Vertical Drop Heroes HD

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Vertical Drop Heroes HD is a single player and multiplayer arcade role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Nerdook Productions and was released on July 25, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Vertical Drop Heroes HD" is a procedurally generated platformer RPG with roguelike elements, featuring split-screen local co-op and destructible terrain. With a variety of skills, abilities, traits, and powers to unlock, each playthrough offers new challenges and opportunities for strategic combat. The game's hand-drawn art style and unique combat system make for a memorable and engaging experience.

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73%

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gameplay22 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is addictive and offers a lot of replay value with randomly generated characters and levels.
It features a fun co-op mode that allows for enjoyable multiplayer experiences.
The upgrade system and variety of abilities keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to lost progress.
Graphics and animations are basic, giving it a feel more akin to a flash game rather than a polished indie title.
The combat mechanics can feel imprecise and repetitive, leading to frustration during play.

gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
41%
7%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and addictive nature, with easy-to-understand mechanics and a casual RPG feel, making it enjoyable for players. However, it suffers from issues such as frustrating mechanics, limited depth, and a cap at 30fps that affects performance. While it offers moderate replayability and engaging randomly generated levels, some players find it repetitive and marred by RNG-related challenges.
- “I would definitely recommend Vertical Drop Heroes; it has short, snappy gameplay, as well as the ability to play a few games with your friends to pass the time.”
- “Easy to understand gameplay, tons of unlockable abilities, really amazing experience.”
- “Highly addictive rogue-like game, the gameplay is really fun and a lot similar to Rogue Legacy, but instead of side-scrolling, you slide down till you reach the bottom of the level where you fight a boss, then you can proceed to the next stage.”
- “For reworking so many mechanics, they didn't actually improve the flash jankiness.”
- “The gameplay is novel, but not very deep, and after a few plays it remains pretty repetitive.”
- “The game is capped at 30fps, which really impacts both the twitchy gameplay and the quality.”
graphics
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
65%
9%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the vibrant colors and unique art style, while others criticize them as basic, lo-fi, and lacking depth. Many users note that while the visuals are not spectacular, they are adequate for an indie title, contributing to a fun and addictive gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are described as simple and clean, with a retro aesthetic that may appeal to fans of classic games.
- “Plus, it's got great visuals, and I love all those colors in a game.”
- “Good classic gameplay, simple but appropriate graphics, and extremely addictive gameplay.”
- “Graphics are simple and clean, with each monster bearing its own personality.”
- “Graphics and animation are really basic.”
- “Doesn't feel very fleshed out, and to describe the aesthetic as 'lo-fi' would be an understatement.”
- “The graphics, touted as 'HD,' resemble mere apparitions, devoid of substance or coherence.”
replayability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
22%
11%
Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with many players expressing a desire to return to it repeatedly due to its fun mechanics and upgrade systems. While some note that it can become repetitive in single-player mode, the potential for local multiplayer and the promise of new game modes contribute to its lasting appeal. Players appreciate the variety offered by spawning as new heroes with different abilities, enhancing the game's addictive nature.
- “It has a huge replay value, and I plan to pick it up again and again for years to come!”
- “Simple structure, with great mechanics and infinite replayability.”
- “Very replayable, very fun, hacky-slashy goodness in short levels with a boss on each floor.”
- “Vertical Drop Heroes does have local multiplayer (however I have yet to try it), so that may increase the replay value down the road, but as a single-player game, it gets a little too repetitive.”
- “Not terribly long, moderate replay value, and like Rogue Legacy, you spawn as a new hero with new abilities, but I didn't die enough to fully enjoy that mechanic.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
68%
19%
The story in Vertical Drop Heroes HD is simple yet fitting, revolving around the player's quest to find a capable hero to complete a challenging 10-level journey, acknowledging the numerous failures along the way as part of the narrative. While reminiscent of popular MMOs like MapleStory, the gameplay is criticized for its repetitive quest structure, making it feel less engaging compared to other options. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop to the gameplay, emphasizing perseverance through failure.
- “Knowing that each failed attempt is simply another step in the story makes me even more anxious for the next attempt.”
- “The player will spend their time trying to find the perfect hero to use as a protagonist (after generations of disappointments), able enough to complete the 10-level quest by which so many predecessors have inevitably failed.”
- “But seriously, you're better off playing solitaire, or joining the crowd at Maple Story.”
- “Plus a quest per level that is either find Y of X or kill Z and come back to me.”
- “The story itself is also simple but very befitting; so often do games tell of the great hero that overcame evil with the dozens of game-overs in between never even being acknowledged.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant issue, with frequent freezes, crashes, and severe glitches reported by users, particularly in multiplayer mode. Many players experience loss of progress due to these bugs, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and functionality of the game.
- “My only complaint is that the game freezes sometimes and I lose all my progress.”
- “Multiplayer is insanely buggy.”
- “It works sometimes but then it glitches or crashes.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The music in the game is widely praised, featuring an excellent soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the simplicity and variety of the music, which changes every few levels and evokes nostalgic feelings reminiscent of games like MapleStory. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's addictive nature and enjoyment.
- “Excellent soundtrack and easy to pick up and play if you are short on time.”
- “The game is really fun and addictive, the soundtrack is good and the graphics aren't bad at all, and like all rogue-like games, if you like it you will end up spending tens of hours in this game and you will never regret spending your money on it.”
- “Music is simple, changes every few levels.”
- “The first song in the early levels reminds me of MapleStory, which is quite nice.”
- “The game is okay, it has unlocks, alright art style, alright enemy variety, alright music.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that grinding in the game is perceived as a tedious and repetitive cycle that detracts from the overall experience, with some players finding it frustrating and unenjoyable.
- “A tedious cycle that never truly thrives.”
- “For others, a tedious journey to deplore.”
- “Yet beneath the surface, grinding thrives.”

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Vertical Drop Heroes HD is a arcade role playing game with fantasy theme.

Vertical Drop Heroes HD is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Vertical Drop Heroes HD was released on July 25, 2014.

Vertical Drop Heroes HD was developed by Nerdook Productions.

Vertical Drop Heroes HD has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Vertical Drop Heroes HD is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Rogue Legacy, Heroes of Hammerwatch, bit Dungeon II, For The King, Rogue Stormers and others.

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