Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft

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  1. amstans
    May 12, 2015
    3
    This game gets a 93 by 16 critics and a 72 from 100+ users. I'm with the users, only I would give it a much lower score. I saw this game on the Video Game Awards show win Game of the Year and thought I should try it. At first it reminded me of Magic the Gathering, only simplified so it was easy to get into. I tried to build up my characters and decks. They introduced a new deck. There wereThis game gets a 93 by 16 critics and a 72 from 100+ users. I'm with the users, only I would give it a much lower score. I saw this game on the Video Game Awards show win Game of the Year and thought I should try it. At first it reminded me of Magic the Gathering, only simplified so it was easy to get into. I tried to build up my characters and decks. They introduced a new deck. There were way too many cards flying around. It felt like I was grinding to level up and get more cards. I admittedly spent money on the game, but never got a great card, just many bad ones. Even still I was able to beat my opponents. I can see how people can get really good at this, but to me it doesn't feel like a game it feels like work. How much money do you have to spend to get to the competition level I wonder? While it is a well built game and I did get sucked into it there was a lack of animation, gameplay mechanics, music, and well it felt a bit like a browser based mmorpg from the 90's but with touch screen.… Expand
  2. FurryEskimo
    Dec 28, 2015
    2
    Frankly it's unplayable do to poor optimization so I've been forced to swap to pc. It's a free game and yes you do need to pay or play to get decks but that's pretty standard for card games. Don't be cheap. I've avoided paying cash and after a year of playing on and off, I have a lot of good cards! I don't have nearly all, but that's ok, I still win a lot! And not because of my goodFrankly it's unplayable do to poor optimization so I've been forced to swap to pc. It's a free game and yes you do need to pay or play to get decks but that's pretty standard for card games. Don't be cheap. I've avoided paying cash and after a year of playing on and off, I have a lot of good cards! I don't have nearly all, but that's ok, I still win a lot! And not because of my good cards but because I made a good deck.
    Early players do certainly have a hard time though because they don't have cards that go together. That's the trick of the game, to use complimentary cards.
    People who pay a Ton or invest enormous amounts of time can be overwhelming, but the usually play ranked and don't ruin the game.
    My Major complaint is with optimization. I crashed FOUR TIMES in a single game! That's Never acceptable, especially since they don't extend your turn if you crash, forfeiting a turn.
    Fix this issue and it's fun, for everyone besides immediately new players, who need to get better cards.    … Expand
  3. MrBalbool
    Nov 18, 2019
    3
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  4. Rauta
    Dec 7, 2017
    0
    this game is terribly rigged. It's complete and utter pay to win with biased rng. Absolutely no skill involved, a game that depends purely on being lucky
  5. Darius_84
    Apr 18, 2018
    0
    No, just no.
    This game sucks.
    ALL RNG based game, it doesn't care your deck, the amount of RNG on cards involved makes this game totally unfair and an Ode to MEDIOCRITY.
    Avoid this crap at all costs.
  6. MrRedMarsmallow
    Nov 14, 2017
    3
    Looks nice, feels nice, but it's not nice. Complete pay to win, and if you don't pay it's a grind-fest. Like many other card games, it's based on luck and requires no skill whatsoever. Stay away and play ESL or Magic: The Gathering Online.
  7. Reckless39
    Jan 6, 2017
    0
    Unstable connections + rigged win/lose system. The more you pay - the more lucky card draws you'll get. Also a lot of bots that play withour mistakes, farming gold/rank/arena.
  8. webgovernor
    Oct 12, 2019
    1
    The game was okay until you get to the part where they ban you for daring to express the opinion that basic freedoms should be enjoyed by all. Unfortunately, the game is secretly a digital front for an authoritarian regime.
  9. McCoyPauley
    Dec 12, 2017
    3
    If you're readings reviews of Hearthstone, you've probably come across some common complaints. All of these are founded, and cripple an extremely well-polished foundation.

    Many users complain of the gameplay's reliance on RNG. While it's true that your starting hand and the cards you draw can win or lose you a game -- and will, quite frequently -- it's hard to imagine how this can be    If you're readings reviews of Hearthstone, you've probably come across some common complaints. All of these are founded, and cripple an extremely well-polished foundation.

    Many users complain of the gameplay's reliance on RNG. While it's true that your starting hand and the cards you draw can win or lose you a game -- and will, quite frequently -- it's hard to imagine how this can be remedied, at this point. Skill, while important to some extent, does not seem the focus.

    Even more troubling for me, a relatively new player, is in difficulty you will find in building a competitive deck. The game will generate daily quests for you, with the ability to earn in-game currency to buy packs of new cards. Unfortunately, these grant relatively small amounts of gold, and may require you to use decks and cards you have no interest in.

    The game allows you to craft any card, so long as you have the requisite dust, a resource gained by disenchanting other cards. While this is a fantastic idea in theory, the amount of dust you receive for disenchanting even the most valuable of cards is so disgustingly minimal that new players will have to trash their entire collection to build the deck they want. The only way around this is to buy packs with real, cold hard cash. Spend enough real-world money, and you can build any deck you want.

    Because ranks are reset every month, a new player will inevitably encounter experienced foes with perfect, meticulously groomed decks, implements they have paid hundreds of dollars to acquire. This leaves a bad taste in the mouth.

