Hero Clash

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Hero Clash is a single player action game. It received neutral reviews from players.

A fun and relaxing idle RPG game.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

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46%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,900 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

monetization338 negative mentions

The game offers a variety of gameplay elements, including a fun mini-game aspect.
The graphics and character designs are well done, making the game visually appealing.
The game can be enjoyable and addictive, providing a good way to pass the time.

The game is misleadingly advertised, with the main gameplay being different from what is shown in the ads.
Players are forced to engage in a separate battle game to progress, which detracts from the experience.
The tutorial is excessively long and does not allow players to explore the game freely.

monetization
361 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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2%
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The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized for its misleading advertising and predatory microtransactions. Many users report that the game does not match the gameplay shown in ads, leading to disappointment and frustration, while also noting that in-app purchases are overpriced and often necessary to progress. Overall, the consensus is that the game employs deceptive marketing tactics to attract players, resulting in a negative experience centered around cash grabs rather than genuine gameplay enjoyment.
- “Amazing game, and it's not hard to level up so you really don't need to do in-game purchases, which makes this game so much fun.”
- “No ads, not pay to win.”
- “It is free to play, but has in-app purchases to help you get ahead.”
- “The ads are misleading; if you're here to draw lines around a dog, then this is not the game for you.”
- “You won't get what you're paying for because their advertisement says one thing and what you get is something entirely different.”
- “The ads are misleading, and the game requires more than 700 megabytes to download.”
gameplay
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
71%
13%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its strategic and addictive elements, smooth mechanics, and diverse mini-games. However, a significant number of users express frustration over misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent the actual gameplay, which often feels repetitive, linear, and heavily reliant on microtransactions. Overall, while some players find enjoyment in the game, the disconnect between advertised and actual gameplay has led to disappointment for many.
- “Strategic and addicting gameplay, as well as the idle rewards make Hero Clash a solid 9/10.”
- “Great graphics, smooth gameplay, much to do so you don't get bored, but it's not confusing either.”
- “Very addictive gameplay.”
- “The game experiences low frames and mixes in poor mechanics to monetize as much as possible before it's inevitably removed from the store.”
- “The gameplay is so empty and boring; the only time I felt like I had any release, any sort of breakthrough, was the 2x button, because at least it made waiting for the lackluster, horrible, and downright stupid concept of a mini-game worth it.”
- “The actual gameplay vs the level selection screen is so bad; developers spent more time on the design of loading screens and level selection than on the actual gameplay parts.”
graphics
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the vibrant visuals, smooth animations, and engaging design. However, some users criticize the inconsistency in art styles and choppy graphics that can detract from gameplay. While many find the graphics impressive and enjoyable, others feel that improvements are needed, particularly in certain areas of the game.
- “Amazing app great for killing time, excellent graphics and design with a well thought out platform design.”
- “The graphics are truly amazing.”
- “Great graphics, smooth gameplay, much to do so you don't get bored but it's not confusing either.”
- “The graphics leave much to be desired and are choppy.”
- “Graphics are terrible and the game is about quests and just a little about catching thieves.”
- “Just not very fun, awkward graphics, slow moving beginning.”
story
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
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The game's story is criticized for being convoluted and forced, with many players expressing frustration over the requirement to engage in side quests and battles that detract from the main gameplay experience. While some find the characters and themes interesting, the overall narrative is seen as lacking coherence and relevance, leading to a disconnect between player expectations and the actual content. Many users feel overwhelmed by the amount of story-driven content that feels unnecessary, detracting from the enjoyment of the game.
- “Great gameplay and themes to go along with the main story.”
- “Just started but good so far, lots of story and mini games and decent free-to-play progress.”
- “I like the simplicity of it and the multi-storyline and play.”
- “The advertised puzzle game is a side quest to some stupid and pointless RPG with no storyline.”
- “This game is stupid because it forces you into a story quest that is completely unrelated to what you think the game is.”
- “Adventure game designed with a useless puzzle game that doesn't add to the story is pointless and degrades the value of the game.”
