Hopeless Heroes: Tap Attack
- March 14, 2018
- Upopa Games
- 3h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Hopeless Heroes: Tap Attack" is a multiplayer idle RPG game with an interesting plot and plenty of humor. The game boasts fantastic gameplay, amazing graphics, and lots of content to grind. However, it features intrusive ads and suffers from several bugs that may hinder the overall experience.
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Reviews
- The game features cute graphics and engaging gameplay, making it enjoyable for players.
- Many players find the game addictive and fun, often spending hours playing.
- The game allows for offline progression, which is a significant plus for players.
- Numerous bugs prevent players from accessing key features like the shop, clans, and quests, often displaying 'no internet connection' errors.
- Players have reported losing progress and items due to glitches, leading to frustration.
- The game has been abandoned by developers, resulting in a lack of updates and support for ongoing issues.
- graphics152 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant, cute art style and overall quality, with many users highlighting the charming character designs and colorful environments. However, some players have reported performance issues, particularly on older devices, and noted occasional graphical glitches that detract from the experience. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout in the clicker genre.
“The art style and graphics are near flawless, and the sound effects and music were great.”
“This is the best clicker I have played and I love the art style of the game.”
“The graphics are the best and I love the blobs and the monsters.”
“Very, very poor quality graphics.”
“Runs slow with no way to turn down or reduce graphics.”
“I've discovered an odd graphic glitch and things overlap and buttons cannot be used.”
- monetization93 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 78 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is generally well-received, with many users appreciating that ads are optional and do not disrupt gameplay. While some players report occasional issues with ad functionality and in-app purchases, the overall sentiment is that the game strikes a good balance by offering rewards for watching ads without overwhelming players with intrusive advertisements.
“Tis a fun tap game, and they keep throwing things at you to keep you interested even without microtransactions.”
“Great game for its age, better than most tap idle games. 5 stars for no ads unless you want one to multiply your currency; overall great game.”
“No ads just wholesome tapping fun and only asks to rate like 60 levels in its just....good.”
“The ads need a timer; I hate ads as is, and it seems like they make the ads last longer than 15 seconds, sometimes closer to a minute.”
“I like the game, I would rate it a 5, but when I've made an in-app purchase, it didn't give me anything; I just wasted my money. Please fix this, and then I would rate it 5 stars.”
“I made an in-game purchase for $4.99 and did not receive anything.”
- story87 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its simplicity, creativity, and engaging plot twists. While some find it enjoyable and addictive, others note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the storyline is considered a strong aspect of the game, complemented by appealing graphics and character design.
“The story was simple and easy to grasp, but it can get pretty boring after extended periods of time. That's fine, as I don't find myself playing for too long.”
“I love the story of it as well! :D”
“I've always loved playing the older hopeless games, and I'm not disappointed with this one - sweet and simple story, and easily played, but with a satisfying level of difficulty as you play.”
“The story was simple and easy to grasp; the only problem I could find was that it can get pretty boring after extended periods of time.”
“I can't play it; it always crashes after the story.”
“The game doesn't even want to start; it crashes after the mini story.”
- gameplay77 mentions
- 77 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for being simple, fun, and addictive, with many users enjoying the cute graphics and engaging mechanics. However, some players have reported issues such as crashes, lack of screen settings, and repetitive gameplay after extended playtime. Overall, it is considered a solid idle game with enjoyable mechanics, though some improvements are needed for a smoother experience.
“It has simple, fun, enjoyable gameplay.”
“Gameplay is fun and addicting.”
“Incredible gameplay, super addicting and just the best game I have on my phone!”
“Also the game is actually pretty bad; it gets super boring after like 2 hours of gameplay. It's just another tapping game.”
“I absolutely love this game (that is why five stars), but the game kicks me out every twenty minutes of gameplay.”
“It crashes; I was really looking forward to playing this as I am a big fan of your games, but I was crushed when I was unable to play this game properly due to the continuous crashing and laggy gameplay.”
