Role-playing (RPG)

The Cruel King and the Great Hero

Single Player

Critic · IGDB

2021

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateJune 24, 2021

Developer

Publisher

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Genres

Role-playing (RPG)RPG

Playable on

PlayStationNintendo

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PlayStation 4Nintendo Switch

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About this game

This game is an RPG starring the human child Yuu, who longs to become a "hero," and the dragon "Overlord" who fosters her.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Hand-drawn picture-book art style defines the game's presentation.
Story centers on Yuu's gentle relationship with the dragon Overlord.
Fairy-tale tone and colorful environments create a gentle atmosphere.
Straightforward action-RPG systems are easy to understand.

Cons

Combat uses simple, repetitive actions with limited variety.
Low difficulty offers limited challenge throughout the game.
Exploration relies on backtracking and repetitive tasks.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Role-playing (RPG)

The Cruel King and the Great Hero

Single Player

Critic · IGDB

2021

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateJune 24, 2021

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)RPG

Playable on

PlayStationNintendo

Show all 2 versions ▾

PlayStation 4Nintendo Switch

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

This game is an RPG starring the human child Yuu, who longs to become a "hero," and the dragon "Overlord" who fosters her.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Hand-drawn picture-book art style defines the game's presentation.
Story centers on Yuu's gentle relationship with the dragon Overlord.
Fairy-tale tone and colorful environments create a gentle atmosphere.
Straightforward action-RPG systems are easy to understand.

Cons

Combat uses simple, repetitive actions with limited variety.
Low difficulty offers limited challenge throughout the game.
Exploration relies on backtracking and repetitive tasks.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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