Heroes vs. Hordes: Survival

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"Heroes vs. Hordes: Survival" is a Role Playing Game with sensational mechanics and exceptional graphics. Players must besiege hordes of enemies using powerful weapons and spells, while dealing with lots of grinding, annoying ads, and bugs. The game encourages players to utilize various strategies and tactics in order to survive waves of enemies and progress through levels.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,369 reviews

gameplay36 positive mentions

monetization245 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, with a good balance of challenge and progression.
The graphics are appealing, and the gameplay mechanics are smooth and enjoyable.
Optional ads provide benefits without being intrusive, allowing players to choose when to engage with them.

The game frequently crashes, especially during or after watching ads, causing loss of progress.
The pricing for in-game purchases, particularly for ad removal, is considered excessively high by many players.
The energy system limits gameplay time, making it frustrating for players who want to play for extended periods.

monetization
277 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
3%
88%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the high cost of ad removal, typically around $22, which they deem excessive compared to other mobile games. While some users appreciate that ads are optional and can provide in-game benefits, others report significant issues with buggy ads that crash the game, leading to lost progress and energy. Overall, while the game offers a fun experience, the monetization model, particularly the pricing for ad removal, has been criticized as a cash grab that detracts from gameplay enjoyment.
- “I bought no ads and the hero pass; it's a lot, but I think of it as dumping a bunch of quarters into an arcade game 😂”
- “No ads unless you choose to watch them.”
- “Fun game, but packages cost a lot, like $22 for the no ads or $12 for the battle pass. I paid less for console games and battle passes!”
- “The ads automatically launch the Play Store without tapping them, then when you go back to the game it reloads to the main menu and you lose your run and the energy spent on it, making the game unplayable.”
- “I would give 5 stars for the game itself, but I am repeatedly getting broken ads which make me restart the game and lose the energy I used for the level as well as any coins I would have gotten during the level.”
- “The biggest turn off to me is that they artificially nerf your rewards and ramp up difficulty so that you'll watch ads to get normal progression speeds, then they have the nerve to demand $22 to eliminate ads!”
gameplay
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
43%
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Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received, with many players enjoying its simplicity, smooth mechanics, and engaging graphics. However, common criticisms include the intrusive energy system that limits playtime, buggy ads causing crashes, and a perceived imbalance in progression due to high in-game prices and gacha mechanics. While the game shows potential and offers fun gameplay, improvements are needed to enhance the overall experience and address these concerns.
- “Loves the gameplay at first... I had a blast playing the early stages of the game.”
- “Simple gameplay mechanics, adorable graphics artwork, and powerful attack upgrades, this game has got it down.”
- “Really fun gameplay with complex RPG elements.”
- “Limiting gameplay through an energy system is a sell-out move.”
- “The gameplay is decent but there's no excuse for those prices.”
- “Every option for the gameplay is predictable and can get boring, an easy game to forget is there.”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
81%
12%
7%
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for their quality and unique art style, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. Many users highlight the smoothness of the visuals and the cute, appealing design, which sets it apart from similar titles in the genre. While some players feel the graphics could be improved further, the general consensus is that they enhance the gameplay and make the game visually engaging.
- “It's a very unique graphic style which pulls it away from the pack!”
- “Gameplay is actually balanced, and the graphics are just eye candy.”
- “Great graphics makes a simple game addicting.”
- “Game play itself is nothing special, overpriced knock off of magical survival with Clash of Clans graphics.”
- “Thus far the game has enjoyable play, tutorial isn't obnoxiously too long, easy to navigate layout, reward:level-up ratios are reasonable, graphics feel a little dated however, that is of personal preference and not a reflection on the developers.”
- “Graphics could be a bit better... but I love the feel of the game.”
grinding
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed bag; while it can be enjoyable and necessary for progression, it often becomes tedious and overly complicated as the game advances. Many reviewers express frustration with the slow leveling process and the reliance on grinding or spending money to overcome paywalls, leading to a sense of shallow gameplay after initial enjoyment. Overall, the game starts off fun but tends to lose its appeal due to excessive grinding demands.
- “Fun game, but the further you get it becomes infinitely more tedious.”
- “You can rarely even reach a full build because the levels don't last long enough and there are definite paywalls where you will not be capable of succeeding on a level unless you spend a lot of time grinding and/or shell out money for power.”
- “Very tedious for so little gain.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes during gameplay and crashes when watching ads, leading to lost progress and rewards. Many users report that the game is often unplayable due to these glitches, which detracts from an otherwise enjoyable experience. While some players have had no issues, the overall consensus highlights a need for improvements in stability.
- “Buggy, lots of ads which is fine but a lot of them are unstable; the screen blacks out and the game doesn't let you reload, keeping progress or taking you back to the skill selection menu. It just advances your level without giving you a skill.”
- “I absolutely love this game, but it's a bit buggy. I'll randomly freeze in the middle of a wave, or I'll watch an ad for a reward, and at the very end of the ad, it will crash the game or take me to a black screen I can't escape from. I'll have to reset the game to keep playing, and by resetting, you lose the reward that you just sat through an entire ad for.”
- “Games unplayable; every single level it freezes and closes at least once.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
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38%
The story aspect of the game is overshadowed by a frustrating energy system and time-gated progression that detracts from the overall experience. Players express dissatisfaction with the reliance on ads for completing daily quests, which feels more like a chore than an engaging narrative. The slow gameplay and the structure of quests contribute to a sense of addictive gameplay rather than a compelling story.
- “Game play is very slow (character movement speed is like a snail) and the daily quest requires you to watch ads to finish it to the maximum.”
- “Add weekly quests but made it harder to do dailies; for example, what used to be one ad now takes three.”
- “Ads are part of the game when you make daily quest completion one of them.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find the shop and certain elements genuinely hilarious, others question the comedic choices made in the content. Overall, it serves as a lighthearted distraction, providing moments of laughter despite some questionable additions.
- “It's a fun time waster with a hilarious shop.”
- “One button to tired 😂 but thank you for a funny, relaxing time.”
- “Funny.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Players have reported significant optimization issues, particularly during later chapters and boss fights, where lag persists despite enabling performance boost settings. While the game runs smoothly in initial stages, the experience deteriorates in high-demand scenarios, leading to frustration among users. Overall, there is a strong desire for further optimization improvements from the developers.
- “Great game runs smoothly. It's become one of my favorite games, and I like how you gave it new levels and now you can work with the equipment that you obtain.”
- “I hope the devs put more optimization into the game.”
- “I also turned on the performance boost option from the settings menu, but it still lags.”
- “I hope the developers put more optimization into the game.”
- “The 'hordes' part runs at 2fps on my phone, even when the performance mode is turned on.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for enhancing the fun and smoothness of battles, although some users find it a bit choppy during intense moments. However, there are also negative opinions, with at least one reviewer describing the music as unremarkable.
- “The music is so good that the battles feel very smooth, even if they get a little choppy when things get intense.”
- “The soundtrack really enhances the overall experience of the game.”
- “The music is uninspired and forgettable.”
- “The soundtrack lacks variety and fails to enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “The audio design feels outdated and doesn't match the game's overall aesthetic.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the emotional impact of losing progress due to intrusive ads that redirect them to the Play Store, leading to a sense of disappointment and disruption in their gaming experience.