Heroes and Castles 2
- June 25, 2015
- Foursaken Media
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Get on Apple Store"Heroes and Castles 2" is a fantasy strategy game that allows you to command units, build and customize your hero, and defend your castle from enemy forces. You'll need to balance resources, manage your army, and upgrade your hero's abilities to survive waves of orcs, goblins, and other dangerous creatures. With stunning 3D graphics and intense battles, this game offers a challenging and engaging experience for fans of the strategy genre.
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Reviews
- The game features engaging gameplay with a unique blend of strategy and action, making it addictive and fun.
- Graphics are impressive, providing a visually appealing experience that stands out among mobile games.
- The developers are praised for their efforts and potential, with many players expressing excitement for future updates and sequels.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, making it frustrating and sometimes unplayable.
- Difficulty spikes significantly as the game progresses, often leading to overwhelming challenges that can deter players.
- There are complaints about intrusive ads, especially in the paid version, which detracts from the overall experience.
- graphics13 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the detailed and immersive visuals, as well as the polished lighting effects. However, some users report performance issues, such as stuttering even at lower settings, and a few express dissatisfaction with the overall graphic design. Overall, while the graphics are often described as outstanding and breathtaking, there are calls for improvements in certain areas.
“Great graphics and very detailed with depth.”
“Awesome graphics and immersive gameplay make this one of the best games available on the Play Store.”
“Breathtaking graphics and seriously enjoyable playstyle.”
“I turned down the graphics all the way and it still stutters.”
“The graphics are bad.”
“Graphics are okay, but many different weapons and armor!”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, offering strategic depth and a variety of enemies and troops. However, players note issues such as unbalanced weapons, frustrating melee controls, and a lack of challenge at higher levels, suggesting the need for new content, improved animations, and additional gameplay modes. Overall, while the core experience is enjoyable, there are several areas identified for improvement.
“Gameplay is fun and it has actual strategic depth in it.”
“Awesome graphics and immersive gameplay make this one of the best games available on the Play Store.”
“I love the gameplay mechanics but the only problem is to improve the dashing animation and add some fighting styles.”
“Core gameplay has Mount and Blade vibes, but with the way the controls are right now, the melee experience is straight up miserable as you are more often swinging air than hitting the mobs, and your troops are doing barely any damage.”
“Unique game with some depth and a large variety of enemies and troops, but it needs new content. Maybe new classes from the first game and some castle mechanics. Also, some stages are too easy and weapons feel unbalanced.”
“Played the first few missions and found the gameplay boring as hell; customization needs work.”
- monetization9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -22 % neutral mentions
- 89 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game features both optional ads that provide rewards and a paid version, but many users express frustration over the prevalence of ads, even in the paid version. While the game can be completed without in-app purchases, the intrusive nature of ads detracts from the overall experience, leading to mixed feelings about its monetization strategy.
“The game can be completed without in-app purchases, which is a huge plus for players who prefer not to spend extra money.”
“I appreciate that the monetization model allows for a full experience without feeling pressured to buy anything.”
“It's refreshing to see a game where you can enjoy everything it has to offer without needing to make in-app purchases.”
“I gave the game a chance just to discover that the game still has ads even if you paid for it.”
“The game desperately needs a better control system. The ads, though, are frustrating and for a paid game, unacceptable.”
“The actual gameplay is very fun and the battles are engaging, but the ads to get equipment suffer two problems.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users find the game's story lacking, expressing a desire for a more developed narrative and additional features, such as horseback riding and cavalry knights, to enhance the experience. While the gameplay is initially enjoyable, it becomes increasingly challenging and repetitive, leading to a sense of boredom in later missions. Overall, there is a call for improved storytelling and customization to maintain engagement.
“I think it needs more of a storyline.”
“Played the first few missions; I was bored as hell. The gameplay and customization need work.”
“The story feels lacking and doesn't engage me.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being too buggy, with users reporting frequent audio glitches and stutters that hinder gameplay. Overall, while there is recognition of effort, the technical issues significantly detract from the experience.
“Good effort, but it's too buggy to really play.”
“In each case, I experienced audio glitches and stutters.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and soundtracks in the game are consistently praised as sublime, enhancing the overall experience.
“The music and soundtracks are sublime as well.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers a high level of replayability, but many players find the difficulty overwhelming, particularly when faced with numerous armored enemies, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. While some may appreciate the challenge, others may find it uninteresting and frustrating.
“This game offers incredible replayability with its diverse character builds and multiple endings, ensuring that each playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
“The variety of choices and paths you can take makes replaying the game a rewarding experience, as you discover new storylines and gameplay mechanics each time.”
“With its dynamic world and random events, every playthrough feels unique, encouraging players to dive back in for another adventure.”
“I'd say this is really replayable, but the difficulty is just too much for me personally. It becomes uninteresting when armored enemies pile up on me. I'd say players who want to give this a shot should go on, but be ready for the difficulty.”
“The game lacks variety in its missions, making it hard to feel motivated to replay it. Once you've seen everything, there's not much left to keep you coming back.”
“While the initial experience is enjoyable, the lack of meaningful choices and consequences means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than a fun challenge.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users find the free version of the game excessively grindy, suggesting that it requires a significant amount of repetitive effort to progress.
“The free version is too grindy.”
“Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, and it just felt tedious and unfulfilling.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users are calling for improved optimization, indicating that the current performance of the game could be enhanced for a smoother experience.
“The game desperately needs better optimization.”
“Optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops.”
“I experienced significant performance issues due to poor optimization.”