    When it doesn't feel like it's stabbing you in the back and openly mocking you, the game can be fun and addicting. Alas, the core gameplay is flawed, and neutralizes most measures of skill. Additionally, by any reasonable interpretation of the term, this is indeed a pay-to-win title. Or at least a pay-to-be-competitive title, because the RNG will still prevent your victory a times, no matter what your skill or deck.    … Expand
  10. maxzakh
    Aug 1, 2017
    1
    It's well polished but it is still a garbage fire of RNG. Most games try to minimize feel bad mechanics, Blizzard just runs with it. Come prepared to spend tons of cash because the grind will drive you crazy.
  11. monosodium
    Nov 14, 2017
    1
    This is without a doubt the most pay to win game I've ever played. I come back to this game after a year, and now that the whole meta is changed and I'm missing a lot of cards, I have to buy all the cards to be able to win a single game.
  12. Huijar
    Nov 26, 2017
    0
    Looks nice, feels nice, but it's not nice. Complete pay to win, and if you don't pay it's a grind-fest. Like many other card games, it's based on luck and requires no skill whatsoever. Stay away and play P2W System! #FixHS
  13. tjohobbit
    Nov 2, 2018
    4
    Flip a coin is cheaper but is what this game really is. Pretty package though so the "journalists" gets tricked =)

    Shame on you "journalists" that give it a solid 100 always when blizzard do something that everyoine sees is not that good.
  14. Gallego
    Nov 16, 2019
    0
    Es el peor juego de cartas de lejos. SI puedes evitar jugarlo, hazlo. Se parece más a una tragaperras (necesitas pagar para divertirte y es todo pura aleatoriedad) que a otros juegos de cartas como Magic The Gathering. Una basura en la que cada nueva expansión fomentan el powercreep para que tus cartas antiguas sean peores que las nuevas y te veas forzado a seguir pagando.
  15. ihatethatyourha
    Jan 3, 2019
    0
    the game is rigged. f the creators of this game. just trying to get you to put cash in.
  16. davor53nja
    Jan 14, 2019
    0
    This game fix outcomes of random cards, matchmaking and card draw order to favor users/players who spend a lot of money. They want their golden gooses happy and feel special about themselves by fixing game outcome into their favor. Its also great businesses model to make free to play users frustrated to open their wallets for latest overpowered in order to have better chances of winning.This game fix outcomes of random cards, matchmaking and card draw order to favor users/players who spend a lot of money. They want their golden gooses happy and feel special about themselves by fixing game outcome into their favor. Its also great businesses model to make free to play users frustrated to open their wallets for latest overpowered in order to have better chances of winning. That's the another issue. Fresh released cards packs are overpowered and soon new one pack is released old one gets rework and nerf.

    That means that free user who played for months to get few cards will get something much less power cards in return and with that concluded you can recognize the pattern of pay to win system.

    Community is horrible. Any constructive critics and/or suggestion will be backlash-ed by golden gooses who enjoy winning in rigged, pay to win system and though feel as they accomplished something! Basically if you come and point out something that will remotely disturb that image you gonna get some hate!    … Expand
  17. BlizzardIsSh1t
    Jan 21, 2019
    0
    It's like playing rock paper scissors but you have you actually pay with real money to use a whole hand just to be able to play one. Stuck with paper and you don't have enough cards to play rock when everyone is using scissors? Guess what Blizzard doesn't care! If something is overpowered they're gonna let it roam free for 10 months before actually doing anything about it. Finally gotIt's like playing rock paper scissors but you have you actually pay with real money to use a whole hand just to be able to play one. Stuck with paper and you don't have enough cards to play rock when everyone is using scissors? Guess what Blizzard doesn't care! If something is overpowered they're gonna let it roam free for 10 months before actually doing anything about it. Finally got lucky because you have rock and everyone is playing scissors? Well guess what buddy, they can get a card outside of their deck and swing the entire game around leaving you to die slowly in a painful death. The developers only listen to the community WHEN THEY'RE ABOUT TO SELL SOMETHING. No report system for toxic players. The head developer, Mike Donais, actually thinks that a ROCK-PAPER-SCISSORS game is HEALTHY. That's how much of a dumbass the developers are. Buying an expansion would cost you around $300($200 if you're lucky). And their free content is just droplets to a sea of the expansion. They will just promise to bring you new features but bail out at the last second. This game has no redeeming quality, even fo- ESPECIALLY for free to play players. This game is cancer all around.… Expand
  18. vpb
    Jan 3, 2020
    0
    This game is not playable after latest update. Crash by crash, disconnect by disconnect… But… buy addons and enjoy the „random“. Pay to win
  19. discoinferno27
    Oct 9, 2019
    0
    Did not enjoy this game. Its poorly designed, slow, and repetitive. Unlike a game like MTG which requires skill and strategy, this is a pay to win game. Blizzard has become a very poor company recently and I am afraid they are going to fail soon.
  20. dasbootbootDas
    Oct 11, 2019
    0
    A pay to win game, which not only features predatory microtansactions, but is also heavily anti-freedom of speech. Free Hong Kong.
  21. twirlingfern2
    Nov 17, 2020
    0
    Every year Hearthstone gets worse and worse. I've been playing since beta. Now they implemented a battle pass system where you get significantly less gold, require more time to grind, and they have more cards to collect mid expansion. And they LIED saying that every player will earn more gold- when in reality players earn significantly less. They used to have free single player content andEvery year Hearthstone gets worse and worse. I've been playing since beta. Now they implemented a battle pass system where you get significantly less gold, require more time to grind, and they have more cards to collect mid expansion. And they LIED saying that every player will earn more gold- when in reality players earn significantly less. They used to have free single player content and they promised that single player content will remain free, and now they are charging for single player content. I would NOT recommend anyone to get into this game. They created a new game mode where you need a massive amount of epic cards to unlock the better hero powers. Blizzard used to be a great company - and now all of their products are corrupted by the greed of Activision and the company is no better than EA or any other greedy big gaming company. There is no soul left in the company - only profit pushing.… Expand
  22. NighteBondo
    Apr 19, 2020
    0
    Cancerous game that exist on making people addicted. Its kinda like a slotmachine you just pull that lever and either win or lose by random rng (that is of course only if you have the mandatory meta decks) and then sometimes you win and get blinking light that says you are a winner. The game is pay to win in the way that you either have to pay 400+ dollars ( or less if you only want oneCancerous game that exist on making people addicted. Its kinda like a slotmachine you just pull that lever and either win or lose by random rng (that is of course only if you have the mandatory meta decks) and then sometimes you win and get blinking light that says you are a winner. The game is pay to win in the way that you either have to pay 400+ dollars ( or less if you only want one "hero" and are lucky enough to get the exact cards you need for its metadeck) or you pay with hundreds of hours of your time, just to get the cards you need to have a rng that gives you a 40%+ winrate. If you like playing games where the outcomes depend on 90% luck and 10% on maximising your chances to draw lucky, then go ahead and play this… Expand
  23. ptoop84
    Aug 8, 2016
    0
    Complete and total pay to win game. the game is build just to milk money from people. there is like 10% skill involved and all else is pay or RNG to win.
  24. riley794
    Jun 21, 2015
    2
    Unless you are willing to grind for months (getting your butt kicked thousands of times) or open up your wallet/purse this games is not for you. Matchmaking system is simply broken, I am not a kid, I know simple math and can read but repeatedly was matched against players with cards that crushed me. Either matchmaking system is designed to allow players who have spent real money to winUnless you are willing to grind for months (getting your butt kicked thousands of times) or open up your wallet/purse this games is not for you. Matchmaking system is simply broken, I am not a kid, I know simple math and can read but repeatedly was matched against players with cards that crushed me. Either matchmaking system is designed to allow players who have spent real money to win (repeatedly). Or the matchmaking system is broken allowing veteran players (with amazing cards) to play/crush new players. Either way game is a pointless waste of money and/or time. 1 point for being free and one point for the WOW sound effects, that's it.… Expand
  25. Popos
    May 23, 2014
    0
    Complete and total pay to win game. the game is build just to milk money from people. there is like 10% skill involved and all else is pay or RNG to win.
  26. Ezekeel
    May 7, 2014
    0
    Random-number game build around a predatory pay-2-win business model that tries to lull players in with flashy graphics and sounds. Do not waste your time. Also keep your kids away from it if you do not want them to become gambling addicts.
  27. LD9000
    May 4, 2014
    5
    A virtual casino with Pay 2 Win elements.

