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Legend of Himari

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

Should you play it?

Himari was ambushed! Help her hold out as long as possible, attack enemies, use magic to slay them, maintain Himari’s health level, so she could fight on, and also do not miss!

What works
  • Simple and addictive arcade gameplay
  • Low price with good value
  • Unlockable characters and upgrades
  • Leaderboards and achievements
  • Nostalgic pixel art and music
Things to keep in mind
  • Repetitive gameplay with limited variety
  • Controls can cause hand fatigue
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Lack of story or narrative depth
  • Some bugs and ui limitations

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Alpha Runner

  • Bit Blaster XL

  • Seraph's Last Stand

  • Run Build Pew!

  • Shooting Stars!

  • Titan Attacks!

  • Void Invaders

  • LUFTRAUSERS

  • Danmaku Unlimited 2
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Blast-off

  • The DeadLine

  • AFTERBURN
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  • Value

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  • Competition

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Legend of Himari: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Competition, Status.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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