Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story 2

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"Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story 2" is a simulation RPG where you build and manage a prestigious academy for aspiring heroes. Recruit students, train them in various skills and sending them on epic quests to bring fame and fortune to your school. Experience an immersive story with vibrant characters in a detailed, living world. Your actions and choices will shape the fate of your school and the future of the kingdom.

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Play Modes

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

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

story4 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The game features charming visuals and a cute art style that enhances the overall experience.
The combination of school management and turn-based RPG elements provides a unique gameplay experience that can be enjoyable for players looking for a casual game.
There are engaging character stories and a decent amount of content, allowing for a satisfying progression as players develop their students.

The turn-based combat system is criticized for being unengaging and overly simplistic, often leading players to spam the strongest moves without utilizing the full team.
The game suffers from various bugs and design flaws, including issues with saving progress, clunky controls, and unbalanced boss fights that can lead to frustrating experiences.
Many players feel that the game lacks depth in both the school management and combat systems, making it feel more like a mobile game rather than a fully fleshed-out RPG.

story
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
87%
6%
The story in "Valthirian Arc 2" is described as simple and somewhat lacking in depth, with many players feeling it fails to engage or impact gameplay meaningfully. While there are moments of character development and cutscenes that provide exposition, the overall narrative is criticized for being rigid and disconnected from player choices, leading to a tedious experience. Some players appreciate the school management aspect and the variety of quests, but many express a desire for a more cohesive and impactful storyline.
- “I'm at the part where one of the story-driven students graduated, and how as his graduation was approaching, he said his goodbyes to his new best friends, not to mention the tidbits from the teachers at the school, all lovable characters with their own quirks and pasts.”
- “Regardless of the literary value of the plot itself, the fact that you are constantly updated on the characters' stories and relationships is a good decision.”
- “Imagine an isekai type of story where you are transported to this world and become the principal of a school for heroes.”
- “The story was terrible, I mean, really and truly awful.”
- “Va2 focused a lot on predefined story events and casts (the 3 starters), which causes it to feel rigid and lacks the freedom the previous one had.”
- “The story doesn't even impact the game, as things happen in the story that imply impacts on your school, but there is never any impact.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
63%
13%
Overall, the graphics have seen significant improvement compared to the first game, featuring vibrant colors, charming chibi designs, and a cozy art style that enhances the gameplay experience. While some players appreciate the cute visuals and immersive atmosphere, others note that the 3D models feel low-budget and could benefit from further polish. Despite minor issues like lag and limited graphics options, the overall aesthetic is well-received, contributing positively to the game's appeal.
- “It's got charm, the art style looks great, good music, and a chill atmosphere all give it a cozy game vibe.”
- “More vivid colors, nice chibi designs and better art style.”
- “It's a captivating blend of school management, RPG adventure, immersive gameplay, gorgeous visuals.”
- “The graphics are better than I expected, and the exploration feels better than the first game.”
- “Can't change graphics options (not quality, frame rate, nothing).”
- “Some lag in the initial cutscene where the graphics stopped appearing but you could still see the text.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its accessible mechanics and engaging resource management, while others criticize the combat system as poorly executed and the overall experience as bland. Although the game features captivating visuals and a blend of school management and RPG elements, many feel it lacks depth and variety, leaving room for improvement in future updates.
- “On first impression, it's easy to understand the basics of gameplay mechanics.”
- “It's a captivating blend of school management, RPG adventure, and immersive gameplay, with gorgeous visuals.”
- “With satisfying progression and engaging gameplay mechanics, it provides a relaxing and enjoyable experience.”
- “The whole combat system is just a mess; beyond just being turn-based, this is turn-based RPG mechanics done completely wrong.”
- “I found the gameplay somewhat bland and not very engaging, but this may change with future developments and updates.”
- “Not that I'm a creative director or anything, but I think there's still some work left to do in order to improve the gameplay and add variety to what you can do while you wait for the next story mission.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its charm and ability to enhance the cozy atmosphere. The soundtrack is described as relaxing and fitting for various settings, such as the academy and exploration, though some users note a lack of variety. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's fantasy vibe and immersive experience.
- “The game features appealing art and a fitting soundtrack that enhances its theme.”
- “The music for the academy/town is relaxing and a bit mysterious.”
- “Music's pretty cool so far; it blends well from exploration and battle.”
- “The music isn't terribly varied.”
- “Add more music to the game.”
- “The academy music is also pretty chill.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews highlight that both "Valthirian Arc 2" and "Hero Academy School Story 2" suffer from excessive grinding, with combat systems that feel tedious and unengaging. Players express frustration over the time-consuming nature of farming for resources, particularly gold, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the games. There are calls for improvements, such as options to speed up combat and better resource balance, to alleviate the grind.
- “For Valthirian Arc 2, they decided to go with a turn-based JRPG-style combat system, which is risky because of how grindy this kind of game is by nature.”
- “The combat itself isn't anything to write home about and is extremely grindy.”
- “Other than that, there needs to be some resource balance as I can't seem to keep enough gold without spending copious amounts of time grinding enemies, which becomes very boring and repetitive needlessly.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's optimization has seen significant improvement following a major update that addressed numerous bugs and performance issues, leading to a more stable experience. However, some users still find it to be plagued by bugs and lacking in overall polish, suggesting that optimization remains inconsistent.
- “After the huge update fixing literally all the bugs and performance issues, I recommend this game.”
- “The new update enables players to achieve all the achievements, and the overall performance has improved.”
- “Only to be met with a buggy, unoptimized, uninspired mess of a game.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's stability is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance on newer hardware and enjoy the resource management gameplay, others experience significant bugs, glitches, and unbalanced boss fights, leading to an overall perception of it being unoptimized and problematic.
- “Big thumbs up for resource management gameplay! 40 minutes in and already hooked with the resource simulation. The game runs great on my newest generation AMD processor while handling many background tasks.”
- “Only to be met with a buggy, unoptimized, uninspired mess of a game.”
- “Buggy, glitchy, and some of the boss fights just don't feel balanced or fair.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing minigames and the intentionally convoluted skill and stamina gain systems, which add a layer of comedic absurdity to the gameplay experience.
- “The skill gain system and stamina gain system is hilariously obtuse.”
- “Pretty funny minigames.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by its charming art style, pleasant music, and a relaxed ambiance, creating a cozy and inviting experience for players.
- “It's got charm; the art style looks great, good music, and a chill atmosphere all give it a cozy game vibe.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character design is well-received, indicating that players appreciate the visual representation and uniqueness of the characters. However, there is no specific mention of depth or growth in character development.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the game offers increased replayability through the ability to adopt different play styles, encouraging varied experiences with each playthrough.
- “The game offers a variety of play styles, which significantly enhances its replay value.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different choices and strategies available.”
- “The dynamic environments and multiple endings encourage players to return for new experiences.”
- “The game lacks significant changes in gameplay, making it feel repetitive after the first playthrough.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there isn't much incentive to go back and play again.”
- “The limited choices and outcomes mean that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”