Heroic: Magic Duel

"Heroic: Magic Duel" is an intense warfare strategy game with both multi-player and single-player options. Engage in epic battles with Heroes, each with unique skills, collect and upgrade spells and minions, and climb the Leaderboards to become a Legendary Arena champion. Despite some bugs and grinding, the game boasts excellent visuals, funny elements, and a good soundtrack.

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Reviews

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 7,815 reviews

graphics294 positive mentions

monetization20 negative mentions

graphics
367 mentions
80 % positive mentions
19 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their beauty, smoothness, and attention to detail. Players appreciate the vibrant art style and animations, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. However, some reviews suggest that while the graphics are impressive, there is room for improvement in gameplay mechanics and matchmaking systems.
- “Exceptional fusion of atmosphere, graphics, character immersion and tactics.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous and the gameplay is fast and intuitive.”
- “Amazing graphics with intense battle and great progression!”
- “Could be better than Castle Crush if the graphics were better and layout more simple; I mean it's a simple game so I'm not saying it's too complicated, just added bits aren't needed.”
- “Graphics should be improved so that the game might look real.”
- “Only 2 stars because the game is slow and you have to wait ages for it to actually do what is needed... graphics are okay but the speed is very poor... if you want a fast battle and good game this one is not that so won't recommend it for any reason...”
gameplay
244 mentions
61 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging graphics, and strategic elements, making it enjoyable for many players. However, several reviews highlight significant issues, such as the frustrating pay-to-win mechanics, long wait times for chest openings, and unbalanced matchmaking, which detract from the overall experience. While the core gameplay is often described as fun and addictive, the reliance on microtransactions and repetitive elements can lead to a sense of boredom and dissatisfaction among players.
- “The gameplay is incredible; the skills on fighting are great too.”
- “Great graphics, simple and intuitive gameplay, loads of heroes and minions, and the fact that games are 1-3 minutes long is a great dynamic touch.”
- “I thoroughly enjoy the gameplay, and the deck concept with different heroes that each have multiple spells to choose from.”
- “Now onto the battles: battles are determined within the first 30 seconds of gameplay - very little skill involved afterwards.”
- “Boring as... concept great, gameplay boring, they are more worried about shoving chests and money spending opportunities in your face than giving you a challenging experience.”
- “Frustrating freemium gameplay that ends up being boring and tedious while the game doles out very meager rewards.”
monetization
56 mentions
32 % positive mentions
32 % neutral mentions
36 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the heavy reliance on microtransactions and perceived pay-to-win mechanics. While the absence of ads is a notable positive, several users feel that the in-game purchases are excessively priced and create a barrier to enjoying the game fully without spending money. Overall, while some players appreciate the gameplay and graphics, the monetization approach is often criticized as a cash grab that detracts from the overall experience.
- “I love the fact that there aren't ads everywhere.”
- “There are cheap in-game purchases but not at all necessary to remain competitive and have fun.”
- “Pretty fair, no ads; you can definitely play for free with a bit of effort and still compete.”
- “I understand that games like this rely on microtransactions, but this is one that is both frustrating and unnecessary and feels like it's just there to limit the fun and rewarding side of the game.”
- “I do not recommend this game for the heavy reliance on microtransactions and blatant pay-to-win mechanics.”
- “The main problem is the cash grab; without spending money, you can only have 4 chests at a time and can only open one of them at 1.5 to 4 hours a piece, which means you no longer get rewards when you win a match if you don't spend regular money.”
story
44 mentions
23 % positive mentions
64 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a significant lack of a cohesive story mode, with many players expressing frustration over the repetitive nature of gameplay and the reliance on pay-to-win mechanics. While some appreciate the graphics and character design, the absence of a compelling narrative and meaningful objectives detracts from the overall experience, leading to calls for more content and a structured story. Overall, the game is seen as entertaining but in need of a more engaging storyline to enhance player retention and satisfaction.
- “Very entertaining and engaging..the graphics are really good and there are awesome and many characters..plus you have a good storyline in the chapters section..and the side games are also very good especially the 8 player tournament..it's a very interesting game!”
- “Strategic and fair gameplay with good progression throughout the story and campaign.”
- “Very fun game, great graphics, awesome storyline, worthy heroes!”
- “But there is no campaign or story.”
- “Four fights and chests fill up... lots of potential, but they need to add more content and a story or interest will be lost.”
- “Meh... no story, no campaign... wouldn't waste money on this... seems like good fun for a few hours though.”
grinding
22 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the game's grinding aspect is often tedious and excessive, particularly in campaign mode, where players face unfair matchmaking and slow progression. Many users express frustration with the pay-to-win mechanics, which exacerbate the grind for free-to-play players, making it feel repetitive and unbalanced. While some find the game enjoyable initially, the overall sentiment suggests that the grinding can quickly become a chore, leading to a lack of motivation to continue playing.
- “Campaign mode is a grind and gets tedious after a while.”
- “The game allows for players to cheat or pay to win, and the cost from real money versus grinding for what your skills are worth weighs imbalanced in favor of the money as much as possible over concern and interest in players having fun.”
