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

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,976 reviews

graphics62 positive mentions

monetization281 negative mentions

monetization
317 mentions
10 % positive mentions
2 % neutral mentions
89 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is generally viewed positively, as it offers optional ads that provide rewards without being intrusive. However, many players report significant issues with the ad system, including frequent crashes, ads failing to load, and not receiving promised rewards, which detracts from the overall experience. While the game does not push microtransactions aggressively, the reliance on ads for progression has led to frustration due to their inconsistent functionality.
- “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 game is a decent time waster but the ads provided for rewards won't play on my phone.”
- “Ads for rubies haven't been accessible for a long time, yet all the links are still there.”
- “The most recent update broke the ability to watch ads for rubies/buffs, 9 times out of 10, they never load.”
graphics
99 mentions
63 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cartoonish and amusing style, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience. However, some users report issues such as graphical glitches, lag on older devices, and inconsistencies between mobile and PC versions. Overall, while many find the visuals appealing and fun, there are calls for improvements and optimizations to enhance performance and stability.
- “The graphics are amazing and the gameplay is just so fun!”
- “The art style is beautiful.”
- “This is the best game I've ever played; the graphics are amazing.”
- “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.”
- “However, the game seems to screw itself up a bit graphically on >16:9 displays (18:9, 21:9 etc).”
- “The graphics were cutoff on my screen.”
grinding
84 mentions
0 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
99 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game features significant grinding, particularly in mid to late stages, which many players find tedious and repetitive. While some enjoy the grind and find it fun, others express frustration with issues like farming mode not functioning properly, leading to automatic progression that hampers offline farming. Overall, the grinding aspect is a double-edged sword, offering both enjoyment and annoyance depending on the player's perspective and the game's current functionality.
- “The mid to late game progression is tedious, unfun, and feels like it wants something from me.”
- “It's fun but if I leave it on farming mode, it'll go up stages just like progression mode and that's bad.”
- “Farming mode doesn't work when the app is closed; it closes to the home screen quite often, making playing very frustrating.”
gameplay
83 mentions
42 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its addictive nature and engaging mechanics, offering a mix of simple controls and deeper strategies that keep players invested. However, many users express frustration with bugs, lack of endgame content, and repetitive mechanics, which can lead to a grindy experience. While the game is visually appealing and provides a fun idle experience, issues like progression halts and UI/UX problems detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “I love the enemies and the heroes that you can get, and each mechanic in the game can be upgraded in some way.”
- “Great gameplay and graphics overall.”
- “I love the gameplay, don't get me wrong.”
- “The alternative is idle gameplay, which means you will constantly hit walls and makes it very offline grindy.”
- “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.”
stability
60 mentions
5 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
95 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing and crashing, particularly when interacting with ads or during gameplay. Many players experience the app freezing upon launch or while attempting to access certain features, necessitating restarts. While some users find the game enjoyable despite these issues, the prevalence of bugs and glitches detracts from the overall experience.
- “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.”
- “Runs great, but doesn't fit the screen properly and some buttons are hidden.”
- “That said, when you do get ads (by requesting them for free gems) it occasionally freezes the game, forcing a full app restart.”
- “Honestly, this is a great game and it's very fun and rewarding especially during the early levels, but I do have a couple complaints: #1 two out of three times it usually freezes and I have to restart it.”
- “Every time I load it up, the game freezes and crashes no matter what I do.”
story
43 mentions
14 % positive mentions
79 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and complexity, with many players noting that it feels repetitive and devoid of a meaningful narrative. While some enjoy the gameplay mechanics, they express a desire for a more engaging storyline to enhance the overall experience. Additionally, technical issues related to quests and mercenaries detract from the enjoyment, further highlighting the need for improvements in storytelling and quest functionality.
- “I love tapping games with a story.”
- “You need more story to it, you know, but it is so fun.”
- “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
18 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its wacky graphics, amusing mercenary dialogue, and quirky character designs, making it a fun and engaging experience. Players appreciate the morbidly funny messages and clever references, such as the "ancient of enhancement" being a play on words. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with gameplay, providing a lighthearted atmosphere that keeps players entertained.
- “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...”
- “This is a time killer and a funny and cute game.”
optimization
11 mentions
36 % positive mentions
36 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant UI issues, poor screen optimization, and frame rate drops, particularly on mobile devices. While some players find the game enjoyable and smooth on certain devices, others experience performance problems that hinder gameplay, leading to lower ratings. Users are calling for improvements to address these optimization and battery drainage concerns.
- “I would recommend if you want a small and simple game that runs smoothly (depending on your device).”
- “Great game, smooth performance, and really addicting and really fun.”
- “Its performance could be compared to a much much larger game (GB+).”
- “The 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.”
- “Fun idle game, but it is poorly optimized and drops frame rates, making leveling heroes a painfully slow process.”
replayability
8 mentions
50 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its high replayability, offering depth and engaging mechanics that encourage multiple playthroughs. Features like ascension and transcendence enhance the experience, making it enjoyable for both new players and those who appreciate grinding. Overall, users find the replay value to be substantial and rewarding.
- “Great clicker game with depth and replayability.”
- “This game offers tons of replayability, and for anyone who doesn't like to grind, it offers a fun first-time experience.”
- “I do have some suggestions to further increase replayability.”
- “Kinda endless game with replayability that comes with ascension and transcendence features.”
music
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it catchy and enjoyable, contributing to the overall fun experience. However, there are calls for more variety in the soundtrack to match different game worlds, and some users have encountered technical issues that detract from their enjoyment. Overall, while the music enhances the game, improvements are needed for a more satisfying experience.
- “The UI is also very intuitive and the music is catchy.”
- “It's fun when you listen to the music at the same time.”
- “Just needs different music for the different worlds; otherwise, perfect game.”
- “Just needs different music for the different worlds, otherwise perfect game.”
- “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.”
- “It starts playing its theme song then it says unfortunately this has stopped working.”
emotional
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional responses to the game are mixed, with some players expressing frustration and sadness due to technical issues, while others find joy and satisfaction in the gameplay, particularly in enhancing their skills. Overall, the emotional impact ranges from negative feelings of disappointment to positive experiences of fun and improvement.
- “Doodoo bad, I cried.”
- “This made me feel so sick.”
- “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 and not a focal point, serving more as a time-killer than a deeply engaging experience.