The original roguelike/4X strategy game where every turn is one year of your life. Explore, find a mate, build a home, and raise a child before you die to keep your legacy going. Praised as "the offspring of Sid Meier’s Civilization, Jason Rohrer’s Passage, and The Legend of Zelda." 2011 IndieCade Finalist.
RPG Gamers summaryHero Generations, developed by Heart Shaped Games, is an innovative roguelike/4X strategy game that presents a unique twist on life, legacy, and love. The game is set in a procedurally generated world where each step you take is equivalent to a year of your hero’s life. The objective of the game is to explore the vast world, find fame, and a mate to have a child before your hero’s limited lifespan ends. The game comes with a permadeath feature that adds an element of challenge and danger to the gameplay. However, after your death, you can take control of your child to continue your family legacy. There is a wide variety of strategic paths players can choose from, including Strength, Exploration, Love, Wealth, Fame, and Wisdom. Additionally, the game features a city crafting system that allows players to create and modify towns, each with its unique culture. Moreover, Hero Generations boasts of stunning hand-drawn art style and six unique worlds with individual tilesets to explore. Overall, Hero Generations promises to be a reflection of life themes, including death, legacy, family and love, among others.
