12 Labours of Hercules IV: Mother Nature (Platinum Edition)
Разработчик: Zoom Out Games
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About the Game
The legendary hero Hercules and his wife Megara are back, ready to embark on their next adventure! The Gods are outraged at their defeat and have summoned a fearsome beast who can match Hercules's god-like strength. The beast has trampled the countryside, turning lush gardens into desert wastelands! Restore the world's beauty by using everything at your disposal, from Megara's magical abilities to even a fire hydrant! Team up with friendly allies like King Midas and Epeius with his famous Trojan Horse to save Mother Nature from destruction.- Over 50 levels with new music and a new story!
- Secret Challenges! Certain levels have hidden objects!
- Atmospheric wallpapers and integrated Strategy Guide
- Also features a bonus episode with a different story!
- Build the mighty Trojan Horse!
Поддерживаемые языки: english, french, german, italian, spanish - spain, dutch, japanese, portuguese - portugal, russian, czech
Системные требования
Windows
- OS *: Windows XP
- Processor: 1.6 GHz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: 1024x768 resolution
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 300 MB available space
- Sound Card: With OpenAL support
Mac
- OS: Mac OS X v10.9 Mavericks
- Processor: Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: 1024x768 resolution
- Storage: 300 MB available space
- Sound Card: On board
Linux
- OS: Linux Kernel 3.0 or above
- Processor: Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: 1024x768 resolution
- Storage: 300 MB available space
- Sound Card: On board
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Ah yes, the "Collector's Edition" of a fourth copy-and-paste game. That may ring true, but there continue to be incremental additions that do set it apart: dynamic backgrounds, a new objective that interacts with them, and a couple new music tracks. The story is also a bit dodgy this time, but this is certainly another pack of levels for the series. I just wish the de facto difficulty levels still weren't "on total autopilot" and "play perfectly". The definition of a time-waster.
Enjoyable (4th game in the series)
Game Modes
Relaxed ~ No time constraints. No gold stars to collect.
Casual ~ Normal mode, with gold stars.
Expert ~ More challenging, with gold stars.
Can be selected anytime during the game.
Bonus levels
Collect the hidden puzzle pieces to access a picture puzzle and additional bonus level for each of the 5 chapters.
Achievements x22
Yet again there are 2 challenging achievements that require the player to get a higher score than the devs; for 1 and 10 levels. The required multiple replays quickly gets tedious.
Can't be bothered with these.
Extras
Main menu option for 9 wallpapers.
In-game guide. Shows the hidden objects for each level.
Highly recommended for casual time management fans.
Another great installment in the 12 Labours of Hercules series. If you are new to these games, then you might want to start with the first one, but it doesn't really matter. This continues to expand on what makes the previous games a lot of fun. This time there are some additional bonus levels that you unlock from collecting the puzzle pieces and then putting together a simple jigsaw puzzle. The story was a bit lacking this time around and sometimes it would hang up briefly when starting the game, but other than that, you are getting a great value for the asking price.
If you played any of the previous games, you will be easily familiarized with this one since the only thing that mostly changes is its story. This time, you can also plant trees!
more of the same, but the story is boring and bad and at some point there are suddenly modern things in the game which are supposed to be jokes, but just not that funny. Like a submarina which is basically good for nothing.
Nice game. Is very relaxed and funny. There's some strategy involved. Is just like the previous Hercules games with a few novelties. Finished it in about 12 hours, but you can do it in a lot less or a lot more if you change the difficulty or if you're not trying for the achivements.
No bugs found. Works fine on win 7.
Is usually very cheap and it has cards and easy to get achivements.
This is a good game for the casual player. Who likes point and click type of games. The game runs real smooth. The story is good. I would definatly buy this game at full price. I got this on sale during the summer sale. Which made it an even better deal for me. If your a casual gamer you may want to check this game out.
Big fan, played all episodes. Episode one still has the best mechanics, you get stuff while being idle there, later you always have to click for income.
Game lacks a speed system, but is more fun for perfectionists and much more strategic with external tools running it on a lower speed.
Negative rating is deserved through the latest patch, the game now forces a connection to an online server spamming the menu with an ad for some other game - some "free" pay to win sheet.
