Hero Dino: Idle RPG
"Hero Dino: Idle RPG" is a free-to-play mobile game where players collect and train hero dinosaurs to fight in idle RPG battles. Each dino has unique skills and abilities, and players can team up with friends for cooperative gameplay. The game features strategic idle gameplay with upgrades and rewards for regular play.
Reviews
- The game has cute graphics and engaging gameplay that keeps players entertained for hours.
- It offers a variety of activities and challenges, making it fun and addictive.
- In-app purchases are not overly aggressive, and players can enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.
- The game is plagued by frequent crashes and loading issues, making it frustrating to play.
- There is an excessive amount of ads, which disrupts the gameplay experience.
- Many players feel that the game lacks content and progression options, leading to a sense of stagnation.
- monetization39 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 77 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ads, with players reporting that they are bombarded with ads for nearly every action, leading to a frustrating experience. While there is an option to purchase an ad-free version, many users feel that the cost is too high and that the game is designed to push players towards watching ads or spending money to progress. Some players appreciate the ad rewards system, but overall, the consensus is that the monetization model detracts significantly from the gameplay experience.
“The in-app purchases are not pushy or overpowering; also, the ads are a win-win.”
“Hero Dino is a great and fun game; no in-app purchases needed.”
“This game is so awesome; it has no ads unless watching for a reward.”
“What really kills this is the extreme excess of ads for every single aspect of the game.”
“It's just an ad viewing game; you are constantly watching ads or paying for stuff to be able to advance even a tiny bit.”
“Would have been a good game if it wasn't for forced ads every 5 minutes starting the second day.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for being fun and versatile, offering a variety of daily activities and ad rewards for free players. However, some users express frustration with the inability to damage dragons after reaching a certain tier and the prevalence of ads, although purchasing the ad-free version alleviates this issue. Overall, the gameplay is well-received, with many recommending it despite some technical difficulties.
“The gameplay is fun and there's quite a lot to do daily.”
“The gameplay is versatile and the pros of ad rewards for free are plenty.”
“Fun gameplay and easy to use.”
“Legends of Slime graphics and gameplay are a complete rip-off. Seriously, just go play Legends of Slime; it's much more free-to-play friendly and is the original, while this game almost entirely copied it.”
“This is 5 stars for gameplay, but I can't even download it. I tried everything; I restarted the phone, and it did not work, so please fix this if you can.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 88 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their quality, with many users highlighting the impressive artwork and character design as standout features. Players appreciate the visual appeal, describing it as some of the best in RPG-style games, although there are criticisms regarding originality in comparison to other titles. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's enjoyment and immersive experience.
“The graphics are just stunningly the best!”
“This is the best RPG-style game I have ever played, and the artwork and design are brilliant. The game in general is fun and challenging.”
“Great game with cool graphics and characters.”
“The graphics in this game are a complete rip-off of Legends of Slime. Seriously, just go play Legends of Slime; it's much more free-to-play friendly and is the original, while this game almost entirely copied it.”
“The visuals are outdated and lack any real creativity, making the game feel bland and uninviting.”
“I was really disappointed with the graphics; they look like they belong in a game from a decade ago.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players appreciate its quality and find it enjoyable, others find the looping melody repetitive and irritating. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's fun and easy atmosphere.
“I love the music in the game.”
“This game is easy and fun at the same time, plus it has great music.”
“Cute animation and irritating looping song of 5 notes.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is engaging and encourages prolonged play, but players express frustration with the time-gated quest system, which requires waiting a full day for keys to progress. Additionally, the lack of rewarding mechanics for spending in-game currency on health recovery diminishes the overall experience.
“One thing that I don't like about the story is that spending gold on HP recovery doesn't feel rewarding after a few thousand levels, but I must do it anyway for the quest rewards.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, with frequent freezing on loading screens and the game crashing every minute, necessitating constant restarts.
“But it is, and yet it just freezes on the loading screen whenever I refresh it.”
“The game just freezes every minute; I have to restart it.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users generally find the humor in the game lacking, particularly following the 1.2.2 update, with some expressing disappointment in its comedic elements.