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Idle TD: Heroes vs Zombies

72%Game Brain Score
optimization, music
monetization, gameplay
72% User Score Based on 108 reviews

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An endless swarm of evil zombies are invading from The Darkness… it is up to you to stop them! As commander of the Heroes of Light, you’ll defend what’s left of the world in Idle TD: Heroes vs Zombies. This never-ending take on tower defense puts you in charge of powerful Heroes trying to stop evil zombie invaders from reaching The Light. Strategically place allies like Earth Surfer for extra-spe…

Idle TD: Heroes vs Zombies screenshot
Idle TD: Heroes vs Zombies screenshot
Idle TD: Heroes vs Zombies screenshot
Idle TD: Heroes vs Zombies screenshot
Idle TD: Heroes vs Zombies screenshot
Idle TD: Heroes vs Zombies screenshot
Idle TD: Heroes vs Zombies screenshot
Idle TD: Heroes vs Zombies screenshot

72%
Audience ScoreBased on 108 reviews
optimization2 positive mentions
monetization9 negative mentions

  • Fun and easy to play, making it a good idle game for casual gamers.
  • Offers a unique combination of tower defense and idle gameplay, which can be engaging.
  • Despite its monetization issues, it is possible to progress without spending money, making it accessible for free-to-play players.
  • Heavily reliant on pay-to-win mechanics, with many features locked behind expensive in-app purchases.
  • The game is criticized for being a reskin of a previous title, lacking originality and depth.
  • Gameplay can be slow and tedious, often requiring significant grinding or payment to progress efficiently.
  • monetization
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, heavily relying on microtransactions that create a significant pay-to-win gap. While some players appreciate the absence of intrusive ads, the overall sentiment is that the in-app purchases detract from the experience, leading many to feel frustrated and disillusioned with the game's financial model. Despite the potential for free-to-play enjoyment, the aggressive monetization tactics have left a negative impression on the community.

    • “Even though I tend to avoid games with in-app purchases, especially because of the gap between free-to-play and pay-to-win, here the gap is quite huge too. However, you can still grow easily and there are ways to compete with other players.”
    • “I recommend it; except for the in-app purchases (obviously, the developers have to live), there's not really a downside here :)”
    • “It would be a brainless buy, but the monetization just kills the game.”
    • “This isn't really free as the game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
    • “I would have been really happy to pay a reasonable price for this free-to-play game, but with its pay-to-win cash grab ethos, it's now dead to me.”
    • “The cash grab in this game is insane and honestly almost unbelievable.”
  • gameplay
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has been criticized for its reliance on punishing mechanics and monetization strategies, with some players feeling it is unengaging and slow, often pushing them towards in-game purchases. Despite these issues, there are elements of addiction and improvements in hero skills and game balance compared to its predecessor, though many mechanics remain similar. Overall, the experience is described as mediocre, with a mix of unlockable content and pay-to-win elements.

    • “160+ hours of gameplay and I still can't beat wave 570.”
    • “Gameplay, like its predecessor, is a bit addictive. Even though I prefer the original, this one will stay open as much as I can.”
    • “However, there are still some major differences and improved mechanics around hero skills, upgrades, and the overall balance and pacing of the game.”
    • “There's some lulzy, godawful tower defense-like gameplay, but this is limited and only designed to push you to spend real cash like you're a mobile peasant.”
    • “It feels like this 'game' or rather gamble is based on merely punishment mechanics.”
    • “Gameplay is really slow, and it looks like the only way to speed it up is to pay money.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the pixel art as "godawful" and "lazy," suggesting a lack of skill or resources from the developers. Others appreciate the retro-style graphics and complexity, noting that while the visuals may resemble other games, they are not mere copies. Overall, the art style has been described as unengaging and visually unappealing by some, despite a few positive remarks about its charm.

    • “I like the pixel graphics style of this TD game better than Monsters TD Evolved/Monster Tiles TD: Tower Wars.”
    • “Love the retro-style graphics and complexity of the towers.”
    • “Although this game will appear incredibly similar to IMTD, it was not a simple copy and paste job with different artwork.”
    • “This feature is really godawful, lazy pixel art instead of real graphics.”
    • “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
    • “Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews on grinding in the game are mixed; some players find it tedious and boring, feeling that it requires excessive playtime, while others enjoy the grind, describing it as fun and addictive, especially given the game's free-to-play model and the rewarding progression system. Overall, the grinding experience can vary significantly depending on individual preferences.

    • “Tedious and boring.”
    • “I do not like how it feels grindy and it's the type of game that needs you to play for hours.”
    • “You can unlock a permanent game speed increase after a few days of heavy grinding for currency.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is highly praised, featuring significant performance enhancements, bug fixes, and quality of life improvements that allow it to run smoothly at speeds exceeding 2500% while utilizing minimal CPU resources. Additionally, upcoming features like pets are expected to further enrich the experience without compromising performance.

    • “There are some real fun new features planned (such as pets), as well as tons of quality of life improvements, performance enhancements, and bug fixes.”
    • “There are tons of new quality of life improvements that couldn't be implemented in the previous version. It can run smoothly at over 2500% game speed and uses almost no CPU.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised, with many players noting that it significantly enhances their overall experience, often becoming a key reason for their continued engagement.

    • “I came for the game, I stayed for the music.”

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2h Median play time
2h Average play time
2-2h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

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