Heroes Evolved

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Heroes Evolved is a single player and multiplayer tactical role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Net Dragon and was released on January 1, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Heroes Evolved is a free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena game. It features a diverse roster of heroes with unique abilities and playstyles. Players work together to destroy the enemy team's base while protecting their own, in fast-paced and strategic matches. In-game purchases include cosmetic items and heroes for customization.

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49%

Audience ScoreBased on 240 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game is lightweight and can be downloaded quickly, making it accessible for players with lower-spec PCs.
Some players find the hero skills and item effects to be fun and engaging, providing a casual gaming experience.
The game offers a variety of heroes and gameplay modes, which can be enjoyable for those looking for a casual MOBA experience.

The game is heavily criticized for being a blatant rip-off of League of Legends and Dota 2, lacking originality and polish.
There are significant pay-to-win elements, with VIP status providing advantages that can affect gameplay balance.
The game suffers from severe lag and connectivity issues, particularly for players outside of North America, making it frustrating to play.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
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Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some praising its simplicity and smooth performance, while others criticize it for being a derivative clone of Dota 2 and League of Legends, featuring broken mechanics and poor design choices. The presence of a pay-to-win system significantly impacts gameplay, making it difficult for non-paying players to compete effectively. Additionally, issues with hero balance and lane dynamics have led to frustration among players, particularly in competitive settings.
- “The mobile version is a straight-up Dota 2 clone with a 15-minute gameplay mechanism.”
- “An additional feature is that every match is recorded, allowing players to save and analyze their gameplay strategies after completing a match.”
- “The gameplay runs pretty well.”
- “Simply disgusting gameplay.”
- “The pay-to-win system affects your gameplay at all times, since the stone active abilities (comparable to summoner spells from League of Legends) become much stronger the further you advance on a VIP ladder, making spending money on this game as you progress unavoidable unless you want to continue.”
- “And finally, they made one of the worst gameplay designs that I have ever seen: instead of runes, they have a jungle monster, and you can't know what buff will be dropped until this monster is slain; instead of Roshan, we have Zakar, who is extremely hard to beat and gives like 30 attack damage and 20 spell damage, so nobody even touches him; there are no junglers or roamers, but trio lanes are stupid, so even in the pro scene they go 2-1-2 laning each game; hero balance is horrible, I don't even want to talk about it, just trust me, I was silver in there before I left this game.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
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The graphics of the game are generally perceived as outdated and buggy, with some users comparing them unfavorably to other titles like Minecraft. While a few reviewers find them acceptable for a cross-platform game, the overall sentiment leans towards disappointment, particularly in light of the game's competitive nature and the presence of pay-to-win elements.
- “Graphics are kinda ok (for a cross-platform game).”
- “They say that the game is 'competitive' and can be downloaded in 10 seconds (and it is true, the full client weighs only 80 MB, and the graphics are not awful; I think the only plus of the game).”
- “And the graphics look okay considering it took me literally less than a second to install the game.”
- “The graphics are too old.”
- “Buggy, low graphics; the mobile version is much better.”
- “Minecraft has better graphics.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezing during login and quitting, as well as overall lag and bugs. Users have noted that the mobile version performs better, while the graphics quality is considered low. Overall, the game's stability detracts from the user experience.
- “It has only a couple of seconds install time, but then it just freezes at the 'logging in' screen for the EU server.”
- “The game freezes at the quit screen.”
- “Laggy, buggy, and pay-to-win.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting significant lag and frame drops, especially compared to other titles like League of Legends. However, others note that it runs well with minimal resource requirements, indicating a disparity in performance experiences among users. Overall, the game appears to need further optimization to enhance stability and control responsiveness.
- “Looks quite well optimized; requires very little resources.”
- “The game needs much optimization, as I can play League of Legends and Heroes of the Storm at 120 FPS, yet I experience a lot of lag and frame drops while playing this.”
- “Poorly optimized, terrible controls, and even the content lags behind the Android release.”
- “The game needs much optimization; I can play League of Legends and Heroes of the Storm at 120 FPS, yet I experience a lot of lag and frame drops while playing this.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as exploitative, with users labeling it a "cash grab."
- “This game feels like a cash grab.”
- “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating how much you have to spend to enjoy the game fully.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing characters and entertaining gameplay, making it enjoyable for casual play. However, some players experienced connectivity issues due to low server populations, which detracted from the overall experience.
- “Good for messing around with, funny characters.”
- “It was very funny; sadly, I had to play on NA servers because there were almost no players on the EU server.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect in games like Dota 2 and League of Legends, highlighting the significant time investment required to learn heroes, items, and game mechanics. This steep learning curve can be a barrier for newcomers, making the initial experience feel overwhelming.
- “My biggest problem with Dota 2 and LoL was the amount of time spent early on learning the heroes, learning the items, and grinding knowledge among other things.”