Release Date: March 11, 2022
RPG with adventure game elements. In The Cruel King and the Great Hero we follow the story of a girl named Yuu and a great dragon who prepares his apprentice to become the great heroine.
The Cruel King and the Great Hero is an RPG adventure game. It was developed by Nippon Ichi Software, whose portfolio includes the stylistically and genre-related The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince.
The Cruel King and the Great Hero takes us on a journey to a fantastic world. Years ago a hero managed to defeat a dragon called the Cruel King. However, the hero did not kill the defeated enemy; instead, he stripped him of one of his horns and let him live to redeem himself. Years passed, during which the former adversaries buried the hatchet and became close friends. When the knight was fatally wounded in battle, before his death he commanded the dragon to raise his only daughter, Yuu. Since then, the beast has been taking care of the girl, preparing her to become the titular Great Hero who will be able to face the Cruel King, and thus himself.
The Cruel King and the Great Hero is a side-scroller. During the game we travel through the fantastic land and complete the tasks. The protagonist has to fight with monsters (the battles take place in turn-based mode, after encountering an adversary we are moved to a separate arena), as well as solve clever environmental puzzles and overcome various terrain obstacles. As Yuu progresses, she earns experience points and advances to subsequent levels. Moreover, by collecting items hidden throughout the land, we unlock access to additional content, which can be viewed in a special gallery.
Our actions are constantly supervised by a dragon, which sometimes discretely helps Yuu (for example, by destroying the barriers she encounters). In the evenings, the giant reptile and the girl spend time in their cave, telling each other about their heroic deeds.
The hand-drawn graphics of The Cruel King and the Great Hero is kept in an interesting style reminiscent of illustrated children's books. In this respect the game resembles the studio's earlier work - The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince.
Platforms:
PlayStation 4
Nintendo Switch
Developer: Nippon Ichi Soft.
Publisher: NIS America
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Game Ratings for The Cruel King and the Great Hero Video Game.
Video Chums: 8 / 10 by A.J. Maciejewski
It may not be the deepest RPG but The Cruel King and the Great Hero is certainly one of the most heartwarming. In fact, I adored its story and cast of characters so much that I highly recommend it to anyone with a soft spot for unconventional lighthearted tales.
Noisy Pixel: 6 / 10 by Angelus Victor
The Cruel King and the Great Hero is a cute RPG, I can’t deny that, but it, unfortunately, doesn’t fully invest in any of its features. The combat is tacted on, the story is predictable, and missions feel like unnecessary padding. Still, the charm is there with a more laid-back narrative than your thrilling style RPG. If you’re someone that just wants to wind off and take a break from stories that make you grip your head in fear and confusion, then perhaps this game is for you.
God is a Geek: 5 / 10 by Lyle Carr
The Cruel King and the Great Hero is a gorgeous looking JRPG, but its slow pace and amount of random battles make it a painful experience.
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