Halftime Heroes

About

In Halftime Heroes, players participate in exciting American football game commentary, using wit and strategy to entertain the crowd during half-time. They can choose among various characters, each with unique abilities and humor styles, to create a dynamic and entertaining atmosphere. The game features multiple levels, power-ups, and a creative scoring system, offering endless fun and replayability.

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Play Modes

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

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 276 reviews

gameplay18 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and addictive gameplay loop, especially for fans of the genre.
It's relatively cheap, providing good value for the amount of content available.
The developer is active and responsive to community feedback, showing potential for future improvements.

The game suffers from balance issues, with some spells being overpowered while others are nearly useless.
Graphics and overall design feel generic and lack the polish expected from modern games.
Gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, making it less engaging over time.

gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
56%
8%
The gameplay in "Halftime Heroes" features a satisfying loop of movement and autoattacks against waves of enemies, complemented by character customization and spell combos. While the mechanics are fluid and the game runs smoothly, many players find the gameplay repetitive and the level design uninspired, with a mix of interesting and bland elements. Overall, it offers a chill and easy-to-learn experience, though some aspects may feel unexciting or overly simplistic.
- “But the gameplay loop is satisfying, and even if the enemies/environment look generic, the spell look and feel is great, and it doesn't overstay its welcome - within 9 hours I had all achievements and everything important unlocked.”
- “The gameplay is fluid at a stable 60 fps; I've had one single drop in fps and it lasted a few seconds, even with hundreds of spells on the screen.”
- “Halftime Heroes is a bullet heaven/survivors game with some interesting mechanics and customization across the board.”
- “The gameplay is slow and weapons feel uninspired.”
- “The abilities and synergies feel unexciting, infuriating mechanics, and it feels like a slog to play through.”
- “Gameplay is very repetitive, 75% of the spells/abilities are just awful and not worth getting; some, once you get to high enough levels of them, literally win the game for you.”
graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
76%
8%
The graphics in "Halftime Heroes" have received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the use of asset flips and comparing them unfavorably to the charming pixelated style of "Vampire Survivors." While some appreciate the 3D aesthetic as visually appealing, others find it lacking and not contributing significantly to the gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are described as weak and sometimes problematic, though the art style is noted to be cute and easy on the eyes.
- “It has a nice cute look to the art style and whimsical music.”
- “The graphic style makes it stand out from its peers.”
- “The graphics are nice.”
- “It's far below the state of the art visuals gamers expect as a result of their decisions.”
- “Halftime Heroes is 3D, and you can argue that it's prettier depending on your aesthetic taste, but if you ask me it looks pretty ugly and it certainly does not add anything special or new to the table and/or fun factor.”
- “3D graphics don't add much to the mix.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
70%
15%
The music in the game is generally described as generic and unmemorable, with a whimsical and peaceful tone that fits the art style but fails to leave a lasting impression. While some players appreciate the heavy metal music that plays during boss encounters as a nice contrast, overall, the soundtrack is considered average and not particularly engaging, especially during extended play sessions. Despite its shortcomings, some users acknowledge the game's early access status and low price point.
- “It has a nice cute look to the art style and whimsical music.”
- “Like if you get a chest, the upbeat music pops up and you get all those fireworks on screen.”
- “This game takes one unique approach that is a bit iffy... it tries to be relaxing... you move slow, everything moves slow, the music is peaceful and the environment is pastoral... heavy metal music comes on when the boss arrives though, that is a nice touch.”
- “Music sounds very generic and royalty-free.”
- “The music is halfway decent but it's not really that memorable.”
- “I played for more than an hour in one match alone and I kind of stopped paying attention to the music after a very short while.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it highly enjoyable and more replayable than pricier titles, others criticize the developers for a lack of understanding in creating a fun and balanced experience. Overall, it appears to offer significant replay value for its low price, but opinions vary widely on its long-term appeal.
- “If you're here for a fun gameplay loop with high replayability, this is that game.”
- “For only $3 you won't be disappointed, more replayable than most $10-20 games I own.”
- “Low replayability.”
- “5/15 game time / replayability.”
- “It's already got a ton of replay value and only more to come, I'm sure.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The reviews indicate a strong dissatisfaction with the story, with many users labeling it as non-existent or poorly executed. Overall, the narrative aspect of the game is considered a significant weakness.
- “The story is virtually non-existent.”
- “The narrative is poorly constructed and lacks depth.”
- “The plot is confusing and fails to engage the player.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being a cash grab, with accusations of plagiarism due to the lack of credit given to the original artists and developers of the game assets. This has led to negative perceptions of the game's integrity and value.
- “The developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets, so this is plagiarism, as well as a cash grab.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, prioritizing profit over player experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many paywalls in a game that could have been enjoyable without the constant push to spend more money.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players find the grinding aspect repetitive and lacking in variety, as it primarily involves performing the same tasks with different characters without any significant changes in play style or clear objectives, aside from accumulating gold for permanent upgrades.
- “Not many reasons to play as it's over and over the same thing just with different characters, without a need to change your play style and no goal in mind apart from farming gold to improve permanent upgrades.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “It becomes tedious quickly, as the same tasks are repeated without any meaningful progression or variety.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is currently in early access and is considered barebones, but players recommend trying the beta version for improved performance and updates.
- “It's in early access, so it's still very barebones. I recommend trying the beta; it's more updated and has better performance.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The overall atmosphere of the game is positively received, with users consistently noting that it is enjoyable and well-crafted.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find humor in the game's mechanics, particularly when experimenting with abilities that lead to unexpectedly chaotic outcomes, such as overwhelming screen effects. This blend of playful anticipation and unintended consequences contributes to a lighthearted and amusing gameplay experience.
- “Then I played monk (33% chance to double AoE on a spell when cast) and thought, 'Haha, I'm gonna fill my screen with AoE, that'll be funny.' Instead of adding a bit of flavor like characters in versus, it made me a monster.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Overall, users report that while the game has some minor stability issues, such as sound adjustments, animation quirks, and occasional bugs with spells and hitboxes, these do not significantly detract from the overall experience, with many still rating it highly.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing progress.”
- “I experienced multiple bugs that caused the game to freeze, which ruined my gaming experience.”
- “The stability issues are frustrating; I often find myself getting kicked out of matches unexpectedly.”