Honor of Kings

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"Honor of Kings" is a strategy-based, single-player game with stunning graphics and mechanics that will leave you in awe. However, be prepared for plenty of grinding and a few bugs along the way. As described by the game itself, it's the ultimate 5v5 hero battle game, offering MOBA action that's both hilarious and engaging with your team.

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Play Modes

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

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 900 reviews

graphics60 positive mentions

stability24 negative mentions

Honor of Kings features stunning graphics and character designs, making it visually appealing.
The game offers generous rewards, including free skins and heroes, which enhances the overall experience.
The gameplay is engaging, with a variety of heroes and unique abilities that keep matches interesting.

The matchmaking system is often unbalanced, frequently pairing skilled players with inexperienced teammates, leading to frustrating losses.
There are persistent issues with lag and connectivity, causing gameplay disruptions and negatively impacting the experience.
The report system is ineffective, as players who troll or feed often go unpunished, further diminishing the enjoyment of the game.

graphics
116 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
45%
3%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and detail, with many users noting improvements in animations and character designs over time. However, some players experience performance issues, such as unstable frame rates and lag, especially when using higher graphic settings. While the game is visually appealing, there are calls for better optimization to accommodate a wider range of devices and to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning for a mobile game, with vibrant environments and fluid animations that make every battle.”
- “Incredible gameplay, stunning visuals!”
- “The graphics, the character, and the sound of the game are amazing.”
- “The FPS just started dropping for no reason even in low-level graphics.”
- “I really enjoy playing this game, but this current season I've been encountering major lag in the game. Unlike the previous season, I can play in high resolution and high graphics settings, but now I can't play it anymore; it lags so much that I got 0 FPS in the game. I can't even play in medium graphics because it still lags, only in the lowest. I can't deny that my device is low-end, but I enjoy playing in high graphics.”
- “High resolution but the graphics are too ugly.”
gameplay
93 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
49%
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Gameplay in this game is characterized by a mix of smooth mechanics and impressive graphics, but it suffers from significant balance issues, particularly with certain heroes being overpowered and ineffective defensive items. Many players express frustration with matchmaking, which often leads to unbalanced teams and poor experiences, while others appreciate the diverse hero selection and rewarding systems. Overall, while the gameplay has potential and is enjoyable for newcomers, persistent issues with balance and matchmaking detract from the overall experience.
- “Overall, the gameplay, the graphics, and the event mode are great.”
- “Great gameplay, amazing graphics, and one of the best strategy battles out there.”
- “The gameplay has a diverse hero selection from mages, assassins, marksman, tank, and jungler.”
- “However, gameplay suffers from severe balance issues, with the same few champions dominating matches and towers offering little defense.”
- “Despite patches addressing hero balance, repetitive gameplay and cheating persist.”
- “Worst gameplay I ever had; every lane is so stupid and unbalanced, and barely anyone follows it in order. The game feels more like a fashion design instead of a gameplay experience.”
optimization
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
53%
16%
Overall, players express significant concerns regarding the game's optimization, citing frequent crashes, lag, and performance drops, particularly during intense gameplay. While some users appreciate the graphics and gameplay mechanics, many report issues with matchmaking and server stability, which detracts from the overall experience. There is a strong call for improvements in network optimization and performance consistency across various devices to enhance gameplay.
- “I hope the game gets more optimized, especially in Asia.”
- “After the update, my phone that is equipped with a Helio G85 processor has been optimized. Thank you so much to the developers for their efforts in optimizing the game.”
- “This game is the mobile MOBA with the best in-game performance in the industry.”
- “I used to like this game for its lag-free performance, but my whole game screen began crashing today when enemies were bombarding with skills to a point that my screen just stopped moving.”
- “I'm sorry, I'm pretty sure this is a great game and I really wanted to try it, but the game freezes and crashes all the time I open it. The first time I opened the game, I managed to enter a match and it froze in champion select. Now it freezes and crashes at the logo screen. The game is not optimized for my phone, Nubia Redmagic 7, or just not optimized at all; the app simply isn't working.”
- “Best game, my only complaint is... why does the global version seem more laggy in terms of optimization? I played KOG too, and KOG allows me to use high graphics and high resolution with no issue on frame rate, but in the global version, it only allows me to play at low resolution and I'm still getting frame drops sometimes.”
stability
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is severely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches, particularly after recent updates. Many players experience issues during crucial moments, such as loading screens and matchmaking, leading to frustration and an inability to play. Despite attempts to optimize settings and reinstall the app, the problems persist, indicating a significant lack of optimization for various devices.
- “I'm sorry, I'm pretty sure this is a great game and I really wanted to try it, but the game freezes and crashes all the time. The first time I opened the game, I managed to enter a match and it froze in champion select. Now it freezes and crashes at the logo screen. The game is not optimized for my phone, Nubia Redmagic 7, or just not optimized at all. The app simply isn't working.”
- “The game frequently freezes and crashes during crucial moments. On top of that, it crashes when logging in, and I need to open the game like 20 times to fix it. I've tried clearing the cache and reinstalling, but the issues persist. Please fix this immediately; I haven't played in 4 days now due to freezing and crashing.”
