Idle Heroes

About

"Idle Heroes" is a popular role-playing game with a good plot, exceptional mechanics, and impressive graphics. The game features a masterful soundtrack and is both hilarious and addictive, despite being disturbed by ads and plagued by bugs. Players form a team of heroes to battle for victory in this unique IDLE RPG on Google Play.

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Play Modes

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

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,999 reviews

graphics416 positive mentions

monetization546 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and character designs, making it visually appealing.
It offers a variety of heroes and gameplay modes, keeping the experience fresh and engaging.
The game allows for progress even when not actively playing, making it convenient for busy players.

The game is heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play players to progress.
There are frustrating level caps in the campaign that require players to wait days to advance.
Customer support is unresponsive and does not assist with account recovery or issues.

monetization
686 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
9%
80%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the high costs of in-app purchases and the perception that the game is a "cash grab." While some appreciate the absence of intrusive ads and the ability to progress without spending money, others feel that significant advantages are given to paying players, making it difficult for free-to-play users to compete effectively. Additionally, numerous players have criticized the misleading nature of the game's advertisements, which often do not accurately represent the gameplay or rewards.
- “My greatest enjoyment of the game is in-app purchases aren't necessary for progressing throughout the game.”
- “No ads, p2w isn't necessary!”
- “This game is very well put together, the graphics are amazing, and I love the fact there are no ads.”
- “Use to enjoy this game but it's just a huge cash grab now.”
- “Microtransactions are strictly necessary to complete most of the in-game events, and they aren't cheap.”
- “The ads for this game are very misleading.”
graphics
559 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
23%
3%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their quality, smoothness, and artistic style. While some players noted that recent updates have led to a decline in graphical detail, the overall consensus is that the visuals are engaging and enhance the gameplay experience. However, a few reviews expressed a desire for more customization options and improvements to the art style of certain characters.
- “The graphics are amazing and the flow of the fights are fast.”
- “Incredible graphics, incredible heroes, and incredible everything!”
- “This game is amazing, very fun, the number one best RPG game ever, sure this will be the best RPG game ever in the future, ngl this is very nice, very good graphics, very detailed heroes and more, hope DH games saw this.”
- “Though in recent updates the graphics did drop and many prefer the original graphics that were more detailed and made the characters look more badass, it's still decent and the fact that they kept some of the original graphics does add to the attraction of the game.”
- “Not really a game at all, just a bunch of pretty graphics and a giant sucking hole for your cash.”
- “The game is fun, but they keep downgrading the art into a less detailed aesthetic that just looks horrible.”
gameplay
385 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
47%
5%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its simplicity, graphics, and engaging mechanics, while others criticize it for being overly reliant on pay-to-win elements and repetitive tasks. Some users find the gameplay enjoyable and addictive, particularly praising the idle mechanics and character collection, but many express frustration over misleading advertisements and a lack of meaningful progression without spending money. Overall, while the game offers a fun experience for some, it also faces significant criticism for its monetization strategies and gameplay limitations.
- “The gameplay is really good, but the ad is really fake.”
- “Great gameplay, fun graphics, and easy to progress through idling.”
- “I love the gameplay of it! I've seen many ads about it and I was shocked at how a smooth game can take many awesome forms of heroes.”
- “Gameplay is pretty much non-existent.”
- “The gameplay itself, though, is dull as the dickens.”
- “There's no gameplay, tactics, multiplayer, just paying.”
story
197 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
81%
5%
The game's story aspect is generally viewed as lacking depth and cohesion, with many players expressing frustration over level caps that hinder story progression. While some enjoy the simple and engaging quests, others feel the absence of a compelling narrative or character development detracts from the overall experience. Overall, players desire a more integrated storyline and less reliance on grinding and leveling to advance in the game.
- “This game is quite decent, fun storyline, interesting activities, and also a quite down-to-earth game.”
- “Epic gamer: this game is amazing, its so much fun and I actually have 2 accounts cause I love it so much, the story is good too and it also has so many things to get.”
- “Amazing game, amazing missions and quest also dont forget about the great campaign is, this game is so amazing I give it 5 stars.”
- “There is no storyline, character creation, setting strategy, etc. The closest you come is equipping the characters, and even that can be automated.”
- “The story progression; making people wait hours to do anything not because the team isn't strong enough but because their player level isn't high enough, is just frustrating.”
- “It's not fun when you have to wait to level up to do certain missions and do all sorts of dumb stuff.”
grinding
155 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
1%
97%
The game's grinding aspect is a significant point of contention among players, with many noting that while it can be enjoyable and rewarding at first, it often becomes excessively tedious and slow, especially at higher levels. Players frequently mention the balance between free-to-play and pay-to-win mechanics, with some feeling that substantial grinding is necessary to progress without spending money. Overall, while the game offers engaging elements and idle farming features, the grinding can lead to frustration and a sense of monotony over time.
- “I would give you guys a 5 stars, but I used to play this game daily and even spent quite a bit of money on it because I enjoy the game and love grinding and getting new characters.”
- “The feel of the game is smooth and not tedious.”
- “5 stars without hesitation (idle game is a casual game, not grinding. Be patient).”
- “Upgrading your heroes becomes too long, tedious, and expensive.”
- “Too many of the characters require months of farming to upgrade, ultimately making it a tenuous grind with little payout.”
- “This game is mindless grinding with little-to-no reward.”
stability
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
4%