- humor75 mentions
- 99 % positive mentions
- -3 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying the hilarious animations, quirky monster names, and amusing gear. Many reviews highlight the game's lightheartedness and creativity, making it a fun and entertaining experience, especially for casual play. However, some users feel that the humor may not resonate with everyone, as a few found it lacking in depth or engagement.
“The animations and awesome outfits they get are hilarious!”
“Also, the monsters have hilarious names; one is called 'Leaf Me Alone'—weird pun, but I get it.”
“It's an awesome clicker game with an actual plot (though not that complex), mechanics new to the age of clickers, rather funny names, and great graphics!”
“I can't even play it on my phone. My brother has this on his tablet and he can use it. What's the deal? It's not funny.”
“The jokes fall flat and feel forced, making the humor feel more like a chore than a laugh.”
“I expected a lot more from the humor, but it just feels stale and unoriginal.”
- stability32 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- -6 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and freezes that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players experience issues such as being unable to progress, losing items, and encountering error messages, leading to frustration and a perception that the game is nearly unplayable. While some find the gameplay enjoyable, the overwhelming consensus is that the game suffers from severe stability problems that need urgent attention.
“There are no glitches at all.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
“I haven't experienced any stability issues during my playtime.”
“I love this game to death but there are so many bugs and glitches that sometimes it seems unplayable.”
“I came back to this game and now after I collect 6 coins for the tutorial it just freezes, not to mention the cliff is on the menu and the coins noclip under the cliff instead of on the cliff.”
“The game was really good until now... if I spend hope's I get them back but it doesn't upgrade, same with skill points, my gear would switch, it won't delete things, the game is really buggy right now.”
- grinding12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be enjoyable and not excessively tedious, with many noting it as a fun time-killer that balances challenge and reward. While some mention it can become repetitive, the offline grinding feature and engaging gameplay help maintain interest. Many users appreciate the clan system and the ability to earn legendary equipment through grinding, making it a standout in the tapping game genre.
“All this time I've been farming money, just to find myself on level 50, which surprised me.”
“It's awesome, it will get tedious when you have to tap so much, but it's good. 10/10 would recommend.”
“Grinding and grinding and farming.”
- music9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being inspiring and enhancing the overall experience, with many players finding it addictive and motivating. However, some users have reported issues with the sound continuing to play after exiting the game. Overall, the combination of great music and engaging gameplay contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
“This is a really great game, it's fun to play when there is no internet and the music is oddly inspiring. Sure, it takes time to get good, but after that, it's a blast!”
“The best game I have ever played, and the music makes me want to beat up all the monsters in one go.”
“Awesome gameplay and music.”
“The only problem is that the sound stays if you exit the game; I have to remove it from 'recently used apps' to shut the sound down, and I can't turn off the music playing.”
“No new music.”
- optimization9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, user feedback on optimization is mixed, with many players experiencing performance issues on older or less powerful devices, while others with high-end phones report smooth gameplay. There is a strong desire for performance-related options to enhance compatibility across a wider range of devices, as well as requests for updates to improve overall optimization.
“Hope an update for better performance comes out.”
“Good app, great performance.”
“As a beta tester of Hopeless Tap Heroes, the game runs smoothly.”
“Runs pretty slow on my older phone; it could use some performance-related options to try to optimize that, even if it means the graphics aren't quite so smooth in performance mode.”
“Great game, but not optimized for a Galaxy A11.”
“Would like more if it would actually get optimized for well not even older devices; now a brand new phone can't run this.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally engaging, with some expressing that it evokes strong feelings, even leading to tears. The overall experience is described as wholesome and enjoyable, contributing to a deep connection with the gameplay.
“This game made me cry; it's like a shooting star going above me 🌠”
“No ads, just wholesome tapping fun and only asks to rate after like 60 levels; it's just... good.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is praised for its exceptional design, indicating that the characters are visually appealing and well-crafted.
“The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form a strong emotional connection with each character.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and relatable.”
“The backstories and personal growth of the characters are well-crafted, adding layers of complexity to the overall narrative.”
