Clicker Heroes - Idle RPG | Game Brain

Clicker Heroes - Idle RPG is a single-player Role Playing Game with awesome mechanics, great visuals, and hilarious elements. As the Slayer of Slime & Goblins, upgrading your hero brings gold and riches through endless tapping. However, the game can be very grinding and buggy, with occasional annoying ads that disrupt the experience. The engaging gameplay and upgrades make it worthwhile despite these flaws.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics57 positive mentions

monetization310 negative mentions

monetization
351 mentions
10 % positive mentions
2 % neutral mentions
88 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is generally viewed positively, as it offers optional ads that provide rewards without being intrusive. Players appreciate the ability to earn in-game currency through watching ads, which are not forced upon them, making it feel less like a cash grab compared to many other free games. However, numerous users report significant issues with ad functionality, including frequent crashes, failure to load ads, and inconsistent rewards, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “This game is a really fun time waster that doesn't require in-app purchases like most free games.”
- “Best of all, they do not push microtransactions in your face, and the purchasable microtransactions can all be earned just by playing the game.”
- “The game is addicting and doesn't require in-app purchases to be beatable, playable, or fun.”
- “The ads for rubies are glitchy; sometimes they work, but most of the time they don't.”
- “Every time I try to play ads, it is stuck receiving the ad forever, no matter what I do.”
- “Would be nice except most of the time watching ads freezes the game and it needs to be restarted.”
graphics
95 mentions
60 % positive mentions
34 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the art style and overall visual quality, describing it as "amazing" and "cute." However, some users report issues such as graphical glitches, black gaps, and inconsistencies between mobile and PC versions, which detract from the experience. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there are calls for improvements and more options to enhance visual performance.
- “The graphics are amazing and the gameplay is just so fun, and I never have random ads.”
- “Very nice cartoony graphics.”
- “Great graphics, great game!”
- “However, on my phone, there is a big break in the graphics (black gaps) and the game flashes a lot when it first starts, sometimes locks when doing so.”
- “Half the visuals are offscreen to the top left.”
- “The graphics were cut off on my screen.”
gameplay
85 mentions
40 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its simplicity and addictiveness, with many players enjoying the mechanics and upgrade systems. However, there are significant criticisms regarding bugs, lack of endgame content, and repetitive mechanics that can lead to boredom. While the game offers a fun idle experience, some players find that it can become grindy and frustrating, especially at higher levels or after updates that disrupt progression.
- “I love the enemies and the heroes that you can get, and each mechanic in the game can be upgraded in some way.”
- “Simple gameplay, but excellent balance and design.”
- “The graphics are amazing and the gameplay is just so fun, and I never have random ads.”
- “Amazing game but unfortunately it's an unfinished game filled with bugs and pointless mechanics.”
- “Unfortunately, this game is completely let down by a non-existent endgame and recycled mechanics and copy-pasted hero skills.”
- “At higher levels of gameplay, this app is laggy to the point of being unplayable in any sort of active way.”
grinding
79 mentions
0 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
99 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game features significant grinding, which many players find tedious and repetitive, especially in mid to late game stages. While some enjoy the grind and find it fun, others express frustration with issues like farming mode not functioning properly, leading to unwanted progression and hindering their ability to farm effectively. Overall, the grinding aspect is a double-edged sword, providing a sense of progression for some while feeling overly burdensome for others.
- “Really grindy and doesn't progress while you are not on it.”
- “Mid to late game progression is tedious, unfun, and feels like it wants something from me.”
- “Farming mode doesn't work properly anymore as whenever I open the game it's gone to the next impassable boss and is stuck there making me no money.”
stability
64 mentions
6 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
94 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing and crashing, particularly when attempting to watch ads or during gameplay. Many players experience the need to restart the app multiple times due to these issues, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. While some users report minimal glitches, the overwhelming sentiment indicates that stability problems are prevalent and need urgent attention.
- “There are no ads and it has almost no glitches; there was one, but it wasn't the worst glitch ever.”
- “It's addictive, and I have found no glitches; it is so fun.”
- “It deserves a solid 4 stars; great game, not buggy for me. Thumbs up!”
- “Half the time it opens, the game freezes and loses the bonus for watching the video.”
- “Honestly, this is a great game, and it's very fun and rewarding, especially during the early levels, but I do have a couple of complaints: #1 two out of three times it usually freezes and I have to restart it.”
