Tower of Hero
- June 16, 2015
- Tatsuki
- 270h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Tower of Hero" is a role-playing game with beautiful gameplay, splendid visuals, and a good soundtrack. However, it is very grinding with frequent ads and bugs. The game allows you to collect and fill dungeons with over 100 heroes, making it highly replayable and enjoyable, despite its flaws. The game's humor will certainly make you laugh.
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Reviews
- The game is addictive and fun, providing a satisfying progression system.
- The pixel art style and character designs are charming and enjoyable.
- The game allows for both active and idle play, making it flexible for different play styles.
- There are intrusive ads that can cover important game information, making it difficult to play.
- The game suffers from significant battery drain and data usage when running in the background.
- Progression can become slow and tedious after reaching higher floors, leading to a repetitive experience.
- monetization266 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the lack of an option to remove ads, which they find intrusive and disruptive to gameplay. While some appreciate the ability to earn in-game currency through optional ads, the prevalence of constant banner and pop-up ads has led to a negative experience for many, with calls for a paid ad-free version. Overall, the game's monetization approach is seen as a significant drawback, overshadowing its otherwise enjoyable mechanics.
“The microtransactions are overpriced, but you can get quite a bit without them.”
“But I love that there are almost no ads in this game aside from the unobtrusive banner ad at the top.”
“The in-app purchases are luckily unnecessary.”
“The major downside is the constant banner ads; they eat a ton of data and there is no no-ad purchase option, so don't waste your money honestly, just don't download it.”
“This game had some nice mechanics at its core, but it is inundated with both a top ad banner and near constant pop-up ads, many of which are for gambling or porn apps.”
“The ads are extremely intrusive to the point of making the game almost unplayable at times.”
- gameplay68 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as simple and accessible, featuring a fun core loop that encourages leveling up heroes and units through a restart mechanic. While many players appreciate the engaging mechanics and nostalgic graphics, some express frustration with intrusive ads and occasional bugs that disrupt the experience. Overall, the game is seen as a decent time-waster with addictive elements, though it may lack innovation compared to other titles in the genre.
“The mechanics are easy to understand, the gameplay is easy to jump into, and the sprites in this game are simply amazing.”
“Fantastic mechanics, excellent indie vibe graphics, and absolutely awesome to play, with really solid progress while AFK, best idle game I've ever played!”
“I love the overall style of gameplay, simple and fun.”
“The art looks cool but the gameplay is pretty bad.”
“The gameplay is lacking but the graphics are nice and it is a great time killer.”
“Fun for a while, but gets quickly pointless since the gameplay mainly consists of waiting to get coins.”
- grinding50 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a mixed reception regarding the grinding aspect of the game. While many players appreciate the fun and engaging nature of the grinding, noting that it can be a good time killer, others find it tedious and overly repetitive, especially when progress feels slow or requires constant attention. Some players suggest improvements to make the grinding experience more enjoyable, such as better automation and offline rewards.
“It's a good game; I just wish it wasn't as grindy.”
“Fun, if not a bit tedious.”
“The game gets real tedious to play and I had to start using an auto clicker to progress.”
“Its a fun time waster but the grind becomes tedious.”
“Two weeks of offline grinding should not give you 1 upgrade.”
- graphics36 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the charming 8-bit and retro art style, unique sprites, and overall aesthetic appeal. However, some users point out issues such as poor floor designs, lack of enemy animations, and alignment problems in the UI. Overall, while the visuals are generally appreciated, they are sometimes overshadowed by gameplay concerns and technical limitations.
“Nice 8-bit art aesthetic with lots of unique sprites.”
“Entertaining and charming old-school graphics.”
“I love the art style and gameplay; it is very fun.”
“Short story, horrific game with bad graphics that is a cash grab.”
“Although there is little gameplay here, crude graphics and no story, this is a decent time waster.”
“Poor graphics.”