85%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues during loading screens, server connections, and in-game events, leading to lost progress and frustration. While some users report smooth performance, the overall sentiment indicates that the game suffers from numerous bugs and inadequate customer support, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The game is pretty solid, no glitches or bugs yet after a day of playing it.”
- “It's a fun game; everything seems to run smoothly, no glitches.”
- “This game is good, graphics are cartoony but good, there's no glitches; I rate this game a 5 star!”
- “The game freezes, the screen turns black and I get booted out.”
- “Game crashes and freezes a lot on the mobile servers and need to include an option to delete an account if you don't play on that account anymore.”
- “I would rate this game much higher if it were not for the constant game freezes and server disconnections.”
character development
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
24%
8%
Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant and unique character designs that enhance gameplay and provide a fun experience, especially in multiplayer settings. However, some players expressed dissatisfaction with recent changes to the character design, feeling that the new cartoonish style detracts from the original aesthetic. Overall, while the character designs are generally well-received, concerns about the game's pay-to-win mechanics and repetitive nature have been noted, impacting the depth of character development.
- “I would love to briefly discuss the character designs; solid and memorable are the words that come to mind.”
- “The repetition helps with consistent character development, and the different types of areas for character development are a good challenge.”
- “Great interface, even better character development... best idle game on the app store.”
- “I also hate the choice to switch to a cartoonish, low-quality character design vastly different from the original style.”
- “The thing that really got me was the horrible character designs.”
- “To be honest, this game was good, but since the new big update, this game has become too cartoony. I would honestly prefer the old detailed character design than the present one because it's just out of taste.”
music
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
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9%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its variety and calming nature, while others criticize it for being repetitive or too loud, especially during gameplay. Many users express a desire for more dynamic battle music to enhance the experience, and some have noted issues with the game's advertisements interfering with their music. Overall, while the soundtrack has its fans, there are calls for improvement and more variety in musical scores.
- “The graphical style is pleasant and smooth, and the music is more varied than some other mobile games.”
- “To be honest, I was only playing this game for a reward but, it's really fun and really cool, the details and music are especially great and I completely fell in love, so I'm keeping it!”
- “I love this game and the music is calm and nice and I got the best luck ever!”
- “There are too many things jammed in your face and you couldn't turn down the music until you finished the tutorial, which is quite tedious.”
- “Couldn't even get to settings to turn the awful music off.”
- “This game is cool and all, but they just recently changed the music and it is really starting to hurt my ears.”
humor
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with players finding amusement in both the exaggerated animations and the absurdity of the game's mechanics, such as its pay-to-win structure and the antics of the community. Many reviews highlight the hilarity of the game's advertisements and the irony of its design similarities to other games, while some players appreciate the lighthearted nature of the gameplay despite its flaws. Overall, the humor resonates with players, making the experience enjoyable, even amidst frustrations.
- “It's hilarious.”
- “Gotta say, that ad with that old hero that tries all the skins is freaking hilarious!”
- “I read some of the reviews and it was hilarious to read people talking about how you don't need to spend money and then talk about how they spent money.”
optimization
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
11%
16%
Overall, "Idle Heroes" is praised for its smooth performance and good graphics, with many users reporting that the game runs without glitches. However, some players have noted issues with optimization, particularly regarding UI elements and loading times, suggesting that improvements could enhance the overall experience. While most find the game enjoyable and easy to play, a few have experienced significant performance problems that detract from their enjoyment.
- “Idle Heroes is a really fun game which doesn't require too much grinding to get to the top. The UI is simple and the game runs smoothly all the time for me.”
- “Looks great and runs smoothly.”
- “UI performance is some of the best I've used in a mobile game.”
- “Fun and awesome game, but it's missing a lot of gameplay and optimization.”
- “The worst performance I have ever experienced in any game.”
- “Long loading times most of the time; the performance needs improvement for a better game experience.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional response to the game's monetization tactics, feeling punished for personal circumstances and pressured by the game's rating prompts. While the gameplay is enjoyable, technical issues and perceived imbalances in character strength contribute to frustration, overshadowing the otherwise positive community interactions. Overall, the emotional experience is marked by a mix of enjoyment and disappointment.
- “I know it's a stupid reason to be upset, but this genuinely made me feel punished for having personal problems.”
- “The game is fun, which is odd as I don't like idle games. I probably would have given it 5 stars if it wasn't for the fact that when they ask you to rate the game, instead of yes and no, the no option was 'cruelly refuse,' which made me feel pressured to rate the game and made me feel unhappy to rate it.”
- “I once used to love this game, but suddenly the game won't load using mobile data. It needs to be Wi-Fi so that I can play. So heartbreaking. Please fix my problem.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express that games from a decade ago offered significant replayability, often keeping players engaged until the next release. However, they feel that current games could enhance their replay value by aligning more closely with their advertised features.
- “Ten years ago, you could buy a game, play it until the new one launched, and it had so much replay value that you didn't even want to leave necessarily.”
- “The game would actually be more playable if it were closer to the way they advertised it.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised as awesome, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere in the game is absolutely captivating.”
- “The immersive environment really draws you in and enhances the overall experience.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”