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Little Town Hero
Released On: Oct 16, 2019
64
4.8
Where to Buy
Where to Buy
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 26 Critic Reviews
64
27% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
58% Mixed
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
12% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 26 Critic Reviews
64
27% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
58% Mixed
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
12% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Little Town Hero is a refreshing take on the turn-based RPG genre, with gorgeous visuals, a perfect soundtrack, and endearing characters. If the tedium of combat was tuned a bit, this would be a 10 out of 10 hands down.
Representing yet another step forward for the RPG genre, Little Town Hero brings something fresh and engaging to the table. It perhaps needs more polish, but Game Freak are on to something special here and a sequel would be welcomed.
Little Town Hero is a slice of something different. It rewards tactical, considered play in a lovely charming village setting. If you can overlook the randomness of battles, there's a lot to like here.
If Game Freak simply tweaked the battle system to run a little faster and be less rigged, the game could really shine. [Issue #43 – November/December 2019, p. 18SW]
Little Town Hero is an RPG whose main asset is an original and challenging combat system, as well as the added bonus of its high quality soundtrack. Little Town Hero does not stand up to the highest thresholds, however, on account of a rather bare plot, short length and overall lack of ambition, which makes this an experience that feels somewhat half-complete, as it could have gone much further and led to a more enriching experience.
Little Town Hero is a classic case of “has potential, but woefully executed,” and that really sucks to say when it seems to have so much going for it on the surface. Lovely graphical style and aesthetic, pretty animations from both characters and monsters, and the occasional banger in the soundtrack. And yet, it wasn’t meant to be. Maybe next time, Game Freak.
Aside from its cute art direction, there's not much joy to be found in Game Freak's Little Town Hero. Its battle system has a glimmer of potential, but finds itself muddled in system after system, making what should be its standout boss battles a tedious affair. Even for a budget price, this is a town you probably won't want to visit for more than a day.
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 187 User Ratings
4.8
39% Positive
73 Ratings
73 Ratings
8% Mixed
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15 Ratings
53% Negative
99 Ratings
99 Ratings
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 187 User Ratings
4.8
39% Positive
73 Ratings
73 Ratings
8% Mixed
15 Ratings
15 Ratings
53% Negative
99 Ratings
99 Ratings
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Summary GAME FREAK, the developer of the Pokémon series, has created a new RPG for Nintendo Switch. In TOWN, players must take up arms against invading monsters, all within the walls of a single village.
Rated E +10
for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 4
- PC
- Xbox One
Initial Release Date: Oct 16, 2019
Developer:
- Game Freak
Publisher: Game Freak
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