Ship of Heroes

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Ship of Heroes is a multiplayer role playing game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Heroic Games Corporation and was released on September 22, 2025. It received negative reviews from players.

Ship of Heroes invites you to create a unique superhero avatar, customize powers independently from appearance, and explore a vast 25th-century spaceship. Team up or go solo to tackle challenging raids, defeat powerful enemies, and uncover secrets in a rich, immersive universe. Engage in crafting, trading, and earning fame as you leave your mark on the galaxy.

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Audience ScoreBased on 87 reviews

story5 positive mentions

graphics6 negative mentions

The character creator offers a good range of customization options, allowing players to create unique heroes.
The game has potential with enjoyable missions and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of City of Heroes.
The developers are actively working on updates and improvements, showing commitment to enhancing the game experience.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including broken missions and long loading times, making it frustrating to play.
The graphics and animations feel outdated, lacking polish and depth, which detracts from the overall experience.
The pricing model is considered too high for the current state of the game, leading to dissatisfaction among players.

story
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
84%
7%
The game's story is criticized for being lackluster and poorly executed, often feeling like a repetitive grind with missions that recycle content and lack engaging narrative elements. Players report numerous bugs that hinder mission progression and a lack of coherent storytelling, leaving them feeling disconnected from the game's world. While there are some enjoyable missions and potential for interesting storylines, the overall execution is marred by technical issues and a lack of depth in the narrative.
- “Stunning visuals and a gripping soundtrack really sets the tone for you to get engrossed in the story.”
- “Also, the missions seem to include a story arc and challenge missions from each of the 5 signature heroes.”
- “It reminds me of MMOs from a different era; 2 hours in and all the missions work, I am progressing and dare I say having fun.”
- “The graphics look a decade behind, the combat feels like molasses in January, and the story reads like a chatbot trained on bad fanfiction.”
- “There's no explanation or intro sequence for what/how/why you're a hero, where you are, etc. I don't need a lot of story with games like this, but you're kind of just plopped next to a guy who asks you who you want to help.”
- “In the end, it seems just a quest grind sim; you have several storylines and some group missions, along with being able to deck out an apartment.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
65%
21%
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being outdated, with many reviewers noting that they appear a decade behind current standards. The art style is described as unappealing and poorly executed, often resembling low-quality, AI-generated assets. While a few users found some visuals decent, the overall consensus is that the graphics are lackluster, with clunky animations and a general lack of polish.
- “Level 3, and all the missions work, I like the visuals, nice clear graphics.”
- “Stunning visuals and a gripping soundtrack really sets the tone for you to get engrossed in the story.”
- “Graphics are amazing!”
- “The graphics look a decade behind, the animations are clunky at best, and the so-called 'highly customizable' character creator is laughable.”
- “This game's art-style (calling it an art-style might be being generous) is awful; all the characters have this weird gloss to them, making it look like they aren't fully rendered, and every character in general looks like they jumped out of an AI-generated reboot remake.”
- “Ultimately, it's mostly boring with bad graphics, uninteresting gameplay, and lots of bugs.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
53%
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The gameplay has been widely criticized for being boring and lacking depth, with many players finding it repetitive and uninspired even within the first few hours. Issues such as broken core systems and clunky traversal mechanics further detract from the experience, leading to a general sense of dissatisfaction among users. While some appreciate the variety in character builds, the overall gameplay loop fails to engage players effectively.
- “Never mind the action-packed gameplay itself, with nearly countless different options for how to build your character and play the game your way.”
- “Power sets feel varied and offer strong differences in gameplay.”
- “The gameplay loop is pretty typical for classic MMOs.”
- “Now, I know you're not supposed to judge an MMO's gameplay in the first hour, what with the meat of the combat and story being locked until you get part-way through, but I can't excuse how boring this game is even with this in mind.”
- “In conclusion, this ship should be considered sunk, sank by the immeasurable weight of boring gameplay, a bland art style, poor developer attitude, and toxic player base.”
- “Gameplay is lacking depth and is already repetitive in the first 3 hours.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been a significant issue, with numerous users reporting persistent bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, making it feel unfinished and clunky. While some improvements have been noted since launch, many players still find it virtually unplayable due to frequent freezing, unresponsive NPCs, and a generally poor user interface. Overall, the game remains plagued by stability problems that detract from the overall experience.
- “This game is a buggy mess and virtually unplayable.”
- “It is just far from finished; it feels truly outdated and clunky, and what is there is very buggy.”
- “Still very buggy for a 'release'; missions will freeze up and NPCs won't attack you or become invulnerable.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it disjointed and lacking a heroic feel, while others appreciate the stunning visuals paired with a gripping soundtrack. However, many suggest that if the music doesn't resonate, players can opt to mute it and play their own tracks instead. Overall, the soundtrack seems to be a divisive element, with some calling it "awful" and others finding it engaging.
- “Stunning visuals and a gripping soundtrack really sets the tone for you to get engrossed in the story.”
- “You can record your session with your soundtrack.”
- “The music is crazy.”
- “The soundtrack is awful.”
- “Music is all over the place (and probably AI-generated too); none of the tracks feel superhero-like.”
- “If you don't like the music, you can turn it off in the game and play your own music in the background on your PC.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The game is widely criticized for its poor optimization, with players reporting clunky controls and significant stuttering, particularly in the starting area. Many users have noted that even high-end hardware, such as the 4070 Ti, struggles to maintain performance, leading to excessive GPU fan activity. Overall, the consensus suggests that the game is not well-optimized and may be better avoided in favor of alternatives like COH Homecoming.
- “Just play COH Homecoming instead; the game controls are very clunky and there is a good deal of stuttering in the starting area.”
- “Definitely not optimized; my GPU fan was maxed out on a 4070 Ti most of the time.”
- “I do not expect trash performance.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the reviews reflects a strong sense of frustration, as users mock the game's high system requirements and poor graphics, likening it to a "laughingstock." Additionally, the complaints about the cumbersome menus and character creation process further emphasize the lack of enjoyment, overshadowing any potential comedic elements.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, with clever writing and hilarious character interactions that keep you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, with witty dialogue and funny scenarios that make every playthrough enjoyable.”
- “The comedic timing in the cutscenes is perfect, and the absurd situations the characters find themselves in had me in stitches!”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy is perceived as exploitative, with many users labeling it a cash grab.
- “It's a cash grab at this point.”
- “The monetization system feels exploitative and unfair.”
- “I feel pressured to spend money just to enjoy the game.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mix of relaxing nostalgia and tediousness, with some enjoying the repetitive nature while others struggle to maintain engagement due to its grindy structure.
- “This tedious structure makes it difficult to stay engaged.”
- “I look forward to seeing the future of this game, but for now, it's just relaxing, nostalgic, grindy fun.”