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Three Heroes

47%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
gameplay, stability
47% User Score Based on 199 reviews

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In "Three Heroes," players choose from three characters, each with unique abilities and weapons, to defend their Slavic homeland from evil invaders. The game features exhilarating combat, character building, and humor, with a variety of upgradable weapons, armor, and abilities to enhance gameplay. Inspired by Slavic mythology, players will encounter enemies and characters from these stories while progressing through the game's engaging storyline.

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47%
Audience ScoreBased on 199 reviews
story26 positive mentions
gameplay12 negative mentions
  • The game features vibrant graphics and a charming art style that creates an engaging fantasy world.
  • The humorous dialogue and light-hearted storytelling add a fun element to the gameplay, making it enjoyable for casual players.
  • The ability to switch between three distinct heroes with unique abilities introduces a strategic element to the gameplay.
  • The combat mechanics are clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to aim and hit enemies effectively.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, which can disrupt the gameplay experience significantly.
  • The voice acting and localization are poor, often leading to awkward dialogue and immersion-breaking moments.
  • story
    94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Three Heroes" is set within a Slavic mythology framework, but many reviewers find it shallow and lacking depth, often serving merely as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. While some appreciate the humor and lightheartedness of the plot, others criticize it for being predictable and poorly written, with repetitive missions that detract from overall engagement. Overall, the narrative is seen as simplistic and underdeveloped, failing to fully utilize its unique cultural setting.

    • “The story in 'Three Heroes' is set against the backdrop of Slavic mythology, which provides an interesting thematic element.”
    • “I loved the story, characters, and the art style of this game!”
    • “It's fun, funny, and the plot is fairly interesting (based on a Russian fairy tale) with casual gameplay so you can play for 15 minutes or 5 hours at a time.”
    • “The game’s plot does not delve deeply into the mythological setting or provide a compelling storyline.”
    • “Instead, the story feels like a secondary feature, serving primarily as a backdrop for the gameplay rather than driving the experience forward.”
    • “There is simply nothing this game offers that you won't find in all the other games... predictable plot, clumsy mechanics, and humor is very cheap.”
  • gameplay
    53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is characterized by the control of three distinct heroes, each with unique abilities, but is marred by clunky combat mechanics, repetitive missions, and a shallow story. While some players find the humor and character-specific skills engaging, many criticize the overall experience as tedious and frustrating due to unresponsive controls and mechanical issues. Overall, the gameplay lacks polish and depth, leading to a mixed reception among players.

    • “The game’s premise—taking control of three distinct heroes, each with unique abilities—sounded like a recipe for engaging gameplay.”
    • “Fairy Tales: Three Heroes is an action-adventure game featuring cartoon-styled visuals and easy-to-learn gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay is smooth and funny.”
    • “However, its rough combat mechanics, repetitive missions, and shallow story might not appeal to everyone.”
    • “However, the clunky combat mechanics, repetitive missions, and shallow story are significant drawbacks.”
    • “Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing.”
  • graphics
    50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant, colorful art style that effectively brings the fantasy world to life, reminiscent of a Saturday morning cartoon. However, some players criticize the visuals as being less impressive than expected, with repetitive assets and a lack of polish in certain areas. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered appealing and fitting for the game's theme, they do not compensate for the gameplay and control issues noted by several reviewers.

    • “The game’s graphics are bright and vibrant, creating a fantasy world that is both lively and engaging.”
    • “The graphics in particular are pretty and colorful, really bringing alive this Russian folklore theme they seem to be going for.”
    • “The art style is quite pleasant - very bright and colorful with clean lines.”
    • “Disgusting graphics, boring gameplay, unresponsive controls.”
    • “There is simply nothing this game offers that you won't find in all the other games... predictable plot, clumsy mechanics, humor is very cheap, graphics are less than I expected after seeing the trailer.”
    • “While the graphics are cute, everything else is sub-par.”
  • humor
    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "Three Heroes" is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating its vibrant dialogue and comedic elements rooted in Slavic mythology, which add a fun contrast to the gameplay. However, the voice acting is often criticized for being inconsistent and cheesy, detracting from the overall comedic experience. While some find the humor charming and entertaining, others view it as cheap and poorly executed, leading to a polarized reception.

    • “The humorous lines and jokes add a fun element to the game, providing a contrast to the more serious aspects of gameplay.”
    • “Beatiful cartoon graphics, nice sounds and music, great funny voices and really funny dialogues!”
    • “It's hilarious, I love it!”
  • music
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its cheerful and energetic quality, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking variety. Some find the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting for the game's atmosphere, but several users noted that it can become monotonous over time. Overall, while the music is generally considered decent, it may not sustain engagement throughout the entire gameplay experience.

    • “The music is cheery and energetic.”
    • “Very colorful surroundings, lots of humor, nice music, filled with adventure and action, lots of dialogues.”
    • “The music is on cue with the different culture and enjoyable, and the graphic art style is well artsy.”
    • “The battles are unplayable, the soundtrack is painful and the voice acting is worse.”
    • “Everything is sluggish and the music is just a playlist of indie Celtic rock or whatever.”
    • “Lastly the music gets a bit repetitive (so I turned it off), and the voice acting is borderline awkward and annoying.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a mixed bag; while some players report that it runs without crashing, many others highlight significant bugs and glitches that detract from the experience, such as issues with AI behavior and mission progression. Overall, the consensus leans towards a frustrating experience due to these persistent stability problems.

    • “Sadly it does not work that way; as soon as the player switches here, the action and targets of the last hero played are wiped, and it goes back to the kind of buggy follow and attack AI.”
    • “It is so buggy it caused me pain instead of joy; I wouldn't recommend this 'thing' to anyone, not even if it were free.”
    • “The second mission is not obvious what to do, and after getting to a checkpoint and falling through the ground after a cutscene, having to restart the mission, I'd say it's too buggy and not worth playing...”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is highlighted by vibrant environments and appealing character designs, providing a refreshing contrast to the darker themes common in many fantasy games. While not groundbreaking, the visuals effectively enhance the overall experience and contribute positively to the game's aesthetic.

    • “The colorful environments and character designs are consistently enjoyable, offering a refreshing change from the often darker tones of many fantasy games.”
    • “Nothing mind-blowing, but they paint a nice picture of the world. I also like the cell-shaded character designs.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is generally positive, with smooth performance and colorful graphics noted, though the overall engagement level may be low for some players. It appears to be designed for a younger audience, which may influence its appeal and music choice.

    • “The graphics are colorful and run smoothly.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers highlight that the game's graphics significantly enhance its atmosphere, contributing to an immersive experience. Overall, the atmosphere is positively received, with a score of 6 indicating a solid performance in this aspect.

    • “The graphics are good; they add a special atmosphere to this game.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization of Three Heroes is criticized as a cash grab, with a price point of around $4 USD deemed unrealistic considering the game's defects and shortcomings, leading users to feel it is not worth the investment.

    • “The three heroes have a completely unrealistic cash grab price of around $4 USD; it's not worth it given the defects and shortcomings of the product.”
    • “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending a fortune.”
    • “I feel pressured to spend money to keep up with other players, which ruins the overall experience.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect somewhat tedious initially, but they note that it becomes easier to manage as they gain experience and familiarity with the controls.

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