- “Frustrating freemium gameplay that ends up being boring and tedious while the game doles out very meager rewards.”
music
18 mentions
44 % positive mentions
39 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its atmospheric and immersive qualities that enhance the gameplay experience, while others express dissatisfaction with the lack of background music or issues with sound quality. Some players find the music to be exciting and fitting for the game's theme, while others suggest it could be more intense or louder to match the action. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's ambiance, but there are calls for improvements and adjustments.
- “Great music and sounds.”
- “Beautiful artwork and epic music really help pull you into this gritty fantasy world.”
- “Very nice soundtrack and graphics.”
- “Request the admin to look into the matter... please add a soothing background music.”
- “Fun to play, but there is only one problem with the sound and music; it's like scratching the speaker even though the sound on my phone is clear in music and YouTube.”
- “Music and the pace of the game is boring.”
stability
15 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with frequent glitches and bugs reported during battles, leading to frustrating experiences such as freezing and connection issues. Players have noted that these problems often occur at critical moments, impacting gameplay and causing losses. Overall, while the game is praised for its challenges and graphics, it requires substantial improvements in stability to enhance the user experience.
- “The biggest problem is glitches in battles; they rarely happen but seem to occur at crucial moments.”
- “It freezes 4 times out of 10 at the beginning of the duel, and by the time I log back in, I lose.”
- “Half the time you get into a game and it freezes, and you can't rejoin for a few minutes, resulting in losing points. It needs a lot of work and fixes.”
optimization
13 mentions
54 % positive mentions
23 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised, with many users noting smooth gameplay and impressive graphics. However, some players express concerns about the need for further updates and optimizations, particularly for low-end devices and game balance. While most report no significant performance issues, a few mention specific problems that hinder their experience.
- “The graphics are really amazing and the game is well optimized, doesn't go all laggy like others, gameplay is pretty cool too, give it a go.”
- “However, after this big update, I would say that its performance and strategy are pretty dang good.”
- “No lags, no performance issues, and what a gameplay!”
- “This game is good, but more content and optimization need to get better performance.”
- “Bring some lore into it and memory stabilization for better performance on low-end devices needed.”
- “I like the game but it should have updates and optimizations; nothing has changed since the last update in March 2021, which was more than 18 months ago.”
humor
12 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often described as both absurd and entertaining, with players finding amusement in the game's imbalances and quirky mechanics, such as troops sliding across the ground and the unpredictable nature of card draws. Many reviewers appreciate the comedic elements that arise from facing off against opponents with vastly different strategies, leading to hilariously chaotic gameplay. Overall, the game is seen as a fun experience, with a lighthearted tone that encourages laughter among players.
- “I found it rather funny and stupid to see my troops sliding across the ground and using their mind to hurt the enemy.”
- “First, the game has a funny way of pinning you, with a deck that never gives you good luck, against people who just spam one or two weak nuisance minions that multiply rapidly to destroy you.”
- “Decisions and strategies you implement really affect your game, which makes it challenging and funny.”
replayability
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's high replayability due to its impressive graphics, unique characters, and well-balanced gameplay, complemented by engaging hero progression and audio. The inclusion of multiple guilds, events, and shop options contributes to the freshness of matches, although some users feel the game could benefit from more playable characters. Overall, it is regarded as a game with significant replay value.
- “Aaa graphics, tons of replay value, sick and unique characters, well balanced, great work on the hero progressions with the evolved skill, and oh man the audio is so amazing it drives players for a strong and dominating victory.”
- “Multiple guild, event, and shop options keep the matches fresh with high replay value.”
- “Just a great game with rare replay value.”
- “The game lacks variety in playable characters, which significantly affects its replayability.”
- “There aren't enough unique characters to keep the gameplay fresh on multiple playthroughs.”
- “The limited selection of characters makes it hard to find reasons to replay the game.”
emotional
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting its wholesome design and balance between free-to-play and pay-to-play elements, which contribute to a sense of happiness. However, there is also a sense of disappointment regarding perceived greed in recent updates, which has affected their overall enjoyment.
- “I absolutely love this game, but the greed I have seen in the past few months is just heartbreaking.”
- “This game is just totally wholesome; everything from the design, the balance between free-to-play and pay-to-play, and the progress is just fantastic!”
- “Super duper game that has ever made me feel happy.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its exceptional fusion of graphics, character immersion, and tactical elements, complemented by an engaging musical score that enhances the overall experience.
- “Exceptional fusion of atmosphere, graphics, character immersion, and tactics.”
- “Like the music, nice atmosphere! Bravo!”
character development
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The character development is praised for its innovative design and the fresh concept of hero characters, contributing to a compelling and engaging narrative.
- “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with the heroes.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, each with their own unique backstory and growth.”
- “The depth of character design adds a fresh perspective to the traditional hero archetype.”