Elemental Heroes

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Elemental Heroes is MMO RPG with classical turn based combat and free world PVP.

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Reviews

51%

Audience ScoreBased on 75 reviews

monetization3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features familiar mechanics reminiscent of Heroes of Might & Magic, providing a nostalgic experience for fans of the genre.
Players can enjoy the game without spending money, as it offers a fair amount of free resources and gameplay options.
The community is generally positive, and the game has potential for improvement with further development.

The game is heavily criticized for its pay-to-win mechanics, making it difficult for free-to-play users to compete effectively.
Forced PvP elements can disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration as players are often attacked by higher-level opponents.
The graphics and overall presentation are considered cheap and outdated, detracting from the gaming experience.

gameplay
14 mentions
21 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a solid design but suffers from repetitiveness and shallowness compared to its predecessor, Heroes of Might & Magic. While the mechanics are easy to grasp and the interface is decent, the slow pace and pay-to-win elements detract from the overall experience, making it feel more like a typical mobile game. Players have noted that the PvP system is unbalanced, allowing higher-level players to dominate lower-level ones, further diminishing the enjoyment.
- “The gameplay design is great, and the graphics are decent.”
- “The interface was decent and the gameplay is reasonably tight if simple.”
- “The mechanics are very easy to understand and there is no stress on the brain.”
- “That brings me to where I started to realize that the gameplay in this was far, far shallower than HOMM and that took a whole lot of the fun out of it.”
- “There are things I guess you just have to do in order to make it work that thins out the gameplay and makes it very repetitive.”
- “Heroes of Might & Magic wrapped into a pay-to-win + MMO type styled game with cheap graphics and slow gameplay.”
graphics
10 mentions
30 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the interesting and simplistic design, while others criticized them as outdated, likening them to 90s-era visuals. Many noted that the graphics felt more suited for a mobile game, with a retro 2D aesthetic that did not appeal to everyone. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the gameplay may be engaging, the graphics are generally considered subpar.
- “They found interesting aesthetics for design, brilliant in its simplicity.”
- “The gameplay design is great, and the graphics are decent.”
- “- 2D retro graphics (not everybody likes it)”
- “I don't know what I just played, but it feels like a mobile game... with 90's game graphics... eww”
- “Waste of time and money and graphics are on par with 1998.”
- “Graphics are kind of poor, but what do you expect from a mobile game.”
story
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game features minimal storytelling, primarily focusing on gameplay rather than a rich narrative or complex quests. While there is a daily PvP quest, players seeking a deeper story experience may find it lacking.
- “Only gameplay, doesn't include a story.”
- “There is a story, but most of the game is focused on gameplay.”
- “On the other hand, if you want something with complex quests, story, and game world, then this game is not for you.”
grinding
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game can be tedious and lengthy, with some players finding it a bit excessive at times. However, those who enjoy grinding may appreciate the experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “One long, tedious grind.”
- “A bit grindy... sometimes.”
monetization
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization model of "Elemental Heroes" has been criticized as a cash grab, with many users feeling that it exploits PC gamers similarly to mobile games, heavily relying on microtransactions for access to nearly all content.
- “You can get almost everything with microtransactions.”
- “The monetization system is fair and doesn't feel exploitative.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content alongside optional purchases.”
- “Elemental Heroes is just another mobile app cash grab scam put on Steam, trying to gouge PC gamers the same way these mobile developers exploit mobile users.”
- “You can get almost everything through microtransactions.”
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game enjoyable, particularly appreciating the lightheartedness of the energy system, which they describe as easy to manage.
- “It's pretty fun so far, and I find it hilarious that the energy system is really easy to manage.”
- “The humor in the game is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
- “I love how the game uses witty dialogue and funny scenarios to keep players engaged.”