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Heroines of Swords & Spells

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

Should you play it?

Join a team of wayward heroines in Heroines of Swords & Spells, an epic and humorous turn-based combat JRPG with over 150,000 lines of dialogue, 20 hours of gameplay, and challenging battles. Navigate tough dungeons and uncover the rich lore of the world.

What works
  • Engaging story and characters
  • Humorous and well-written dialogues
  • Open world with exploration and secrets
  • Balanced and strategic combat
  • No grind and no random encounters
Things to keep in mind
  • Rpg maker engine limits graphics and interface
  • Some players find combat repetitive
  • Game currently only first act with cliffhanger ending
  • Heavy text load may deter some players
  • Some minor bugs and ui inconveniences

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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Heroines of Swords & Spells: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Intimacy, Relaxation.

Why this game works

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