12 Labours of Hercules IV: Mother Nature (2015)

12 Labours of Hercules IV: Mother Nature cover

Developer: Zoom Out Games, JetDogs Studios
Publisher: Purple Hills, JetDogs Studios
Platforms: Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch
Genres: Puzzle, Strategy, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 1 player ratings
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

You manage mythical workers in a straightforward, low-stakes puzzle setting where speed or leisure decides your pace.

lightheartedcasualstrategicrelaxedtimedfamily-friendlyrepetitiveaccessible

About

A time management/strategy game, in which you help Hercules (the ancient Greek mythical hero) and his team to progress through a set of levels to ultimate success. As a player, you direct the servants and heroes to remove obstacles, build structures and collect resources in order to fulfil the goal of each level and move on to the next level. The game has two modes: timed and relaxed. In timed mode, your goal is to beat the best time, which is a pretty hardcore experience. In relaxed mode, time is of no significance, and you just need to complete levels.

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