Random Heroes

While Random Heroes may make a decent mobile game, the updated version—Random Heroes: Gold Edition—isn’t really up to par, especially for the asking price of $4.99. It is an excellent example of why some games should stay on mobile devices.

61%Game Brain Score

gameplay, stability

graphics, music

65% User Score Based on 55 reviews

Critic Score 48%Based on 3 reviews

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Random Heroes is a single player casual platformer game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Somepx and was released on April 10, 2020. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features nice art and responsive controls, making it visually appealing and easy to play.
Unlocking different heroes and weapons provides a sense of progression and variety in gameplay.
It offers a nostalgic experience for players who enjoyed the original mobile version, making it a fun casual platformer.

The gameplay lacks depth and variety, leading to a repetitive experience with similar levels and uninspired enemies.
Many features from previous versions are missing, such as the ability to aim upwards and unique character abilities, making it feel like a downgraded port.
The game can feel grindy and unchallenging, with achievements unlocking too early and a lack of meaningful incentives to continue playing.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by retro pixel art that some players find charming, while others criticize it as outdated and lacking customization options. Despite aesthetic variations across levels, many users feel that the overall visual experience is repetitive and limited, with no ability to adjust resolution or enhance quality.
- “It's a pixel graphic shooter platformer with subtle RPG elements.”
- “+ neat graphics”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The gameplay features a diverse cast of characters with unique stats and a wide array of guns, allowing for varied combat against a range of enemies and challenging boss battles at the end of each chapter. While some players appreciate the engaging mechanics and level challenges, others find the gameplay mediocre and criticize the grindy gun/money system that encourages repetitive boss battles. Overall, it offers a mix of fun platforming and strategic combat, though opinions on its execution vary.
- “Different characters with unique stats being able to mix and match with a large arsenal of guns to fight a grand roster of enemies with different mechanics and attack patterns, culminating in boss battles at the end of each chapter.”
- “+ level star challenges keep gameplay interesting.”
- “This is a fun platformer that provides engaging challenges and features great mechanics overall.”
- “Mediocre gameplay; I bought it because it was a game I had played when I was younger and wanted to finish it.”
- “The gun/money mechanic felt overly grindy and led to just replaying a boss battle over and over to get money faster.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The music in the game features a fine soundtrack that complements the fun characters and gameplay, but many users feel it lacks variety, with some describing it as repetitive. Additionally, there are requests for more music tracks and options to adjust volume levels beyond simply turning the music on or off.
- “There's an amazing soundtrack, fun looking characters, weapon variety, and fun levels and bosses.”
- “The soundtrack is fine.”
- “Not enough music tracks.”
- “I wish there were options to turn down the volume of sounds and music, instead of just on and off.”
- “The background music is so repetitive.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often requiring them to replay boss battles to earn money for better guns. While the platforming and shooting mechanics are enjoyable, the grind for cash detracts from the overall experience, making it feel overly drawn out and boring.
- “The gun/money mechanic felt overly grindy and led to just replaying a boss battle over and over to get money faster.”
- “Very tedious and frankly just boring.”
- “Involves grinding for cash to get better guns.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal, primarily revolving around a generic "aliens invade Earth" premise, with some users noting that it lacks depth and narrative engagement. As a level-based game, it prioritizes gameplay mechanics over storytelling, resulting in a sparse narrative experience.
- “There is no story to speak of apart from 'aliens invade Earth' (by the way, those sprites are clearly zombie designs).”
- “But this is a level-based game, not a story-based game that you play through.”
- “No story.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates excellent stability, with users reporting no bugs, glitches, or crashes. Additionally, the controls are responsive, contributing to a smooth gameplay experience. The overall presentation is enhanced by appealing art design.
- “No bugs, no glitches, no crashes; the game runs smoothly.”
- “The art is nice, and the controls are responsive.”
- “Overall, the stability of the game enhances the overall experience.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of Random Heroes: Gold Edition has been criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing frustration over its perceived exploitation by developers who prioritize profit over quality, particularly in transitioning a mobile app to the PC platform.
- “Random Heroes: Gold Edition is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a cash grab by morally void mobile developers trying to scam PC gamers.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, with constant prompts to spend money on in-game purchases that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see a game that could be enjoyable turned into a pay-to-win scenario, where players are pressured to spend real money to compete.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing, particularly in the unexpected effectiveness of the water gun as a weapon.
- “I do think it's funny that the water gun is the best gun. Lol.”