- “Every time I try to play, it freezes. I have restarted my phone and uninstalled and reinstalled, but it freezes every time.”
story
49 mentions
18 % positive mentions
76 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is generally viewed as lacking depth, with many players expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative to accompany the gameplay. While some appreciate the character backstories and the addictive nature of the quests, frustrations arise from technical issues, such as quest resets and mercenary failures, which detract from the overall experience. Overall, players find the game enjoyable but feel that enhancing the story could significantly improve their engagement.
- “Love this game and the background storyline for each character. Awesome touch.”
- “I love tapping games with a story.”
- “Perhaps a storyline could be implemented at some juncture, but for now you hit the perfect line between user interaction and automation.”
- “It doesn't really have a point, story, etc., and is really repetitive.”
- “Their could be a storyline to the game to make it more interesting, however.”
- “My biggest peeve is that updates to how quest hero souls are collected completely change gameplay, especially in light of transcendence.”
humor
21 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying the mercenary dialogue, amusing character designs, and quirky in-game messages that add a lighthearted touch. Many find the game to be a fun and entertaining experience, often highlighting its ability to keep players engaged with its comedic elements. Overall, the humor is a significant draw, making the game enjoyable and memorable for users.
- “I love the mercenary dialogue and the morbidly funny messages you receive after they get killed.”
- “You can tell they have a sense of humor; the ancient of enhancement is Viagra backwards...”
- “Offers a little humor to drag you in, but takes itself seriously enough to keep you playing.”
optimization
12 mentions
33 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant performance issues, particularly on mobile devices. Common complaints include poor UI design, frame rate drops, and unresponsiveness on certain phones, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players find the game enjoyable, the lack of proper optimization has led to lower ratings and requests for improvements.
- “However, at some point, it's best to break out the spreadsheet to optimize your performance.”
- “I would recommend if you want a small and simple game that runs smoothly (depending on your device).”
- “It's a very fun game, but I feel like it wasn't optimized for phones very well.”
- “Mobile version was never optimized, and as such, it has numerous UI issues and missing elements.”
- “The game's fun, but the fact that it isn't optimized for my Galaxy Note 9 makes me give it only 3 stars.”
- “Right now the game is unplayable due to poor screen optimization, so please just fix it.”
replayability
11 mentions
36 % positive mentions
36 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The game boasts exceptional replayability, enhanced by features like ascension and transcendence, which provide a sense of progression and depth. Players appreciate the balance between a fun initial experience and the potential for extensive playtime, making it an engaging idle clicker game that encourages repeated play. Overall, the replay value is consistently highlighted as a standout aspect, contributing to its lasting appeal.
- “The replay value is through the roof with the ascension and transcendence, making you feel like you are really doing something.”
- “This game offers tons of replayability, and for anyone who doesn't like to grind, it offers a fun first-time experience.”
- “Kinda endless game with replayability that comes with ascension and transcendence features.”
- “This game is a lot deeper and has a ton of replay value.”
- “It is a very easy clicker game, with lots of replay value.”
music
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it catchy and enjoyable, others are frustrated by the inability to mute the repetitive Christmas music and desire more variety across different worlds. Additionally, technical issues have been reported, such as the game crashing when the theme song plays. Overall, players appreciate the music's appeal but seek improvements in customization and functionality.
- “I've had it for many years and yet it still never grows old. I wish it had different types of music, though.”
- “It's fun when you listen to the music at the same time.”
- “The UI is also very intuitive and the music is catchy.”
- “But for the love of god... let me turn off the Christmas music or I'm gonna go mad.”
- “Fix this problem, or at least add a 'mute Christmas music' option, so I don't have to hear that all day long.”
- “To think I deleted my favorite music to make room for nothing... if this gets sorted then I will give it a higher rating, but until then I am uninstalling.”
emotional
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional responses to the game vary widely, with some players expressing frustration and disappointment due to technical issues, while others find joy and satisfaction in gameplay, highlighting a mix of negative and positive emotional experiences.
- “This made me feel so sick.”
- “Doodoo bad, I cried.”
- “Good wholesome fun.”
character development
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
While the game features enjoyable character design, the reviews suggest that character development is basic