April 24th, 2012

A developer preview for Heroes of Ruin

87 Comments

There is an extended developer preview for Heroes of Ruin that you can find after the break.

  • 76543

    Judging by the lack of comments for this game I fear it is going to flop, despite possibly being one of the best exclusive games for 3DS.

    There’s more to Nintendo systems than just Mario, Animal Crossing and Pokemon games, you know that don’t you?

    Hypocrits the lot of you, you ask for new IP’s then when they do come along you ignore them, all because they don’t have an established brand name in the title.

    • SakuMo

      Except this isn’t a Nintendo IP? Last I checked, it was Square.

    • Minol

      I normally don’t comment on these post but the hate towards you is so strong that I felt I must.

      1. WTF are you talking about? How the hell is it a flop if it hasn’t been released yet? “Lack of comments”? What the hell is that supposed to mean?
      2. This isn’t a Nintendo IP, its being developed by n-Space and published by Square Enix. Get your facts straight.
      3. Again, no one is ignoring it! I’ve been waiting for this game for months and so have many of the people I know
      4. Just GTFO

    • Big E

      …Way to judge…”There’s more to Nintendo systems than just Mario, Animal Crossing and Pokemon games, you know that don’t you?” http://i3.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/210/116/youdontsay.jpg

    • http://mayker.tumblr.com Mayker

      I just want good, quality, well-made games, regardless of who made them.

    • Beat

      It’s N-space published by Square Enix.

    • the psvita is better

      i hope it doesnt, it looks awesome

    • NYAHH

      DONT FEED THE TROLL

      wanna see a KI:U killstreak /watch?v=rtPkF5_Y7Hg hope you like it :))

    • http://nintendo3dsblog.com/photos-of-a-kid-icarus-uprising-float-in-japan Kaizar

      @76543

      You do know that you are the first comment in the first hour during Midnight on this blog.

      You stupid idiot.

      You can’t make the FIRST COMMENT, and say that no one is commenting, just because it is the first 15 minutes of a new post.

      BITE MY SHINY METAL ASS!

    • http://nintendo3dsblog.com/photos-of-a-kid-icarus-uprising-float-in-japan Kaizar

      And I have been talking about games like this and:

      Rodea the Sky Soldier

      Bravely Defalut Flying Fairy

      Rhythm Thief and the Emperor’s Treasure

      Shinobi

      Cave Story 3D

      Star Fox

      Kid Icarus

      Resident evil

      Metal gear solid

      Sonic the Hedgehog

      Guild 01

      Zone of the Enders 3

      Monster hunter 4

      Batman (working title)

      Ninja gaiden (working title)

      Contra (working title)

      Conduit (working title)

      Dragonball (working title)

      Yugioh (working title)

      Kingdom hearts 3 D

      Final Fantasy Dimensions

      TheatRhythm Final Fantasy

      Luigi’s Mansion 2

      Sherlock holmes and the mystery of the frozen city

      Professor Layton and the mask of miracles

      Super smash bros.

      Mega Man Legends 3 (slowly uncancel)

      And etc. etc.

      THIRD POWER!

    • Colin Unger

      I think it will sell at least 200,000 copies which I would consider a success.

  • Joseph D

    This could be one of the most epic 3ds games ever!

    • sadsd

      I can’t wait for this game!!!

  • MM-Royalninja

    Im buying this game cuz i LOVE DUNGEON GAMES!But If they make a game like FATE on the 3ds befor this game then i will buy that !WHy?Becouse of the amount weapon’s and just the game’s art is preaty cool! But if N-space wants to be beter than FATE!they should let us go into other peoples houses and like every time you start you start in some village with your small house were your hole weapon -power-item collection is!now that would be a awsome game!

    • WazSupChad

      Well the 3ds is not that powerful your thinking of games like Fable or Dragon Age Origins but that would be cool.

    • MM-Royalninja

      @WazSupChad Yeah thats why Im 90% sure that im getting this game:)But I thinkThe 3ds could do a lot better !

    • Belinni

      I might buy this game as I haven’t had a dungeon crawler game for a long time. Also I miss Baldur’s Gate..

      I have heard however that the people behind Baldur’s Gate despise Nintendo so there’s no chance of ever seeing a new entry in that series for the 3DS or the Wii U.

  • WazSupChad

    I never played final fantasy online. I want to try I demo of this first. Also isn’t Square Enix just the publisher not the people that made this game not sure though.

  • MM-Royalninja

    Oh and I wachd this vid 2 days ago!!!

  • Jonathan

    This game is generic in every sense of the word.

    It does nothing new to what other MUDs (Multi-User Dungeon games) such as Diablo and Phantasy Star Online have been doing over the past decade.

