Kingdoms of HF - Dragon War
- November 20, 2017
- A Thinking Ape Entertainment Ltd.
"Kingdoms of HF - Dragon War" is a mobile MMO kingdom-building game where players train dragons and build their kingdoms to battle against goblins, skeletons, and other players. The goal is to become the ultimate kingdom empire through real-time strategy and medieval warfare, with new raids and loot continuously added to keep the game engaging and addicting. Players must use their brainpower to develop strategies and dominate in kingdom battles with their dragon and kingdom guard.
Reviews
- The game has a unique art style and humorous characters that make it enjoyable.
- There is a strong community aspect, with many players forming clans and helping each other.
- The game offers a lot of content and events to keep players engaged.
- The game has become increasingly pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete.
- There are frequent bugs and lag issues that disrupt gameplay and frustrate players.
- Customer support is often unresponsive and does not adequately address player concerns.
- graphics65 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the unique art style and colorful visuals, which contribute to an enjoyable aesthetic experience. However, some users criticize the graphics for being simplistic or lacking originality, and there are mentions of performance issues like lag that detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics are often described as cute and humorous, opinions vary on their quality and impact on gameplay.
“As an avid PC gamer that cares a lot about game aesthetics, this one is really pleasing to the eye.”
“The graphics and sound are awesome, and the play is fun and simple.”
“I really like the art style of the game, and the sense of humor the game has.”
“The graphics are awful, to be honest.”
“A game with a similar 'city building' format to games like Koa or GOG, but with the downside of having wholly uninspired and lackluster visuals, and a scrunched-up overcomplex UI.”
“In a game with boring graphics and basic gameplay, bots made it even more worthless.”
- gameplay60 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its core mechanics and humor, while others criticize it for being repetitive and heavily reliant on waiting for upgrades. Many users note issues such as lag, pay-to-win mechanics, and a lack of originality compared to other titles in the genre. Despite these drawbacks, some players appreciate the community support and the game's visuals, indicating that while the gameplay has potential, it requires significant improvements to enhance the overall experience.
“I've been playing for 2 years and the core mechanics of the game are fun.”
“Great game to play, easy to get lost and play for hours. Functions are smooth and the characters are well thought out, making the game mechanics very easy to understand, which makes it simple yet fun to play by yourself or with friends.”
“Fun gameplay, lovable art style and side characters; the game is pretty darn great.”
“The game leans so heavily into ore and food while brew is almost a rare commodity that cannot be grinded, and the game mechanics rely on it quite a lot.”
“After playing this for a while, this just becomes a waiting game with very little to break up the gameplay loop of collect, upgrade, research, and wait.”
“You'll never find a game with more dull and repetitive gameplay filled with comical screen clutter, bugs, lag, visual errors, and app crashes.”
- monetization49 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 71 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players labeling it as a blatant cash grab characterized by excessive microtransactions and misleading advertisements. While some users appreciate the lack of intrusive ads, the overall sentiment suggests that the game leans heavily towards pay-to-win mechanics, making it frustrating for those who prefer a fair gaming experience without spending large sums of money.
“Monetization is okay, but this seems excessive for a satisfactory progress rate.”
“Good time passer; microtransactions in this mobile game are at fair and super reasonable prices with good rewards if you decide to engage.”
“There are tons of in-app purchase offers, so if you like to bully others and have money to burn, come join us!”
“Endgame turns into pay-to-win, and prices for in-app purchases are too high.”
“It's a blatant cash grab and I'm out.”
“The handling of in-game purchases and advertising is horrible.”
- stability30 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of bugs, glitches, and lag that hinder gameplay and frustrate players. Many have experienced issues such as freezing during loading, server errors, and problems with in-game mechanics, leading to a decline in player satisfaction. While some acknowledge minor glitches as manageable, the overall sentiment indicates that the game's stability issues are a major barrier to enjoyment and continued play.
