Reviews

• gamedeal user

  Jan 16, 2018

  Slightly better graphics and a bit more expansive levels than earlier entries in the series. Nice, fluid and well tuned, once again. More of the same, which is not bad at all.
• gamedeal user

  Feb 22, 2018

  [h1]Short version: 58%[/h1] Fleecing the Fleece is the kind of time management game that is difficult to tell what it wants, because it is too simplistic for returning players but too difficult and fast-paced for newcomers. [h1]Long version:[/h1] 12 Labours of Hercules VII: Fleecing the Fleece shows some signs of the series getting tired or getting a bit confused on its own goals and intended player demographic. The most evident sign is gameplay; most of the distinct elements that characterised this series for six games have disappeared, leaving only the most basic time management formula: use servants to gather resources, and then spend those to build production buildings or to clear obstacles. This simplification would indicate something made for newcomers, but the level design contradicts that. The core problem is food production: sources replenish fast but yield little, and every task costs a lot. This means most levels require a frantic pace to keep workers busy, and the goal times are exceedingly harsh (the developer high scores even more so). The result is a difficulty that can please series veterans, because the challenge level is fun, despite the simplistic gameplay. Still, it offers small chance for newcomers to beat the game on anything but the lowest setting.
• gamedeal user

  Mar 21, 2018

  [h1][u]The following review applies to all games from the "12 Labours of Hercules" series.[/u] Even though they have different themes, they all have the same gameplay style and overall quality.[/h1] [b]The "12 Labours of Hercules" series has extremely captivating resource-management games, with beautiful and enjoyable graphics, sound effects and soundtrack.[/b] Even though they are casual games, they offer some challenge if played in difficult mode. [b]The achievements are relatively easy to get[/b] - by the time you finish the game, you'll probably have gotten them all, or at least have just a couple to complete. An interesting factor is that [b]with each new title in the series the developers seem to add and improve game mechanics.[/b] Although they have a "background story”, the narrative is very simple and each title has its own theme, so [b]there is no need to play them in any specific order.[/b] [b]The cost benefit of the games is very good, since in addition to all having cards, they are also pretty cheap.[/b] So far there are 7 games in the series, costing $ 2.99 each or $ 16.73 for the complete pack. Since most of them have been in several bundles and frequent sales, it is quite easy to get them for less than "full price". [i]*Personally, I recommend buying the complete pack during the big sales (Summer Sale and Winter Sale, around June and December), and you don’t even need to pay the full price if you already have some of the games.[/i] [quote][b][i]PORTUGUÊS[/i][/b][/quote] [h1][u]A análise abaixo se aplica a todos os jogos da série “12 Labours of Hercules”.[/u] Apesar de terem temas diferentes, todos possuem o mesmo estilo de jogo e qualidade geral.[/h1] [b]A série “12 Labours of Hercules” contém jogos de gerenciamento de recursos extremamente cativantes, com gráficos, efeitos e trilha sonora bonitos e agradáveis.[/b] Mesmo sendo jogos casuais, oferecem certo desafio se jogados no modo difícil. [b]As conquistas são relativamente fáceis de conseguir[/b] – quando você terminar o jogo, provavelmente o terá “platinado”, ou terá apenas uma ou outra conquista para alcançar. Um fator interessante é que [b]a cada novo título da série os desenvolvedores parecem adicionar e melhorar mecânicas de jogo.[/b] Apesar de terem uma história de “pano de fundo”, a narrativa é bem simples e cada título tem seu próprio tema, então [b]não há necessidade de jogá-los em uma ordem específica.[/b] [b]O custo benefício dos jogos é muito bom, pois além de todos terem cartas, também são bem baratinhos.[/b] Até o momento existem 7 jogos na série, custando R$ 6,29 cada, ou R$ 35,21 o pacote completo. Como quase todos estiveram em vários bundles e promoções frequentes, é bem fácil consegui-los por um valor menor que o “preço cheio”. [i]*Pessoalmente recomendo comprar o pacote completo durante as grandes promoções (Promoção de Verão e Promoção de Inverno, no meio e no fim do ano), com a vantagem de não precisar pagar o valor integral caso já possua alguns dos jogos.[/i]
• gamedeal user

  Mar 26, 2018

  It's the same game all over again, if you loved the previous ones, you are gonna love this one. There's one new bonus, small improvements, and the last super bonus level was worth the whole game. KEEP THEM COMING, I'LL KEEP BUYING THIS
• gamedeal user

  Apr 28, 2018

  As good as every other 12 Labours of Hercules game. "Never change a running system."
• gamedeal user

  Jun 28, 2018

  I've played and enjoyed all the 12 Labours of Hercules games, and this one was no different. A perfect relaxation game. I do wish there were a few new music tracks (they reuse them game after game), but that's a small critique.
• gamedeal user

  Oct 25, 2018

  SO much easier than the previous game. Not much has changed gameplay wise, i wish they hadn't have left it so late in the series for them to add a few new gameplay features which would have helped from the very start, other than that and a few cosmetic changes, its the same as previous, still being fun, and challenging! You don't realise how glad I am that i've finished the series. (So far anyway). Not that it's a bad game, because none of them are, they're all fun games and nice to play. But it's about time that they called it quits on the 12 Labours series before it gets too repetative. Other games made by the developers are an exact copy, just named differently, so maybe they've gone down a new road, so if this is the last time i have played a 12 Labours game, i'm happy to say i played through it all and enjoyed almost every hour doing so. 8/10
• gamedeal user

  Nov 7, 2018

  More Herculean goodness, with enough new gameplay tweaks to get things interesting. This is the first one that runs full screen on my multi-monitor set-up, so everything looked impressively big. :) Runs great on Steamplay!
• gamedeal user

  Jul 2, 2019

  It's a Hercules game, what's not to love? Time management, routine, play it when you want a brain break.
• gamedeal user

  Apr 8, 2020

  At first these games seemed fine, kind of relaxing for a short bit. But then I realized they sold the same game to me 7 times ...