Realm Defense: Hero Legends TD

Realm Defense: Hero Legends TD is a single-player strategy game with stellar graphics and good gameplay. Battle mighty enemies and guard the castle in this epic tower defense game, but be prepared for lots of grinding and bugs, as well as disruptions from ads. Despite these issues, the game's humor and intriguing story make it a worthwhile experience for tower defense fans.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,948 reviews

graphics192 positive mentions

monetization176 negative mentions

Great graphics and engaging gameplay with a variety of heroes and towers.
Fun and addictive, with plenty of content to keep players entertained.
Offers a fair amount of free-to-play content without forcing players to spend money.

Progression slows significantly after the first two worlds, often requiring payment to advance.
Many players experience bugs and crashes, especially after updates.
The game can feel unbalanced, with certain levels becoming nearly impossible without specific heroes.

monetization
254 mentions
15 % positive mentions
15 % neutral mentions
69 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the optional nature of ads and the ability to progress without mandatory purchases. However, there are significant complaints about the increasing reliance on ads and microtransactions, with some players feeling that the game becomes overly grindy and cash grab-oriented as they advance. While some users commend the minimal and non-intrusive ad experience, others express frustration over the high costs of in-app purchases and the necessity to watch numerous ads to maintain competitiveness.
- “Minimal to no ads and it gives you the opportunity to access everything without having to buy.”
- “You can progress without in-game purchases; just collect diamonds, elixirs, tokens, and upgrade heroes.”
- “This game has microtransactions, but so far I've played almost 100 levels without needing to spend a real-life penny.”
- “But lately, the amount of ads you have to watch is absurd.”
- “This game was fun to play at the beginning but there is nothing left to do except watch ads and there are a lot of them!”
- “The price of in-app purchases is very high though.”
graphics
239 mentions
80 % positive mentions
18 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their aesthetic appeal, smooth animations, and engaging art style, often described as cute and cartoonish. While many users appreciate the visuals as some of the best in mobile tower defense games, there are suggestions for improvement, particularly in enhancing detail and offering higher graphical settings. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable and visually appealing.
- “The graphics are amazing and the heroes even have their own backstory and battle cries.”
- “Great graphics, music, levels, heroes, awesome game modes and tournaments every week.”
- “The graphics are fun and the cartoon feel of everything is great!”
- “The graphics are definitely a bit less advanced than Kingdom Rush and the enemy characters are less defined.”
- “Could be improved in small areas like; more advanced graphics, though they are well done for the level they're currently at.”
- “Graphic really poor like in the old consoles 30 years ago.”
gameplay
211 mentions
66 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics, smooth controls, and variety, making it accessible and enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players. However, many users express frustration with the progression system, which often requires payment or extensive grinding after the initial levels, leading to a perception of it being a pay-to-win model. Overall, while the core gameplay is fun and addictive, the monetization strategies detract from the experience for some players.
- “The gameplay is smooth and the artwork in the levels is great.”
- “It has deep, broad gameplay, yet is accessible enough that even very casual gamers will find it rewarding.”
- “Addictive gameplay, play as much or little as you like, interesting characters (heroes), challenging maps and multiple modes.”
- “You can only get more levels after difficult objectives based on the in-purchase currency with very little opportunity to generate it through gameplay.”
- “They kept changing the gameplay mechanics and made it harder until I couldn't play it anymore as it became way too hard even for normal levels.”
- “Gameplay 5 stars, levels 0 stars (only 2 worlds free about 45 stages, the rest need to pay per world to play), overall 0 stars (felt so cheated when offering free to play game but pay to play further. waste of time and not recommended.)”
story
149 mentions
26 % positive mentions
72 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally appreciated for its engaging character backstories and unique maps, but many players feel it lacks depth and progression, often requiring monetary investment to advance. While the gameplay is enjoyable and the graphics are praised, the slow progression and limited story content lead to frustration, with players expressing a desire for more narrative elements and quests to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the storyline is seen as a positive aspect, but it could benefit from further development and more frequent content updates.
- “Overall this is a great game with good gameplay, easy controls, decent storyline and challenging levels.”
- “The details with the heroes and their own backstory adds a nice touch.”
- “Amazing game with creative graphics, storyline, and voice interactions. It's a very fun and addictive game and absolutely not pay to win.”
- “They are trying to add more content like a story-line based event, but even that gets boring.”
- “The problem is that you hit blocks where you must decide between grinding out a bunch of side quests or spending money to continue with the main levels.”
- “It's pretty fun, but content updates only come twice a year and it's a real grind after finishing the current story quests.”
grinding
120 mentions
3 % positive mentions
3 % neutral mentions
