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Hero of the Kingdom

Step into this lovely adventuring RPG and embrace a serene journey at your own pace. Gather supplies, patiently overcome obstacles, and help those in need. Discover a heartwarming tale where an ordinary boy saves his father.

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November 14, 2013
12 years and 264 days ago
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About the Game

A serene journey in a lovely adventuring RPG

Step into a world that serves as your stress-free sanctuary. In this lovely adventuring RPG, there is no rush, no worry, and absolutely no time pressure. Pause and take a deep breath—this picturesque world will patiently wait for your next decision. The story and time move forward solely through your actions, allowing you to enjoy the journey at your own pacing and plan your next step peacefully over a warm cup of tea.

A wholesome journey from a family farm to heroism

Your tale begins not with a drawn sword, but with a humble, quiet life. You were living peacefully on your small farm alongside your dear father. On one otherwise beautiful day, however, your world is turned upside down. Bandits raid your home without warning, leaving it in ashes. Your father vanishes without a trace, and a shadow of uncertainty falls upon the once-safe land. Without any adventuring experience, you are swept into the unknown. It is time to find your courage and set out on a long journey to save your father.

The rewarding feeling of restoring the world

You will learn everything as you go. Explore every corner of the beautiful isometric landscape, patiently gather resources, and use simple logic to overcome obstacles. Experience the deeply gratifying feeling that comes with every good deed—watch as your willingness to help those in need makes the world instantly change and bloom around you. Thanks to the highly accessible point-and-click controls, you can fully immerse yourself in the story without the frustration of complex mechanics or aimless wandering.

The heartwarming highlights of your journey

  • A classic fairy tale: Experience a heartwarming story where an ordinary boy becomes a hero through hard work and a pure heart.

  • A safe and gentle step into the world: The perfect beginning to your adventure. Enjoy a clear and pleasant journey where getting lost or failing is simply impossible.

  • The rewarding joy of restoration: Every good deed, cleverly overcome obstacle, or help given to someone in need brings an immediate and tangible change to the picturesque landscape.

  • Comfort at your own pacing: The game does not require lightning-fast reflexes and is controlled entirely with a simple click or touch. Time moves forward only through your actions, allowing you to plan everything peacefully.

  • The charm of two dimensions and nostalgia: Hand-crafted isometric landscapes that will touch your heart and take you back to a time when games possessed a unique fairy-tale magic.