Hero Making Tycoon: Idle Games
Get on Play Store"Hero Making Tycoon" is a simulation game where you manage a factory that produces heroes to defend against invading enemies. Oversee production lines, research new technology, and customize your heroes' abilities to fight off the invasion. Balance resource management and strategic decisions to optimize your hero production and ultimately save the world.
Reviews
- The game is fun and engaging, with a cute concept of potato heroes.
- Players appreciate the optional ads that provide rewards without being forced.
- The graphics and overall design are enjoyable, making it a good time killer.
- The game is heavily reliant on ads for progression, leading to frustration among players.
- Many users report crashes after watching ads, resulting in lost rewards and progress.
- The tutorial is excessively long and intrusive, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
- monetization468 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players expressing frustration over the overwhelming number of ads required to progress. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, the frequency and necessity of ads often lead to a gameplay experience dominated by ad viewing rather than actual play. Additionally, the high cost of removing ads and the frequent crashes associated with ad viewing have further soured the experience for many players, leading to perceptions of the game as a cash grab.
“I purchased the no ads feature.”
“It's pretty fun and the 'no ads' purchase takes away all ads, which is absolutely amazing.”
“Best mobile game yet + no ads.”
“Practically every feature uses ads and the prices for premium content are just outrageously expensive.”
“You will not progress in any meaningful way without watching ads or paying real money.”
“The gameplay consists of watching ads so you can unlock more ads to watch, click on some buttons a few times which gives marginal percentage based upgrades to your heroes which in turn allows you to kill the boss which means even more ads.”
- gameplay48 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is heavily criticized for being overly reliant on ads, with many players reporting that they spend more time watching advertisements than actually engaging in gameplay. While some users find the mechanics and content enjoyable, the overwhelming presence of ads and the need for microtransactions to progress significantly detract from the overall experience, making it feel more like a chore than a fun game. Additionally, the user interface is described as cluttered, and the gameplay often feels monotonous and frustrating, especially for new players.
“The gameplay is fun but is way too ad heavy.”
“The artwork, music, GUI, gameplay, and mechanics are all great!”
“Gameplay is good with a decent amount of content, but if you don't want to pay to remove them you end up watching more ads to get ahead than playing the game.”
“Monotonous gameplay, even with side games that are just rip-offs of other games.”
“The gameplay consists of watching ads so you can unlock more ads to watch, click on some buttons a few times which gives marginal percentage-based upgrades to your heroes which in turn allows you to kill the boss which means even more ads.”
“Completely overloaded with ads, very little actual gameplay.”
- story23 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 96 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for being heavily reliant on ads and microtransactions, making progression tedious and often unplayable without spending money. While some players find the initial quests engaging, many express frustration over the increasing difficulty and the necessity to watch ads to unlock rewards, leading to a perception of a lazy and frustrating narrative experience. Overall, the story is overshadowed by the game's pay-to-win mechanics and ad walls, detracting from the enjoyment of the gameplay.
“I am really enjoying this game; it's got me hooked with the action as well as the storyline.”
“A lot of daily quests so you always have something to do.”
“The praise I do give it is a generous amount of diamonds via daily tarot cards, quests, and spinner.”
“Cant even finish the 1st mission without paying or watching ads, trash game.”
“All your time is going to be wasted if you play this game; ad walls and pay walls will completely stop you from doing anything if you don't want to watch an ad or pay. Rewards you should get for doing a quest are blocked unless you watch a stupid ad about another horrible game, which will completely stop you from progression, and at some point, you have to pay real money for basically everything.”
“One of the most boring and slow-paced games; if you do not intend to use microtransactions, it is mostly unplayable. If you even think that this game can be played without constantly watching ads to progress through the story, you're crazy.”
- stability20 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, glitches, and bugs that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues such as disappearing text, login problems, and game crashes, particularly after updates. While the game is enjoyable, these stability issues detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration.
“The game started off fun and bug-free for the most part.”
“I appreciate how stable the game has been since the last update.”
“The performance is smooth, and I haven't encountered any major issues.”
“It freezes every couple of seconds for up to 5 seconds, causing a constant traffic jam.”
“Progression isn't too bad if you spend the money, but after the update, there are lots of glitches that throttle down your progress.”
“Gets to one part of the game then freezes on a screen you can't get out of.”
- graphics19 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the artwork and smooth visuals, while others criticize optimization issues that lead to lag. Many users appreciate the cute and engaging design, though some express frustration with intrusive ads and a pay-to-win model. Overall, the graphics are generally considered good, contributing positively to the gaming experience despite some technical drawbacks.
“This is a fun little tycoon game, with cute graphics.”
“Amazing graphics and the best experience... upgrade your sword!”
“Fun game, good graphics, and cool characters.”
“Firstly, it's very unoptimized. A game that looks this simple with graphics should not be lagging.”
“The graphics are very basic; the animations and art style are just okay, I guess.”
“The new update won't let me play due to graphics spamming with no way to reduce graphics.”
- music14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the inability to mute or adjust the volume until after completing the tutorial. While some appreciate the fun and engaging background music, others find it repetitive and intrusive, especially when it interferes with their own music apps. Overall, the lack of customizable audio options detracts from the gaming experience for several users.
“The artwork, music, GUI, gameplay, and mechanics are all great!”
“The graphics are better than Call of Duty, the gameplay is more fun than League of Legends, and the music is heavier than the Doom soundtrack.”
“The background music is fun, but why do you have to complete the tutorial to be able to mute it or change the volume?”
“No setting to turn off very annoying, looping music.”
“I don't need the in-game sounds and repetitive music.”
“Why can't I turn the music off? I hate it; I haven't even been able to play it long enough to get an understanding of the game because I can't turn the music off, so I turn the game off.”
- humor12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players finding it both cute and amusing, particularly enjoying the quirky character of "potato man." While the gameplay is described as simple and typical for an idle game, the lighthearted and funny themes contribute to a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the game's appeal.
“The game itself is just plain funny.”
“Funny, simple play style and a lot of relaxing fun.”
“Very funny and addicting.”
- grinding12 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding in the game to be excessively tedious and time-consuming, with many expressing frustration over the slow progression and the need for real money to alleviate the grind. While some enjoy the core gameplay, the overwhelming sentiment is that the grind detracts significantly from the overall experience, leading to a negative perception of the game's design and monetization strategies.
“After that it gets very, very grindy and takes forever just to finish quests.”
“Now seems to be heavily geared toward encouraging player spending to correct this, and newer players will find their grind beyond tedious.”
“This game just wants you to pay for their game and watch ads; I do not recommend playing it as the grinding is so slow that it will make you feel lazy—touching grass is even better than playing this game.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting significant performance issues that render it nearly unplayable, especially after reaching certain milestones. Many users express disappointment that recent updates have failed to address these problems, suggesting a lack of expertise in optimization from the developers.
“Firstly, it's very unoptimized. A game that looks this simple with graphics should not be lagging.”
“Was fun, but after getting to a certain point, the performance drops off drastically to the point where it's almost unplayable.”
“I hope to see a performance fix soon.”
“Otherwise the game is unplayable for me. Unfortunately, the last update did not fix the performance issues for me.”
“Firstly, it's very unoptimized. A game that looks this simple with graphics should not be lagging.”
“Truth is, it is clear they have no idea where this game is going, and they most likely have no skill in optimization.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional response to the game is largely negative, with players expressing frustration over slow progression and technical issues, leading to feelings of anger and dissatisfaction. Some users suggest that the experience is so unenjoyable that it might be preferable to engage in outdoor activities instead.
