Heroics Epic Legend of Archero

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"Heroics Epic Legend of Archero" is a single-player Role Playing Game with exceptional mechanics and engaging visuals. Players upgrade their hero and navigate through dungeons in a fantasy roguelike RPG adventure. However, the game is disturbed by frequent ads and can be very buggy, which may hinder gameplay enjoyment. The game's description highlights its focus on hero upgrades and dungeon exploration, promising a thrilling adventure.

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

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

Heroics Epic Legend of Archero screenshot

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 775 reviews

graphics33 positive mentions

monetization79 negative mentions

Great graphics and animations, reminiscent of classic games like Fable.
Fun gameplay with a variety of weapons and abilities, making it engaging.
The game offers a fair balance between free-to-play and paid options, allowing players to progress without mandatory purchases.

Frequent crashes and loading issues, making the game unplayable for many users.
Aggressive monetization strategies, including excessive ads and a frustrating energy system.
Limited content updates and repetitive gameplay lead to boredom after a short period.

monetization
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
1%
91%
The monetization strategy of the game has received significant criticism for its aggressive ad placement, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and length of ads, which often disrupt gameplay and require players to restart the game. While some users are willing to pay for an ad-free experience, they find the subscription model expensive and prefer a one-time purchase option. Overall, the consensus is that the heavy reliance on ads detracts from the gaming experience, making it feel more like a cash grab than a balanced game.
- “But you're in luck, you can buy a pass for no ads for a week, two weeks, or one month.”
- “A purchase for no ads is very helpful, gives you lots of free stuff, and it's not expensive.”
- “I just bought the 2-week no ads, and so far I like that.”
- “You'll spend more time watching ads than playing the game.”
- “But that fun is limited, as the ads are aggressive, by sometimes locking you into them and you're unable to leave the ad, which means you have to close the game and lose progress.”
- “Everything you do needs to watch an ad.”
graphics
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
25%
6%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their quality, detail, and smooth performance, often described as "amazing" and "stellar." Many players appreciate the visual customization options for characters, pets, and skills, noting that the aesthetics enhance the overall gameplay experience. However, some users have pointed out issues with performance on older devices and expressed a desire for more content updates to match the high graphical standards.
- “Great graphics, a lot of different items which change visually your character, pets and skills.”
- “The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is great and satisfying.”
- “One of the best graphics I've ever seen.”
- “Last update was all about improving graphics that weren't really broken, but the promise of more content hasn't come. People are leaving the game because the devs have nothing fresh to offer, just free stuff that's useless in the Discord groups to hope you hang on to what could and should have been amazing.”
- “Speaking of sprites, the game tends to stutter - even on the lowest graphic setting - on some older phones.”
- “Game feels generic and graphics are the only saving grace.”
gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
48%
10%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its smooth mechanics, unique weapon systems, and engaging graphics, while others criticize it for being repetitive, lacking content, and incorporating pay-to-win elements. Many players appreciate the balance of ads to rewards, but express a desire for more gameplay modes and a reduction in energy-based restrictions. Overall, while the core mechanics are well-received, there are significant concerns regarding content depth and monetization strategies.
- “The game mechanics are as smooth as silk.”
- “Well thought out gameplay and advancement, upgrade drops are frequent and useful.”
- “Very impressive, especially the smooth gameplay and graphics.”
- “Weakest of everything is the gameplay, due primarily to the enemies.”
- “Gameplay is decent, but the ad spam ruins it!”
- “Boring and clunky gameplay, very power hungry game that keeps the phone awake.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with players appreciating the immersive introduction and unique mechanics but criticizing the lack of depth and progression in missions. Many feel that the narrative is insufficiently developed, with some missions providing minimal context, while others express frustration over technical issues that hinder story progression. Overall, while the game has potential for a compelling narrative, it suffers from pacing and clarity issues that detract from the experience.
- “Pros: has a unique game mechanic of having more weapons to equip, immersive story intro (would be great if story is added for every chapter), & balanced ads to rewards ratio (don't change for this is already perfect).”
- “Finally, a story-based shoot-em-up game!”
- “Story is interactive and fun to play.”
- “Character leveling is gated behind story progress, which is gated behind a ridiculous grind for even a single piece of gear.”
- “I do like the game but I can't continue the story if it keeps freezing.”
- “The quests suck; I don't know which dungeon you need to go to.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant issue, with numerous players reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay, particularly during key moments like level transitions and boss fights. While some users initially enjoyed the game, the recurring technical problems have led to frustration and a diminished overall experience. Many are calling for urgent fixes to these stability issues to enhance playability.
- “It's good, I like it, but every time I get to level 30 and I have to collect the loot, it freezes on the load screen. I keep redoing it, but it still freezes every time.”
- “When I complete it, my game freezes on the loading resources screen after showing all the loot I acquired.”
- “Constant freezes and slowdowns. It seems like a good game, but it really kills the fun waiting for the game to load on every screen. Also, it hangs every now and then.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it hilarious and enjoyable, particularly noting the amusing animations and characters like the battle chicken. However, some users mentioned minor issues with smoothness on higher refresh rates, which slightly affected their overall rating. Overall, the game is considered funny and entertaining, making it a recommended play.
- “Hilarious and fun, I love the battle chicken 🐔”
- “Funny animations.”
- “Funny game, I give it just 4 stars because it's a little bit not very smooth on 120Hz.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often describing it as a painful process that requires excessive time and effort. Additionally, inventory management becomes cumbersome as items accumulate beyond the maximum limit, complicating casual grinding sessions.
- “Grinding is a tedious and painful process.”
- “Making progress in the game feels like an extremely tedious and long hard work.”
- “My inventory is building up over the max limit, making it too hard to manage for just a casual grinding session.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development in the game is praised for its engaging and visually appealing designs, reminiscent of the Fable series. While some players may not consider it their favorite overall, the standout character design is consistently highlighted as a strong point.
- “It's very fun and gives me Fable vibes with the graphics and character designs.”
- “While this is not my favorite game, it has hands down the best character design.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its quality, complementing the lovely graphics and animation. However, some players feel that the enjoyment is hindered by gameplay issues, such as a slow energy recovery system.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its impressive graphics and solid performance, indicating effective optimization.
- “Good game, great graphics, and excellent performance.”
- “The optimization is top-notch, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how well the game runs; the developers clearly put effort into optimizing it for various hardware.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate a lack of emotional impact, with users humorously noting that the game does not evoke any significant emotional response or damage.