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(More customer reviews)The Nintendo DS continues its impressive run of portable RPG/Strategy games with this gem!Glory of Heracles takes a lot of good traditional elements and combines it with a clever magic (mini-game) system and adds a bit of Greek Mythology in for good measure.
The game, like many DS RPGs out there these days, begins with a pretty standard (some what contrived) storyline.You're a hero, you wake up with your memory all but erased, and over time you work to recover your memory (and do some other big things like save the world) along the way.Sounds familiar?The story here won't blow you away but it will keep you interested enough with a few twists and turns, and again if you're a Greek myth fan, you'll be happy either way.
As for the mechanics, the battle system is what you would expect.You can choose attack commands, magic spells, special skills, etc.One plus is that unlike some other RPGs, here you can augment your magic power by selecting an optional mini game after you cast your spell.The mini game gives you the opportunity to jack up your magic attack power ... but with the risk of failing as well.It's a nice little compliment to a traditional formula.I also like how you can do 'overkills' by attacking a downed foe and using the residual ether to replace a little MP that you need.It's a nice additional bit of strategy which is always welcome for a long game like this.
Battles tend to go pretty fast and the encounters within the dungeons and in the overworld are all random-based.The happen pretty frequently, but the fun battle system keeps the monotony down.Having the ability to collect items and forge your own weapons also adds to the fun.
Otherwise, the sounds and graphics are all reasonably done.The stylus plays a big role in this game.The music is decent and overall it's a solid product for any RPG fan out there.I would have given it 5 stars if not for a few places that were rough around the edges (grx could be a little cleaner, story could be a bit less trite, etc.) but overall if you're a fan of the genre, this game should suit you fine.
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Product Description:
Embark on an Epic Quest to Ancient Greece
Not everything plays out exactly as the legends say. Great cities still wage war, mythological monsters haunt the land and the gods of Olympus fight while heroes and men suffer difficult lives, but in the midst of this chaos, a young boy washes up on the shores of Crete, devoid of memories and divinely blessed with immortality. Who granted him this gift, and to what end? Will his quest to regain his memories shed light and hope on the gods or ignite a new war that destroys all?
Take Command of the Greek Squad
Glory of Heracles features many familiar references to Ancient Greek characters and locations with a rich storyline inspired by Greek Mythology without explicitly recreating events. The story begins when a boy washes up on the island of Crete. He doesn't remember how he got there or even who he is. In this unique adventure, he soon meets companions with equally murky backgrounds and finds out he's immortal...just like his new friends. Glory of Heracles also features a deep, role-playing battle system and magic that can be powered up through the use of touch screen challenges. Players can visit well-known locations like Sparta, Athens and even the legendary Mount Olympus.
Features:
Inspired by Greek mythology, Glory of Heracles delivers a unique take on the characters, events and monsters of legend. Travel from Crete to Athens and all the way to the halls of Mount Olympus, facing off against Minotaurs, Harpies and the unstoppable Hydra as you try to earn your place among the immortals of ancient Greece.
Guide your party of heroes through turn-based battles, unleashing the powers and magical abilities of the gods against the monsters of Greek mythology. Touch screen challenges give add to the action, giving you the chance to power up your magical attacks.
In-game tutorials and intuitive stylus-based controls make Glory of Heracles easy to learn for beginning RPG players but difficult to master. In addition, during battle, the game will offer advice on battle strategies that both RPG newcomers and advanced players will find helpful. Heracles also offers tremendous depth for experienced RPG fans, featuring alternate control schemes, programmable party member AI sets and a multitude of unique character skills, abilities and magic.
Engaging Storyline
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