Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes

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May the Force be With You! Unlock & battle with your favorite Star Wars™ heroes.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,999 reviews

gameplay243 positive mentions

grinding627 negative mentions

The game features a wide variety of characters from the Star Wars universe, making it enjoyable for fans.
Gameplay is engaging and offers strategic depth, especially in team building and character synergies.
The developers have made recent improvements to the game, including better communication and updates.

The game has become increasingly pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete.
Recent updates have introduced bugs and crashes, particularly during important battles, leading to frustrating experiences.
The grind for gear and character upgrades is excessively slow, often requiring significant time or money to progress.

grinding
629 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring months of daily effort to unlock characters and upgrade gear. Many players feel that the game leans heavily towards a pay-to-win model, making it frustrating for free-to-play users who face significant barriers to progress. While some enjoy the challenge of grinding, the overall sentiment suggests that the experience can become monotonous and unrewarding, leading to a loss of interest over time.
- “If you aren't farming for heroes, you're pretty much out of luck for getting even the most basic characters.”
- “The reliance on galactic legend characters has diminished the fun; if you're not grinding a bunch of lesser characters just for a slight edge, you're getting left behind.”
- “It's extremely grindy from start to finish.”
- “The game is so impossibly grindy that unless you're willing to spend literally hundreds of hours over the span of a year or two, it's hard to even recommend.”
- “The grinding has become a real issue; unless you have a friend hooking you up with a good guild, this 'game' is hardly a good time investment.”
monetization
610 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players labeling it a "cash grab" due to the prevalence of expensive microtransactions and aggressive in-game purchase prompts. While some users appreciate the absence of external ads, they express frustration over the high costs of in-app purchases and the perception that progression is heavily gated behind spending money. Overall, the game's monetization practices are seen as exploitative, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete effectively without investing substantial amounts of money.
- “There's lots of in-app purchase choices, but it's still free-to-play accessible.”
- “In-app purchases are available, but not unplayable without them.”
- “Great game for Star Wars fans, new content always being added, in-game purchases are there but are not necessary to have fun.”
- “The progression really bullies you into spending money on the microtransactions, which are grossly overpriced.”
- “It's become a tone-deaf cash grab with little regard to feedback from the community.”
- “This game is a complete cash grab where progress takes years if you don't pay money.”
gameplay
533 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its turn-based mechanics and character variety, while others criticize it for being overly grindy and heavily reliant on pay-to-win elements. Although some find the gameplay engaging and fun, the repetitive nature and monetization strategies have led to frustration among players, particularly those who prefer a free-to-play experience. Overall, while the core gameplay is solid, the balance between enjoyment and the pressure to spend money has left many feeling dissatisfied.
- “Well designed turn-based classic RPG style gameplay with many interesting status effects and buffs/debuffs corresponding to characters' in-universe abilities.”
- “The gameplay is amazing, the graphics aren't that bad for a mobile game, the gameplay is so fun and easy to learn.”
- “Gameplay is fun and the store packages are reasonable.”
- “It's going downhill fast with that type of low quality gameplay.”
- “The actual gameplay is very limited and the bottom line is this game simply is not fun at all!”
- “The gameplay is repetitive and there is a pay-to-win aftertaste, but the game is enjoyable enough for you to keep coming back.”
graphics
453 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive a mixed response from users, with many praising them as "amazing" and "fantastic," particularly for a mobile title. However, several reviews suggest that the graphics could benefit from updates and improvements, especially in character design and animations, as they feel somewhat dated compared to other games. Overall, while the visuals are generally well-received, there is a consensus that enhancements could elevate the gaming experience further.
- “The graphics and quality of the models and background are phenomenal.”
- “The graphics are amazing, the lore is on point, and there are alliances to help donate materials to help grow.”
- “The graphics are impressive and the gameplay is easy to understand.”
- “Graphics could be better.”
- “The graphics are subpar, gameplay is repetitive and honestly, the devs are the stingiest I've ever seen.”
- “The graphics are pretty much trash, it takes way too long to load and I have good internet.”
story
289 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and linearity, with many players expressing disappointment over the absence of a cohesive narrative or campaign mode. While some appreciate the character-driven elements and occasional story quests, the overall experience is described as repetitive and grind-heavy, often feeling more like a collection of battles than a meaningful journey through the Star Wars universe. Players desire more engaging storylines and better integration of lore into the gameplay to enhance their experience.
- “Love the game and storylines.”
- “Very story driven as well, but does not give the 'linear' feel; instead, it provides a good immersive experience.”
- “Each character has their own story, and they really brought it together by having squads from the same story or timeline get additional buffs and benefits.”
- “There is no story, just endless battles that get repetitive.”
- “The story is non-existent.. you're just doing turn-based combat.. over.. and over.. and over.. and over.”
- “The lack of story in the missions makes it less interesting than Marvel Strike Force, which is the same exact game.”
stability
221 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is severely compromised, with users reporting frequent freezes and crashes, particularly during critical battles, leading to lost progress and resources. Many players express frustration over persistent glitches that have remained unaddressed for months, contributing to a frustrating gaming experience. Overall, the game's stability issues overshadow its enjoyable aspects, making it difficult for players to fully engage without interruptions.
- “No glitches so far and very smooth play.”
- “Fun, no glitches, easy to play, pause game if you like and come back later.”
- “Hello there, this is the best mobile game. It is fun, no bugs, no glitches, just fun. It is the best; it is like they took an Xbox game and put it on a phone.”
