Battleheart 2
- July 12, 2018
- Mika Mobile
- 8h median play time
Battleheart 2 is a single-player Role Playing Game with an awful story but marvelous gameplay, good graphics, and heavy grinding. Command a party of heroes, slay monsters in real-time battles, and customize abilities with 20 unique talents. Enjoy single-player or 4-player co-op, 12 heroes, 20+ monsters, 130+ items, and adjustable difficulty.
Reviews
- The gameplay is enjoyable and offers a fun grind, especially in multiplayer mode.
- The graphics and art style have been improved, making the game visually appealing.
- There are no microtransactions, providing a complete experience for a one-time purchase.
- The game lacks a compelling story and feels repetitive, leading to a grindy experience.
- Controls can be frustrating, with issues like characters not retaliating to attacks and difficulty in targeting enemies.
- There is no cloud save feature, making it risky to lose progress if the game is uninstalled or if the device changes.
- story33 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 42 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a significant disappointment with the lack of a compelling story in this sequel, with many players noting it feels like a grind without meaningful narrative elements or character development. While the gameplay mechanics are praised, the absence of a storyline and repetitive missions detract from the overall experience, leading to a perception that the game is a watered-down version of its predecessor. Overall, players express a desire for a more engaging narrative to enhance the gameplay.
“The first Battleheart was very good in terms of story and gameplay.”
“Honestly though, I feel this one is missing something... I think this needs a much more detailed story (or at least a story in general).”
“Wish more time went into the story instead of updated art.”
“This sequel is even more of a grind, without the trappings of story and the occasional unlocking of a new character.”
“I loved the previous Battleheart games, but this version has no storyline, new characters were very stale, and it was full-on grind.”
“Unfortunately, Battleheart 2 is Battleheart 1 but with somehow more boring grind, worse sense of progression, worse story, and some new glitches.”
- gameplay30 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is highly praised for its enjoyable mechanics, smooth controls, and engaging multiplayer mode, despite some criticisms regarding grindiness and the removal of certain features like tavern music. Players appreciate the improved mission maps and customizable builds, which enhance the experience, although some feel the original's mechanics were superior. The combination of solid gameplay and beautiful art style makes it a standout mobile RPG, even if it can become repetitive over time.
“The gameplay is super enjoyable, especially the multiplayer mode.”
“Improved art style from the already gorgeous original, and really brilliant controls and mechanics.”
“Battleheart takes the classic tank/dps/heal mechanics of an MMO and distills them down into a fun mobile game.”
“And gameplay required lots of micromanagement even on low difficulty, so zoning out during combat isn't possible, making the grind feel even harsher.”
“Pretty, horrible load times, and a more limited gameplay.”
“Old game mechanics were better as well.”
- grinding26 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it excessively repetitive and time-consuming, particularly towards the end. While some appreciate the depth it adds to character development and customization, others feel that the grind detracts from overall enjoyment and replay value. Improvements in mechanics have been noted, but the consensus is that the game leans heavily on grinding, which can diminish the sense of reward and progression.
“The game gets really grindy by the end and there's a lot less replay value than legacy overall.”
“Very repetitive with too much emphasis on grinding - progression just isn't rewarding.”
“Gameplay is fun enough but gets very grindy very quickly.”
- graphics19 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their improvement over the original, with many users highlighting the enhanced art style and visual appeal. While some reviewers feel the game resembles a remake rather than a true sequel, the overall consensus is that the graphics are a standout feature, contributing positively to the gameplay experience. However, a few users noted that despite the graphical upgrades, the game may not offer significant advancements in other areas compared to its predecessor.
“Improved art style from the already gorgeous original, and really brilliant controls and mechanics.”
“Love the upgraded graphics of this one but still keeping it simple; I loved that charge from the original.”
“Great graphics!”
“Essentially what the devs did was reskin Battleheart 1, giving it better graphics and changing level progression to be much more annoying.”
“This is a step back from the first game in every way except graphics, and you get a few different characters to choose from.”
“The only thing I love about this game is the graphics; the rest is just meh or plain bad.”
- monetization13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 31 % negative mentions
The monetization model of Battleheart 2 is highly praised, as it features no in-app purchases, ads, or microtransactions, allowing for a fully offline experience. Players appreciate the absence of paywalls and the game's upfront purchase model, although some express disappointment regarding its perceived lack of originality compared to its predecessor. Overall, the game's monetization approach is seen as a significant positive aspect.
“As before, Battleheart 2 is completely offline and contains no ads or gacha elements.”
“No microtransactions is a major plus.”
“Seems like a cash grab and also copied all aspects of Battleheart 1.”
“Even worse than Battleheart 1... disappointed cash grab trash game.”
“This game has no ads, no paywalls, no in-app purchases of any kind.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers significant replayability due to its diverse class combinations and skill sets, allowing players to experiment extensively. However, some users note that it can become grindy towards the end, leading to a perception of reduced replay value compared to similar titles like Battleheart Legacy. Despite this, the engaging gameplay and absence of microtransactions contribute positively to the replay experience.
“Pros: plenty of replayability, to try out different mixes of classes.”
“Little grindy but since the gameplay is 100% and no microtransactions, the artwork is fantastic - for a mobile game this is exactly what a mobile RPG should be - heaps of classes, heaps of skills, literally replayable to death to get all the items.”
“The game offers a lot of replay value with various class combinations and skill sets to explore.”
“The game gets really grindy by the end and there's a lot less replay value than Legacy overall.”
“It's a little grindy, but since the gameplay is solid and there are no microtransactions, the artwork is fantastic. For a mobile game, this is exactly what a mobile RPG should be - heaps of classes and skills that are literally replayable to death to get all the items. However, it's still not as good as Battleheart Legacy.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Reviewers express disappointment over the removal of the beloved tavern music from the first game, which provided a smooth and welcoming atmosphere after battles. Instead, the game now features continuous epic music, which some feel detracts from the overall experience.
“The tavern music was such a good part of the first game; after a fight, you're welcomed back by smooth tavern music.”
“The music really enhances the gameplay experience, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
“The soundtrack is fantastic, perfectly matching the game's epic moments.”
“So far it has pretty good gameplay and all, but why remove the tavern music though.”
“It was such a good part of the first game; you would finish a fight and then be welcomed back by smooth tavern music.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Battleheart 2 suffers from significant stability issues, with players frequently encountering control-related glitches that detract from the gameplay experience. These technical problems lead to frustrating deaths that feel less like a result of challenging gameplay and more like a consequence of poor controls. Overall, the game's stability is a major drawback, overshadowing its potential enjoyment.
“Unfortunately, Battleheart 2 is Battleheart 1 but with somehow more boring grind, worse sense of progression, worse story, and some new glitches.”
“You will rarely die because of a tough boss or because you messed up; 99% of the time, characters die because of bad controls or control-related glitches - they are the real villain of this game, and it's extremely frustrating.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game features minimal character development, relying solely on a basic "party level" system, and lacks a compelling story, which detracts from the overall experience.
“This game has no story and very basic character development; there's just 'party level' and the controls are still difficult.”
“The character development feels shallow and uninspired, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful character progression; it felt like I was just grinding without any real growth.”