    There are tons of P2W games out there, and in part I've accepted them as necessary evil. Then I saw Hearthstone. Beneath the pretty and polished exterior hides a machine designed for one purpose only - to squeeze money out of its players for years. Hearthstone ruthlessly exploits the "unfair" feeling within the player, as after half a dozen    A virtual casino with Pay 2 Win elements.

    There are tons of P2W games out there, and in part I've accepted them as necessary evil. Then I saw Hearthstone. Beneath the pretty and polished exterior hides a machine designed for one purpose only - to squeeze money out of its players for years.

    Hearthstone ruthlessly exploits the "unfair" feeling within the player, as after half a dozen tutorial games they are thrown to play against other players who either have beefy decks or are exploiting the "flavor of the month" rush deck. This causes newbies to seriously consider buying decks or arena runs.

    The most devious invention of Hearthstone, is the "Arena". Unlike premium account, each arena entry costs real money (or requires hours of grinding). An arena run is why I call this game gambling - you spend real money to get random cards and fight random opponents. Win and you want to win again. Lose and you want to win. It's an endless cycle that will cause people to spend real money just about every day they play the game.

    Unlike a traditional P2W game, like World of Tanks, where you buy premium account and in-game currency to spend on concrete purchases, everything within Hearthstone is completely random. You NEVER know what you get for your money. A pack contains random cards, arena runs are random. Draws within a match are random.

    Buying packs provides a number of random cards split among 9 classes. The "guaranteed rare" card can be for any class. This means that even if you buy dozens of packs, it's really hard to get the cards you really want. You are left with the choice of disenchanting dozens of rare cards to "craft" the cards you want, or keep drawing.

    The in-game "quests", offering a chance to win 1/5 to 1/3rd arena entry most frequently require winning a number of games with a random class. This means that you cannot just focus on one deck or class. Instead, you are tempted to play all classes, thus increasing the investment you need to play this game.

    Seeing the features like paid arena entry makes me seriously concerned about the future of P2W games. There are already dozens of WoW clones out there. What happens when Pay 2 Win companies get wind of the kinds of profits Blizzard will make with these new money making schemes?