94 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring players to invest months of effort to progress without spending money. Many users express frustration over the high costs of upgrades and the lack of meaningful rewards for grinding, leading to a perception that the game leans towards a pay-to-win model. While some players find enjoyment in the grind, the overwhelming consensus is that it detracts from the overall experience, making it difficult to recommend for those unwilling to invest significant time or money.
- “Not too grindy.”
- “Good game and not grindy, which is refreshing.”
- “Nice intermittent play, not too grindy.”
- “I'm enjoying the game so far, no money needed, but the grind is tedious when leveling the heroes. It could be a little better because it's really time-consuming. The most annoying part, though, is the constant crashes in-game; now it's crashing constantly when I want to claim my hero skin.”
- “However, it quickly turns into a pay-to-win game that artificially gates campaign/content progression on months of grinding.”
- “You literally cannot unlock more gameplay without paying or grinding for months.”
stability
31 mentions
3 % positive mentions
3 % neutral mentions
94 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and glitches, particularly after updates or during specific levels. While some players appreciate the regular content updates, many express frustration over the game's unplayability due to these issues, often exacerbated by poor customer support and communication. Overall, the game is described as fun but plagued by persistent stability problems that hinder the experience.
- “There are little to no glitches, and they update the app often.”
- “Game always freezes at the end of level 10.”
- “Finally finish a level - freezes on transition screen.”
- “The game freezes when doing tournament.”
humor
18 mentions
94 % positive mentions
-11 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it enjoyable and balanced, complemented by cartoonish graphics. While some users appreciate the comedic elements, a few note that the grindiness and high unlock prices can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is characterized by its lighthearted and entertaining approach, making it a fun way to pass the time.
- “Some good humor and the graphics are cartoonish and fun.”
- “Fantastic art, gameplay, and humor.”
- “Balanced and very funny.”
- “Not funny.”
- “The humor falls flat and feels forced.”
- “I expected more laughs, but the jokes just didn't land.”
music
13 mentions
38 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives high praise for its quality and unique style, with many users noting its impressive composition reminiscent of classic titles like Final Fantasy. However, some players express frustration over the inability to adjust or mute the music and sound effects, which can interfere with their listening experience. Overall, while the music is celebrated, there are concerns about its volume and the lack of customization options.
- “Music is 10/10.”
- “The art, music, and voice acting are all utterly superbly done!”
- “The music almost has a Final Fantasy feel to it, and that's pretty cool.”
- “I can't listen to Spotify music without the sound effects deafening my playlist.”
- “Music could be better, but sound effects are really impressive.”
- “Very old school and forcing to complete childish training without having the option to turn off loud music and sound effects.”
replayability
12 mentions
25 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is limited due to a grinding paywall and lack of rewards for replaying levels, particularly after the third world. While some players find it entertaining on the first playthrough and appreciate offline content, many express a desire for more opportunities to replay levels for rewards and farming resources. Comparatively, it offers better replay value than some other tower defense games, but significant improvements are needed to enhance this aspect.
- “Can play offline and it's got a lot of replay value.”
- “Great offline content and some replayability with online content.”
- “Fun game, good replayability, don't have to pay to win.”
- “However, this game hits a considerable grinding/pay wall after each world starting from the 3rd and doesn't reward replaying levels in any way, which harshly limits replayability.”
- “Game is entertaining on the first playthrough, but levels have no replay value.”
- “Should have some replayability for rewards or grinding.”
optimization
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
Overall, players report a generally smooth performance in the game, with some noting specific levels, like the last wave in level 170, that require optimization. While many enjoy the gameplay and challenges, there are mentions of performance issues related to individual devices rather than the game itself.
- “Still playing months later with daily challenges and weekly PvP tournaments (best performance in a level among a group).”
- “Always runs smoothly.”
- “Super fun, runs smoothly.”
- “A pretty game but utterly let down by performance.”
- “The last wave in level 170 needs to be optimized.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally engaging, appreciating its balance of challenge and enjoyment that keeps them invested without frustration. The developers' thoughtful updates, which express care for player safety, add a wholesome touch that enhances the overall emotional experience.
- “Love this forking game... it's easy yet complicated... really gets you on the tip of your toes but not so much so that you uninstall the game... 😅 Plus, I find it wholesome how the developers wish the safety of their players in the recent updates... 💖”
- “Good wholesome fun”
character development
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is praised for its depth and quality, with users highlighting the appealing hero and well-designed characters, complemented by impressive visuals and challenging gameplay.
- “The character development is impressive, making the heroes feel relatable and engaging.”
- “The visuals, challenge, and character design all contribute to a rich character development experience.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, adding depth to the overall story.”