Thumbs down to the devs for this behaviour, I don't pay for a game to watch you fukn ads.
Game Information
“12 Labours of Hercules: Mother Nature” Platinum Edition is a Strategy game. The game was developed by JetDogs Studios & Zoomout Games and published by JetDogs Studios.
“Mother Nature” is the fourth episode of “12 Labours of Hercules.” Previous episodes: "12 Labours of Hercules;" "Cretan Bull" and "Girl Power."
Since this is a platinum edition, it comes with extra features that are not available in its counterpart; the standard edition.
The Game Review
Game Visuals
I want to mention that the visuals in the game are well done. The visuals can be adjusted in the game's option menu.
Game Audio
I want to mention that audio for the game is well done. Even though the audio is somewhat simplistic and repetitive. The audio can be adjusted in the game's option menu as well.
Gameplay
This is a time management strategy game, where careful planning is required, due to the limited amount of resources that are available; hence the words "management" and "strategy."
The game has five episodes with ten levels each. Plus a bonus five bonus levels for each episode that can be unlocked by completing their jigsaw puzzle level.
There are three different difficulty game modes to choose from: Relaxed; Casual and Expert. The difference between these difficulty game modes is the scoring and timer speed. The relaxed mode has no scoring and timer. The casual mode lowing scoring and slow timer speed. The expert mode is high scoring and fast timer speed.
Three stars can be earned from playing the game on Casual and Expert mode. The stars that are earned depend upon how fast the level is completed and how much resources that are left in the resource storage bins.
The star ratings: Three stars (Gold) is when the game level is completed before the time passes the arrow on the timer. Two stars (Silver) is when the game level is completed as the time passes the arrow on the timer. One star (Bronze) is when the game level is completed as the time runs out on the timer.
There are several special power up bonuses in the game. These special power up bonuses help complete the level much quicker. These special power up bonuses have a time limit tied to them. But they recharged automatically over time. These special power up bonuses are useful when the game is being played on expert mode.
There are twenty-two different achievements that can be unlocked from playing the game. Each of these achievements does come with some requirements that need to be completed before they can be unlocked.
Miscellaneous
There are nine different wallpapers. They can be accessed only through the game's main menu.
There are seven different trading cards to collect. Only three of those trading cards are given out by the game. There are several ways to get the rest of the trading card: Purchased from Steam's Community Market; Trade with friends; Booster Packs and its' Booster Pack Creator.
Final thoughts: I have found the game enjoyable to a certain extent. The replay value for the game is low. I would recommend this game, but not at the game's full price value.
I've always had a weird penchant for games like this one, there's something zen about the point and click and trying to get the best score/win those achievements. For fifty cents, it really couldn't be beat. If you're looking for something casual that doesn't take a whole lot of thought, this is it.
His name is Oliver Queen. For five years... Oh wait... Let's start over. His name is Hercules. For one year, he was bedridden, sick, his wife Megara at his bedside. That's what happens you piss some (not so) powerful gods off. In the meantime, for some reason, his land became barren and desert. So now he has to restore it, bring the animals and water back, while fighting a wicked version of himself summoned by the same (not so) powerful gods.
This fourth 12 Labours of Hercules brings every previous good ideas and mechanisms back ; still the same kind of game but with new stuff this time, unlike the previous opus. You'll discover some interesting things like a new portal system, hidden objects, more complex levels. There are even some new musics, including one very entertaining reminding me of Django (Tarantino).
In my opinion, this is the best game of the series. But if you have never played it, I suggest to start with the first game anyway. If you're looking for another kind of games, casual, relaxing yet entertaining, or if you liked the 12 Labours of Hercules' games so far, I will greatly recommend you to give it a try.
This is the fourth installment of the "12 Labours of Hercules" series. As someone who's played the previous three, I would say this is the strongest, as it incorporates all the elements from previous games, while adding some new mechanics. Here, Hercules and Megara have more of a role than in previous games, although the servants do most of the work (of course). What's interesting is how they've added other features , such as a "Midas Exchange", where you can exchange supplies or food for gold. There are new tracks to the original soundtrack as well. The gameplay is like the previous games, so if you haven't played them, I wouldn't recommend to start off with this one. Great for casual play to sneak in the day for a few minutes.