    After playing Hearthstone, I started to believe that games like these should be regulated like gambling.    … Expand
  28. mark123456
    Apr 12, 2016
    0
    Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft is a rip off & rigged game the AI bot will know you hand when you play arena or rank games the game is designed to rip you off (DO NOT SPEND YOUR MONEY ON THIS RIP OFF GAME) the people that run the game are greedy & very nasty people trying to make child gamble when the card are all way stack in the house forever (DO NOT LET THEM RIP YOU OFF

    DO NOT PAY    Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft is a rip off & rigged game the AI bot will know you hand when you play arena or rank games the game is designed to rip you off (DO NOT SPEND YOUR MONEY ON THIS RIP OFF GAME) the people that run the game are greedy & very nasty people trying to make child gamble when the card are all way stack in the house forever (DO NOT LET THEM RIP YOU OFF

    DO NOT PAY TO PLAY THIS RIP OFF GAME

    THIS GAME SHOULD BE RE NAME RIPSTONE    … Expand
  29. Jes1310
    May 18, 2015
    9
    Easy to learn, addictive, fun, pay to win, luck, skill all these Words fit Hearthstone. Personally I really enjoy it, but can easily understand those who doesnt. If you like LCG og CCG I recommend it.
  30. Tiorsse
    May 25, 2014
    0
    PAY TO WIN! there is no skill involved. just pay for advantage and luck. the game is a joke
    let me repeat my self:
    PAY TO WIN!
    PAY TO WIN!
    PAY TO WIN!
  31. Winterhawk200
    Apr 11, 2016
    0
    Downloaded the app. Signed up for a battle.net membership, then the game says closed unable to connect to server. Tried 5 times, then deleted the app.
    Re-downloaded app a week later, signed in and received the same "closed try again later" message.
    Game doesn't work, unable to play.
  32. lordcool86
    May 18, 2014
    8
    The people complaining about Hearthstone being pay to win are a misguided bunch. ALL card games are in some shape or way pay to win. Hearthstone does at least have a very viable way to earn gold to buy card packs. Again do not listen to the people trying to give this game a bad name by calling it P2W. All TCG's are pay to win to some extent. It is their very nature. Hearthstone is a veryThe people complaining about Hearthstone being pay to win are a misguided bunch. ALL card games are in some shape or way pay to win. Hearthstone does at least have a very viable way to earn gold to buy card packs. Again do not listen to the people trying to give this game a bad name by calling it P2W. All TCG's are pay to win to some extent. It is their very nature. Hearthstone is a very fun game that is easy to learn. It's colorful and vibrant. Give it a try you can not go wrong.… Expand
  33. NotRogerEbert
    Jun 16, 2014
    10
    This is, hands down, the best card game I've ever played. If only more games were this addicting and this complex. There are so many different cards that work with other cards; it leads to endless value and constant reward. You're always working towards that next pack so the goal is always there. It's not perfect by any means. There are technical issues and free-to-play tropes put inThis is, hands down, the best card game I've ever played. If only more games were this addicting and this complex. There are so many different cards that work with other cards; it leads to endless value and constant reward. You're always working towards that next pack so the goal is always there. It's not perfect by any means. There are technical issues and free-to-play tropes put in (pay-to-win much). Even so, it's addicting and it's free so I have no issue giving this a perfect score, even if it's not a perfect game.… Expand
  34. django_unchangd
    May 26, 2014
    10
    I didn't get it at first... then i started to understand what this game is. It's a perfectly polished addictive card game with lots of depth. Totally worth your money...oh wait... it's free. Best Ipad game yet
  35. kmdcanada
    Apr 15, 2014
    0
    Game is complete RNG and Pay to win. Graphics are nice, but you might as well flip a coin and enjoy that.

    If you still want to play it, you must take Paladin, Rogue, Mage, Priest to win 50% or more.

    Paying money so you can win more coin flips doesn't really make sense. I've played this game since beta and invested in all the cards.
  36. Kseion
    May 25, 2014
    0
    PAY TO WIN! The game is a joke. Pay to win game with a ton of problems and developers that are completly ignoring the people playing this game. the game is a joke
  37. WarcraftAwesome
    Nov 20, 2014
    10
    This game brings back great memories of one of Blizzard's most successful games, Warcraft 3. It definitely has a Warcraft feel to it, which gives the player a feel of the world of Azeroth.
  38. rs10rs10
    Apr 19, 2014
    10
    Excellent and addictive game. Very in depth and very colourful and distinct classes. The competitive side of the game is also amazing. Only the ladder is real as Littlefinger says. Reaching Legend is for champions. lol.
  39. Sugoda
    Jun 4, 2014
    8
    Blizzard did a good job making a engaging and simple card game that anyone can pick up and play. Unfortunately, Blizzard isn't known for fast content updates and may ultimately ruin their own game. Time will tell but with their track record I'm skeptical.
  40. Shot007
    Apr 24, 2014
    10
    Great game from start to finish. Yes, there is some RNG but that is part of most card games, fact is the card that comes up next being appropriate for the situation will always be part of card games. However, what makes this game great is its simplicity and addictiveness. This is exactly what the genre needs, its a good gateway to other more in-depth card games. Hearthstone is the best atGreat game from start to finish. Yes, there is some RNG but that is part of most card games, fact is the card that comes up next being appropriate for the situation will always be part of card games. However, what makes this game great is its simplicity and addictiveness. This is exactly what the genre needs, its a good gateway to other more in-depth card games. Hearthstone is the best at what it intends to do; create a simple game, with complexity underlying that is very hard to put down. The game is free to play, and some complain that it is pay to win, however, you can get every card by grinding, yes it will take a long time, but if you intend to go the free route it is definitely possible. If you have a little extra cash then spend the amount you would spend on most game (say $20) and invest in some card packs or arenas, it will be worth it.… Expand
  41. xveganroxx
    Apr 30, 2014
    8
    I'm not a rabid Blizzard fan - in fact, I haven't liked anything they've made since Diablo 2/Warcraft III - until this. Hearthstone is accessible, fun, and free. It doesn't do anything incredibly new, but it is refined and has a lot of character, making it one of the best iOS TCG choices - second only to Solforge, in my opinion, though Hearthstone is far better polished.
  42. wesker2012
    Apr 30, 2014
    10
    An instant classic. One of the most simple, addicting, fun strategy games I've ever played. Definitely, the best card game I've ever played thats for sure. It feels like I'm Ash in Pokemon. Highly recommend. Unlimited replay value.
  43. rodericrinehart
    Jun 19, 2015
    10
    Will devour your soul and your wallet. 10/10. You can definitely play and enjoy with game while spending $0 just by doing daily quests (or doing them every 3 days as they pile up). I love this game and will always find time for it on the old iPad for multitasking. I also enjoy watching Trump and Reynad and Dog on Twitch as they dominate and/or educate.
  44. edstead
    May 8, 2014
    10
    Honestly this game has got me addicted, and i'm not usually a player of card games. But everything from the art style to the simplicity of the mechanics is brilliant. Of course the mechanics are simple on the surface but it will take a good amount of time invested to get good at the game.

