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The Rising of the Shield Hero: Relive the Animation

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74%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
74% User Score Based on 130 reviews

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The Rising of the Shield Hero: Relive the Animation is a single player role playing game with a anime theme. It was developed by KADOKAWA CORPORATION and was released on September 23, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The popular anime `` The rise of the shield brave '' by Aneko Usagi appears in RPG! Not only can you experience the famous scenes in anime, but you can also enjoy the world view of "The rise of the shield hero" as a game, such as a battle system and a commerce system that make use of the characteristics of the main character...

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74%Audience ScoreBased on 130 reviews
story16 positive mentions
grinding14 negative mentions
  • Faithful adaptation of the first season of the Shield Hero anime, allowing fans to relive the story interactively.
  • Unique shield-based combat system that emphasizes defense and strategic management rather than typical offense-focused RPG mechanics.
  • Charming retro pixel art combined with official anime artwork and soundtrack that captures the atmosphere of the series.
  • Gameplay is basic and repetitively grind-heavy, with limited complexity and sometimes confusing quest progression lacking a quest log or objectives tracker.
  • Technical issues including frequent crashes, freezing (notably on Steam Deck), and occasional loss of save files.
  • Limited content covering only the first season of the anime, leaving the game feeling short and incomplete with no updates or expansions released.

  • story

    67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    24% positive mentions, 70% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions

    The game's story closely follows the anime's first season, offering fans an interactive way to relive key moments and character arcs. However, it is often criticized for being short, confusing without prior anime knowledge, lacking a quest log, and skipping or glossing over important plot details, which diminishes its emotional impact. While faithful and nostalgic, the narrative experience feels condensed and better suited for those already familiar with the source material.

    • “Developed by Kadokawa Corporation and published by Gotcha Gotcha Games, The Rising of the Shield Hero: Relive the Animation transforms the first season of the acclaimed anime into a traditional role-playing game that prioritizes storytelling and faithful adaptation over flashy spectacle.”
    • “Rather than simply retelling the anime through static cutscenes, it presents the adventure as an interactive RPG where exploration, combat, and character progression allow players to experience the story firsthand.”
    • “Because the narrative follows the anime so closely, longtime fans can revisit memorable encounters with Raphtalia, Filo, and other central characters while enjoying the added immersion of actively participating in quests instead of merely watching them unfold.”
    • “You'll be confused a lot and refer to guides; really, you would get the story better in any other format.”
    • “There is no quest journal, so it's very easy to forget (or never even find out) what you're supposed to be doing next.”
    • “The story is a clone of the anime with everything; even the scenes are screenshots taken from the anime.”

  • gameplay

    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    14% positive mentions, 72% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The gameplay offers a faithful and nostalgic retelling of the anime's story with shield-focused combat and exploration mechanics, but it is basic, slow, and repetitive, reflecting the limitations of its RPG Maker design and low budget. While fans may appreciate the authentic experience and storyline, many find the combat lacking depth and pacing, making it feel more like a casual reenactment than a robust RPG. Frequent saves are advised due to occasional crashes, and overall, the game is better enjoyed for its narrative than its gameplay complexity.

    • “Outside combat, the game introduces several mechanics that make exploration feel more purposeful.”
    • “Its faithful storytelling, shield-focused combat, exploration mechanics, merchant gameplay, and nostalgic presentation combine into an experience that feels crafted with genuine appreciation for the franchise.”
    • “The Rising of the Shield Hero: Relive the Animation succeeds as a respectful adaptation that captures the heart of its source material while providing enough gameplay systems to justify the transition into an RPG format.”
    • “Honestly, I love The Rising of the Shield Hero, but this game feels like a cash grab. The pacing is too slow, the fighting mechanics are bad and take forever to finish, and the game is mostly text instead of walking around/fighting. Overall, if these things were changed, I'd repurchase and play again, but for now 4/10.”
    • “The worst part is that even if the combat has some unique mechanics, it's too repetitive and slow, making it boring.”
    • “I can't say I expected too much depth given that this is an RPG Maker game, but the gameplay here is just bad.”

  • grinding

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding is a prominent and sometimes excessive aspect of the game, with players needing to invest significant time in repetitive battles to earn experience, money, and materials. While some enjoy the leveling and farming elements, others find the grind tedious, especially given limited rewards and the game's progression structure cutting off before major upgrades. Overall, grinding is central but may feel monotonous and obligatory for advancing.

    • “The game consists mostly of grinding to earn money and collect herbs to make potions, traveling around to trigger events.”
    • “The amount of experience you get after battles plus the combat style wasn't meant for grinding either.”
    • “There really isn't much point to grinding experience, items, or money in this game as the game ends before class upgrades and has no endless farming mode.”

  • music

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 42% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed feedback, with some praising original compositions by Yuka Tsujiyoko for adding emotional depth and enjoyable soundtracks, while others criticize the repetitive clips, lack of anime OSTs, and overall unimpressive quality. Though the main menu and starting themes are noted as pleasant, many find the soundtrack less impactful compared to the anime and feel it does not fully enhance the gameplay experience.

