Hero or Villain: Battle Royale

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Hero or Villain: Battle Royale is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Hosted Games and was released on September 16, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Hero or Villain: Battle Royale," become a champion in a gladiatorial contest or pursue a life of crime in an alien world. Choose your path as a loyal subject, criminal, or rebel, with consequences that span 260,000 words and multiple endings. Import your character from the previous game, "Hero or Villain: Genesis," to continue your journey.

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story10 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game offers a great continuation of the story with improved writing and character development, making it engaging and immersive.
There is a high level of replayability with multiple paths and endings, allowing players to explore different choices and outcomes.
The combat mechanics and action scenes are well-executed, providing an enjoyable gameplay experience.

Many players feel that the romance options are lacking and that significant characters from the first game are forgotten or killed off without resolution.
There are issues with balance in character powers, leading to some builds being overpowered while others are nearly useless.
The game feels more linear and railroaded compared to the first installment, with fewer impactful choices and a less satisfying conclusion.

story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
62%
9%
The story is expansive and engaging, featuring a mix of character relationships, choices, and a blend of genres, though it often feels incomplete and reliant on sequels for resolution. Players appreciate the replayability and the depth of the world, but many express frustration over the forced narrative direction and the frequent character deaths, particularly that of a key love interest. Overall, while the storytelling has its strengths, it leaves some players wanting more closure and variety in future installments.
- “Lots of replayability with different options and side quests to decide how I wanted to navigate life and death battles and how I chose to handle life after being kidnapped and taken to an alien world full of people from throughout the galaxy with their own motives, ideals, and schemes to contend with.”
- “The story is massive and promises many more books in this series.”
- “Really clever story with a very interesting world, super well written and the amount of options you have makes it extremely replayable; basically every comic book should be like this.”
- “Spoiler warning: Raas, a character in this game you can have a relationship with, dies no matter what because his death is plot and mechanic essential.”
- “The direction this story takes is very similar to many other choice games like this - it starts off following a comic book-like story then completely abandons it.”
- “To be honest, it would have been great to have more options at the end, like maybe rebel against the rebels and save the planet, or something. The end feels like no matter what route I took, I still have no choice in how the story ended.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Overall, the game offers high replayability due to its numerous choices, side quests, and multiple endings, allowing players to navigate a richly crafted world with diverse characters and storylines. While some reviewers noted a more structured sequence of events compared to previous installments, the variety of options keeps the experience engaging and encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “Lots of replayability with different options and side quests to decide how I wanted to navigate life and death battles and how I chose to handle life after being kidnapped and taken to an alien world full of people from throughout the galaxy with their own motives, ideals, and schemes to contend with.”
- “Many endings, replayability is at a 100%! There are a few spelling errors, but who cares?!”
- “Really clever story with a very interesting world, super well written, and the amount of options you have makes it extremely replayable; basically, every cog book should be like this.”
- “Replayability is not as inviting, costing a star.”
- “Many endings, but the replayability is at a 100%. However, there are a few spelling errors, but who cares?!”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The gameplay in this sequel is praised for its emotional depth and character development, offering players the ability to make impactful choices that significantly alter each playthrough. It retains strong mechanics from the first game while introducing more romantic options and the freedom to choose between mercy and ruthlessness in battles. However, some players feel that the mechanics could be more flexible, allowing for greater creativity in gameplay.
- “As well as mechanics-wise, still as good as the first.”
- “Read this if you are on the fence about buying/playing this sequel: pros - allows players to show mercy or be merciless and kill opponents in battle - offers more romantic options due to the added variety of cast - way more impactful, a lot of the choices alter the gameplay on each playthrough - more emotional, way more character building, and some sad moments, very gripping!”
- “Not anything too great, maybe just throw the mechanics in and let them do whatever they want, limited only by their power and resources.”
- “Spoiler warning: Raas, a character in this game you can have a relationship with, dies no matter what because his death is plot and mechanic essential.”
- “Read this if you are on the fence about whether to buy/play this sequel: pros - allows players to show mercy or be merciless and kill opponents in battle - allows players more romantic options due to the added variety of cast - way more impactful, a lot of the choices alter the gameplay on each playthrough - more emotional, way more character building and some sad moments, very gripping!”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization model has been criticized for restricting access to numerous abilities unless players make additional in-app purchases, which can be frustrating, especially after already paying for the game. Users feel that this limitation detracts from the overall experience.
- “It wasn't a bad game, but it stopped me from using a huge amount of different abilities because I needed an in-app purchase, and it doesn't give me the option to purchase it. So a lot of really cool abilities are locked out for me, even though I paid for the game itself.”
- “The monetization system is frustratingly restrictive, making it hard to enjoy the full experience without spending extra money.”
- “I feel like the game is designed to push players towards making in-app purchases, which takes away from the overall enjoyment.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that while the game is enjoyable and frequently played, it occasionally experiences freezing issues that require a complete deletion and reinstallation to resolve.
- “The game is great; I play it every day, but the only issue is that sometimes it freezes, and I have to delete and reinstall it.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it frustrating to enjoy.”
- “I love the gameplay, but the constant stability issues ruin the experience.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their high quality and unique style, contributing to an engaging visual experience that complements the combat mechanics. Overall, players appreciate the visual improvements compared to previous installments.
- “The combat is great, just like the last one, as well as the visuals.”
- “I like this game; it has good graphics and a unique style.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its impactful choices that significantly alter gameplay, allowing for both merciful and ruthless actions. Players appreciate the deeper character development and the introduction of more romantic options, which contribute to a gripping narrative filled with poignant moments. Overall, the sequel enhances the emotional experience, making it more engaging and memorable.
- “This sequel allows players to show mercy or be merciless in battle, and it offers more romantic options due to the added variety of the cast. The choices you make are way more impactful, altering the gameplay in each playthrough. It's much more emotional, with deeper character building and some truly sad moments that are very gripping!”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game resonates well with players, evoking nostalgia and laughter as they relive their childhood fantasies of being a superhero. Reviewers appreciate the comedic elements, often expressing gratitude towards the developers for creating such an enjoyable experience.
- “I'm only 14, but this is amazing! It kind of makes me replay the moments when I wished I could be a superhero when I was young. It's hilarious! To the developers, you deserve a 5-star rating and a big thank you from me. Thanks a lot! I hope for more games like this. I love it!”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the story may have its flaws, the character design is highly praised, indicating that the characters are visually appealing and well-crafted.

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Hero or Villain: Battle Royale is a casual role playing game.

Hero or Villain: Battle Royale is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, Windows and others.

Hero or Villain: Battle Royale was released on September 16, 2020.

Hero or Villain: Battle Royale was developed by Hosted Games.

Hero or Villain: Battle Royale has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Hero or Villain: Battle Royale is a single player game.

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