Do you remember Tamagotchis? These digital pets, which became popular in the late 1990s, captured the hearts of many. These pets hatched from eggs and required constant attention and responsibility. If this nostalgia isn’t enough and Tamagotchis interests you, thenYolk Heroes: A Long Tamagois the game for you.

The objective of the game is quite simple: the Fairy Queen creates you as a guardian spirit. You need to raise a small hero that hatches from an egg and defeat the Frog Lord that threatens them. It will be a simple yet long journey, and it will be beneficial to read some beginner tips before you start.

Yolk Heroes - A Long Tamago - Player learns tutorial about caring an egg

Play Mini-Games To Gain Benefits

In the game, you will first encounter a briefegg-raising phase. In this initial stage, which is the first phase of raising your small hero, you will need to complete a mini-game. This phase serves as atrial session for the mini-gamesyou will encounter in later stages of the game.

The better you protect your eggin the mini-game and shield it from critters and bad weather,the better your starting stats will be.

Yolk Heroes - A Long Tamago - A hero in its baby form and trains its STR stat

You will see many mini-games in a large portion of the activities in the game.You are not required to playthese mini-games. However, if you take the time and effort to engage with them, it will be rewarding for you. By participating in mini-games, you will not only receive more bonuses from the activities but alsoshorten the activity durations.

For example, if you play the training activity that boosts your STR stat automatically, you will both shorten the duration andreceive more STR bonuses.

Yolk Heroes - A Long Tamago - Idle menu represent some adjustable options

Mini-games arequite simple to complete. For example, in some mini-games, you need to press a button to match the range on a bar in the center of the gauge. In a mini-game where you boost your INT stat, you need to remember and replicate four left and right directions shown to you by pressing the corresponding buttons again.

Idle Aspect Of The Game Is Prominent

This is not a game where you need to be constantly attentive, unlike other games you might play. However, taking on the role of a caring parent who watches over your hero and is present in their every momentwill provide some advantages, although your hero can manage quite well on their own.

Additionally, in the Idle Settings menu of the game, you cansee what you can optimizewhen you’re not at your computer. By activating the ‘Simulate When Off’ option, your character will continue their activitieseven when the game is closed.

Yolk Heroes - A Long Tamago - Player adds tasks to idle queue

For instance, if you take on a task that will take three hours, your Yolk will have completed it when you return to the game after three hours.

In the top left corner of your screen, you will see the action your character is currently performing. you may select other activities from the bottom menu andadd them to the activity queuein the top left corner. This way, even if you are not actively playing, your characterwill automatically perform the actions.

Yolk Heroes - A Long Tamago - Character performs pooping activity

Take Care Of Your Yolk Hero

Don’t forget to constantlymonitor your character’s stat bars.The most important stat bar to be aware of is Energy. All training activities your character performs and the quests they go on as an adult willconsume a portion of their energy.One of the activities that will give you energy and is one of thelongest-lasting is Sleeping.

Another activity that helps you gain energy is feeding your character their favorite foods. Additionally, remember that you can also gain a certain amount of energy bybuying and consuming coffee.

Yolk Heroes - A Long Tamago - Hero’s stats are full and as a indicator, a sparkle is around her

Besides energy, the other stat bars you need to take care of are Hunger, Hygiene, and Bladder.

If all of your character’s stats are high, the smiling face in the upper right corner will smile even more; however, if your stats are low, thesmile on the face will be unhappy.Moreover, if all stats are high, you will notice asparkle around your character.If this smiling face, or Mood stat, is low, your character will refuse to go on quests.

Yolk Heroes - A Long Tamago - A toddler version of character increasing her INT stat by placing blocks

Understand The Purpose Of Each Stat

In addition to the stat bars you manage for your hero’s care, there are stats you may use in battle. These include the STR, DEX, and INT stats that you alreadyimprove through training.

Remember that if you play the mini-games during training, you will bothshorten the training duration and gain extra bonus stats.

Yolk Heroes - A Long Tamago - Character levels up and her stat limits and HP increases

The stats in this game are not much different from those in other games:

Description

HP

There is no way to increase this stat through training. It increases by leveling up.

Determines how much damage your hero deals with their weapon.

DEX

Increases your damage with bows and also boosts your dodge chance.

Allows you to deal more damage when spellcasting.

Adapt To The Cycle Between Stats And Level

Remember that the game has its own cycle, and you need to adapt to it. Two important key steps related to each other:

By balancing stat caps and level increases, you can adapt to the game’s cycle and maximize your hero’s potential.

Yolk Heroes - A Long Tamago - Character’s information screen displays her class and her stats

Stats Determines Your Class

The topic of stats not only provides advantages in battle but alsodetermines which class your hero will choosebefore becoming an adult.

For example, if your Dexterity and Intelligence stats are less than 90% of your Strength stat, your character will choose the Warrior class. Additionally, if your two other stats are less than 90% of your highest stat, your character will still prefer the Warrior class.

Yolk Heroes - A Long Tamago - Fairy kiss in Inventory’s key items section

If your character is likely to choose the Warrior class, don’t worry, this is normal. There are atotal of nine classes in the game, and by optimizing the development of your other stats andtrying different combinations, you can unlock different classes. For instance, if your Strength and Dexterity stats are less than 90% of your Intelligence stat, your character will become a Mage.

If you have adjusted your stats correctly,it is possible to change your class.To do this, press the adventurer’s bag icon in the menu. Then, press the belt icon and open the key items section in the bottom tab. Here, you willfind an item called Fairy Kiss.

If you use this item and your stats are suitable for switching to another class, you will be able to change your class. If you cannot use it, you shouldfollow a different paththan the one you are currently following in terms of stats.

Don’t Hesitate To Spend Your Gold

Using the shop wisely will not only save you time but also make your life easier. Every time you embark on an adventure and defeat monsters,you earn both experience and gold.First, ensure toequip your character with the best gear available.

If you can’t find anything else to spend your gold on, it’s beneficial toinvest in items related to quests.Purchasing items that buff your stats and heal you for challenging battles and carrying them with you will minimize the risks you take.

Additionally, in the Guild items category, you canfind useful items to shorten activities.

Master The Quest Selection

Following a pattern when going on quests will be beneficial. By logicallyselecting quests step by step, you avoid suddenly increasing the difficulty level, thus not surprising yourself with the game’s difficulty curve. If you have multiple quest options to choose from, it’s advantageous toselect the ones that require the least time and energyto complete among those you haven’t finished yet.

However, if the quest you choose still challenges you,repeat the quests you have done, further improve your stats, and acquire better items suitable for your class.