Heads Will Roll: Reforged
Last updated: 2025-05-02
- Addictive roguelike mode with progression.
- High replayability via branching paths.
- Engaging story with impactful choices.
- Unbalanced and unforgiving difficulty.
- Poor writing and technical issues.
- Repetitive gameplay and story.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 455
- Helpful reviews
- 74%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 25%
- Protest reviews
- 1%
- 76%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 24%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 710
- Negative points
- 574
- Gameplay points
- 219
- Perf. points
- 16
- Rec. points
- 271
- Misc points
- 52
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Addictive roguelike mode with progression | The game features an engaging roguelike mode (often called "Heads Will Roll") that provides a sense of progression with each run. Players can earn permanent upgrades and experiment with different builds, making the game highly addictive, especially on the hardest difficulty. | 91% |
| High replayability via branching paths | The game boasts high replayability due to branching storylines, multiple endings (up to 30+), and impactful choices. Players are motivated to explore different paths and character builds across multiple playthroughs. The game blends visual novel elements with RPG and roguelike mechanics. | 85% |
| Engaging story with impactful choices | The game features a well-developed and engaging story with meaningful choices that impact the narrative. The narrative is easy to follow, with well-written dialogue and interesting characters, creating emergent storytelling moments. | 83% |
| Immersive medieval setting, progression | The game is set in a well-executed medieval setting, offering a gritty and nuanced portrayal of the era. Players experience a sense of progression from a peasant to a powerful knight, with diverse options for character development and equipment. | 19% |
| DLCs add depth and content | The DLCs add substantial content and depth to the game without being overpriced. The developers continue to expand the game with more DLCs. | 8% |
| Similar to "A Legionary's Life" | The game shares similarities with "A Legionary's Life", borrowing its combat system and expanding on its content. The game provides more content for players who enjoyed "Life of a Legionnaire." | 8% |
| Variety of weapons, unique characteristics | The game offers a variety of weapons, each with unique bonuses and characteristics. The game provides a sense of accomplishment when overcoming challenges. | 8% |
| Romance options, charming characters | The game includes romance options with charming female characters, with rewards for completing romantic storylines. This feature adds depth and engagement to the game world. | 7% |