Hero Defense King : TD

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"Hero Defense King: TD" is a strategy game with good mechanics and compelling graphics that allows you to defend your kingdom from invading monsters using towers. However, be prepared for lots of grinding and potential disturbance from ads. The game's description states that you must use your towers to defeat the oncoming hordes of enemies. Overall, it's an engaging game that challenges your strategic skills while providing immersive gameplay.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,483 reviews

graphics40 positive mentions

monetization22 negative mentions

The game has a fun gameplay loop and engaging mechanics similar to other popular tower defense games.
Graphics are appealing and the game offers a variety of towers and heroes to choose from.
Daily rewards and the ability to earn currency through gameplay provide a sense of progression without mandatory purchases.

The upgrade system is frustratingly expensive, requiring excessive grinding or real money to progress effectively.
Many players experience issues with controls, such as misselecting towers or heroes during critical moments.
The game quickly becomes a pay-to-win experience, with significant difficulty spikes that hinder free-to-play progress.

graphics
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
21%
7%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed response from users. Many praise the visuals as beautiful, stunning, and well-designed, noting that they enhance the gameplay experience, while others criticize them for being average, outdated, or lacking polish compared to similar titles. Some users also mention performance issues, such as slow graphics and lag, suggesting that improvements could be made to elevate the overall graphical quality.
- “Stunning graphics and plenty of room for upgrading.”
- “Beautiful art style.”
- “The game graphics are awesome and the controls are ok.”
- “This game is not good, the graphics are bad. I don't like this game because I like you.”
- “Didn’t like the graphics!”
- “The graphics are bad... so bad.”
monetization
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
96%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive and often forced advertisements that disrupt gameplay. While some users note that watching ads can provide rewards, the overall sentiment is that the rewards are insufficient compared to the effort required for upgrades, leading to a perception of being pressured to make in-game purchases. Additionally, technical issues with ad loading further exacerbate the negative experience surrounding monetization.
- “It's fun and there are no ads!”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't disrupt gameplay.”
- “I appreciate that I can enjoy the game without constant interruptions from ads.”
- “Even watching ads doesn't do much as the rewards for doing so are virtually nothing compared to what you need to upgrade.”
- “I have played this game for 15 hours and I can say the app advertisement option not functioning is very frustrating and forces players to buy diamonds from their shop.”
- “I was sold on the game till they started forcing ads on me after every level.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
45%
15%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and addictive, with a solid tower defense and strategy mechanics reminiscent of Kingdom Rush. While the graphics are considered average to good, players appreciate the simplicity and intensity of the gameplay, though some express frustration with monetization and a lack of tutorials. Overall, the game offers enjoyable mechanics but may feel repetitive and costly for free-to-play users.
- “This game has a fun gameplay loop similar to Kingdom Rush.”
- “Really interesting game, combines your favorite tower defense and strategy game mechanics.”
- “Fun, addictive gameplay!”
- “I have played this game for 15 hours, and I can say the app advertisement option not functioning is very frustrating and forces players to buy diamonds from their shop.”
- “Decent tower defense game, just the usual huge gacha mechanics.”
- “Solid gameplay but lacking in story and mechanics.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, particularly for resources like gold and gems, which can lead to frustration as the difficulty ramps up quickly. While some acknowledge that grinding is effective for upgrades, many feel it detracts from the overall enjoyment, with a sentiment that it may lean towards a pay-to-win model. Overall, the consensus is that the game requires significant grinding, especially in the early levels, which can feel unbalanced.
- “Deleted because difficulty ramps up almost instantly requiring grinding after only 3 stages.”
- “Game is fun but I've never known a tower defense game with so much grinding in it to upgrade stuff.”
- “Early levels are too grindy.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its humor, with players finding it consistently funny and entertaining. Additionally, the graphic design complements the comedic elements effectively, enhancing the overall experience.
- “This game is funny and the graphic design is also good.”
- “Good funny game.”
- “Very funny.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have several stability issues, including glitches that can prevent players from placing new towers after pausing. While some users enjoy the gameplay, the overall consensus is that the game is too buggy and requires significant improvements from the developers.
- “A couple of glitches to note; sometimes after pausing, the game will resume, but you are unable to place new towers on the field of play.”
- “The game is too buggy.”
- “I tried it, liked it, but it's buggy; the developers really should sort this out.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's story mode is criticized for being underdeveloped and lacking depth, with players expressing a desire for more narrative insight. Additionally, technical issues and excessive grinding detract from the overall experience, compounded by frequent ads after missions.
- “The game has solid gameplay but is lacking in story.”
- “Some insight into the story would be appreciated.”
- “The game is bugged; I finished story mode but encountered issues.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players appreciate the music in the game, describing it as nice and enjoyable, which enhances their overall experience. There is a desire for more songs, indicating that the soundtrack is a highlight for many users.
- “Nice music, cool towers, fun.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized for disappointing performance, with players expressing frustration over unresolved issues related to the ad option not functioning properly.
- “Disappointing performance from developers despite players' complaints about the ad option not working and no action being taken.”