Idle Heroes Tycoon

About

"Idle Heroes Tycoon" is a single-player simulation game where you step into the shoes of a Sir Knight, defending your kingdom from invaders. Build and upgrade your hero team, and fight off enemies to protect your land. However, be prepared for numerous ads that may disrupt your gaming experience. The game's tagline, "Invaders are coming!", sets the tone for a thrilling and strategic adventure.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 124 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

monetization42 negative mentions

The game has cute graphics and amusing dialogue, making it enjoyable for casual play.
It's a fun time killer that can be entertaining if you don't mind the ads.
The developers have shown responsiveness to feedback, improving the game experience after updates.

The game is filled with forced ads that disrupt gameplay and create a frustrating experience.
Progression is heavily reliant on watching ads or spending money, making it feel more like a cash grab than a game.
The mechanics are not truly idle, requiring excessive tapping and active engagement to progress.

monetization
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its reliance on forced ads, which detracts from the overall experience. Players express frustration over the high frequency of mandatory advertisements that disrupt gameplay, often leading to a feeling of being more of a viewer than a participant. While some users are open to watching ads for rewards, the lack of optionality and the perceived cash grab nature of the monetization model have resulted in negative feedback and a lower enjoyment rating.
- “This game is a clicker with a ridiculous amount of ads (mandatory for progress) and removing those costs an astonishing 22€ for an unfinished, unoriginal trash game.”
- “Forced ads just ruin the experience.”
- “Non-optional ads ruin these types of games.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The gameplay is considered simple and repetitive, particularly after the fifth level, leading to boredom as players are required to gather more resources to progress. While the graphics, usability, and animations are praised, the overall mechanics are viewed as lacking, indicating a need for more engaging gameplay elements.
- “The gameplay is engaging and offers a good balance of challenge and fun.”
- “I love how the gameplay mechanics are intuitive and easy to pick up.”
- “The variety in gameplay keeps things fresh and exciting.”
- “Gameplay after the 5th level is boring: you need more gems and elixir for upgrading heroes, after which you can go to the next level and repeat. The graphics, usability, and animation are good.”
- “As for gameplay, the game itself is pretty simple and is an okay time waster.”
- “Bad mechanics.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are generally praised for their cuteness and quality, contributing positively to the overall gameplay experience. Users appreciate the good usability and animation, although some feel that the gameplay becomes repetitive after a certain point.
- “Graphics are cute, so that's a bonus.”
- “Graphics, usability, and animation are good.”
- “The game plays well, with decent music and graphics.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The story aspect of the game is highlighted as a distinguishing feature that sets it apart from typical idle click games, adding depth and engagement beyond mere mission completion and menu navigation.
- “Fun idle game with its own unique system; the story aspect really separates it from the pack of mundane click games!”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to create any real suspense.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally considered decent, complementing the overall gameplay and graphics effectively.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players feel that the grinding required to unlock auto features is excessive, leading to frustration and a diminished enjoyment of the game.
- “Too much grinding to unlock auto features...”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious, making progress frustrating.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, only to realize it was all for nothing.”