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"Epic Hero Wars is a real-time strategy game that combines side-scroller defense and RPG elements. Build up your army, unlock unique heroes with special skills, and compete in various modes including PvP, Domination, Challenges, and Guilds. Engage in real-time PvP battles and join forces with other players to defeat epic bosses."

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Play Modes

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

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,858 reviews

graphics113 positive mentions

monetization43 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept and engaging gameplay, making it fun to play.
Great graphics and a variety of heroes keep the game interesting.
The absence of energy limits allows for continuous play without interruptions.

The game is heavily reliant on in-game purchases, making it difficult for free-to-play players to progress.
Frequent server connection issues disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
Many players report losing progress or items due to bugs and glitches.

graphics
138 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
82%
16%
2%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their clarity and appeal, with many users describing them as "awesome," "cool," and "great." While most players enjoy the visual quality, some have noted issues such as lag during intense gameplay and a desire for options to adjust graphic settings. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's enjoyment, making it visually engaging and addictive for players.
- “I really really loved the game; its graphics are so cool. Loved it, and I thank the person who thought to make this game.”
- “Awesome graphics and cool features; I recommend this game to everyone.”
- “Great graphics, addictive, fun way to pass time.”
- “Low graphics and there are many bugs.”
- “I've seen better graphics on a NES.”
- “Graphics suck but other than that the game is solid.”
gameplay
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
26%
4%
The gameplay of the game is widely praised for its smoothness, variety, and addictive nature, making it enjoyable for players on both older and newer devices. Many users appreciate the intuitive mechanics and customization options, although some express concerns about the game's difficulty and repetitive elements. Overall, the gameplay is considered a strong point, with a good balance of fun and challenge, despite some calls for improvements in tutorials and hero accessibility.
- “Overall one of the best games I've found on the Play Store due to the variety of things that can be done, and if that's not all, the game can be played on older devices with smooth gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is amazing; I honestly had no problems with the game, so great job!”
- “Great gameplay and controls.”
- “Very unfair game; this game is for rich people. Hope you fix it for better gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is not great; the tutorial is next to useless.”
- “This game is the cookie-cutter model that you (devs) insist on releasing, that only copies hundreds of existing ones, with nearly identical gameplay.”
monetization
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
8%
81%
The monetization strategy of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that disrupt gameplay and hinder progression. Many users feel that the game heavily relies on ad-watching for rewards, making it difficult for non-paying players to advance without significant grinding or in-app purchases. While some appreciate the pricing of in-game purchases, the overall sentiment indicates that the ad frequency detracts from the gaming experience.
- “Just started playing ... great game so far easy to learn to play ... don't mind how the ads work ... in-game purchases seem very well priced ... I say this game is very player friendly :) great job!”
- “In-game purchases pricing is reasonable.”
- “Best gameplay and so smooth, no ads, a definite must download!!!!!”
- “I've played for over a month now, and it's extremely difficult to actually progress in the game without watching ads for items.”
- “Greedy devs either you pay or watch hundreds of ads just to progress the stages of the game because of the ridiculous amount of gems needed to upgrade your hero.”
- “The ads mess up the gameplay experience.”
grinding
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight that the game features a significant amount of grinding, which can be both enjoyable and tedious for players. While many appreciate the addictive nature and the strategic elements involved in grinding for items and upgrades, some express frustration over the time commitment required, especially for top-tier items. Additionally, there are mentions of microtransactions that can alleviate some grinding, but players note that it is possible to progress without spending money if they are patient.
- “After so many years of grinding in this game, you just reset my account back to the start. How am I supposed to deal with this? Give me back the time I spent almost 4 years on!”
- “My only complaint is that it is grindy if you want to get to the top levels.”
- “Can be boring after a few days; it needs a lot of grinding unless you pay.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
75%
15%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the high-quality narrative and engaging background, while others criticize the lack of a cohesive storyline and the repetitive nature of quests. Many users express frustration over the difficulty of missions and the need for better rewards and daily quests to enhance progression. Overall, while the game offers interesting elements, it falls short in delivering a compelling and accessible story experience.
- “Very high quality game, good story, awesome skills/background, love it.”
- “Game has all the things I'm looking for: crafting, side quests, and more.”
- “One thing you, developers, must add: a storyline, not just a word before a level.”
- “After a while, you find it impossible to advance because you need to somehow beat some impossible challenge missions and wait on domination to get upgrade pieces.”
- “This game is lame; every day I play the campaign and then I didn't get letter P, so how can I get gems if there is no quest to get gems easier.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
Overall, the game's stability is mixed, with some users experiencing occasional glitches and freezes, particularly during ads and registration. While many players report a generally smooth experience with minimal bugs, others face significant issues like crashes during critical gameplay moments. Improvements have been noted, but persistent connectivity problems and freezing during specific actions remain a concern for some users.
- “One of the best and bug-free games that I have ever played.”
- “I hope it doesn't force close like your other game, and I wish this is a bug-free game because I'm willing to spend money on this :)”
- “Sadly the game freezes with the ads, screen goes blank :( so I play my other games instead.”
- “Good game, small glitch when you press to buy something without enough gold for it, the gold buying screen freezes the screen.”
- “First, I cannot register online... the game just freezes during registration. Second, it often crashes during the end matches against Loki.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised by users, with many describing it as funny, entertaining, and addictive. The comedic elements contribute significantly to the overall enjoyment, making it a standout feature of the gameplay experience.
- “That game is so funny.”
- “Funny and addictive game!”
- “Funny and playable.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the emotional experience with a triumphant soundtrack that complements the gameplay. However, players have noted a frustrating issue where the background music resets when loading new screens, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Whether it is the gameplay, graphics, progression speed, or music, it has all been done well.”
- “Some music would be nice.”
- “Fix the issue when the game loads a new screen; it resets the current song in the background that the user is listening to.”
- “The soundtrack brings that teary victory and drive like champions always experience when victorious.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with smooth multiplayer performance and good overall functionality. However, some users have noted a need for improved command optimization to enhance the experience further.
- “Perfect performance; this game runs well.”
- “Pretty good game with lots of characters, and multiplayer runs smoothly.”
- “The game desperately needs command optimization to improve the overall experience.”
- “There are significant issues with optimization that hinder gameplay performance.”
- “Optimization is lacking, resulting in frustrating lag and slow response times.”