- music23 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its quality and fun nature, likening it to professional standards and enjoyable soundtracks reminiscent of classic games like Super Mario Galaxy. However, some players find it repetitive and express frustration over the inability to play their own music while gaming. Overall, while the music enhances the experience for many, there are calls for more variety and options for personal playlists.
“Great sound and music.”
“It's fun and even the music doesn't get old, great job!”
“Its addictive and I love the music that goes along with it, which reminds me of Super Mario Galaxy.”
“I love this game but I don't play it because I hate the music.”
“Music can get pretty repetitive; it would be cool if it could change after certain level intervals.”
“Pretty certain the music is stolen.”
- story19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 26 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and progression, with many players expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative or quest system. While some appreciate the variety of items and mechanics, the absence of a cohesive storyline or meaningful achievements detracts from the overall experience, making it feel more like a time-waster than a fully realized game. Overall, players feel that the game could greatly benefit from the addition of a structured story and clearer objectives.
“Has a lot more details than other level grinding games, tons of new items to find and a quest system.”
“Just keep pumping out new items, maps, and things to build up the objective or story; it makes it its own living thing.”
“The game is fun, but please create a storyline!”
“Short story, horrific game with bad graphics that is a cash grab.”
“No story or real progression.”
“If this had a story and a definite goal it would've probably been a great game.”
- stability18 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 89 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent glitches and freezing issues, particularly related to ads and loading times. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay, others have noted significant lag and bugs that affect progression and overall enjoyment. Overall, the game is described as enjoyable but plagued by stability problems that detract from the experience.
“No glitches or problems.”
“So far, no glitches, so it's really good.”
“The game freezes for a long time while running due to loading the ads; I confirmed this as the issue doesn't happen when playing with Wi-Fi switched off.”
“Full screen pop-ups every 30 seconds and the game randomly freezes before an ad comes on screen.”
“I just spent 20 crystals getting the money packages equaling 40 billion and the game glitches and dropped it to 10 billion.”
- replayability14 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while many players appreciate its engaging mechanics and features that enhance replay value, such as level grinding and reset options, others find it lacks long-term appeal and can become repetitive. Some users highlight the potential for enjoyable time-killing sessions, but a significant number express a desire for more content or features to sustain their interest over time.
“Awesome level grinder with endless replay value.”
“Highly replayable.”
“I really enjoy this game, good replay value with the reset and carryover feature.”
“It's an alright game, but I just didn't find much replayability in it; I just didn't want to keep returning.”
“Want more playable choices, is all.”
“Gets boring after a while; no replay value, and for some reason, it takes a lot of battery power to play it.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its humor, featuring funny enemies and characters that add to its comedic charm. While many players find it hilarious and enjoyable, some note that the humor tends to wane after the initial stages. Overall, it offers a lighthearted and entertaining experience, though some feel it could benefit from additional upgrades.
“Best of its type and some of the characters look super funny.”
“It is funny, awesome, and relaxing; needs more upgrades as well though.”
“Its hilarious but awesome at the same time.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised for its smooth performance and potential for improvement with future updates. However, players have noted issues such as significant performance drops during ad loading, battery drain at higher levels, and some bugs that affect gameplay. While the game is considered well-optimized, there is still room for enhancement.
“Runs smoothly and has potential to get better when it gets new updates.”
“A+ little game with great performance.”
“Beautiful, well optimized and fantastic.”
“Right upon loading the game, it takes a huge performance dive to load the ads.”
“I like this game; everything is great, but it drains battery like hell after 200 floors. You may consider doing some optimization at higher floors.”
“Still has a couple of bugs, like units walking through monsters, and still not enough optimization, but you're getting there.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as cohesive, maintaining a similar tone throughout.
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
“Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere fails to evoke any real emotion or tension.”
“The overall ambiance is dull, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is praised for its engaging design, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
“The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form genuine connections with each character.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel personal and impactful.”
“The diverse backgrounds and unique traits of each character add layers to the narrative, enhancing the overall experience.”
