That’s Also the Hero’s Duty (PolygonCube)

Editorial Review

That’s Also the Hero’s Duty positions itself squarely in the high-volume harem fantasy RPG space that’s dominated DLsite’s adult game catalogue for the past five years. This is the straightforward premise executed competently: hero appointed by goddess, world-spanning adventure, collection of female characters as the primary gameplay loop.

PolygonCube’s approach here trades novelty for comprehensiveness. The 22-character roster with 43 total events signals an emphasis on quantity and variety—girls with “varied appearances and personalities” suggests the developer understands that harem appeal depends on character differentiation rather than interchangeable designs. The inclusion of multi-girl events in the latter half suggests some attempt at narrative complexity beyond simple routing. The replay room infrastructure (CG viewing, character sprites, even unused assets) indicates a developer who understands their audience’s desire for accessibility and completeness, removing friction from content consumption that’s often central to adult game appeal.

Where the work distinguishes itself is pragmatic: fast travel, toggleable random encounters, and post-game epilogue content demonstrate quality-of-life thinking that many RPG Maker titles neglect. These aren’t flashy features, but they matter for a 20+ hour adventure that could easily become tedious. The decision to build on the “previous work” formula suggests this is part of an established series with refined mechanics rather than experimental design.

This lands squarely for players seeking breadth over narrative sophistication—those comfortable with straightforward fantasy adventuring who want consistent adult content hooks across a substantial playtime. The RPG Maker MZ foundation is reliable if unremarkable; the work functions as intended rather than pushing any technical boundaries.

A competent harem collector’s game that understands its own scope and delivers accordingly without pretense.