No-Brainer Heroes
- November 29, 2019
- 小团团工作室
- 200h median play time
Get on SteamNo-Brainer Heroes is a casual RPG where players control a team of heroes to protect the kingdom of Gaia. The game features idle gameplay with automated battles, as well as strategic team building and equipment management. With its charming graphics and humor-filled storyline, No-Brainer Heroes is a lighthearted and entertaining addition to the genre.
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Reviews
- The game has a fun and addictive gameplay loop, especially in the early stages.
- It features a variety of heroes and neat pixel artwork that many players find appealing.
- Players appreciate the ability to run the game in the background while engaging in other activities.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes, making it nearly unplayable for many users.
- There are significant issues with poor translations and unclear mechanics, leading to confusion.
- The gameplay can become grindy and unbalanced, especially in the later stages, which frustrates players.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its lack of balance, poor translation, and insufficient explanations of mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience. While some players find it easy to grasp and enjoy the idle aspects, many feel it ultimately lacks depth and becomes overly grindy, reducing engagement over time. Overall, the game struggles to deliver a satisfying gameplay experience.
“Fun little game with easy to grasp mechanics and semi-idle gameplay.”
“The gameplay so far is on par with what you would expect to get for free.”
“Update after around 200 hours of gameplay:”
“Even setting aside the places where they copy/pasted text incorrectly (achievement bosses, anyone?) and the many translation issues, there are tons of unexplained mechanics, a punishingly grindy difficulty curve, and serious balance issues.”
“Leaving the game running for a day just to 'click once' to level up after getting up is not exactly 'gameplay' at that point.”
“Really shallow gameplay.”
- story9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is somewhat unconventional, as players must first complete the endless mode to unlock the story mode, which has led to mixed feelings about its structure. While the endless mode contains more narrative elements than the locked story mode, some players find the overall storytelling lacking and not engaging enough to hold their interest for long periods. Despite these criticisms, some users still enjoy the gameplay experience, even if they are not particularly invested in the quest text.
“The endless mode has more story to it than the story mode.”
“Oh... story mode is locked away and needs you to beat a dragon in endless mode to be unlocked.”
“The story only unlocks after your first victory over the blue dragon for some reason (usually endless mode comes after the story; here it's the other way round).”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players consistently highlight the grinding aspect of the game as excessively tedious and unbalanced, particularly in the endgame content where difficulty spikes require significant time investment to progress. While some find relief after acquiring powerful characters, the overall grind remains a prominent and frustrating feature, with many feeling that the mechanics and balance issues exacerbate the experience.
“Even setting aside the places where they copy/pasted text incorrectly (achievement bosses, anyone?) and the many translation issues, there are tons of unexplained mechanics, a punishingly grindy difficulty curve, and serious balance issues.”
“After the progress got to a halt around hour 90, I was grinding around 110 hours just to beat the next dragon (says level 157 - my party is level 160 at this point) and still not being able to beat that. I have to say - the endgame content is not balanced.”
“It becomes a lot more difficult and grindy at first (easier again later but the grindy part stays).”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their appealing art style, featuring neat pixel artwork that enhances the overall aesthetic. Players appreciate the visual design, which complements the long-term progression elements of the game.
“I really like the art style of this game, especially the pixel artwork.”
“The graphics are beautifully designed, showcasing a unique and engaging art style.”
“The long-term progression is complemented by the stunning visuals.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express a preference for a one-time purchase model over free-to-play games that rely on microtransactions, indicating that they find the monetization approach of this game more appealing and less intrusive. Additionally, the game's quality is highlighted as a reason for choosing it over ad-supported alternatives.
“I prefer paying for a game like this rather than dealing with a free-to-play idle game filled with microtransactions.”
“The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel exploitative, which is refreshing in today's gaming landscape.”
“I appreciate that the game offers a one-time purchase option instead of constant in-game purchases.”
“I would prefer paying for a game like this rather than dealing with a free-to-play idle game filled with microtransactions.”
“Whenever there is an advertisement break, I find myself going back to this game's intervention.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from poor optimization, with users reporting significant performance issues.
“The game is not optimized at all, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
“I experienced significant performance issues; the game feels poorly optimized for my hardware.”
“Despite having a high-end PC, the lack of optimization results in a subpar gaming experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is appreciated by players, particularly in the context of ironic reviews that criticize the idle nature of the game, highlighting a playful awareness of the genre's expectations.
“I'm really enjoying the humor in this game; it's hilarious to read some of the reviews complaining about the idle nature of an idle game. What did they expect?”
“The witty dialogue and clever puns keep me laughing throughout the gameplay. It's a refreshing change from more serious titles.”
“The game's humor is spot on! The quirky characters and their funny interactions make every moment enjoyable.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While the game offers a fun and addictive experience, players have reported encountering some glitches that affect stability.
“The game experience is fun and addictive overall, but there are some glitches.”
“I frequently encounter crashes that disrupt my gameplay.”
“The game often freezes, making it frustrating to progress.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is criticized for its low build diversity and lack of depth, with players noting poor translation and minimal item variety. Additionally, the absence of NPCs and passive character growth contributes to a sense of isolation, while the repetitive nature of levels further detracts from the overall experience.
“The character development feels incredibly shallow, with low build diversity and a lack of meaningful choices.”
“There is a noticeable absence of NPCs and passive character development, which makes the world feel empty and uninviting.”
“The game lacks depth in itemization and fails to provide a sense of progression or distinction between levels.”
