Vagrant Hearts Zero

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In "Vagrant Hearts Zero," magic-users are hunted and enslaved by ruthless pirates in a world divided by those with magical abilities and those without. Two siblings with unusual powers strive to uncover the motives behind their assault and ensure a future for their kind. This RPG is part of the Vagrant Hearts and Warfare bundles on Steam.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

57%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

The game provides a sense of joy and hope, making it a good option for players looking for a light-hearted experience.
The storyline is engaging and connects well with the previous entries in the Vagrant Hearts series.
It's a decent time-waster for those looking for a short game to play, with a cute aesthetic and simple mechanics.

The game is incredibly easy and lacks challenge, making it feel unfulfilling for experienced players.
There are numerous bugs and stability issues, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
The graphics and overall design feel amateurish, with many elements appearing generic and uninspired.

story
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The story of the game is generally viewed as traditional and somewhat bland, featuring common RPG tropes and a short narrative that fails to leave a lasting impact. While some players appreciate the storyline and its origins, many criticize it for being generic, with unremarkable characters and a lack of engaging content. Overall, the story is seen as a mixed bag, with some enjoyment found in its simplicity, but overshadowed by numerous gameplay issues and a lack of depth.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “I really do enjoy the storyline and where it originated from.”
- “But it's a cute game, decent storyline, and fun to play.”
- “It checks all the usual elements of an awful RPG Maker game: tropey and bland JRPG characters, generic assets, grinding, boring music and storyline, huge, empty maze-like dungeons with no map feature that are a nightmare to navigate, short, too easy...”
- “Story happens, then whatever happens becomes irrelevant within minutes, but not in a good way.”
- “The storyline is too short.”
graphics
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The graphics in the game are generally considered subpar, with many reviewers expressing a preference for the styles of earlier installments. The RPG Maker engine limits visual quality, lacking full HD support and customization options, which detracts from the experience for modern gamers. While not outright terrible, the graphics are described as decent at best, marred by errors such as cut-off buildings and unrealistic map designs.
- “I prefer the graphics and game style of parts 1 and 2.”
- “Also, like 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.”
- “The graphics are more or less copy and paste on a raw level; even I could do better.”
- “The graphics are never terrible, but they never go beyond decent, and the maps are full of graphical errors where parts of buildings are cut off or you can walk through things that seem like they should be solid.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as generic and unremarkable, contributing to an overall bland experience that fails to enhance the gameplay. It lacks originality and fails to engage players, aligning with the game's other uninspired elements.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “It checks all the usual elements of an awful RPG Maker game: tropey and bland JRPG characters, generic assets, grinding, boring music and storyline, huge, empty maze-like dungeons with no map feature that are a nightmare to navigate, short, too easy...”
- “Similarly, the music, story, and characters all exist, but are pretty unremarkable.”
grinding
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Reviews highlight that the grinding in this RPG Maker game is tedious and unengaging, contributing to an overall experience that feels bland and uninspired. Players find the repetitive nature of grinding exacerbated by poorly designed dungeons and a lack of meaningful content, making the gameplay feel monotonous.
- “It checks all the usual elements of an awful RPG Maker game: tropey and bland JRPG characters, generic assets, grinding, boring music and storyline, huge, empty maze-like dungeons with no map feature that are a nightmare to navigate.”
- “The grinding is relentless and feels more like a chore than a fun gameplay mechanic.”
- “I found myself spending hours grinding for levels, only to realize it didn't make the game any more enjoyable.”
stability
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The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and a lack of effort from the developer to address these issues, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “The developer made next to no effort to fix the issues; it's buggy and feels like a train wreck.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the overall experience.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is criticized for being tedious and unengaging, requiring players to traverse empty spaces without meaningful interaction or events.
- “Extends gameplay by making you walk around aimlessly while nothing happens.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks any real challenge or excitement.”
- “Controls are clunky and make the gameplay frustrating rather than enjoyable.”