A set of four equally nice, neatly made (in every aspect) time managers. Slightly diversified (with new game play features, bonuses and surprises) to make each game a bit different, while keeping enough in common with the previouse one(s), which shortens waste of time and nerve on mastering the next game, that's valuable. Repetative, yet it feels all right here, can't remember myself being driven into bore even once. I beat all four games 100% on expert difficulty and still wouldn't mind to see the fifth. Taken into account the fact that games like these are not my idea of fun (or they weren't at least))) - what better recommendation could i give to a game. If you are looking for a highly involving and entertaining, not all that hard yet challenging enough game - check this one. Probably you will be pleased even beyond your expectations.
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Серия из четырех одинаково отличных и очень качественно(во всех отношениях) сделанных игр- тайм менеджеров. Слегка отличающихся друг от друга (по набору игровых аспектов, бонусов и сюрпризов), ровно настолько чтобы не быть совсем однообразными, и при этом не вынуждать учиться играть заново, что несколько сокращает затраты времени и нервов на освоение каждой следующей игры, что порадовало. В принципе они достаточно однообразны, но здесь это не кажется недостатком, не помню ни разу чтобы это как то обломало интерес к игре. Полностью прошел все четыре на экспертной сложности и не отказался бы от пятой. С учетом того, что сами игры далеко не из списка моих предпочтений (по крайней мере не были))), вряд ли я придумаю способ высказаться об игре в еще более позитивном духе.
В общем, если вы подыскиваете что-нибудь достаточно увлекательно-развлекательное, при этом не слишком сложное, но тем не менее бросающее определенный вызов вашим способностям в пределах разумных затрат времени и сил - то это как раз то что надо. Вполне возможно порадует даже сверх ожиданий.
Short version: 85%
The fourth 12 Labours of Hercules game is undeniably made for those who are familiar with the series, but they will find probably the best combination of level design and gameplay mechanics so far.
Long version:
While I was playing though Mother Nature, I couldn’t shake the feeling that it was made only for the long-time players of the 12 Labours of Hercules games, so this review is written for these people as well. If you are a newcomer, I advise to start the series from the beginning.
For the returning audience, they’ll find probably the best game in the series, combining the level variety/design of Cretan Bull and the expanded gameplay mechanics of Girl Power. The bulk of the work is still done by servants, but by assigning a much more prominent, active role for both Megara and Hercules, there was enough change in the gameplay balance to make it feel fresh and challenging again.
Speaking of balance, a lot of small things were tweaked: for example thieves (and a new enemy, anti-Hercules) are less annoying or farms are more manageable. These seem insignificant on their own, but added up they make the game a lot more fun.
As a final bonus, there is now even some semblance of a story: Megara and Hercules start on a journey to regrow the Hellenic forests before they go on a well-earned vacation, struggling against the meddling gods all the time. It’s a bit silly sometimes, but it shows that the developers really cared.
The story continues. Hercules is saving the nature! Megara is ressing trees and cleaning up oil from the soil. More maps, same music. And Anti-Hercules, terrorizing the peasants.
I miss the boss fights. Still good!
After rescuing Megara, after fighting the Cretan Bull and after Megara herself rescuing her husband, what will happen now in Hercules's world? Well, Nature seems to die around, Hercules is sick but recovers quickly before being confronted to his evil twin and after bashing Zeus, Hades and Hera (who were his previous opponents in the previous games), he has to rebuild a resort.
And why does Mother Nature do? Well..., during the five episodes, if you save the nature, you'll uncover some new paths... Well, your servants are still doing the gathering of food (whether from a farm or from bushes or from cheese on the map), gold (whether from mining or the gold on the map) and wood (whether from the trees or from the workshop or from the wood on the map). You still have to repair bridges, holes in the ground, cover lava or acid pit, remove (golden) teeth or horns, etc... You can still upgrade your workshops, farms and mines to have a better recolt, you can still build obelisks to the glory of Demeter, Hermes, Hephaïstos or Apollo for permanent bonus, Megara is still used for growing bushes or pearls and Hercules for removing boulders, Cerberus for scaring ghosts, Pegasus for removing rocks, Medusa to scare Minotaurs, Cyclops to take sheeps, Charon to take floating ressources against gold... And you still have bonus that can be used for a limited time (stopping the timer, going faster, working faster, more ressources, one more temporary servant), during the levels. You still have thiefs, though they're not as common as before.
