Pixel Heroes: Tales of Emond
Get on Play Store"Pixel Heroes: Tales of Emond" is a pixel art RPG where players can summon 3,650 heroes to fight in turn-based battles. The game features a variety of heroes with different abilities and weapons, as well as procedurally generated dungeons for endless replayability. With its humor-filled story and challenging gameplay, "Pixel Heroes: Tales of Emond" is a must-play for RPG fans.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game features beautiful pixel art and character designs that are visually appealing.
- Gameplay is enjoyable and offers a good balance of idle mechanics and active play activities.
- The game is generous with rewards and does not heavily rely on microtransactions compared to other titles in the genre.
- The gameplay is overly automated, lacking interactivity and strategy, making it feel boring and monotonous.
- Players have reported losing progress from the closed beta to the full release, leading to frustration.
- The game has been criticized for being a cash grab with misleading advertisements and a lack of originality.
- story13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story is generally viewed as basic, revolving around a classic hero-saves-the-world theme, but it features engaging character backstories that players can unlock. While some players appreciate the narrative and its visuals, others criticize the gameplay mechanics, such as level-gated story fights and a lack of auto functions, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the story has potential but is hampered by gameplay limitations and progression issues.
“Day one, it's been really fun, and I haven't experienced any bugs, as well as the story gives you options on how you go.”
“So much fun and the story is amazing.”
“But each character seems to have backstory you can read and unlock.”
“Turn in circles while you collect points and then you can manually tell them to do other fights which will advance you in this lame story.”
“You're just watching the story unfold.”
“It sucks that it let us upload any of our stuff from the demo. I was far into the story and now that I found out we had to start over, I really don't want to play anymore.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing it for being overly reliant on pay-to-win mechanics and lacking variety, leading to a repetitive experience. However, others appreciate the inclusion of idle game mechanics and active play activities, noting the game's solid art style and decent idle rewards. Overall, while there are entertaining elements, many feel the gameplay lacks depth and uniqueness.
“Has a lot of the good idle game mechanics and I've found a bunch of active play activities as well!”
“Cool art style, pretty good gameplay, and good idle rewards make this game pretty solid.”
“Entertaining voice acting, pretty standard AFK gameplay.”
“Light/dark units are the only viable units stuck behind pay-to-win mechanics.”
“It's repulsive how every mechanic is almost exactly the same.”
“Sad idle gameplay... the developers must've thought that global English players have no brain to always make their gameplay auto and idle.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their stunning artwork, crisp visuals, and smooth animations, contributing to an appealing overall aesthetic. While some users note that the visuals are typical of the genre, the art style stands out positively, enhancing the gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, complemented by a user-friendly approach and supportive community.
“The art style is noteworthy.”
“Amazing so far, crispy graphics, smooth animations, stunning artwork, considerable rewards.”
“F2P friendly, great graphics, and admins are quite helpful over on their Discord.”
“It's just the usual gacha garbage with poor translations and okay-looking visuals.”
- monetization6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its generosity and lack of aggressive microtransactions, others criticize it for misleading advertising and an overwhelming number of microtransactions that feel exploitative. Overall, the game is seen as a cash grab by some, despite its initial appeal.
“Out of all similar gacha game titles, this one feels the most generous without any scummy tactics forced at you, like heavy progression behind microtransactions.”
“Out of all similar gacha game titles, this one feels the most generous without any scummy tactics forced at you like heavy progression behind microtransactions.”
“"Brand new game just dropped today!" already has a million and one microtransactions available.”
“Cash grab garbage, stay away.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the character designs as exceptional, highlighting their high quality and appeal. However, there is limited feedback on the depth of character development beyond aesthetics.
“The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form a genuine connection with each character.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
“The backstories and personal growth of the characters are so well-crafted that I found myself emotionally invested in their fates.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and heavily monetized, detracting from the overall experience. Additionally, issues such as poor localization and a cluttered user interface further complicate gameplay.
“Grindy and heavily monetized.”
“Appallingly bad localization.”
“Confusingly cluttered UI.”