    The game is probably a 9.5 for me but rounding to a 10 because judging from a lot of these comments    Honestly this game has got me addicted, and i'm not usually a player of card games. But everything from the art style to the simplicity of the mechanics is brilliant. Of course the mechanics are simple on the surface but it will take a good amount of time invested to get good at the game.

    The game is probably a 9.5 for me but rounding to a 10 because judging from a lot of these comments people just don't know how to play. It is most definitely possible to build a good deck and have fun and climb the ranks without buying loads of packs.    … Expand
  45. Delpiero23
    Oct 1, 2015
    10
    This is the best game on Ipad. I´ve been playing for more than a year, everyday. I play on PC and Ipad, and it´s perfect for ipad. It is one of best games ever, i garante. Peoplo who say: "This is a pay to win game, blá, blá, blá" doesn´t know how to play.
  46. smbrian62386
    Apr 23, 2014
    9
    Here's a thoughtful question: Why do we play games? Hopefully your answer was "because they're fun!". And honestly, deep down, that is truly the essence of gaming. Haters be all, "THIS GAME SUX CAUSE YOU HAVE TO PAY MONEY TO WIN." The simple counter to that is no, no you don't. Can you pay money to gratify your insatiable insecurities of winning right away? Yeah, it's possible. But thatHere's a thoughtful question: Why do we play games? Hopefully your answer was "because they're fun!". And honestly, deep down, that is truly the essence of gaming. Haters be all, "THIS GAME SUX CAUSE YOU HAVE TO PAY MONEY TO WIN." The simple counter to that is no, no you don't. Can you pay money to gratify your insatiable insecurities of winning right away? Yeah, it's possible. But that makes you a pathetic person who desperately needs more than this game in his or her life. With that thought, I can't think of a better way to introduce a positively fun and engaging game than Hearthstone.

    The layout, sound, and visuals right off the bat immerse you into this world of electronic card gaming. The Innkeeper tutors you through several practice sessions, where you'll learn the basics. He'll helpfully give you hints along your Hearthstone journey, never really leaving you hanging. As you practice against the CPU, or play against online strangers or friends, you'll unlock loads of various cards by leveling up your character (and characters can also be unlocked when you beat them). The arena for battling is designed superbly, complete with flashy graphics and sounds, making you feel either satisfied after destroying a minion, or devastated for witnessing your own minion's casualty. It captures both feelings well.

    If I can pinpoint an exceptional feature, it would be the sound. It's subtle excellence and quirkiness throughout the game capture the atmosphere Blizzard has created within the WoW universe perfectly. I've just started picking up on the silly one liners and sayings from various minions, and they're hilarious!

    Attention to detail not only includes sound, but every other aspect of this game (and sound is a big one). Stylized graphics and staunch animations include many details most people overlook, but still have that subtle added effect to make the game so darn fun to play.

    Downside? Not as many modes as you'd think. Practice, ranked or casual play, and the arena make up the game modes. Super fun, but still... Something a little more would've been nice. Added fun and depth include the deck and card creator, which you could spend literally hours pouring over to perfect the most epic deck.

    This game is free, fun, and deep without spending a dime. Yeah, there's micro-transactions for the instant gratifiers. But you seriously don't need that to have fun and win, as long as you work at it. And isn't that where the fun truly lies anyway?    … Expand
  47. fabio77
    Jun 26, 2014
    9
    This is probably the best free game I ever played. But then I spent some money on it, and now I think that the more you play the more you'll inevitably spend. And that is right, you could easily enjoy it for 20/30 hours without spending nay money (while you unlock the basic stuff) or you can try to be the best player and finish your money trying to get some particular cards. It's up toThis is probably the best free game I ever played. But then I spent some money on it, and now I think that the more you play the more you'll inevitably spend. And that is right, you could easily enjoy it for 20/30 hours without spending nay money (while you unlock the basic stuff) or you can try to be the best player and finish your money trying to get some particular cards. It's up to you, but this is really a great game while it last.… Expand
  48. Kusaha
    Sep 9, 2014
    5
    It's an OK game, but far from a perfect card game. It's way to casual, and a lot of copy cats, for example now everybody play hunter before that you saw only warlocks. So the game not entertaining enough to play for longer. But it fun to watch on youtube/twitch, but still the game itself not that great there are more complex and more enjoyable card games with more cards.
  49. Shacham612345
    Apr 23, 2014
    10
    Hearthstone is a damn good game.
    The tutorial is excellent, the game is very well polished, and strategy is of course is the only way to win a game.
    Yes, it's a free-to-play, so of course, in-app purchases are there, but they aren't a big deal. You can only buy card-packs, and enter the Arena mode (You can use in-game money too, which is FREE), which is completely unnecessary, since    Hearthstone is a damn good game.
    The tutorial is excellent, the game is very well polished, and strategy is of course is the only way to win a game.