    Don’t believe me? I’ll break it down then.

    —–

    Story

    First of all, there is no worthwhile storyline in this package. The story of this game is absolutely ridiculous. I’ll quote it directly from the website just to show how ridiculous it really is.

    “War raged for over a hundred years until strong, powerful Lords emerged from the fighting to bring a fragile peace to the land. This peace is threatened when one of the Lords, Ataraxis, ruler of the city of Nexus, is taken ill by a deadly curse. A call is sent out, promising rewards beyond measure for anyone who finds a cure.”

    Let me get this straight…

    The entire point of us mercilessly mowing down anything that comes in our way is to find a cure for some paraplegic king of a city that no one cares about?! REALLY!?

    Compare that to the epic storyline of Phantasy Star Online (a game made more than 10 years ago) or Diablo 1 and 2 (also more than 10 years old) and come back to tell me just how “amazingly epic” this game’s story really is.

    —–

    Gameplay

    I know a lot of people would start on me for this, but when your game relies on its gameplay mechanics more than anything else within the MUD genre of games, the combat better be good.

    However, that’s not the case with Heroes of Ruin.

    Most of the game you will spend your time using the same standard attack moves, using only a few of the spells at your disposal to assist you in battle. See the IGN Preview if you don’t believe me: http://www.ign.com/videos/2012/04/03/heroes-of-ruin-video-preview

    ^ As one of the people comment on the video, Audrey in the video explains that you shouldn’t expect to get very far by spamming the attack button (which is ironically what she does for the length of the video).

    Another gameplay issue (and this is a big one) is the framerate and camera controls present in teh game. First of all, the framerate dips far below 30 FPS when battles heat up or certain skills are used. Depending on how low the framerate goes below, it can make or a break a game, and here it clearly breaks the game. Another issue rising from people playing the game is that the camera is horrendous during gameplay.

    Sure, the game has fully supported voice chat and online multiplayer to look forward to, but when a game is as ridiculously obscure as Heroes of Ruin, I’d be surprised to find anyone who even remotely cares to join you during online play.

    —–

    Graphics

    Simply put, the environments in Heroes of Ruin look decent. However, when compared with the muddy character models and the overall butt-ugly creature designs, one must think why this game is still receiving support in the graphics spectrum.

    Don’t bring that bs that this game “doesn’t need good graphics.” In this day and age, yes, a game’s quality is also defined by the overall art style, character designs, and in-game graphics. I don’t think people would want a Diablo clone that doesn’t even come remotely close to Blizzard’s Diablo 3.

    As said before, this game is butt ugly. People who are blinded by the upscaled screenshots n-Space have been releasing from their website are in an even worse position if they think otherwise.

    —–

    Overall

    This game would have been great—if it were released last year during the Nintendo 3DS’ summer drought.

    Right now, we have big heavy hitters out on the Nintendo 3DS’ market, including titles such as Mario Kart 7, Kid Icarus: Uprising, Super Mario 3D Land, Resident Evil: Revelations, and even the en route Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance and Mario Tennis Open games. On top of that, a large number of games may still be unannounced until E3 rolls its head in our direction for the Nintendo 3DS on top of what already came out for the system.

    You guys want to know what I think?

    Heroes of Ruin is much like puke. It is nasty and leaves a strong aftertaste for days. It’s not worth one more minute of my time to bother with, and I feel sorry for anyone who gets suckered into playing this game.

  • http://hybrilynx.net/ Hybrilynx

    bleh. i dont see anything unique about this game, that makes it any different then any other old-days theme shooter, thing game. it just reminds my of that warcraft thing and that is boring.

    • WazSupChad

      Its not a shooter its more like wow or diablo not cod.

    • revolution5268

      it not fps

  • http://2.gravatar.com/avatar/82d0121b56b948162fc26ff983ad5bfe?size=420 miguelman

    this game will rule

    • Boosos

      In my opinion, I’m so not buying this game, why have a 3ds MMORPG when you can play one for free. Kid icarus Uprising is waaay better.

    • RIVER

      Dude, the game is out yet so you haven’t even played it, you just can’t judge from a video or two.

      Besides, I hope it’ll be great, the idea of the online multiplayer is awesome and the ability to speak friends/non-friends online is even better!

    • Hmm

      There are Diablo Clones online for free, with the same quality of Diablo or even better. Why would anyone pay for a game like this, if they can play for free and have unlimited content with patches..like forever lol.

      I bet these guys will make you pay for DLC..that’s disgusting.

  • Han Solo

    I’ve been dying to get this game from day 1.

  • cm93

    now this is a game to be hooked for a while! =D

  • Fun and Olny

    no im srs this is me fun and olny how can i cum back to forums.

