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 1,947 reviews

gameplay76 positive mentions

grinding125 negative mentions

gameplay
220 mentions
35 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its vehicle mechanics and strategic elements, while others criticize its unbalanced systems, slow matchmaking, and pay-to-win aspects. Many players find the initial experience enjoyable but note that it can become grindy and frustrating over time, particularly due to poor mechanics and a lack of tutorials. Overall, while there are moments of fun and engaging gameplay, significant issues with balance and design detract from the overall experience.
- “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 developers aren't taking this seriously at all, and the gameplay is complete dog****.”
- “This game is bad, for a number of reasons. Firstly, the gameplay is wanky; you don't feel human playing it, you feel like a space robot. That's the best way I can describe it. The grind is far too terrible for what it offers, and it's pay to win.”
- “Have to wait an eternity in queue to find a server, gameplay is awful. When I played for the first time, I didn't even know how to spawn (lack of tutorial), pay-to-win.”
grinding
125 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 barrier to enjoyment. While some acknowledge that grinding can lead to a sense of accomplishment, the overwhelming sentiment is that the grind is too demanding, especially in a free-to-play model that encourages spending money to bypass it. Overall, players recommend the game only to those with patience for extensive grinding.
- “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 they will keep the game as it is.”
- “For the rest of us, though, we have to spend literally weeks, maybe even months on grinding just to get the next gun or vehicle.”
graphics
116 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 for a free title, while others criticize them for being poorly optimized and not matching promotional materials. Many users report performance issues, requiring high-end hardware for satisfactory gameplay, and express frustration over the lack of visual fidelity and optimization. Overall, while some find the graphics acceptable, a significant number feel they detract from the overall experience.
- “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.”
- “A good, iconic World War II FPS game with great graphics and mechanics.”
- “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 the dull, colorless graphics with low-quality textures and shadows everywhere.”
optimization
50 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, stuttering, and laggy menus. Many feel that the developers are unresponsive to feedback and that the game has deteriorated over time, leading to a frustrating experience even on capable hardware. Despite some attempts to improve performance, such as adding visual sliders, the overall consensus is that the game remains poorly optimized.
- “The game is awesome, well optimized, runs smoothly, I really can't believe it is free.”
- “The game still looked good even at graphics low enough for a good performance.”
- “I used to love this game back when it was optimized decently well and there were little to no problems.”
- “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.”
- “I downloaded the game and I have an alright PC, and it ran under 5 fps due to the horrible optimization.”
- “Walking and running is stuttering 24/7 as if it's in alpha; people cannot shoulder their rifles without arthritis, and there are only 2 or 3 people communicating per team out of a full game.”
humor
26 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is frequently highlighted as a major draw, particularly when playing with friends, leading to many hilarious moments and enjoyable experiences. Players appreciate the comedic elements, such as funny glitches and absurd scenarios like riding a bicycle in battle, although some express that the fun diminishes with game updates and leveling challenges. Overall, the game's humor contributes significantly to its appeal, especially in social play.
- “Heroes and Generals is a realistic and fun game filled with hilarious moments, nail-biting gameplay, and fast-paced battles.”
- “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, and I love the physics.”
stability
20 mentions
20 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
80 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with users reporting occasional freezes during critical moments and various bugs, particularly with vehicles and map mechanics. While some players find the glitches amusing, others express frustration, especially new players who face challenges like spawn killing and limited class options. Overall, the gameplay is generally smooth, but the persistent bugs detract from the experience.
- “The gameplay is smooth and runs great.”
- “I love the game; it's one of the best free-to-play games out there, at least in my eyes, and it runs great.”
- “The gameplay is smooth and 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 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
10 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 has strayed far from its original promise, now prioritizing profit over gameplay quality.
- “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
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its abrupt introduction, as players are immediately thrust into intense combat without a proper training mission to familiarize themselves with the gameplay mechanics or equipment. This lack of a foundational experience leaves players feeling unprepared and unrewarded for completing missions.
- “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 meatgrinder.”
- “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
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its unique WWII-inspired atmosphere, reminiscent of classic war films, complemented by solid graphics and smooth performance on high-end PCs. Overall, players appreciate the immersive experience it provides.
- “The game has its unique style and atmosphere; you feel like you're watching old WWII movies.”
- “The graphics and WWII atmosphere are good, and the game runs smoothly on my high-end PC.”
music
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users noting it as "fine" and complementing the overall sound design alongside decent graphics and great sound effects.
- “Decent graphics, great sound effects, fine music.”
replayability
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users consistently highlight that the game offers a significant amount of replay value, suggesting that players are likely to return for multiple playthroughs.
- “This game offers a lot of replay value.”
- “There is plenty of replay value to keep you coming back for more.”
- “The replay value is impressive, making each playthrough feel fresh.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, particularly enjoying the 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 streamlined and engaging gameplay experience.