I have no idea of the background story of Hercules. This is about the casual game with a Hercules storyline by Big Fish Games. I bought it at a steal on Steam during a sale! Just 60 cents for this fun-filled addictive game.
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Initially, I had no idea what the game was like. I bought it because it has many positive reviews on Steam, the animation and graphics looks really cute, and it was so cheap. Even when it is not on sale now, it cost only $3.50. Once I started it, I was hooked! I spent a good 11 hours, as recorded on Steam, to complete this puzzle game. I tried multiple times for some levels because I just had to achieve all gold timings! I have always been into such casual, relaxing puzzle kind of game 💓.
GAMEPLAY
The game brings you through a storyline whereby you have to save Hercules and Cerberus through the strength of his wife, Megara. You have to clear level by level and it just gets more complicated. There would be a main task to fulfill, but to accomplish that, you would need to fulfill other small tasks. The workers in the house get on their feet to clear the logs for wood supplies, and gain food if they pick it up. Megara is a very free person and is only responsible for cultivating the bushes so that it can begin to provide food. But before she can reach any bushes, the workers got to get to work!
There are also farms for such supplies and gold mines to be discovered. To clear a certain object, you sometimes need to fulfill so many things - like having 3 food + 2 wood + 3 gold etc. You have to plan your strategy and prioritize! Because near the middle levels of the game, you may sometimes find yourself stuck. Also, beware of thieves! How irritating they are. This game tests your speed and reflex too! You would also get a chance to meet Medusa, Pegasus and Lion. They all have their unique functions.
There are also farms for such supplies and gold mines to be discovered. To clear a certain object, you sometimes need to fulfill so many things - like having 3 food + 2 wood + 3 gold etc. You have to plan your strategy and prioritize! Because near the middle levels of the game, you may sometimes find yourself stuck. Also, beware of thieves! How irritating they are. This game tests your speed and reflex too! You would also get a chance to meet Medusa, Pegasus and Lion. They all have their unique functions.
ADDITIONAL GOOD STUFF
While you are in the game, don't forget you can get some help like having more resources or making workers run faster when you accumulate enough "mana". Also, just when you think you can purely focus on your goal, there are puzzle pieces to look for and birds to catch! Catching the birds just earn more points but having all the puzzle pieces is important. You would know why when you try it! There are just so many little surprises in this game. If you think the normal mode is too easy, try the expert mode, or unlock achievements such as breaking the developer's record. After every level, you get to "collect" and build up your castle with a beautiful rainbow at the back.
Unfortunately, I could not unlock all the achievements. But this is an enjoyable short casual game! :D
Pictures: Screenshots from the game
Pictures: Screenshots from the game