- “The game is broken in that it freezes constantly upon entering battles across all devices and platforms.”
- “Game freezes during vital battles like GAC, territory war, and territory battles causing loss of rounds repeatedly.”
- “Every time I try to play it, it freezes after a few minutes.”
music
89 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and nostalgic connection to the Star Wars franchise, enhancing the overall experience with fantastic soundtracks and sound effects. However, recent updates have caused significant issues, preventing players from listening to external audio like music or podcasts while playing, which has frustrated many users. Despite these problems, the music remains a highlight, with many players expressing their love for the iconic soundtracks and immersive audio experience.
- “The music constantly playing and changing depending on what you're doing is amazing, the sound effects are right on.”
- “The graphics and music are fantastic, just a great game.”
- “The gameplay is exciting, the music is exhilarating, the special effects are fantastic, and it's fairly self-explanatory as you go.”
- “The audio quality was poor, the music in this game was scratchy and cutting off randomly. I disabled sound effects but kept the music audio, and the issue was more pronounced. Please add quality to the soundtrack.”
- “With the latest update, I can't have non-game audio playing (e.g. podcasts, music) while the game is open.”
- “This game is amazing, I love these games, but there is a problem... the game freezes and the screen goes black, then the music stops and starts making an annoying buzzing sound. Even if I come out of the game, it won't stop. Can you please fix this?”
character development
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is noted for its complexity and depth, allowing for personalization through skills and gear, but many players find the process excessively slow and grind-heavy, often requiring months of play to see significant progress. While the character designs and combat mechanics receive praise, frustrations arise from the game's stingy resource distribution and frequent bugs, which hinder advancement and diminish the overall experience. Despite these issues, some players appreciate the nostalgic elements and strategic gameplay, indicating that character development can be rewarding if one is willing to endure the grind.
- “Character development is complex and rewarding.”
- “Very detailed in character development, allowing you to personalize your characters with mods and special abilities.”
- “Great character development, strategic turn-based gameplay, new events every week.”
- “It has 5 or 6 categories that you have to do to develop your characters, and this game is so stingy at giving what you need that you have to put in so much time collecting small crumbs for character development. This happens in every category of development, and the game has so many bugs due to forced updates and downloads monthly, that you are constantly losing months of progress.”
- “It's the same boring grind every day; character development is excessively slow, literally taking months to improve one character. Even with spending hundreds on one character, new content is rare and quite frankly boring.”
- “They treat long-time players who go for no pay or little pay really awful. At the rate they set for character development, it will take 8 months just to raise a character to gear thirteen. I went after the same gear for days in a row and succeeded in only getting three out of fifty needed to finish that gear pod. I have to do this 12 more times; it doesn't seem fair. I know if I paid for more gems, they'd still choke the gear, making your pay-to-play worthless. This absolutely sucks!”
optimization
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players noting improvements in performance and smooth gameplay, while others report significant slowdowns and technical issues, particularly on lower-spec devices. Frequent updates are acknowledged, but concerns about monetization strategies and gameplay enjoyment persist, leading to frustration among users. While some enjoy the graphics and performance, others feel that recent updates have negatively impacted the game's overall experience.
- “The game runs smoothly and doesn't seem to have any technical hiccups either.”
- “There are enough updates to keep the game optimized.”
- “Great graphics and overall has quality performance.”
- “It's been about a week of very poor performance.”
- “Was at 4, but dropped to 3 due to performance and gameplay.”
- “Performance can be glitchy on low spec devices.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with players finding amusement in both the absurdity of its monetization strategies and the quirky character interactions, such as the comical death screams. While some appreciate the lightheartedness and fun moments shared with friends, others criticize the game's balance and cash grab tendencies, suggesting that the humor often stems from frustration rather than intentional design. Overall, the game's charm lies in its ability to elicit laughter, whether through its characters or the irony of its mechanics.
- “And the scream when they die is just too funny!”
- “This is hilarious!”
- “My boyfriend and I have had a lot of fun laughing together with this game.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers solid replayability through its diverse features, including mod support, ship battles, and multiple missions for both light and dark sides. Players appreciate the engaging gameplay and the inclusion of lesser-known Star Wars characters, though some express frustration with mandatory free-to-play restrictions and a desire for more late-game content. Overall, while the game is addictive and enjoyable, its pay-to-win model detracts from the experience for some users.
- “Many missions in the game for light and dark side (replayable).”
- “Solidly addictive and replayable, and pretty good low-key social/cooperative aspects.”
- “This game has some replayability, and the novelty of 'Star Wars' turn-based strategy is somewhat appealing.”
- “Needs some more playable and replayable late game content for people who don't pay to play.”
- “This game would be awesome if it wasn't pay to win; you guys have made a billion dollars from this game. What more do you want? Just please make it a bit more playable.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight a stark emotional dichotomy in the game, with some players expressing frustration over poor communication, paywalls, and character neglect, leading to feelings of disappointment and heartbreak. Conversely, others find the experience profoundly moving, describing it as life-changing and capable of evoking tears of joy.
- “Now this is life-changing and made me cry for joy.”
- “Stale, boring, heartbreaking.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly immersive and engaging, with a strong sense of community among dedicated players. However, it is noted that the experience may be overwhelming for casual players, as high-level gameplay demands significant time and commitment.
- “Amazing atmosphere.”
- “The community atmosphere among high-level players is far from casual; if you can't treat this game like a second job, you might as well not bother.”
- “The overall atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is marred by a lack of meaningful interactions and a sense of isolation.”