    Yes, it's a free-to-play, so of course, in-app purchases are there, but they aren't a big deal.
    You can only buy card-packs, and enter the Arena mode (You can use in-game money too, which is FREE), which is completely unnecessary, since it's not so difficult to earn in-game money.

    Overall, it's a fantastic game. Highly addictive, well balanced, not affected by in-app purchases, and is completely free!
    Download this game now, and every second you won't, is a second you'll miss out.    … Expand
  50. Killua
    May 2, 2014
    5
    Warning! This game crashes a lot on the IOS. I've lost 2 ranked and 2 arena games because of crashes. My full review is below but I'm giving this a low score until they fix this game-ruining bug.

    Hearthstone seems to have a case of the Dark Souls! You'll notice many reviews giving the game either a perfect score or a very low score. Let me reassure you that if your a casual gamer who    Warning! This game crashes a lot on the IOS. I've lost 2 ranked and 2 arena games because of crashes. My full review is below but I'm giving this a low score until they fix this game-ruining bug.

    Hearthstone seems to have a case of the Dark Souls! You'll notice many reviews giving the game either a perfect score or a very low score. Let me reassure you that if your a casual gamer who doesn't enjoy strategy, numbers, and a good challenge, Hearthstone may leave you frustrated.

    Hearthstone is a profound game that sets new bounds for online card games. The game will feel very nostalgic to mtg with the visuals and sounds of warcraft iii.

    The beauty of this game is that an average player can put in a good amount of time to build a sharp deck. More cards is more combinations and more fun for those who love to deck build.

    Many players will rage quit Hearthstone on a loss because they think that someone who invests money in cards has a giant advantage, but let me reassure you that these people can only see the shallow surface of the game. Most of the best cards in the game are common and can be easily crafted. Check out hearthpwn

    I dropped $200 on this game as a die-hard bliz/mtg fan and I dont regret a cent. I have had a blast crafting fun decks to play my friends with    … Expand
  51. BlindingBright
    Jun 10, 2014
    9
    At times it does feel created to extract money from people, would like to see more play modes available. If it was less grindy and easier to get into without spending money people would be flocking to this game because it's pretty awesome for what it is; Solid Virtual Card Game.

    People claim that t's a RNG, and i'd say way less so compared to other card games. You only have 30 card    At times it does feel created to extract money from people, would like to see more play modes available. If it was less grindy and easier to get into without spending money people would be flocking to this game because it's pretty awesome for what it is; Solid Virtual Card Game.

    People claim that t's a RNG, and i'd say way less so compared to other card games. You only have 30 card decks vs 40-60+ of other games. Also, no mana cards to block you up. First draw you get to choose which cards to keep, and replace the ones you don't.

    I'm not a Warcraft fan, but dammit this game makes the CCG player in me happy.    … Expand
  52. Chamallow
    Apr 28, 2014
    10
    The game is extremely polished and addictive. Between its friendly design and its flexible approach to a free-to-play economy, Hearthstone has pulled me into a genre that I didn't care about in the past, but also managed to keep me interested longer than any games I've played during the past years.
  53. GingerOfEden
    May 30, 2014
    9
    Hearthstone is a beautiful, gripping collectible card game that challenges you to think and expand your knowledge as you experience the game. The common notion among low-scoring reviewers of the game believe it is pay-to-win. You can buy packs of cards and people with better cards would typically do better.

    However, the game isn't pay to win; most of you victories are based on your    Hearthstone is a beautiful, gripping collectible card game that challenges you to think and expand your knowledge as you experience the game. The common notion among low-scoring reviewers of the game believe it is pay-to-win. You can buy packs of cards and people with better cards would typically do better.

    However, the game isn't pay to win; most of you victories are based on your personal skill in the game. People with better cards do better because they've been playing longer.

    Arena, which is a random deck drafting game mode, eliminates the disparity between those with good cards and those who don't have many cards. I wouldn't suggest for new players to play Arena, but it does give all players an equal playing field.

    If you've got at least some interest in the collectible card game genre, you should definitely pick up this game. Plus, the iOS version makes it so easy to pick up and play.    … Expand
  54. jww25
    May 30, 2014
    8
    Not the perfect Free to play but it defiantly isn't pay to win. Blizzards art style is perfect and the vibrant color scheme and sound effects really make the game feel alive.
  55. Sivus
    Jun 5, 2014
    6
    I would have given this game a 7 or 8 however, first time players such as myself are put against "similar skilled" people with what seems like very over-powered (paid for decks). Some classes are way better than others with starting cards that nearly give you the win.
  56. Roland55555
    Jun 7, 2014
    10
    I love this card game. the tutorial is teach you, how to play the game.
    Please note that the game is free!

    if you play a lot of Hearthstone immediately, we will see no pay to win game, but we were not trained in.
  57. Poseidonium
    Jun 29, 2014
    9
    Hearthstone for iOS is just like it's PC version. The touchscreen makes the gameplay more natural than playing on the PC. Contrary to the very popular pay-to-win belief, it is like all other Blizzard games, everything can be achieved by grinding and you do not have to spend a cent if you are willing to commit time.
  58. dhess34
    Oct 6, 2014
    9
    This game is the evolution of all CCGs. Heavily influenced by magic, the game has numerous 'mechanics', but does a great job of not making the game overly complicated. Several modes (vs AI, Arena, ranked, Adventure, etc) impart replayability, and allow you change things up if you get bored.

