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The Rising of the Shield Hero : Relive The Animation

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

Should you play it?

Based on the work of Aneko Yusagi, the popular anime "The Rising of the Shield Hero" makes its RPG debut! Not only can you relive memorable scenes from the anime, but you can experience the battle system used by Naofumi, a hero who specializes in defense.

What works

  • Faithful adaptation of anime story
  • Unique shield-based combat mechanics
  • Open world with resource gathering
  • Good for fans to relive the anime
  • Moderate length gameplay

Things to keep in mind

  • Frequent bugs and crashes reported
  • High encounter rate and grind
  • Limited player freedom and creativity
  • No voice acting or multiple languages initially
  • Price considered high for content

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The Rising of the Shield Hero : Relive The Animation: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Experimenting, Competence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Leadership, Violence.

Last update: 25/08/2026