  • Mountain Man

    Diablo 3 at home, Heroes of Ruin 0n the road.

    • cm93

      word

    • Han Solo

      Same here!

    • Enzo

      Only problem is that you wont have Internet access on the road.

    • st4mpede

      And you wont need internet access to play solo!

  • Manny

    i want it

  • the psvita is better

    you guys better buy this game, it is like one of my most awaited games this year
    i do hope square enix markets the game, otherwise i dont know if it is gonna sell a lot

    • revolution5268

      its how they advertise it that will grab peoples attention.

  • G.M.M.

    Half of this page’s comments is based on troll fights, this is turning out how friend code exchanges were here…

    • Thed63

      thank u for saying the noticeable (in a good way)G.M.M.
      SyntaxFTW Why comment, no use too. we understand that u must hate the 3ds with a passion, but dont ruin other peoples fun. i like the 3ds so much this comment is form my 3ds.

    • the psvita is better

      i dont think he hates the 3ds that much
      he just wants attention, but its funnier how people try to argue with him as if they are gonna convince him
      people here should seriously stop replying to trolls if they want them to go away

    • MM-Royalninja

      Im just Having fun pissing the pisser!!!!Peace out!

    • MM-Royalninja

      @G.M.MIm just Having fun pissing the pisser!!!!Peace out!

  • MM-Royalninja

    @Szayel No ! I dont Live In the USA! I live in South America!And of cource I do know English cuz I was born in the US so yeah!And Im In 10 grade!So defenetly I Dont ride on your bus! Peace out my friend!

  • MM-Royalninja

    Hey every one! I think that the pisser or some random persone removed ALL of his comments!VICTORY VICTORY VICTORY VICTORY VICTORYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • http://new Billy*

      @mm royalninja; you know that you are wasting your time arguing with him, you see he wants attention right? just ignore him the next time he comment and one more thing, syntax is this same troll fan from youtube with his rapping troll videos.

    • MM-Royalninja

      @Billy* Yeah I know! But look !I just beated the guy in a word fight!!!Isnt that great!!!!LOL!:)

    • http://Insonywetrust SyntaxFTW

      mm-royalninja
      you shitty asshole fucking prit

  • SKent

    more fail.

  • SKent

    “despite possibly being one of the best exclusive games for 3DS.”

    if that’s truly the case, that’s just sad.

  • x3100owner

    i wonder when will we say 3DS game with great graphics after revelations ?

  • Jubei-X

    I will buy this game on release day. The preorder price is fantastic as well, so what remains, is meeting all of you online when we form the “Fellowship of Heroes”!

  • Ataraxia

    Sweet jesus I want this game… I’ve only really just started playing dungeon crawler games but this looks so good… T_T

  • Spazzy Cactus

    Did David just delete all his comments and ban him? AWWWWWWWW…. I wanted to see what kind of crappy insult he’d come up for me D:

    • revolution5268

      ?

  • Alpha3ds

    This game will gather a solid fan base with time, just wait and see.
    It’s an awesome project and even if N-Space doesnt get everything right with it, i’m shure we’ll have a game that will be talked through all the gaming blogs and forums out there.
    I predict sales well above 250K before christmas, just in Europe.

  • Hunter

    I check this blog everyday, yet I still don’t have a 3DS. I think this game has truly convinced me to get one.

  • 3DS IS AMAZING!

    hey guys, plz read. off topic though.

    On amazon, the cosmo black 3ds is like 165 dollars! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002I096AA/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=

    SERIOUSLY LOOK!

  • EnderBro11

    *facedesk If your going to bag the console and the games why comment, it just seems like a waste of your time to write that comment and my time for replying to it let the anti-trolls rain down upon you :)

  • MM-Royalninja

    @EnderBro11 ITS JUST THAT THIS GUY IS GAY!HE EVEN FELL OF THE CLOSET ON THE NEW SUPER MAIO BROS 2 POST! dONT LISTEN TO THIS FAGGOT !HE JUST WANT TO HAVE ATENTION BECAUSE HE FEALS LONLEY THAT NOBODY IS GAY LIKE HIM!so bro dont wayst your time reading his post! And for you SyntaxFTW HIT YOUR SELF IN THE HEAD SO YOU CAN TURN BACK INTO A MAN>:/

  • Big E

    ^^ …What?…*reads comment*…What?…What does being gay have ANYTHING to do with his/her attitude?…

  • AceOfhearts

    O HAI THERE MR TROLL
    On a serious note, you just came to this site to say anti-3DS comments. How can you judge the gameplay if you only watched a 2 minute video?
    And it’s just like a PS3 fanboy to judge a game almost solely on graphics, News flash, graphics don’t make a good game. And this game’s graphics aren’t terrible.