stability
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and freezing issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players have experienced problems after updates, leading to frustrating situations where they must uninstall and reinstall the game, often losing progress. Overall, the lack of effective support and persistent glitches detract from the gaming experience, preventing it from reaching its full potential.
- “Support for this game is largely unhelpful, got super buggy after a big update patch and the best they recommend is to uninstall to reset.”
- “However, game glitches cause you to have to restart the game or even worse, uninstall and reinstall the game and then play through a tutorial that you have to win in order to get to the area where you can get your game back.”
- “The game is very buggy and hard to navigate past the very first level.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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47%
33%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the inability to turn it off during the lengthy tutorial. While some appreciate the commercial jingle, the overall consensus is that the background music and sound effects are annoying and detract from the gameplay experience. Players have criticized the reliance on generic or low-quality music, leading to a negative impact on their enjoyment of the game.
- “Visuals 9/10, characters 9/10, music 8/10, gameplay 8/10.”
- “The preview jingle song is funny.”
- “3 stars for the song on the commercial.”
- “The main reason I uninstalled was that it forces you to go through a long tutorial before you can turn off the stupid music and sound effects.”
- “I keep trying to go and explore the game to turn off the music and sound, but it keeps trying to make me progress the story despite me not wanting to because I just want to turn off the music and sound.”
- “Can't change settings to turn off background music or anything.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews on grinding in the game are mixed; while some players find it tedious and feel that it leans heavily towards a pay-to-win model, others enjoy the grinding aspect as a way to pass time and appreciate the various game modes. A few users noted that with minimal investment, they could achieve high rankings, suggesting that grinding can be rewarding for those willing to engage with it. Overall, the experience of grinding varies significantly among players, with some embracing it and others finding it a chore.
- “It's a great game to pass a couple of hours in, but it's extremely pay-to-win. If you don't enjoy grinding and don't want to spend ridiculous amounts of money on gear and champions, I'd say try another game.”
- “It can get rather grindy at higher levels.”
- “You downloaded it expecting this to be just a simple game, but it turns out to be a whole tedious RPG that isn't well-informed before you download the app.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Character development in the game is generally well-received, with users appreciating the depth and quality of the character designs. However, some players express frustration over the game's monetization strategy, which includes paywalls that complicate the progression through character development levels. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable and relaxing character development, it is perceived as costly.
- “Game is good but it's super expensive, good content deep character development.”
- “Fun and relaxing character development game.”
- “But really the character designs are pretty good.”
- “The game lures you in with the promise of a simple drawing experience, but instead, it traps you in a grind for character development levels, complete with paywalls.”
- “Character development feels more like a chore than an engaging experience, as the game prioritizes monetization over meaningful growth.”
- “The character progression system is frustratingly slow and heavily gated, making it hard to feel any real sense of achievement.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as unintentional and absurd, with users finding amusement in the game's glitches, such as the misleading home icon and the lengthy tutorial. Additionally, the quirky jingle adds a lighthearted touch, though some comments reflect a more critical and mocking tone towards the game's development.
- “It's funny you should say this because now it shows cars on the home icon... where are the cars in this game, lol?”
- “The ungodly long tutorial and it crashing right back to the play store in an attempt to uninstall itself made me laugh.”
- “But the preview jingle song is funny.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from noticeable performance issues and lacks optimization, leading to a bland experience. However, the developers are actively addressing bugs and improving quality of life, indicating a commitment to enhancing the game's performance over time.
- “The game needs better optimization.”
- “The ads are using footage from Hero Survival IO to sell this poorly optimized and bland game.”
- “There are a few hiccups with performance here and there, but the game is new and the devs have been working hard to fix bugs and bring us new events and quality of life improvements.”
- “Needs to be optimized better.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express discomfort regarding the emotional aspect of the app, citing concerns about the potential sharing of private information, which leads to feelings of unease about its continued use.