Hiker: Heropack Creed

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"Hiker: Heropack Creed" is a strategy game that offers spectacular mechanics and compelling visuals, but is marred by excessive advertisements and numerous bugs. In this game, you must manage and expand your backpack while embarking on exciting adventures. Despite its flaws, the game's unique premise and potential for strategic gameplay make it worth considering for fans of the genre.

Genres & Tags

Strategy

Play Modes

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

37%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,530 reviews

gameplay70 positive mentions

monetization1.5k negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging concept with interesting mechanics.
The inventory management aspect adds a layer of strategy to the gameplay.
The art style is cute and appealing.

The game is riddled with excessive ads, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay.
Progress is often lost due to crashes and the lack of a proper save system.
The game is a blatant rip-off of Backpack Hero, lacking originality.

monetization
1,659 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
1%
93%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ads, which significantly detract from the gameplay experience. Many players report being bombarded with ads after nearly every action, with some even experiencing crashes that result in lost progress. While there is an option to pay $10 to remove ads, users have noted that this only reduces the number of ads rather than eliminating them entirely, leading to frustration and disappointment among players.
- “I paid for no ads, and when I go in to try and re-buy no ads, it says it was already purchased, yet I still go through and have to deal with ads.”
- “The $10 no ads is a scam; it does not eliminate ads.”
- “Paid for no ads still get ads.”
- “The game continuously crashes whenever I try to use ads for rewards, then completely resets my map progress for that level!”
- “It's a fun game and ads are optional, but the ad has a good chance of crashing the game, and you lose all your progress for the level, including the boons from watching ads.”
- “The sheer amount of ads makes it impossible to enjoy the game, and the constant prompts to watch ads for basic actions are incredibly frustrating.”
gameplay
211 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
62%
5%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, featuring interesting mechanics and a solid concept. However, it is heavily criticized for being bogged down by intrusive ads, frequent crashes, and a lack of effective autosave features, which can lead to significant progress loss. Many users feel that the game is a poor imitation of "Backpack Hero," with gameplay often interrupted by ads, making it difficult to enjoy the experience fully.
- “I love the mechanics, I love the game.”
- “The gameplay is fun, and the idea is actually really cool.”
- “The gameplay and idea of the game is so cool and it's a recommendation for offline gaming!”
- “Gameplay is simple enough to figure out, but the tutorial is non-existent, and the game itself plays pretty clunky.”
- “Gameplay is lackluster, literally ads everywhere, constant crashing and no saving after battles really makes this game terrible.”
- “The gameplay is not only slow, buggy, and poorly designed; it is boring.”
stability
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous reports of crashes, freezes, and lost progress due to bugs. Players frequently experience interruptions caused by ads that exacerbate these problems, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. While the game has potential, its current state is marred by these persistent technical difficulties.
- “Just play Backpack Hero instead; it runs great and gets constant updates.”
- “It's not buggy or laggy and has zero ads.”
- “Bugs, crashes, and game freezes galore.”
- “The game is promising, but too buggy currently.”
- “Overall, the game is fun but very buggy.”
graphics
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
70%
7%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing them as subpar, especially in comparison to the original game "Backpack Hero," from which they claim the visuals are heavily copied. While some players appreciate the art style and find it cute, others note that the game suffers from poor optimization and excessive ads, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the consensus leans towards the graphics being a disappointing aspect of an otherwise potentially enjoyable game.
- “I love the art style and concept of this game.”
- “The concept is great & artwork is nostalgia greatness.”
- “Awesome and great gameplay with cool graphics.”
- “The graphics are bad even for a 2D game; it's a scam, all you're doing is watching ads and buying inventory space, nothing fun about it.”
- “This game is a blatant ripoff of a Kickstarter indie game (Backpack Hero)'s code and graphics, and it's pumped so full of ads it's unplayable even in airplane mode.”
- “It's just Backpack Hero but with worse graphics and with ads.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
59%
18%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its epic background tracks that enhance gameplay, while others criticize the lack of variety and the annoying looping of certain tracks. A common complaint is that the music and sound settings do not save between sessions, forcing players to readjust them each time they enter the game. Additionally, some users have reported issues with the music being reset to full volume upon restarting the game, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Io called 'Backpack Hero' (no ads) and I immediately fell in love; it had awesome music, good animation, and almost endless combinations to keep me playing for hours.”
- “The game is great, and the background music is so wonderful that you can't stop playing it at all.”
- “And also, the game background music is epic too.”
- “I like the game, but it has some issues, like the text on coins is hard to read, the music and sound resets to full every time I enter the game or exit, and I wish there weren't so many ads.”
