Villagers and Heroes

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Villagers and Heroes is a multiplayer role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Mad Otter Games and was released on April 17, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

Villagers and Heroes is a free-to-play MMO game in which players experience the thrill of battling unique monsters, the satisfaction of crafting powerful weapons and gear, and the pleasure of building lasting friendships in a friendly community.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,733 reviews

story71 positive mentions

grinding104 negative mentions

The game has a friendly and helpful community, making it enjoyable to play with others.
Crafting and gathering systems are extensive and engaging, allowing for a variety of playstyles.
The game is free to play, making it accessible to a wide audience without the need for upfront costs.

The game suffers from performance issues, including lag and crashes, making it frustrating to play.
Character controls and animations are clunky, leading to a less enjoyable gameplay experience.
The questing system can be repetitive and lacks depth, often relying on standard fetch quests.

story
287 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying its humorous and engaging narrative, while others find it generic and filled with repetitive fetch quests. Many appreciate the charm in the quest dialogues and character interactions, but some criticize the lack of depth and the overwhelming number of quests that can lead to confusion. Overall, while the storyline has its entertaining moments, it often feels bogged down by a grindy quest structure and linear progression.
- “The story and dialogue is charming.”
- “The puns and storyline are entertaining, and the events are something to look forward to.”
- “There’s plenty of questing content to go through in Villagers and Heroes; in fact, there's over 1000 quests, and the storyline of the game plus its expansion, The Fury of the Stone Lord, is a fun story to go through.”
- “The storyline lacks any depth; the characters you meet are forgettable.”
- “Nonsensical, boring, generic story.”
- “The quests are very generic and boring (go here, kill this many things, get this many things, return).”
graphics
280 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
56%
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that they appear outdated and reminiscent of early 2000s titles like RuneScape. While some appreciate the cartoonish art style and find it charming, others criticize the bland visuals and performance issues, particularly on higher-end systems. Overall, the graphics may not appeal to everyone, but they serve their purpose in providing a nostalgic and colorful experience for those who enjoy simpler aesthetics.
- “Running the game on my 4060 at max graphics, the game looks fantastic.”
- “The graphics are beautifully animated, and it looks like a cartoon.”
- “Great graphics, great graphics optimization, great gameplay, combat, and crafting.”
- “Visually, this has some fairly mediocre/dated looking graphics that will understandably be a turn off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract gamers despite having no up-front cost.”
- “The graphics for the game are actually pretty bad; most of my time in the game I spent creating my character, and no matter what I couldn't get him to look good.”
- “The graphics are lacking, the controls are uncomfortable, and it is not very engaging or fun.”
gameplay
126 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
69%
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its repetitive and grindy nature, lack of complexity in combat mechanics, and uninspired quest design. While some appreciate the casual and social aspects, as well as the crafting and gathering systems, others find the overall experience dull and unpolished, often comparing it unfavorably to more established titles like World of Warcraft. Overall, the game seems to cater to a casual audience but may not satisfy those seeking depth and engaging mechanics.
- “The questing and much of the gameplay is unique and unlike other games; it's a breath of fresh air.”
- “It's really fun to play with friends; graphics aren't the best, but the gameplay seems entertaining enough for a good afternoon or a late night with friends.”
- “With elements of gathering, crafting, and even gear modifications added to an RPG-style gameplay, this is a game that is sure to entertain you.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive, and feels grindy. The combat is slow-paced with uninspired abilities and little complexity. The animations look clunky, the quests are boring (kill x, collect y), and the leveling is monotonous.”
- “At the start of the game, it's actually enjoyable, until you hit level 30. Then progression severely slows down and you have to kill bounties for your XP. That wouldn't be a problem if the battles had any sort of strategy; it's just standard 'I hit you, you hit me,' with no mechanics at all to keep it fresh.”
- “Overall, a run-of-the-mill MMORPG with lackluster performance and incredibly uninspired gameplay.”
grinding
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and monotonous, with many players noting that it requires significant time investment to progress, especially towards the end game. While some appreciate the blend of farming and crafting elements, they often find the repetitive nature of quests and combat uninspired, leading to a lack of engagement over extended play sessions. Overall, the game appeals to those who enjoy grinding and crafting, but it may frustrate players seeking a more dynamic and rewarding experience.
- “Every game has its flaws, and this game has a big element of grinding specifically toward end game.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive, and feels grindy; the combat is slow-paced with uninspired abilities and little complexity, the animations look clunky, the quests are boring (kill x, collect y), the leveling is monotonous.”
- “Grinding to get into one zone rewards you with about 2 hours of new content to do once and then your only choice is to repeat the same thing over and over (and over) until you level up again to allow you into the next zone... rinse, repeat.”
music
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
63%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its soothing and relaxing qualities, while others criticize it for being repetitive and reminiscent of royalty-free tracks found online. While the ambiance is often described as chill and fitting for the gameplay, many users note that the music lacks originality and can become annoying over time. Overall, it contributes to the game's atmosphere but may not leave a lasting impression.
- “The music and ambiance are very chill and nice.”
- “I have to give it credit with the music, very soothing, and not annoying at all when in the same zone for long periods of time.”
- “Awesome game, I haven't played a lot yet but the great visual style, wonderful music and relaxing gameplay is just what the MMO market lacks nowadays.”
- “It's basically a World of Warcraft clone filled with royalty-free music you can find on YouTube.”
