The main feature of the battle system is the ability to power up offensive spells and skills by completing a small puzzle by inputting commands on the touch screen.

There are five different elements of Ether in the game, known as Fire, Wind, Earth, Ice, and Dark.

Glory of Heracles takes place in ancient Greece and other parts of the Mediterranean region, with the plot drawing heavily from Greek mythology.

Throughout the plot, the characters' stories become intertwined with other mythological figures and events such as Achilles and the Trojan War.

The Taphus, an invention designed by Daedalus, is a recurring plot device which was punished by Zeus for extracting Ether from the world.

The theme of an amnesiac cast was explored previously in Heracles no Eikou III, which was also written by Nojima.

Adriaan den Ouden posted a review saying: "Glory of Heracles isn't going to win any gold medals, but cheer for it anyways.