    You claim the Vita is getting so many good, new games. What games are you talking about? All I can see is Little Big Planet and Killzone.

    Also, you seem to have so much garbage with you. Why don’t you take it out?

  • cm93

    didn’t you just post that a while ago?

    wow, i guess you a sad life

    i feel sorry for you

  • MM-Royalninja

    @Big E Well gay people likes to piss people off! And saying He is gay when not just older people reads this but KIDS read this blog! If he is gay then dont say it so the hole world can HEER!And he just makes me and a LOT of other people inthis blog!So Im saying …TELL HIM TO SHUT UP AND READ THE GAY BLOG AND THE PS VITA BLOG!I think the vita is preaty cool!but saying that the 3ds is a peace of $&!# isnt right !He isnt just a pervert but he is a idiot that makes people MAD!!!!!!!!!!

  • MM-Royalninja

    @Big E Well gay people likes to piss people off! And saying He is gay when not just older people reads this but KIDS read this blog! If he is gay then dont say it so the hole world can HEER!And he just makes me and a LOT of other people mad in this blog!So Im saying …TELL HIM TO SHUT UP AND READ THE GAY BLOG AND THE PS VITA BLOG!I think the vita is preaty cool!but saying that the 3ds is a peace of $&!# isnt right !He isnt just a pervert but he is a idiot that makes people MAD!!!!!!!!!!

  • http://werewolfswebsite.webs.com Szayel

    Lol, aren’t you that 6th grader who rides my bus?

  • Big E

    Aren’t you both too immature to be on the internet?

  • Big E

    D’AWWW! Look at da wittle troll, wid that crazy colored hair. I think I’ll call you Debby.

  • Oblivion comet

    Oh really?
    The 3ds is selling like hot cakes and the vita is well..the opposite. Sony saw the vita failing and didnt want people to see it so they pulled out the global sales trick.

    Fail troll is fail.

  • MM-Royalninja

    @Big E SEE?!?!SEE?!?! This idiot is just making people mad!Franco or David should block this guy or make a rule of not spaming the hole blog!

  • fuck fanboys

    U r just a stupid Fanboy of Sony like all the other tags the vita is ok but the 3ds kicks ass so just go tuck itself u little shitweed

  • fuck fanboys

    Dam autocorrect go fuck yourself u fucking fanboy

  • Ghosty

    You’re talking as if both systems hadn’t released yet.Look at how poor the Vita is doing.It will be a LONG time before it is back in the race.Go troll somewhere else.

  • Big E

    BAD DEBBY! Go sit in the corner!

  • aimundo

    suck on my bellend vita boy. i have one and never played it it since the day i opened the box. mind you, i have uncharted. so yea, suck it fanboy

  • MM-Royalninja

    Ok dude !get out of this blog! Your making ME and other people mad!!!A guy even defended you and then you insult him?!?!Thats just stupid! and saying that your gay in a kid friendly blog just isnt right !you can be an idiot pervert but just stop saying stupid things and leave us alone!!!

  • MM-Royalninja

    Look you stupid idiot! Just shut up! I know you try to piss us off but just leave us alone and go to your pansy club OK!

  • the psvita is better

    i dont get it, if you know this guy is looking for attention, just leave him alone
    if you ignore it, he will probably go away, so please
    DONT REPLY TO THIS GUY

  • MM-Royalninja

    And you spelled royalninja rong!hehehe! That shows that you are even stupider!HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • MM-Royalninja

    @the ps vita is better Yeah …Your right Its preaty inmachure to be fighting with a guy like this !thatnks for the advice!:)

  • DaveC

    Yeah, Trolls, don’t feed and all of that.

    I like how so many take the bait, get worked up, and try to reply to his comments as if you are going to convince a troll that he is wrong or something.

  • Captain Falcon

    lol @ MM-Royalninja
    The kid’s hilarious

  • MM-Royalninja

    @ Captin Falcon Thanks I am preaty funny and cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Not like gayboy over here!HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHE!!!PEACE OUT BRO!

  • MM-Royalninja

    @Szayel No ! I dont Live In the USA! I live in South America!And of cource I do know English cuz I was born in the US so yeah!And Im In 10 grade!So defenetly I Dont ride on your bus! Peace out my friend!!!

  • MM-Royalninja

    @Szayel No ! I dont Live In the USA! I live in South America!And of cource I do know English cuz I was born in the US so yeah!And Im In 10 grade!So defenetly I Dont ride on your bus! Peace out my friend!!!!

  • revolution5268

    calm your anger friend

  • gamer272

    not