- “First of all, the sound and music settings don't carry over from your last play session, so you have to be prepared to turn them down immediately.”
- “I like the game and how much stuff it has, the only problems I have with it are the ads and the lack of different music; also, on the magma core levels, the music loops after 10 seconds and is very annoying.”
optimization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
29%
36%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting severe performance issues such as lag, freezing, and overheating on devices. Many players find the ad implementation excessively intrusive, detracting from the overall experience, and believe that the game's potential is undermined by these technical shortcomings. Despite its fun gameplay and concept, the lack of optimization and poor monetization strategies have led to significant dissatisfaction among users.
- “The core gameplay loop and inventory management system are very fun, but there is room for improvement performance-wise.”
- “If they optimized the game, it'd be the best game out right now.”
- “Really fun concept, but not very well optimized gameplay.”
- “A fantastic concept marred by incredibly poor performance, widespread bugs, and, perhaps worst of all, one of the greediest ad implementations I've seen in years.”
- “I rarely leave reviews on games, but if it's so poorly optimized to the point it can't so much as be opened, then I have no choice.”
- “The game needs a lot of performance to run, and you will typically experience your phone overheating after 30-60 minutes of playtime.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the updates and new elements, while others express frustration over intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay and hinder progress. Many users find it difficult to engage with the narrative due to these interruptions and the requirement for in-game purchases, leading to a lack of clarity about the story itself. Overall, while the game retains its original charm, the ad experience significantly detracts from the storytelling enjoyment.
- “It got a major update recently with a proper story and city building elements and will continue to be updated and more playable than this will ever be.”
- “I'd love to see it get more levels added to the main story before going into endless mode.”
- “Stays true to the original, but with new art and story.”
- “The story, however, I can't comment on because I have no idea what was happening.”
- “Can't play past the second mission because it's blocked by $10. It's a fun game, but I can't even continue unless I pay $10 every level. It sucks; it's a fun game with a great idea, but it's unplayable.”
- “There are way too many ads, and it kicks you out of the quest and doesn't save your progress 1/4 of the times you get an ad.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding the ads amusing and the gameplay itself offering funny moments, such as discovering overpowered combinations that lead to humorous damage outputs. While some users express concerns about ad frequency, many appreciate the lightheartedness and fun nature of the game, which keeps them engaged. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the gaming experience, making it enjoyable for players.
- “I've done practically everything I can do, even funny types of runs and try to survive infinite dungeons with a specific backpack build.”
- “Bro, I love the game to death, from the music to the gameplay concept. It's interesting to find a really funny damage combo like poison whetstone and dark whetstone where it stacks to deal 300 damage to a boss.”
- “Made me laugh, so I checked the game out, and it's pretty fun actually.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game has seen significant updates that enhance its replayability, particularly with the addition of a story and city-building elements. However, some players find it less engaging compared to similar titles, citing issues like progress setbacks that can diminish the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many still appreciate its charm and potential for replay value.
- “It got a major update recently with a proper story and city building elements and will continue to be updated and more playable than this will ever be.”
- “Every time I close the game, my progress is set back by about 1 hour; this is really demoralizing after working on a good build or getting a good weapon. Otherwise, it's a fun, easy to learn, and replayable game!”
- “Great replay value”
- “While it has its charm, it lacks the zest and replayability of its inspiration.”
- “If you want the game this is a rip-off of, play Backpack Hero; it is a great roguelike that has a more fleshed-out combat system and more playable characters that change your play style.”
- “It got a major update recently with a proper story and city-building elements, but it will continue to be updated and will be more playable than this will ever be.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
80%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to frequent ad interruptions after nearly every action, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While the game has a cool concept, many feel it prioritizes ad revenue over gameplay, making it feel like a cash grab rather than a rewarding experience.
- “The grinding mechanics are rewarding and keep me engaged for hours.”
- “I love how the grind feels purposeful, with each level bringing new challenges.”
- “Grinding in this game is satisfying, as it allows me to see my progress clearly.”
- “The game asks you to view an ad for a reward after almost every action, making playing the game tedious.”
- “It's kind of tedious when you watch an ad and lose your entire progress.”
- “It would be fine maybe if it was a paid game that didn't have ads, but this is just a soul-grinding cash grab.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by frustrating controls, including delayed touch responses and difficult item manipulation, leading to a disappointing user experience that diminishes overall enjoyment.