPG Maker soundtracks. Players find it relaxing and enjoyable, contributing positively to their overall experience.
- “The music is good and feels fresh, not like the typical millennium or RPG Maker soundtracks.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”