I think this game is great. It reminds me of the original 'Legend of Zelda' game for the NES - wayyy back in the day. The environments looks great, the characters are funny, and the music is nice. It can be a bit repetitive, but that's the whole point because it brings back some of that old-school gaming. If you experience with the NES, then i think you'll like this game.
Been playing this for a while now...it's awesome!! it's pretty funny and it's like the zelda + a pokemon game put together. lol i just say pokemon because u travel to different citys and at times it resembles it, if you've ever played any on the nintendo systems...but this is a fun game! the sword is freakin huge haha and you can upgrade it and make it even bigger its rediculous haha
It took me a few hours to really get into 3D Dot Game Heroes. At first, I felt frustrated, trying to find various items and even the temples. I would just wander around, never finding anything. Once I got the hang of it, I started to have a lot of fun.
Part of the game is played above ground and part is played underground in temples. I actually find myself liking the above ground parts better than the temple parts. There are a multitude of characters to talk to and run errands for, with often funny outcomes. For instance, one mission is to give someone a "spa."
Some of the side quests are time limited, in that they have to be completed before you complete a temple. I recommend looking at a walk through just so you don't miss the side missions. I didn't realize just how much I was missing until I checked a walk through.
In both the temples and the above ground world, there are enemies to defeat. As you play, you have opportunities to upgrade your swords. You can also get new swords, some of which are funny and unique.
As you go through the game, you have to collect certain items, such as arrow, candles, or bombs to make it through the temple sections. The temple enemies tend to be more difficult than the above ground enemies and I found myself dying over and over in the same difficult rooms. This can be frustrating, since you have to start over at the beginning of the temple after each death. On the other hand, the temples aren't too difficult over all.
Another aspect of the game I like a lot is the mini-games. My favorite is "Block Defense." In "Block Defense" you have to set up stationary weaponry to defeat a swarm of roving enemies. I find myself wanting to advance in the main game just so I can play more "Block Defense."
Dot Heroes is a huge game and a good value for your money. I'm happy I bought it even though I was frustrated at first.
"Definitely a game for anyone who grew up in the nes days of gaming. For me, it's a must own."
"One of the best reasons you own a ps3. A must own if you are an old school gamer!!!"
