Heroes of Discord: Offline RPG
"Heroes of Discord: Offline RPG" is a turn-based role-playing game with a tactical party system and impressive visuals. Gather a team of heroes to battle against evil, but be prepared for a lot of grinding and numerous ads. Despite these minor drawbacks, the game provides satisfying gameplay for RPG enthusiasts. Offline playability allows players to enjoy the adventure at their own pace.
Reviews
- The game has great graphics and smooth animations, making it visually appealing.
- It offers engaging gameplay reminiscent of classic turn-based RPGs like Disciples, providing a nostalgic experience.
- Players appreciate the ability to play offline and the variety of customization options for their party.
- The game is heavily reliant on ads, which disrupts gameplay and frustrates players.
- Progression is slow and often feels grindy, with many players feeling forced to spend money to advance.
- There are frequent technical issues, including crashes and problems with saving progress, leading to a frustrating user experience.
- graphics51 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive generally positive feedback, with many users praising the beautiful visuals, art style, and character designs. However, some critiques mention that the animation could be more creative and that the 2D menus contrast with the 3D combat graphics, leading to a mixed experience. Overall, while there are calls for improvements, the graphics are often described as nostalgic and enjoyable, contributing positively to the gameplay.
“Beautiful graphics, but slow drag building coin to make upgrades.”
“Nice strategy game, I love it! Interesting plot, nice graphics, easy enough even in f2p mode, reminds me of the old good Disciples for PC.”
“Great graphics, great gameplay.”
“The graphics are horrible!”
“I don't like the art style.”
“Combat graphics are 3D, but the rest of the game is 2D menus which are much lower quality.”
- gameplay36 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its simplicity and nostalgic visuals, while others criticize it for being slow, grindy, and plagued by bugs and forced ads. Many users express frustration with the energy system and pay-to-win mechanics, suggesting that these elements detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, some find the gameplay engaging and addictive once they grasp the mechanics.
“Quite an interesting and fun game, if you play long enough to grasp the mechanics.”
“Visuals are very nostalgic, gameplay is simple yet enjoyable.”
“Fun immersive mechanics, great dungeon style gameplay.”
“In the middle of gameplay, it suddenly freezes and you have no way but to force shutdown and reload the game, at which point your energy is gone.”
“Slow, boring, uses the accursed energy system which is always bad, pay-to-win style gameplay, you pay subscription or special currency for auto battle, requires extraordinary amounts of grinding, and mercenaries are all but useless.”
“The gameplay isn't fun, the progress is slow, you're limited in how often you can play, it requires a lot of grinding and almost no thought because most characters only have a base attack.”
- monetization28 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on frequent and intrusive ads, which many players find disruptive to gameplay. While some users appreciate the option to earn rewards through watching ads, the overall sentiment is that the game feels more like an advertisement platform than a balanced gaming experience, with complaints about forced ads and the necessity to spend real money for meaningful progression. Despite some improvements, such as the removal of ads from specific screens, the overwhelming presence of ads continues to frustrate players.
“What I hate about this game is that the ads freeze up the game and lock my screen onto an ad screen.”
“The game is an advertisement machine.”
“Big fan of this type of game, but I was heavily disappointed as without ads or paying real money, it is next to impossible to progress.”
- grinding15 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that grinding is a significant and often tedious aspect of the game, with players expressing frustration over slow progress and the extensive time required to upgrade buildings and characters. While some find the gameplay enjoyable, the overwhelming need for grinding, coupled with limitations like an energy system and pay-to-win mechanics, detracts from the overall experience. Many users feel that the grind becomes increasingly burdensome as they advance, leading to a sense of fatigue and diminished enjoyment.
“Great game with good content interesting enough to make you play, but with how slow you progress, you wouldn't have enough time to reach them because you'll feel tired with how tedious you have to grind in order to improve your buildings and army.”
“Slow, boring, uses the accursed energy system which is always bad, pay-to-win style gameplay, you pay subscription or special currency for auto battle (which sucks, by the way), requires extraordinary amounts of grinding, and mercenaries are all but useless.”
“I grind, grind, grind and more grinding for very little progress.”
- story9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 56 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with users noting a lack of narrative, voice acting, and meaningful choices, leading to a monotonous experience. Many players express disappointment over the minimal storyline and absence of quests, which detracts from the overall engagement and enjoyment of the game. Overall, the focus on combat without a compelling story has left players feeling unfulfilled.
“No real story, no voice acting, no choices for attacks (just main or AoE).”
“This is the turn-based game I've been looking for, but there's no story... it's all combat and you don't even get to see the city you're building.”
“There is not much of a storyline either, so the gameplay gets monotonous pretty fast.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent and random glitches that lead to gameplay freezes, forcing players to restart and losing their progress. Users report that these bugs occur particularly during battles, severely impacting the overall experience and causing frustration.
“The game has certain glitches that manifest randomly and in specific areas.”
“In the middle of gameplay, it suddenly freezes and you have no choice but to force shutdown and reload the game, at which point your energy is gone.”
“Very quickly, you learn that gameplay is buggy as hell.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted as amusing, with some attempts at explanation, particularly in the context of cultural references to China and Russia. Players find the comedic elements engaging, contrasting them with other games that may not prioritize humor as effectively.
“Funny, there is even an attempt to explain.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, making every moment enjoyable.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the replayability of the game, particularly due to the variety of playable races available. Many express a desire for additional races, specifically mentioning the inclusion of disciples races to enhance the experience further.
“The variety of playable races adds so much depth to the game, making each playthrough feel unique and exciting.”
“With the addition of more playable races, the game offers endless possibilities for different strategies and experiences.”
“The diverse range of races keeps the gameplay fresh, encouraging players to explore new tactics and storylines with each replay.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is positively highlighted, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience alongside good graphics and character upgrades, with the added benefit of being playable offline.
“The music in this game is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
“I love how the soundtrack perfectly matches the game's atmosphere.”
“The variety of music tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, with users noting that the user interface is particularly unappealing and contributes to a subpar overall experience.
“The UI looks dreadful; the game is poorly optimized.”
“Performance issues make the game unplayable on lower-end systems.”
“Frequent frame drops and long loading times ruin the overall experience.”