Heroes of Havoc: Idle Adventures
- December 15, 2016
- Kiz Studios
Get on Steam"Heroes of Havoc: Idle Adventures" is a fantasy RPG where players collect and upgrade heroes to conquer the realm, battle through campaigns, and compete in online PvP arenas. With over 50 heroes and 200 unique abilities, players can evolve and upgrade heroes, defeat epic bosses, and loot enemies for power-ups. The game utilizes clicker controls with 3D graphics for a unique gaming experience.
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Reviews
- A perfect balance of story and action, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- Great for players who enjoy completing achievements, as it offers a straightforward path to 100% completion.
- The graphics are nice, and the game has a decent mix of RPG and idle mechanics.
- The game has been abandoned, leading to numerous bugs and broken features, including a non-functional shop and idle mode.
- Progress is often lost due to bugs, and many players report issues with saving their game data.
- The gameplay can be slow and grindy, with time-gating mechanics that detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay21 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily characterized by basic tapping and swiping mechanics typical of clicker and idle games, leading to a repetitive and often time-gated experience that encourages real-money purchases for progression. While some players appreciate the casual, semi-afk nature and potential for addictive fun, many criticize it for lacking depth, strategy, and overall enjoyment, with some noting that it feels overly simplistic and flawed. Despite its appealing graphics, the core gameplay mechanics have been deemed unsatisfactory by a significant portion of the player base.
“Heroes of Havoc is an awesome mix of RPG / idle / clicker gameplay.”
“For casual semi-AFK gameplay, it fits very well.”
“So, all in all, this is a very solid, enjoyable game that is highly addictive like good free-to-play games should be, and the gameplay is solid and satisfying.”
“Gameplay consists of basic screen tapping and swiping to engage in ultra dumbed-down clicker/idler gameplay, where you will quickly find you're time/paygated and must buy mobile peasant in-game currency with real-world money to progress.”
“This game is terrible; no plot, no gameplay, no strategy.”
“What heroes of havoc lacks in charm, depth, gameplay, enjoyment, satisfaction, general good times, quality, it makes up for with absolutely nothing.”
- story16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being weak and lacking depth, with some players describing it as non-existent or boring, particularly in the context of a mobile port and clicker mechanics. While there are various mission modes and a system for unlocking heroes, the overall narrative experience is overshadowed by numerous bugs and gameplay issues, leading to frustration among players.
“A perfect balance of story and action.”
“There are a variety of mission modes, from regular campaign, elite campaign, timed missions, trials, crusades, and even PvP.”
“With looting for equipment and leveling up skills for your heroes (you start with 3, max is 4) to dungeon crawl campaign, epic campaign, crusade, timed missions, and trials.”
“This game is terrible; no plot, no gameplay, no strategy.”
“Mobile port, clicker game, boring story.”
“The game is so bugged and cheaters are everywhere that I cannot recommend this game at all, sadly... I cannot play certain mission types anymore, the game always halts... it's really a shame as I wanted to spend a lot of time in this one, but I don't see that this can be fixed.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising the nice visuals, color choices, and simplicity, while others criticized them as lacking depth and detail. Many appreciated the 3D style reminiscent of classic PS games, though there were suggestions to improve the UI by reducing the size of attack bars to enhance the main graphics. Overall, the visuals are generally well-received but could benefit from some adjustments.
“Well done graphics.”
“I especially like the choice of colors and overall simplicity in graphics.”
“Other than that, it has very nice graphics, a different style to the gameplay.”
“Pretty bad visuals and not a lot to do.”
“All for your heroes to scroll through killing monsters with 3D graphics akin to the old PS games (Crash Bandicoot or Croc).”
“I would have preferred the attack bars to be 30%-40% smaller and leave a bigger percentage to the main graphics since we are using monitors and not small mobile screens.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, particularly in terms of upgrading relics and unlocking new characters or modes, which often requires significant time investment. While some enjoy the straightforward nature of the grind, others criticize it as tedious and exacerbated by glitches that hinder progress. Overall, the grinding is seen as a major component of gameplay, with some labeling it as a frustrating element of a pay-to-win model.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The ascension part is a bit screwy, because it can cost a lot of gems to ascend your relics, but it is still playable without them - just more grindy.”
“Upgrading takes ages, unlocking everything takes ages while yes that is with a lot of games, but in the sense that you need to earn a specific amount of gold to unlock some mode or character and then continue grinding again.”
“So there is a lot of grinding to gain enough tokens to acquire a new hero.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The monetization of "Heroes of Havoc" has been criticized as a predatory cash grab, with the game being labeled as pay-to-win (P2W) and having its microtransactions shut down after being abandoned. Players note that the Steam version offers a less favorable experience compared to the mobile version, where watching ads could provide additional rewards.
“Heroes of Havoc is a pay-to-win/pay-to-play mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a nasty, greedy cash grab from morally void mobile app developers.”
“Then there's cash grab nastiness from mobile game peddlers like this one.”
“You actually lose out playing the Steam version because you can watch ads on mobile versions for an extra chest opening.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by numerous bugs, leading to a frustrating experience for players, and there is a lack of support from the developers to address these issues.
“Buggy game with no help from the developers.”
“It's literally a buggy mess.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users finding the story to be dull and unengaging, which detracts from the overall experience. The mobile port and clicker mechanics further contribute to a sense of monotony, leaving players feeling disconnected from the narrative.
“The mobile port feels like a soulless clicker game, and the story is incredibly boring.”
“I found the emotional depth lacking; it just didn't resonate with me at all.”
“The narrative attempts to evoke feelings but ultimately falls flat and feels unengaging.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's great replayability, particularly due to its seasonal content, and appreciate its low resource requirements, allowing it to run smoothly alongside more demanding games. Additionally, the game is noted for being less pay-to-win compared to other free-to-play titles, enhancing its appeal for repeated play.
“Great replayability, especially with the seasons feature. It's less pay-to-win than other free-to-play games, and it has a small download size with minimal RAM and CPU usage, allowing it to run easily in the background while playing more intensive games.”
“The game offers fantastic replayability with its diverse modes and challenges that keep you coming back for more.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of choices and outcomes, making it a game you can enjoy multiple times.”
