Hero Zero

About

Hero Zero is a free, multiplayer role-playing game where you create and customize your own superhero, battling petty and high-level criminals in PvP or alongside other players. As you complete quests and defeat villains, you'll earn skill points to level up and increase your hero's power, with the goal of becoming a world-renowned hero. However, the game can be buggy at times and may include annoying ads.

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Play Modes

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,893 reviews

story8 positive mentions

monetization13 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, with a humorous storyline that keeps players entertained.
It offers a variety of activities and missions, allowing for both casual and dedicated gameplay.
Players appreciate the community aspect, with opportunities to join teams and interact with others.

The character creation interface is frustrating, with small buttons that make customization difficult.
Many players experience frequent crashes and loading issues, making the game unplayable at times.
There are concerns about the game's pay-to-win mechanics, with in-game purchases being necessary for competitive play.

story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
67%
9%
The game's story is characterized by a humorous and engaging narrative that accompanies various missions, providing players with a lighthearted experience. While many players appreciate the silliness and variety of side quests, there are concerns about the lack of player control during missions and the repetitive nature of gameplay at higher levels. Overall, the story mode is seen as interesting, but players desire more depth and interaction within the missions.
- “The story mode is interesting.”
- “It has an interesting and humorous storyline.”
- “Quite a funny storyline and good fun to play.”
- “I got to level 260 and it got really boring after that; the max level is about 300 because you kind of unlock everything and have nothing to do but just do missions.”
- “The info section of this app implies I can do stuff with my hero, but all I do is pick missions and wait while my hero does them.”
- “When you go on missions, all you do is just sit there and watch a clock tick away with minutes you'll never get back.”
humor
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding it funny and entertaining, often highlighting its amusing storylines and quirky characters. However, some reviews note that while the humor is enjoyable, it can become repetitive, and issues like pay-to-win mechanics and stability problems detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is considered a fun and humorous time sink that keeps players engaged despite some gameplay frustrations.
- “This game is funny as hell.”
- “Funny stories behind the missions.”
- “A simple concept, but a funny premise and great community.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
58%
13%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it addictive and enjoyable, particularly in multiplayer settings, while others criticize it for being boring, unbalanced, or plagued by technical issues. Loading times and control responsiveness are also common complaints, alongside concerns about the game's overall depth and mechanics. Despite these criticisms, there are positive notes on the art style and potential for fun, suggesting that improvements could enhance the experience significantly.
- “Absolutely addicting gameplay with multiplayer interaction!”
- “Turn-based gameplay and interesting art.”
- “Very addictive gameplay, very excellent game, but please fix some bugs and errors, the Facebook version of this game is way better!”
- “Gets boring very quickly due to gameplay and obvious cash grab.”
- “It's alright but the controls are a bit hard to press, the gameplay is kind of boring so you definitely need more than one account, but it's a decent game.”
- “Nothing in gameplay or scenario draws you in... felt like the download was a waste of time.”
monetization
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
16%
68%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the heavy emphasis on in-app purchases and the prevalence of ads, including pop-ups and video advertisements. While some users appreciate the absence of ads in certain instances, others express frustration over the high costs of in-game items and the lack of options to eliminate ads through subscriptions. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as a significant detractor from the gameplay experience.
- “No ads!”
- “I started playing and there are no ads.”
- “Nice timepass; the in-game purchases are on the expensive side. At a higher level, it becomes a little uninteresting, but it's still decent.”
- “Gets boring very quickly due to gameplay and obvious cash grab.”
- “There's just too much emphasis on the in-game purchases.”
- “Installed the app and found out that it has pop-up ads.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
44%
19%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful and well-designed visuals, while others report significant glitches and issues, particularly on the Google Pixel 6 Pro. Many appreciate the cartoonish aesthetic, but there are calls for improved animations and action graphics to enhance the overall experience. Despite some minor bugs, the general sentiment leans towards a positive reception of the game's graphics.
- “Little by little, and one by one, I had the impression that this game will last on my phone. It means I will love to play this game... nice graphics and no lags at all.”
- “Awesome stuff in the game, really loved it; excellent graphics.”
- “Beautiful game and very good graphics.”
- “But I have a Google Pixel 6 Pro, and when I log in, there are some really bad glitches with the graphics.”
- “Would love to continue playing, but I'm getting strange glitches with screen overlays and stretched graphics on my Google Pixel 6.”
- “Generic text-based game. Cartoony graphics with few animations.”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
93%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting persistent glitches that affect gameplay, particularly on mobile devices like the Google Pixel 6 Pro. While some players experience minor issues, many find the glitches to be significant enough to hinder their enjoyment and progress, leading to frustration and a sense of wasted effort. Overall, the game is described as "buggy" and in need of substantial improvements to enhance stability.
- “Good so far... no glitches... thanks.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs.”
- “I've experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
- “Seems like a waste of time and effort to lose everything because of developer glitches.”
- “Would love to continue playing but getting strange glitches with screen overlays and stretched graphics on Google Pixel 6.”
- “Cool that there's mobile-only features, but it freezes up after almost every action.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game has received mixed feedback regarding optimization, with many users reporting significant performance issues, frequent crashes, and instability. While players appreciate the game's potential, they emphasize the need for urgent performance fixes and a more user-friendly interface to enhance the overall experience.
- “Great game, just needs performance fixes.”
- “If it gets fixed and runs smoothly, then I would totally recommend it and rate it 5 stars.”
- “You should definitely upgrade performance and maybe make the UI more user-friendly.”
- “The game runs poorly on my system, even with the settings lowered to minimum.”
- “There are frequent frame drops and stuttering, which makes the gameplay frustrating.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's long-term, grindy nature, particularly for those interested in crypto and NFT farming. However, some find the grinding aspect can become excessively tedious and frustrating, especially with the game's reliance on RNG and the challenges posed by team dynamics.
- “Can get too grindy, so it's annoying as hell. Still good though. Hate herocons; can't get a freaking break from your obsessed team that quits after a month or two.”
- “Just playing for crypto/NFT farming: a RPG idler with RNG outcomes on the success of tasks.”