Cruel King And The Great Hero Review

Okay, let's talk Cruel King and the Great Hero. Everyone seems to adore it. But am I the only one who thinks it's...overrated?

A Storybook Charm, A Tad Too Much?

Yes, it's visually stunning. The storybook aesthetic is undeniably charming. But after a while, all that sweetness started to feel…sticky.

The game tells the tale of Yu, a brave young girl raised by the Dragon King. He was once a fearsome beast, now a gentle guardian. It sounds lovely, doesn't it?

Except...the gameplay. It's slow. Like, molasses-in-January slow. I found myself yearning for a fast-forward button.

The Combat Conundrum

Combat is incredibly simplistic. Bash, bash, bash. Heal, heal, heal. Repeat. My fingers got bored. My brain got bored.

I get it, it's meant to be accessible. But even accessible games can have engaging combat. Remember Paper Mario? That was accessible AND fun!

And the random encounters? Don't even get me started. It felt like I was constantly being interrupted by hordes of weak enemies. Just let me explore, please!

Kindness Overload?

The game practically drowns you in kindness. Every character is impossibly good. It's like a saccharine sweet dream where everyone gets along perfectly.

Where's the conflict? Where's the moral ambiguity? Even the Cruel King, isn't all that cruel, is he?

I know, I know, it's a story about redemption and love. But a little bit of grit can actually make the sweetness more impactful. A pinch of salt, perhaps?

The Plot Thickens…Or Does It?

The plot felt predictable. From the very beginning, I knew where the story was going. There were no real surprises.

I appreciate the heartwarming message. But I wish the game had taken a few more risks. I wanted to be genuinely surprised.

I feel like the developers leaned too heavily on the "cute" factor. They forgot to build a compelling narrative. They sacrificed complexity for simplicity.

Maybe It's Just Me

Look, I'm not saying it's a bad game. It's just not a great one, in my opinion. And I think it's getting a bit too much praise.

Maybe I'm just a jaded gamer. Maybe I'm too cynical. Maybe I prefer my stories with a little more darkness.

But hey, everyone's entitled to their own opinion, right? And this is mine. Cruel King and the Great Hero? Sweet, but ultimately forgettable.

So, am I alone in feeling this way? Let me know in the comments! Prepare to be downvoted into oblivion though!

Disclaimer: I do appreciate the beautiful art style. And the effort that went into creating this game. But overall experience did not resonate with me.