Heroes & Generals

"Heroes & Generals" is a free-to-play, MMOFPS game set in WW2, where Germany, the United States, and the Soviet Union battle for global dominance. Players can choose from various roles including infantry, tank crew, fighter pilot, and general, and everything done contributes to the ongoing, persistent online war. This immersive game encourages teamwork and community building with a huge and expanding player base. Players have access to a vast arsenal of weapons and vehicles, ensuring a dynamic and exciting warfare experience.

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Reviews

55%

Audience ScoreBased on 969 reviews

gameplay38 positive mentions

grinding62 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay with various unit types and upgrade options.
Fun to play with friends, offering a mix of strategy and action.
Good graphics and sound design for a free-to-play game.

Heavy grind required to unlock weapons and classes, leading to frustration.
Pay-to-win elements make it difficult for free players to compete.
Long matchmaking times and unbalanced gameplay can detract from the experience.

gameplay
110 mentions
35 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its vehicle mechanics, strategic elements, and engaging maps, while others criticize it for being unbalanced, grindy, and plagued by pay-to-win mechanics. Many users noted that the lack of tutorials and slow matchmaking detracts from the experience, and while some found the gameplay enjoyable after a learning curve, others felt it was ultimately frustrating and poorly executed. Overall, the game offers a blend of fun and tactical gameplay, but significant issues with mechanics and balance hinder its potential.
- “The gameplay is amazing.”
- “Heroes and Generals is a realistic and fun game filled with hilarious moments, nail-biting gameplay, and fast-paced battles.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are quite swift and smooth, the aesthetics are quite nice too, plus the game is free.”
- “The gameplay is taking a horrible direction; every advertisement and promotional video has goofy elements going on, and it's nowhere near the 'ultimate WWII shooter' as they call it.”
- “The developers aren't taking this seriously at all, and the gameplay is complete garbage.”
- “This game will cost you more than most and keep you shelling out for it with little effort from the devs to fix basic gameplay.”
grinding
62 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its excessive grinding, which many players find tedious and frustrating, often feeling like a pay-to-win scheme. While some players appreciate the sense of accomplishment that comes from grinding, the overwhelming consensus is that the time investment required to unlock content is disproportionately high, leading to a negative gameplay experience. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a major drawback, detracting from the enjoyment of the game.
- “The game is 'free to play' but of course they monopolize it so that you're either grinding away your life or giving them money.”
- “The amount of grinding is ridiculous and the repair fee is overpriced.”
- “This game is a grindy pay-to-win pile of shit and the devs don't give a single fuck what state the game is in as long as they get your money.”
graphics
58 mentions
28 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
22 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as decent or good for a free title, while others criticize them as poorly optimized and lacking in quality. Many users report performance issues, requiring high-end hardware to run the game smoothly, and express frustration over the disparity between in-game visuals and promotional materials. Overall, while some appreciate the aesthetic and atmosphere, a significant number find the graphics underwhelming and in need of improvement.
- “The graphics are good and the gameplay is slow and strategic, which is a nice change of pace from games like Call of Duty.”
- “I think this game is very good graphics-wise and gameplay-wise; I would highly recommend it.”
- “This is a fantastic game with good graphics, and I love that it is free to play.”
- “One of the most poorly optimized games I have ever come across in my years on this wretched planet. You either need a PC with a GTX 1080 and 64GB of RAM and an i7 to run this game on medium graphic settings or a Mauser to shoot yourself after your many attempts to make this game run okay even at low settings with video memory set to 0 in the command menu.”
- “The graphics are absolute garbage, and look nothing like the screenshots or the trailers.”
- “The last big issue is dull, colorless graphics with low-quality textures and shadows everywhere.”
optimization
25 mentions
16 % positive mentions
48 % neutral mentions
36 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting severe performance issues, including low frame rates, laggy menus, and stuttering gameplay. Many users feel that the developers are unresponsive to feedback, leading to a lack of improvements in optimization despite ongoing updates. Overall, the game struggles with balancing graphics and performance, leaving many players frustrated.
- “The game is awesome, well optimized, runs smoothly, I really can't believe it is free.”
- “I used to love this game back when it was optimized decently well and there were little to no problems.”
- “Not very optimized, even at low graphics my GPU has decent usage (it's an RTX 3070), so I imagine a lot of lower-end PCs would struggle to maintain even 30 fps at 720p.”
- “Reto has possibly the worst thing ever for feedback... they hardly ever listen to the people who play the game, and make the game progressively worse with absolutely atrocious optimization.”