    • “The soundtrack further enhances the experience with original compositions by Yuka Tsujiyoko, adding emotional depth to exploration, combat, and story sequences.”
    • “Including these music tracks as bonus resources for RPG Maker users is a thoughtful addition that extends the game's appeal beyond its role as an anime adaptation.”
    • “The soundtrack is also pretty good; I enjoyed listening to the different soundtracks.”
    • “The music is repeated small clips.”
    • “The music that accompanies this entire experience is unfortunately not that great either.”
    • “The music is bad, the combat is boring, and the story, while a decent effort, simply does not match the quality of its anime counterpart.”

  • graphics

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The graphics blend retro-inspired pixel art with official anime artwork, offering detailed character sprites and portraits that capture the cast's personalities. While some find the visuals generic or basic, fans of classic RPG styles and the series are likely to appreciate the nostalgic and faithful art style. Overall, the graphics are adequate but unremarkable, supplemented by animated scenes and anime illustrations.

    • “Visually, the title makes effective use of retro-inspired pixel art while supplementing it with official artwork and animated scenes that preserve the recognizable personalities of its cast.”
    • “Graphically, there's the detailed game world and the nice character sprites with their matching character portraits.”
    • “If you don't mind playing classic RPG graphic games or if you're a fan of the series, you should love this game.”
    • “The graphics are as generic as they can get.”
    • “The artwork is pictures from the anime.”
    • “Graphics aren't the best.”

  • emotional

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    83% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect is driven by Naofumi's journey from outcast to hero, supported by a soundtrack that adds depth to key moments. However, the impact relies heavily on familiarity with the anime, and the game’s narrative omissions and lack of voice acting diminish emotional engagement for newcomers.

    • “The dialogue remains focused on Naofumi's struggle to overcome betrayal, prejudice, and overwhelming odds, giving emotional weight to his gradual transformation from an outcast into a respected hero.”
    • “The soundtrack further enhances the experience with original compositions by Yuka Tsujiyoko, adding emotional depth to exploration, combat, and story sequences.”
    • “Familiarity with the anime also greatly enhances the experience, since much of the emotional impact depends on an existing connection to the characters and their struggles.”
    • “It's the same boring story.”

  • stability

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game suffers from frequent freezes and crashes, particularly on the Steam Deck, requiring constant saving to avoid progress loss. Despite these stability issues and occasional glitches, players still find the overall experience enjoyable.

    • “This game follows the anime closely... save often or learn how to save when the game freezes.”
    • “Also freezes and I have to restart, only for it to shut down on its own again.”
    • “Also it has some glitches that make you reset the game, which makes you lose some progress if you don't save constantly.”

  • monetization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users feel the game's monetization comes across as a cash grab, citing slow pacing and underwhelming mechanics that diminish its value. Many believe improvements are needed before they'd consider repurchasing or continuing to play.

    • “Honestly, I love The Rising of the Shield Hero, but this game feels like a cash grab. The pacing is too slow, the fighting mechanics are bad and take forever to actually finish, and the game is mostly text instead of walking around/fighting. Overall, if these things were changed, I'd repurchase and play again, but for now 4/10.”
    • “Feels like a cash grab.”
    • “It was just a quick cash grab by the devs.”

  • replayability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The game's replayability is seen as moderate, with some players appreciating its value due to anime fan appeal, while others find it limited. Despite some glitches and minor issues, the playtime exceeded expectations for some users. Enhancements like adding recognizable icons could improve accessibility and overall replay potential.

    • “This is by no means a perfect game, but as a huge fan of the anime, this is a great game that I believe has good replay value. There was a glitch that I found after getting Princess Melty in my party, but I was able to get around it.”
    • “While there is very little replayability in my opinion, I took 11 hours on my playthrough, which was much more than I expected.”
    • “It doesn't seem like it would have been that difficult to simply add in icons based on the anime, which would make the game much more playable in any language without translation.”

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game excels in faithfully capturing and preserving the atmosphere of the anime, creating an immersive and authentic experience for fans.

    • “The game's strongest quality is how carefully it preserves the atmosphere of the anime.”

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is subtle and situational, often arising from character interactions and unexpected scenarios, such as the contrast between leveling up and struggling with monsters. However, the lines are mostly taken from the anime, limiting original comedic moments. Overall, the humor provides occasional light amusement but is not a central feature.

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Play Times

12h Median play time
12h Average play time
8-15h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs
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The Rising of the Shield Hero: Relive the Animation is a role playing game with anime theme. Common tags for The Rising of the Shield Hero: Relive the Animation include indie.

The Rising of the Shield Hero: Relive the Animation is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 12 hours playing The Rising of the Shield Hero: Relive the Animation.

The Rising of the Shield Hero: Relive the Animation was released on September 23, 2019.

The Rising of the Shield Hero: Relive the Animation was developed by KADOKAWA CORPORATION.

The Rising of the Shield Hero: Relive the Animation has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Rising of the Shield Hero: Relive the Animation for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Rising of the Shield Hero: Relive the Animation is a single player game.

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