- “The latest update made the game mode laggy and buggy. I was stuck on the draft pick for minutes, and then it kicked me out.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The music in the game has received praise for its quality and the developer's original compositions, with players expressing that the theme songs and voiceovers enhance the overall experience. However, many users are frustrated by the lack of options to change the lobby theme song, which has led to requests for customizable music settings. Additionally, some players have noted issues with sound balance, particularly with hero voices being quieter than background music.
- “The theme songs and voiceovers are on point; I'm so speechless at how perfect this game is.”
- “This game theme song is making me play more, and it's an awesome song at that.”
- “What I like even more is the songs made by the developer; the gameplay of each character is also good.”
- “Also, no way to change the music theme. I dislike the New Year theme and wanted to listen to Chinese songs, but couldn't.”
- “I have been playing this game for 1 year now, but there's a problem I have to report: I can't change the lobby theme song or the theme song settings.”
- “Please add theme song settings so we players can change the theme song. The current theme song is making me play more, but I would like more options.”
character development
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, "Honor of Kings" features impressive character design and animations that enhance gameplay, with each hero possessing unique abilities that contribute to strategic depth. However, some players feel a lack of diversity and connection with the characters, suggesting that the designs could be more appealing and varied. While the visuals and voice acting are praised, there are mixed feelings about the overall character development and engagement.
- “Honor of Kings is a visually stunning MOBA with great character design, voice acting, and engaging events with generous rewards.”
- “The character designs are stunning, each hero with unique abilities that add depth to battles.”
- “I like the character design; each has its own characteristics.”
- “I may suggest to change the names and character designs of the heroes; there's no diversity, and I couldn't find myself connecting with any of the heroes (except Butterfly and Alain).”
- “Also, if you integrated the characters from AOV, why not just use the AOV character designs?”
- “And the character designs are super unappealing.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely perceived as unintentional, stemming from frustrating gameplay mechanics and matchmaking issues that lead to absurd situations, such as being outnumbered or unfairly reported. Players find it ironic and amusing that the game encourages communication for success while failing to address its own systemic flaws, creating a comedic contrast between the developers' intentions and the players' experiences. Overall, the humor is seen as a byproduct of the game's shortcomings rather than a deliberate design choice.
- “Even if you try so hard to practice and be good at the game, playing ranked will only make your stress level hilarious.”
- “It is funny that you advise people to communicate well with others to win the game but not suggest the technical team improve the matchmaking system.”
- “Sometimes in a game there are players that always hide behind while we have no choice but to be the one to start the fight and get killed more, then we get reported, and it's really very funny that we need to sign to admit we are wrong in a game.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with grinding in the game, citing issues such as uncooperative teammates, frequent losses despite personal effort, and the feeling of being stuck in a cycle of disconnection and reputation loss. Many feel that the lack of map awareness and teamwork among players detracts from the overall experience, making grinding feel pointless and overly punishing, especially when trying to achieve higher ranks. Additionally, there are calls for better onboarding for new players to improve overall gameplay quality.
- “No matter how much effort I put in—grinding endlessly, winning every game, and consistently performing with high performance—it's completely pointless.”
- “I'm stuck in an infinite loop. I joined 3 ranked matches, got disconnected in those matches, lost reputation points, and now I have to grind to be able to rank up again. The worst part is the season is about to end and I was grinding to Grandmaster to get the Samurai Musashi skin. I barely slept those nights; I'm at Master 1 now with 1 star out of 4. Now it takes me a minimum of 3 days to get to play ranked again.”
- “There's an annoying problem with teammates. I don't know what happens, but I think it should be mandatory to ensure that new players learn and understand how to play because most don't. They're always feeding and not helping to eliminate the dragons, farming, jungling, and helping teammates. It's a big issue.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its rich lore and captivating character backstories, which immerse players in a vibrant world. However, some users express disappointment over the lack of continuity in character narratives, particularly regarding the absence of certain heroes and their stories. Overall, while the story elements are appreciated, there are concerns about inconsistencies and missed opportunities for deeper storytelling.
- “The rich lore and captivating storylines immerse you in a vibrant world.”
- “Very friendly players, fair matchmaking, and even good graphics, although my phone can't reach ultimate graphics quality; custom graphics makes it a literal breath taker. I even love the character backstory.”
- “You took away my main (Taara) and your towers now hit like pillows. I don't know why you'd do that. It'd make sense if Taara was gone, but Astrid is here as some revenge thing, but it's stated nowhere and you all just abandoned her story.”
- “I haven't touched the story of the heroes, so I can't comment, but overall ♥️”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing it for aggressive cash grabs and poor in-game purchase experiences, while others appreciate the lack of intrusive ads and find the alternative advertisement approach beneficial. Overall, the balance between gameplay and monetization appears to be a point of contention among users.
- “Heroes can cross the map while you're running away because of ridiculous mobility, and the cash grabs are outrageous.”
- “I love the game, but my first in-game purchase was horrible and traumatic.”
- “Haven't found bugs or glitches, and ads aren't an issue.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The atmosphere of the game is a mixed bag; while the animations and map design are praised for their quality and visual appeal, the low-quality sound effects detract from the overall excitement. Additionally, the inclusion of free skins enhances the immersive experience.
- “The animations, the atmosphere of the map, and the skins are so good; they even give free skins!”
- “I think all of the sound effects are low quality, and it makes the atmosphere of the game less exciting.”