- “The music loop is god awful; it makes you want to just try to play in silence.”
- “The music is definitely just free music you can find on YouTube.”
humor
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever writing and lighthearted tone, with many players finding the quests and storylines genuinely funny and engaging. While some critiques mention a lack of polish and generic gameplay, the overall comedic charm and quirky references contribute to an enjoyable experience, especially when played with friends. However, a few users felt the humor might appeal more to a younger audience, indicating a mixed reception regarding its comedic effectiveness.
- “The writing is funny, the game not taking itself so very seriously.”
- “The quests have a sense of humor.”
- “It's a fantastic MMO; it may be weird at the beginning where you have to play as a clown and do funny stuff to the kids, but when you learn the apple pie recipe, it all makes sense!”
stability
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous players reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. Issues such as freezing, unresponsive controls, and server lag are prevalent, making the experience frustrating and often unplayable. While some players appreciate the game's concept, the overwhelming technical problems detract from its potential enjoyment.
- “This is quite possibly the glitchiest game I have ever played, from the camera bugging out and trying to act like there's a wall near you while you're in the middle of a field, to teleporting enemies, your character freezing up while walking and teleporting 10 feet to the left randomly, all character animations stopping though you continue to move around motionless, quests bugging out; basically all the horrible glitches that have ever plagued MMOs in the past have all been neatly packed into this one little game.”
- “I found that it was plagued with bugs and glitches; so much so that it wasn't playable.”
- “Worst game I've played... bug-ridden and very unstable... the UI is very cluttered and unorganized... and to top it off, the mouse/movement is the worst thing I've seen in a game in the last 10+ years.”
optimization
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many users reporting poor performance even on high-end systems, leading to issues like overheating and stuttering gameplay. While it runs smoothly on older machines, the overall experience is marred by inconsistent performance, outdated graphics, and a lack of polish, making it feel unfinished. Despite some appealing features, the game's optimization issues significantly detract from its potential enjoyment.
- “Runs smoothly on old machines.”
- “On a side note, this game does run smoothly on the worst of computers (I know firsthand).”
- “Great graphics, great graphics optimization, great gameplay, combat, and crafting.”
- “There were times on my system with a 6-core 4GHz processor, 12GB of RAM, and an R9 Fury that the system began to overheat because of how messy and unoptimized this game is.”
- “Character creation seemed neat, and maybe even like what's missing from a lot of MMOs these days, but the optimization is just too poor for me to stomach.”
- “The coding for the game is obviously not optimized, as even on normal settings, I found myself with only 38-40 FPS, on a rig that can run Crysis 2 on max settings and still get 50 FPS.”
atmosphere
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its colorful, cartoon-like art style and relaxed, welcoming vibe, making it appealing for players seeking a chill experience. Many reviewers highlight the friendly community and enjoyable music, contributing to a fairytale-like ambiance that contrasts with darker themes prevalent in other MMOs. Overall, the atmosphere is described as beautiful and engaging, perfect for both casual and nostalgic gamers.
- “Very nice game with a welcoming atmosphere.”
- “It's very chill and atmospheric in that low poly kind of art style way.”
- “But just after giving this game a little over an hour of my time, I suddenly found myself in love with the atmosphere; they did fairytale style MMO just freaking perfect.”
- “Atmosphere: 3/10”
- “The cartoon-like colorful atmosphere feels overly simplistic and lacks depth.”
- “While the game has a relaxing atmosphere, it ultimately feels empty and uninspired.”
monetization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization in the game features a range of microtransactions that some players find intrusive, particularly with prominent ads for premium items and starter kits. While there are no loot boxes or pay-to-win elements, some microtransactions can enhance gameplay, leading to mixed feelings about their necessity. Overall, the pricing is considered reasonable, but the presence of in-game purchases may still feel like a cash grab to some players.
- “Most beautiful part; the microtransactions store does not impair the gameplay for those who can't afford to use it.”
- “They could give a little more inventory space from the get-go, but the microtransactions are very reasonably priced so that's not a huge deal.”
- “There are in-game purchases which make it slightly pay-to-win, but it's almost needed at times.”
- “As mentioned, this isn't really free as the game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
- “So far I haven't encountered many in-your-face advertisements to spend money, except for an ad for purchasing their 'class starter kit' which pops up and covers 50% of the screen when you first log in. It looks to be scaling leveling gear, although I'm not 100% sure if it's pay-to-win gear (although there is no PvP, so it's not really 'buying power' in my opinion, like other free-to-play MMOs).”
- “It feels unfinished and the microtransactions are for things like 'craft 10x faster', 'do 10% extra damage', etc. The game, in places, is badly optimized and causes frame drops for no reason.”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in this game is widely criticized, with reviewers highlighting poor character design and limited customization options. Many players find the graphics outdated and unappealing, describing the characters as unattractive and primitive. Overall, the lack of depth in character design detracts significantly from the gaming experience.
- “Character design is terrible.”
- “Lack of base options for character design.”
- “Character design is very primitive and the players look very ugly.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's strong community and engaging mechanics, which contribute to its replayability despite some bugs and average elements. The overall experience remains fresh and enjoyable, encouraging players to return.
- “The developers have created a replayable game with a strong community that never feels stale.”
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making it hard to put down.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps the game fresh, encouraging multiple runs.”
- “The developers have made a replayable game with a strong community that doesn't feel stale.”
- “Players will forgive an average game that has a good (if somewhat buggy) hook if the basics are playable.”