Hero Making Tycoon: Idle Games

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"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.

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Play Modes

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

Hero Making Tycoon: Idle Games screenshot

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,030 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

monetization481 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, with a unique concept that keeps players entertained.
The graphics and animations are cute and appealing, making the gameplay enjoyable.
The game offers a good balance of ads, allowing players to progress without feeling forced to watch them.

The game is heavily reliant on ads for progression, which can be frustrating for players.
Recent updates have introduced bugs and performance issues, making the game less enjoyable.
The tutorial is excessively long and intrusive, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.

monetization
521 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
2%
92%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the overwhelming number of ads required to progress. While some appreciate that ads are optional and can provide rewards, others feel that the game is designed to push players towards watching excessive ads or making in-app purchases to avoid them. Overall, the consensus indicates that the game heavily relies on ads, making it difficult to enjoy without either watching numerous ads or spending money to remove them.
- “It's pretty fun and the 'no ads' purchase takes away all ads, which is absolutely amazing.”
- “No ads is too good.”
- “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.”
gameplay
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
64%
11%
The gameplay is heavily criticized for being overshadowed by an overwhelming number of ads, with many players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. While some users find the mechanics and graphics appealing, the overall experience is marred by a paywall for ad removal and monotonous gameplay that feels more like a chore than entertainment. Despite a few positive remarks about unique elements, the consensus leans towards frustration with the exploitative monetization model and lack of engaging content.
- “It's fun because it has something unique that changes the whole gameplay!”
- “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.”
- “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.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
28%
10%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the artwork and overall visual appeal, describing them as "amazing" and "cute." However, some users note performance issues, such as lag and unoptimization, particularly for a game with relatively simple graphics. Additionally, frequent ads detract from the experience, despite the visuals being highlighted as a strong point.
- “This is a fun little tycoon game, with cute graphics.”
- “Amazing graphics and the best experience... upgrade your sword!”
- “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.”
- “Firstly, it's very unoptimized. A game that looks this simple with graphics should not be lagging.”
- “Very basic. The tutorial is too long for a tap game, and the animations and art style are okay, I guess.”
- “New update won't let me play due to graphics spamming with no way to reduce graphics.”
story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
76%
12%
The story aspect of the game is described as engaging but ultimately hindered by excessive reliance on ads and microtransactions, making progression tedious and frustrating for players. Many users report that quests become increasingly difficult and often require watching ads or spending money to complete, leading to a sense of being trapped in a pay-to-win model. While some players find the initial gameplay enjoyable, the overall experience is marred by these barriers, resulting in a lack of satisfaction with the story's progression.
- “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.”
- “Very lazy story.”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with many users finding it cute and funny, particularly enjoying the character "potato man." The lighthearted and simple comedic elements contribute to a relaxing and addictive gameplay experience, making it a standout feature despite the game's overall simplicity.
- “The game itself is just plain funny.”
- “Funny, simple play style and a lot of relaxing fun.”
- “Very funny and addicting.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
95%
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 crashes.”
- “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.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
67%
17%
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 praise the music as fun and engaging, 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!”
- “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.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively tedious and time-consuming, often leading to frustration among players. Many feel that the game encourages spending money to alleviate the grind, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the grind as part of the gameplay, the overwhelming sentiment is that it becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable challenge.
- “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.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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60%
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.
- “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.”
- “Was fun, but after getting to a certain point, the performance drops off drastically to the point where it's almost unplayable.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional response to the game is largely negative, with players expressing frustration over slow progression and intrusive ads, leading to feelings of anger and dissatisfaction. Additionally, technical issues like bugs and unresponsive controls contribute to a sense of annoyance, overshadowing any positive aspects of the gameplay.