    This game is bolstered by a rapidly-expanding e-sports scene, and is now in the top-5    This game is the evolution of all CCGs. Heavily influenced by magic, the game has numerous 'mechanics', but does a great job of not making the game overly complicated. Several modes (vs AI, Arena, ranked, Adventure, etc) impart replayability, and allow you change things up if you get bored.

    This game is bolstered by a rapidly-expanding e-sports scene, and is now in the top-5 most-watched esports games (per Twitch).

    Overall: great game, very addictive, and has something for pretty much everyone. The only reason I don't give it 10/10 is that the iOS version seems to have small gameplay issues (which aren't present in the PC version).

    Quick note on amateurs who say this game is RNG-based: Note that the same thing's been said about poker for years, when it's been scientifically proven that skill provides wins, not RNG. Don't equate your lack of skill to a broken game...    … Expand
  59. muchoice
    Oct 22, 2014
    8
    Game does a great job in condensing the TCG experience onto tablet.
    Wish deck building was easier though, I like to spread out my cards to compare them at a glance but I know that's difficult with the device.
  60. ravepig
    Feb 17, 2015
    10
    First off, let me start by saying I love this game. I play enough each night to at least win the daily challenges. It is unfortunate people are calling this game a pay-to-win. I'd like to comment specifically to that since that is what most of the negative reviews call out:

    1. You do not need to buy anything to win matches. I had won plenty of matches without any purchased packs. I also    First off, let me start by saying I love this game. I play enough each night to at least win the daily challenges. It is unfortunate people are calling this game a pay-to-win. I'd like to comment specifically to that since that is what most of the negative reviews call out:

    1. You do not need to buy anything to win matches. I had won plenty of matches without any purchased packs. I also have a 3:1 win/loss ratio with a deck that includes only one legendary card that I crafted. Often, I am able to defeat decks with 5,6, and even 7 legendary cards because I practiced a ton in order to get this deck just right and try to play the deck as smart as possible. That said, there will always be decks that are better or receive a better draw.

    2. Many people may have better decks simply from playing longer. I earn an average of one free pack every two days. If a person has played a long time and acheived that many free packs, they should be rewarded for their longevity, and thus have better cards/decks.

    3. Players who complain its pay to win must expect to seek legendary status without any work or effort. I typically end each season at or around levels 12 and 13. Over time, my level has improved as I continue to build my card collection. I find it fun to see how far I can make it with what cards I do have.

    4. People want to play this game for free? Yes, it's free to play, but if you spend time playing this, why not throw a little cash at the developers? I spend $60 on a triple A title for my Xbox One that I might play for 12 hours. I've logged at least 60 hours on hearthstone over the months and have spent less than $40. Seems like a good value for time spent (I spend more than that taking my wife to a two hour movie).

    5. The end goal should not be perfection. It should be improving. As one review said, this game is easy to learn but difficult to master. And right there is the crux of it of why people are frustrated. They don't want to take the time to improve. Or perhaps they are not smart enough to improve.

    if you really enjoy the game, then read blogs, try out different deck combinations, practice and just have fun. If it's not for you, then don't complain it's pay to win. Just don't play. You can play this game without spending a dime, but as I've mentioned, I have no problem buying the occassional $1.99 pack (I spend 3x that to rent digital movies that I don't even own).

    For me, this game is awesome. It's a blast to see what kind of decks other players have put together, how different cards interact with other cards, and the constant challenges that comes with playing with people from all over. Good graphics, good sound effects, lots of depth, love the ability to craft cards from cards I don't need and all with fast-paced game play.

    My only criticism- and it's extremely minor- I wish we could rank seperately with the different classes. I've invested all of my free gold and crafting building the best mage deck I can. Thus have neglected the other classes a little bit. Would be fun to try and rank with those decks but not at the expense of losing the rank my mage deck has earned. That is literally my only complaint.

    I am utterly addicted to this game and plan to keep playing for a long time. I hope expansion packs keep coming!    … Expand
  61. G-RankRob
    Dec 9, 2014
    10
    AMAZING game which is 100% NOT pay to win. Iv never played a "card" game before and now im fully addicted, the community seems grea. I have only played on ipad and it works great. Only problem is its hard to put down.
  62. thehatisonfire
    Jun 20, 2015
    10
    100% free UNLESS you really want to be "legend" and play on the ladder. For that you'll need good cards and they can be bought for $$$ or in-game gold. Basically if you're good enough you'll earn enough gold by playing Arena to get all the cards you need.

    For a free to play game there are 100's of hours of fun until you'll really need to "pay to win". And after 100 hours you can't    100% free UNLESS you really want to be "legend" and play on the ladder. For that you'll need good cards and they can be bought for $$$ or in-game gold. Basically if you're good enough you'll earn enough gold by playing Arena to get all the cards you need.

    For a free to play game there are 100's of hours of fun until you'll really need to "pay to win". And after 100 hours you can't really complain about having to spend a few bucks.    … Expand
  63. Nel
    May 2, 2017
    9
    One of the best games to date on an IOS device. The game is expensive to play if you want to keep up with the latest expansions, but it is also extremely fun to play. It never feels necessary to pay, but if you want to play "seriously" it will be a requirement.
  64. LoveDragons
    Mar 10, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hearthstone is a great strategy card game. This game does require a slow long grind to become a good player. Expect to play every day on casual mode for 3-4 months before you can become a player that can ascend the ranked portion of the game.