So what really changed? Well, now, Megara can relive dead trees or washes away oil spills. Hercules can open fire hydrants. And these actions in some levels can unlock blocked paths (because of fire, because of water, etc..). That's the major change in the game. Also, now, the evil twin can block the servants's path and only Hercules can give him a shot in the posterior. Two new characters appear also as merchants: Midas can give gold against wood or food while Epaius or something like that can exchange wood for food for example. And only Megara can negociate with them.
Otherwise, it's still the same way to tell the story, the same graphics, the same music, the same puzzles to unlock bonus levels and the same achievements as before. And for the extras, as it's a special edition, it's only a guide and wallpapers.
So, yeah, I wasn't really expecting a new way of playing. The new additions are nice though. It's changing a little the repetitive stuff (send servants to collect, etc..). Also, where you had a special final level at the end of each world, here, there is none.
So, the price is correct for the game. Those who liked the previous games will enjoy this one too. Those expecting more actions or twists will be disappointed. I've enjoyed this fourth game. And I do think that it's still worthy to be recommended even if there is no big surprise.
Yeah Round 4. Battle beginns. This time Hades, Zeus and Hera act together and how should it be, Hercules get a dark twin (Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Water Temple greets). The game is like before getting resources and some extra fields are no in the game, Hercules can splash gems where foodbushes comes out, the evil hercules comes your peasants in the way and you must take him out fast to lose less time, if thiefs comes you must react fast. So not many change you have 50 levels, 5 puzzles where you need to find most of the puzzle pieces in the 50 levels before, then you get 5 extra levels and a super level at the end and you can try like before to beat the developer records as a test of your strategy and reacting testing with make your routes so effective like possible. Not much changed, but the levels feels still after 3 games before unique and i had my fun, for me its with a little step the best hercules of all 4 at the moment, but some could get bored after 3 games, because the gameplay is mostly the same, the little storie parts are a nice gimmick but nothing more. I give this game for 10 hours of fun and to see how old and slow i get (joke) but because i love all of this tacticaly genre 93 %, for non genre lovers it should be more less points, but because its cheap and you play it from start to end for such a cheap price, its okay, if you hate strategy games, you better go out this way, maybe you test on of the first 3 games before. Thank you for reading and hopefully enjoy.
Thus game is exactly like the previous 3 in the series. Adjustable difficulty withapproximately 45 levels full of timed puzzle solving fun. Great for kids but also fun casual gaming for adults... I'm in my twenties and love the week or so of gaming after work that I get out of all four of the games in this series.
I've played this game from 1 to 4 and there's alot of changes and improvements to the game.So far playing this entire franchise,i've never encountered any bugs or crashes.This is one of the best games you can own and a good time killer when youre bored.
10\10 (MUST OWN)
They should call this the Earth Day edition. No longer are we cutting down trees with abandon. Instead we must recultivate the land, grow more trees, and unleash the power of...fire hydrants?! Yes, fire hydrants. Who knew they had hydrants back in ancient Greece?
Mostly everything is the same as the other installments of this series. The worker guys run around gathering food, wood, and gold. They clear the pathways. Herc hefts the huge boulders, and Megara causes plants to grow.
For those new to the series, this game does a much better job of explaining things. There are pop up instructions of what to do. Basically it is time management and resource management. Each level has certain tasks to perform in order to complete the level. If you do it fast enough you get achivements.
There are 3 difficulty levels. Untimed, easy timed, and hard timed. (those are NOT what they are called, but that's what they are in essense.)
I'll write more later as I complete the game. I just wanted to get this up there since some yahoos decided to make negative reviews.
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| Разработчик | Zoom Out Games |
| Платформы | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Ограничение возраста | Нет |
| Дата релиза | 22.01.2025 |
| Отзывы пользователей | 88% положительных (113) |