Heroes of Hellas 3 Athens
- March 13, 2015
- Alawar Casual
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Get on Apple Store"Heroes of Hellas 3: Athens" is a match-three game with city-building elements, where you help rebuild Athens and appeal to the Greek gods for assistance against an evil deity. The game features over 90 campaign levels, 30 bonus levels, four match-three modes, and 12 trophies. Through addictive gameplay and engaging musical scores, players meet the needs of a ravaged population and gather resources to secure the help of Heroes of Olympus.
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Reviews
- Engaging gameplay with a variety of levels that keeps players wanting to play 'just one more level'.
- Beautiful graphics and a charming soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
- Unique mechanics with the inclusion of gods providing different powers, adding depth to the match-3 gameplay.
- Repetitive gameplay can become monotonous over time, despite the engaging mechanics.
- Lack of Steam achievements may disappoint players looking for additional challenges.
- Some players found the story and historical accuracy to be lacking, which could detract from the overall experience.
- story9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and addictive, featuring a progression where players build structures in Athens with the help of various gods. It combines intriguing narrative elements with enjoyable puzzles, making for a captivating experience that lasts around fifteen hours in story mode. Overall, the storyline emphasizes perseverance and the unpredictability of life.
“Sucks you in and all you want to do is finish the story. Very good, addictive, and enjoyable.”
“The puzzles and the storyline are fun.”
“As the story progresses and as you continue building structures in Athens, a number of gods will help you with your efforts.”
“Addendum: about fifteen hours, start to finish on the story mode on relaxed.”
“Ok, there is a story.”
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising it as beautiful and calming, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players find it monotonous and prefer to mute the game in favor of their own music. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for its relaxing qualities, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
“A special shoutout for the music in this game.”
“The music is really great and relaxing.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The few negatives are the music and the artwork.”
“Monotonous music that drives me mad after a while.”
“I typically mute the game and listen to my own music, but I really like the tracks.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are vibrant and colorful, featuring detailed hand-drawn artwork and impressive cut scenes that enhance the overall visual experience. While the graphics are generally praised, some users noted that the music and certain artwork elements could be improved. Overall, the game delivers a visually appealing experience typical of the match-3 genre.
“This game has colorful graphics, interesting scenes, and lots of different levels.”
“The best graphics are the cut scenes.”
“The artwork looks like it's all hand drawn with lots of detail; it looks fantastic.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Heroes of Hellas 3: Athens" is highly engaging, featuring a variety of match-3 mechanics and power-ups from different gods that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the level diversity and occasional gameplay changes, which help maintain interest and prevent monotony. Overall, it encourages a "just one more level" mentality.
“Heroes of Hellas 3: Athens is a very good match-3 game with engaging gameplay and enough variation in its many levels to feel like playing 'just one more level' before calling it a night.”
“The gameplay is pretty fun, and the different gods having a power-up to help clear the board is a nice bonus.”
“There are several types of gameplay for creating a chain of tiles in match-3 games.”
“It changes the gameplay occasionally to keep it from being monotonous.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted to be lacking in excitement, with a particularly poor understanding of ancient Greece, yet it still manages to provide a lighthearted and enjoyable experience for players looking for a casual distraction.
“Nothing exciting, but their grasp of ancient Greece is hilariously bad, making it a fun little time waster.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization model is praised for its absence of in-game purchases, providing a straightforward and uninterrupted gaming experience without any additional costs or distractions.
“No in-game purchases or nonsense.”
“The monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure players to spend money.”
“I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content without forcing microtransactions.”
“The monetization model is overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“I feel like I'm constantly being pushed to make in-game purchases just to keep up with other players.”
“The game is fun, but the constant ads and paywalls really ruin the experience.”
