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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

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More story-driven

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Less competitive

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More exploratory

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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Legend of Himari: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Fantasy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Story.

Last update: 25/08/2026