- “Optimization doesn't exist, laggy as hell and low FPS.”
- “I downloaded the game and I have an alright PC and it ran under 5 FPS due to the horrible optimization.”
humor
13 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often highlighted as a key aspect, with players enjoying hilarious moments, funny glitches, and absurd scenarios, such as riding an old bicycle in battle. Many reviews emphasize that playing with friends enhances the comedic experience, making even frustrating gameplay more enjoyable. However, some players note that the humor can diminish over time, particularly as they encounter issues like pay-to-win mechanics and unbalanced gameplay.
- “Outstanding shooting and aiming, cool and fun + really funny if you play with friends, cool transportation, maybe add some more party members, like 100 friends can join the party would be more fun.”
- “Riding an old bicycle in the battlefield is hilarious, even more funny than shooting the enemy.”
- “This game is really awesome, has lots of funny moments, love the physics.”
stability
10 mentions
20 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
80 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with reports of occasional freezes during critical moments and various bugs affecting gameplay, particularly with vehicles and map mechanics. While some players find the glitches amusing and the overall gameplay smooth, others express frustration over persistent issues that detract from the experience, especially for new players. Overall, the game shows signs of being buggy despite its enjoyable aspects.
- “The gameplay is smooth and runs great.”
- “I love the game; it's one of the best free-to-play games out there, and it runs great.”
- “Game freezes momentarily on certain occasions, sometimes at crucial events, e.g., just before being killed.”
- “I played this game a while back, which was 2 years ago... back then I loved the game; I would run around with my friends and it was great, but now... the game is just buggy and cruel to new players. Once I got back in, I realized I only have the tank man class, so every time I deploy, I must deploy with a freaking tank. It's just painful to play this game and get spawn killed by enemies.”
- “Rts map is overall buggy and still has issues with autoresolving unplayed matches, which needs to be changed in the future.”
monetization
5 mentions
0 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
80 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game has been heavily criticized for being a blatant pay-to-win scheme, with players describing it as a grindy cash grab filled with microtransactions and bugs. Many feel that the game's evolution has strayed far from its original promise, leading to frustration among long-time fans.
- “My friend introduced this game to me years ago when it was in alpha, and I am proud to say that this little game has grown up to be a grindy pay-to-win cash grab that not even Sega, Ubisoft, and the likes could come up with.”
- “The game is a complete grind fest; even if you spend money for veteran status, it's a blatant pay-to-win cash grab riddled with bugs.”
- “It's all about microtransactions nowadays.”
story
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its abrupt introduction, lacking a basic training mission that would help players familiarize themselves with gameplay mechanics and equipment. This omission leaves players feeling unprepared and unrewarded for completing missions, detracting from the overall narrative experience.
- “The story immerses you right into the action, making you feel the intensity of the battlefield from the very beginning.”
- “The narrative is engaging and keeps you on the edge of your seat, with unexpected twists that enhance the overall experience.”
- “The character development throughout the story adds depth, making you genuinely care about the outcomes of their journeys.”
- “Rather than getting a basic training mission where a new recruit can learn the basics of gameplay or practice with the game's equipment, you are thrown right into the meat grinder.”
- “There used to be a quick training mission, where you could at least shoot some of the guns, bazooka, scoped rifle, and anti-air, but it’s now removed.”
- “You gain next to nothing for finishing a mission.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game successfully captures a unique WWII atmosphere reminiscent of classic films, enhanced by smooth graphics and performance on high-end PCs. Players appreciate the immersive experience that evokes the feel of old war movies.
- “The game has its unique style and atmosphere; you feel like you're watching old WWII movies.”
- “The graphics and WWII atmosphere are impressive, and the game runs smoothly on my high-end PC.”
music
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, complementing the overall experience with fine compositions that enhance the gameplay alongside decent graphics and great sound effects.
- “Decent graphics, great sound effects, and fine music.”
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game’s significant replay value, indicating that it offers numerous opportunities for revisiting and experiencing different outcomes or strategies.
- “This game offers a lot of replay value.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes makes it highly replayable.”
- “I keep coming back for more; the replayability is fantastic!”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, particularly enjoying recent updates that enhance their experience. However, some users feel that the pacing could be improved with features like a timer and more accessible in-game purchases, indicating a desire for a more balanced and engaging gameplay experience.