Heroes and Castles 2

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"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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Play Modes

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

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 259 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

monetization9 negative mentions

The game features engaging gameplay with strategic depth, making it addictive and fun.
Graphics are impressive, and the game offers a unique blend of tower defense and RPG elements.
The developers are praised for their commitment to creating quality mobile games, with many players expressing excitement for future titles.

The saving system is unreliable, leading to lost progress and frustration when switching devices.
Many players report issues with bugs and crashes, particularly during gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience.
The difficulty spikes significantly at higher levels, making it challenging to progress without grinding.

graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
7%
20%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the breathtaking visuals, detail, and immersive gameplay. However, some users report performance issues like stuttering, and a few express that the graphics could be improved further. Despite these criticisms, the majority find the graphics to be impressive and enjoyable.
- “Breathtaking graphics and seriously enjoyable playstyle.”
- “Great graphics and very detailed with depth.”
- “Awesome graphics and immersive gameplay make this one of the best games available on the Play Store.”
- “I turned down the graphics all the way and it still stutters.”
- “The graphics are bad.”
- “I can control the graphics and I can play normally without lagging, the game also works offline!”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
90%
The monetization model of Heroes and Castles 3 has received mixed reviews, with players expressing frustration over the presence of ads even in the paid version, which they feel is unacceptable. While the game can be completed without in-app purchases, the frequency and timing of ads are seen as intrusive and detract from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay. Some users appreciate the optional ads that offer rewards, but many still find the ad experience to be overly disruptive.
- “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 developers have designed the game in a way that allows for full enjoyment without the need for additional purchases.”
- “It's refreshing to see a game where you can progress and enjoy the experience without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “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.”
- “A bit too many ads.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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30%
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, offering strategic depth and immersive experiences reminiscent of "Mount and Blade." However, players have noted issues such as unbalanced weapons, frustrating melee controls, and a lack of challenge at higher levels, alongside requests for new content, customization options, and improved animations. Overall, while the core gameplay is enjoyable, there is a strong desire for enhancements and additional features to maintain player interest.
- “Gameplay is fun and it has actual strategic depth in it.”
- “The actual gameplay is very fun and the battles are engaging.”
- “Unique game with some depth, large variety of enemies and troops.”
- “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.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Users express a desire for a more developed storyline in the game, suggesting that it currently lacks depth and engagement. While the gameplay is described as addictive and challenging, there are calls for improvements in graphics and customization, indicating that a stronger narrative could enhance the overall experience.
- “This game is awesome! I think if they improve the graphics and add a story, then this will be a hit.”
- “I think it needs more... you know, a bit of a storyline.”
- “If they improve the graphics and add a story, then this will be a hit.”
- “Played the first few missions; boring as hell. The gameplay and customization need work.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has been criticized for frequent audio glitches and stutters, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Many users feel that while there is potential, the bugs significantly hinder gameplay.
- “In each case, my audio glitches and stutters.”
- “Good effort, but too buggy to really play.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music and soundtracks in the game are consistently praised as sublime, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The music and soundtracks are sublime as well.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The game offers a high level of replayability, but some players find the difficulty overwhelming, particularly when faced with numerous armored enemies, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. While it may appeal to those seeking a challenge, it may not be as engaging for others.
- “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 more adventures.”
- “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 get ready for the difficulty.”
- “The game has some replayability, but the lack of variety in missions makes it feel repetitive after a while.”
- “While there are multiple endings, the journey to get there feels tedious and doesn't encourage me to replay the game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 to run smoothly on mid-range systems.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, indicating poor optimization.”
- “The lack of optimization makes it nearly unplayable on older hardware.”