If you enjoy strategy RPGs like Fire Emblem: Three Houses , narrative-driven games like 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim , or even dark comedies like Disco Elysium , you will find something to love here. It’s a game that respects your intelligence, rewards your creativity, and never once apologizes for letting you be the bad guy.
However, the game is not without flaws. The —it’s a 45-minute railroaded section that explains each mechanic but feels interminable on repeat playthroughs. Additionally, the roguelite elements (random "World Events" like a sudden pandemic or stock market crash) can feel punishing on higher difficulties. Some players on the Steam forums have complained that the RNG for certain seduction checks is "brutally unfair," requiring multiple save-scums. villainess quest 2 ~total hero conquest~
Also, a minor note: the mobile version has aggressive energy timers unless you pay for the "Villainess Pass" subscription. Stick to the PC or Switch version for the definitive experience. Score: 9/10 If you enjoy strategy RPGs like Fire Emblem:
One memorable side quest involves conquering a "Hero" who is a high school debate champion. Instead of fighting, Seraphina enters the debate tournament. The resulting sequence is a hilarious logical dismantling where she argues that "moral absolutism is a coping mechanism for those without the ambition to redefine ethics." You can win by making her opponent cry. The —it’s a 45-minute railroaded section that explains
The soundtrack, composed by veteran VGM artist Hiro Nakayama ( Eternal Dusk , Raid Master ), blends baroque harpsichord (for Seraphina’s villainess theme) with industrial synthwave (for the modern setting). The result is a unique soundscape that feels both anachronistic and perfectly suited to the premise. With 12 unique heroes to conquer (plus 3 secret heroes unlocked after your first playthrough), Total Hero Conquest offers immense replayability. Each hero has at least four distinct "Conquest Endings," and there is a New Game+ mode that carries over your research upgrades.