Heroes Never Lose: Professor Puzzler's Perplexing Ploy

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Heroes Never Lose is an action-puzzle game featuring super-powered characters. Players compete in head-to-head battles, lining up blocks to charge up special attacks and unleash unique powers. The goal is to bury your opponent in blocks before they can do the same to you, offering a fun and challenging puzzle experience with a heroic twist.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Heroes Never Lose: Professor Puzzler's Perplexing Ploy screenshot

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

Heroes Never Lose features vibrant, colorful graphics and charming character designs that create a visually appealing experience.
The gameplay is fast-paced and responsive, with a variety of moves and abilities that keep the action engaging and fun.
The game includes strong voice acting and a well-written story that adds motivation to the player's actions.

The game suffers from balance issues, as the random appearance of 'smash blocks' can lead to luck-based outcomes rather than skill-based gameplay.
Many players find the controls unintuitive and clunky, with issues such as unresponsive inputs and a lack of key rebinding options.
The game has been criticized for its limited content and slow updates, leading some to feel it may be abandoned or incomplete.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
47%
18%
The gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness, responsiveness, and variety of moves, offering a fast-paced and enjoyable experience enhanced by charming graphics and a well-crafted story. While some mechanics, like special attacks and block fusion, add depth, others feel simplistic and lacking in complexity, leading to mixed opinions on overall engagement. Despite these criticisms, many players find the gameplay fun and addictive, particularly appreciating the character-specific superpowers and the vibrant, puzzle-style combat.
- “The gameplay is smooth and responsive, with a variety of moves and abilities at your disposal as you navigate through levels and defeat enemies.”
- “Its fast-paced gameplay, charming graphics, and well-written story make it a standout experience.”
- “Fun, addictive gameplay; superpowers break up the block routine very nicely.”
- “The core gameplay lacks depth.”
- “Mechanics are simple; you destroy color blocks on your side of the screen with special smash blocks, so you can fill your enemy's screen with random annoying blocks that cannot be destroyed along with your other blocks, for 5 turns.”
- “It's incomplete and the mechanics are unfair.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
8%
23%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while many players appreciate its catchy and nostalgic qualities, some find it overly intense and repetitive. Overall, the music is often described as delightful and well-integrated with the game's vibrant graphics and engaging gameplay, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, there are mentions of certain tracks feeling monotonous, which detracts from the overall enjoyment for some players.
- “Plays well, controller compatibility is a plus for a title like this, and the music and graphics will take you back with nostalgia thrills.”
- “Great pixel art, delightful music, and snappy controls combine to make this game look, sound, and feel great to play.”
- “The heroes have a lot of personality, the supers are entertaining, and the music is catchy.”
- “The music is way too intense and always the same.”
- “Music isn't the best and a lot of it sounds the same, other than Dr. Puzzler, who I wish I had the time to fight without risking going over the 2-hour limit.”
- “After this, the credits rolled for me and the music stopped halfway through.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
27%
18%
The graphics of "Heroes Never Lose" are widely praised for their vibrant, colorful aesthetic and charming pixel art, which evoke nostalgia while complementing the fast-paced gameplay. The game features well-designed backgrounds and quirky character animations, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users noted that the graphics can be demanding on performance, with no option to lower quality settings.
- “One of the standout features of Heroes Never Lose is its vibrant, colorful graphics.”
- “From the catchy music to the gorgeous sprite work, this game is aesthetically pleasing.”
- “It has great pixel artwork and animations, fun quirky characters each wielding their own unique abilities, and some good challenge.”
- “But in all honesty, for a puzzle title like this, the retro arcade graphics probably work better than something brushed up and smoothed with complex textures.”
- “It's too heavy on the graphics and there's no option to lower the quality.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The story aspect of the game is generally viewed as lacking depth, with some players appreciating its well-written elements while others criticize its minimalism and lack of character development. While the narrative provides motivation for gameplay, many feel it is too standard or underdeveloped, leaving room for improvement and expansion in future updates. Overall, the game is seen as visually appealing but in need of a more engaging story to enhance the experience.
- “The story, while fairly standard for a platformer, is well-written and provides a good motivation for the player's actions.”
- “Its fast-paced gameplay, charming graphics, and well-written story make it a standout experience.”
- “I really hope the devs get to add more characters, more stages, and some sort of story mode, because this looks like a basis for a fun franchise.”
- “There's no real story, but then once you beat the arcade mode you get a bunch of text on the screen talking about characters that weren't really introduced.”
- “No gimmick battles, no story; it just has a very bare feeling to it. It feels like someone who loves to draw made this because I loved the looks, but there felt like little polish anywhere else.”
- “It doesn't have a story, and you won't make a career out of playing this game, but it does what it says on the tin for a tenner.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a quirky and humorous tone, enhanced by comic book-inspired graphics and a cast of unique characters. Players can expect witty writing and engaging presentations that evoke laughter, particularly through its setting in a world of almost-rejected superheroes.
- “A decent puzzler with nice comic book-inspired graphics, various characters, and a touch of humor.”
- “Humorous writing and presentation.”
- “Trust me, you'll be laughing like a hyena!”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers praise the character development for its charming designs and vibrant animations, contributing to a visually appealing experience that enhances the overall gameplay.
- “The character designs are charming, and the levels are bursting with life, making for a visually appealing experience.”
- “The character design is amazing, and the animations look great.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The optimization of the game is well-received, with users noting that the blend of Tetris and match-3 mechanics is enhanced by strategic bonuses and debuffs, contributing to a smooth and engaging gameplay experience. The strong voice acting further enriches the overall presentation, adding to the game's appeal.
- “It's basically a mix of Tetris and match-3 concepts enriched with bonuses and tricky debuff techniques that you can throw at your rival (you earn them with your flawless performance) to clutter their field of action and make them fail in the hasty action.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Monetization strategies in the game are perceived as uninspired and reminiscent of cash grab tactics, similar to those seen in games like Candy Crush.
- “Generally, I find them to be uninspired, especially in the cash grab days of Candy Crush.”
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending money.”