“The game is good, love the concept but overall it is buggy and lags so bad the majority of the time.”
“Game is a dumpster fire with more glitches than Windows 98.”
“But sadly due to glitches not allowing me to receive rewards I paid hard cash for and game admins blaming me, I will no longer play this game.”
- humor30 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its vibrant graphics and clever humor, which enhance the overall experience and set it apart from similar titles. Players appreciate the witty dialogue, funny characters, and entertaining animations, making the gameplay enjoyable and engaging. The humor is described as a key feature that keeps players invested and adds a unique charm to the game.
“The humor dotted in at everything is hilarious and totally worth playing just for those tidbits.”
“Now I realize its awesomeness for its snark and almost Monty Pythonesque humor, which is also snark in case you didn't know.”
“The whole layout, the accessibility, graphics, even the animations are just hilarious!”
- story28 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story and quest structure are engaging, featuring a variety of tasks that keep players occupied, though some find the overwhelming number of daily quests and the pay-to-play mechanics frustrating. While the colorful realms and fun events enhance the experience, players express a desire for a deeper storyline and more balanced rewards. Overall, the game offers a rich array of content, but the execution can lead to feelings of being overwhelmed or under-rewarded, especially for those who do not wish to spend money.
“The game is wonderful to look at for its colorful realms, and the storyline, events, and dragons are just all around fun!”
“With daily quests that constantly rotate, dragon booty, and a buttload of brew, this has easily become one of my all-time favorites!”
“Way more enthusiasm in the story and way more attention in gameplay control!”
“The game itself has a lot of potential, but the quests are geared towards extreme pay-to-play.”
“Devs make sudden decisions like merging realms without much notice, or increasing the requirements needed to complete quests with no information.”
“I want a game that I can just download and play without having to read these lame storylines or being walked through what to do.”
- music10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its pleasant and whimsical nature, often likening it to the tunes from The Sims. Many enjoy how the music dynamically changes during gameplay, enhancing the overall experience, although some users express a desire for an option to mute it. However, a few players have reported issues with the music sounding broken or glitchy at times.
“I love the music in the game and how it changes tune when doing certain things.”
“There's pleasant music and nobody minds dying.”
“Fun game overall, simple to play, nice music very much reminiscent of the Sims games, lots of random laughs.”
“Beautiful sounds and funny music.”
“I especially like when the music changes going into each main building.”
“Cute style and fun music.”
“I wish there was a way to turn off the sound/music.”
“It's really annoying to have to listen to birds and my music at the same time.”
“The music sounds broken, like when you get a BSOD on desktop, that sound.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express mixed feelings about grinding in the game, noting that while it can be enjoyable initially, it becomes excessively tedious and time-consuming as they progress. Recent updates have diminished the rewards for grinding, leading to frustration, especially for those unwilling to spend money on addons. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a significant drawback, making the game feel endless and less rewarding over time.
“Recent changes made hundreds of hours of grinding worth very little.”
“The game itself is fun for a while, but as you grow, it becomes more and more grindy while pushing you to buy addons.”
“Loved this game up until the latest update where they cut the gems down to nothing for hitting mobs. It's a shame now I spend all my time farming mobs just to make a 12-hour bubble, which now wastes so much for so little in return.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game generally performs well, but players have reported notable performance issues, particularly in the later stages of progression, which remain unaddressed by the developers.
“I love it, but there are a few performance issues.”
“The game is suffering from performance issues in the late stages of progression that the developers aren't fixing.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is characterized as heartwarming and slightly silly, evoking positive emotions and a lighthearted atmosphere.
“A heartwarming game that's a little bit on the silly side.”
“The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me.”
“I found myself tearing up during several key moments in the story.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the art style and character designs, indicating that these elements contribute positively to the overall character development in the game. However, specific details about the depth or progression of the characters themselves are not mentioned.
“The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
“I appreciate how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
“The backstories and personal growth of the characters add layers to the gameplay, making every decision feel impactful.”