    This game is not pay to win - if you can be patient and you do not need to be the best at the game within a few weeks. If you cannot wait 4 months and have discipline to log in everyday and collect daily quests and need to be the best in 2 weeks -2 months of playing the game then yes this game is play to win game for you.

    You need to approach this game like working out at a gym. Playing once a week and spending 8 hours on a Saturday will not get you to being a better player. I first did not understand this about Hearthstone. Here is how I suggest to play the game.

    1. Play the game on computer first and create decks for each character.
    2. Use the decks you created on computer; play the game everyday on a phone or tablet (on the way to school or work, at lunch or a break, etc.). When doing so play Casual and achieve the daily quest.
    3. Edit your decks after collecting about 20 new cards.
    4. Race to unlock Tavern Brawl (as each week completing a Tavern Brawl will give you a new pack)
    5. Repeat steps 1-4 for about 2 months.
    6. Search online for one deck (of your favorite character) that will work in Ranked mode.
    7. Using dust create the common and rare cards needed for the deck. Think of reasonable substitutes for the cards your missing (don’t replace a 1 cost card with a 5 cost card).
    8. Expect that playing Ranked mode is a game like chess (if you don’t like chess stop playing now) and you need to think two moves ahead, good trade for pieces on the board, excellent use of resources during turns.
    9. Get to minimum level 20 every month to get a monthly reward.
    10. Keep playing ranked mode, because you learn the most against good players.
    11. Repeat all above steps for 4-5 months to reach Rank 17-16 based on your skill level.

    Note: There are some overpowered cards in the game. Blizzard needs to work out some of the mechanics, but I think that they couldn't do it well until the game reached this many cards. Be patient this should be corrected with the next expansion. That's why I gave it a 9/10 rather than a 10/10.

    If my review does not sound interesting to you, then Hearthstone is not a game for you. If it does, good luck and may we meet online some day.    … Expand
  65. Deaboy2001
    Apr 28, 2016
    8
    The game is pretty good, it requires good cards and good decks to against other players with their own decks. But the game is mostly based on luck and RNG but besides, i don't care about it, i still think its a fun game.

    P.S : FaceHunters And BounceRouges Is Pretty Stupid
  66. WindyB
    Jan 2, 2018
    8
    Amazing game that's generally too expensive if you want any chance at competing and having decent decks.
  67. Crovesh
    Sep 23, 2017
    5
    F2P: 4/10
    Buying cards: 6/10
    A simple game with excellent presentation jarred by exceedingly poor design choices. I play Hearthstone a whole lot. The game itself is very polarizing, In that at it's best it's a very random game with a lot of fun moments to those who understand it, while at worst it's a frustrating mess due to poor matchmaking and said random elements backfiring on    F2P: 4/10
    Buying cards: 6/10

    A simple game with excellent presentation jarred by exceedingly poor design choices.

    I play Hearthstone a whole lot. The game itself is very polarizing, In that at it's best it's a very random game with a lot of fun moments to those who understand it, while at worst it's a frustrating mess due to poor matchmaking and said random elements backfiring on you.

    As with all competitive games, the goal is to win these micro-matches of 7 minutes (which can technically go up to 20 minutes at worst) and people do this by crafting the most effective kind of deck. If you want to be creative with your decks, I hope you don't mind losing a lot. The small time frame makes this game excellent for simply going on a binge with several of these games in a row.

    Presentation is Blizzard's hallmark. Each card is decorated with beautiful, colorful artwork and voice-acted by a plethora of professional VA's. Part of this game's charm is that it's really fun to look at, and atleast part of the streaming charm. But to watch a game and to play a game are two different things, no?

    Now, the big debate going around is whether hearthstone is a good F2P game, or if it is a B2W game.
    Hearthstone is a game where you need to invest either a good amount or money or a good amount of time to be able to compete. I'm completely free to play. I've been playing this game for two years. I can't keep up with the current meta, but I can play most cheaper decks.

    With this said, the time / money commitment did recently take a jump to being an OBSCENE amount of time or money. I'd be glad to pay money for games I find fun, but I really don't want to gamble. And that's the main problem with hearthstone monetization.
    No matter if you spend time or money, you HAVE to play their roulette system. You can't pick what cards you want (unless you "dust" heaps of cards to craft certain single cards) so you're stuck with the lootbox system.

    And this is where the main gripe is. Due to a system that's basically gambling in nature, with you being able to open on average 1.4 packs a day, with a pack containing 5 random cards out of sets of 135 cards where you might actually want 10-20 of them, with 4 of those being of a quality where they only drop on average every 12th pack- disorientating, I know; You're effectively stuck in a skinnerbox if you're prone to that kind of thing. Lately, the game might've actually taken the leap to be truly P2W.

    I'll make no mistake. Part of why I'm here writing this review is because I'm bitter; you'll see many other people writing similar reviews who are. Doesn't that speak volumes, though? The game is very compelling, but at worst, I don't know anybody who'd in good faith want to play it.    … Expand
  68. Mortollo
    Oct 23, 2017
    7
    I have been giving this game a chance for years. It is labeled a free to play game but this is not entirely true. Most players use net decking and the game typically drops a new expansion with new cards that seem to make any previous cards obsolete or never used again. The RNG of this game is very frustrating as well and it often feels like it isn't truly random. In fact, sometimes youI have been giving this game a chance for years. It is labeled a free to play game but this is not entirely true. Most players use net decking and the game typically drops a new expansion with new cards that seem to make any previous cards obsolete or never used again. The RNG of this game is very frustrating as well and it often feels like it isn't truly random. In fact, sometimes you can actually predict what cards the game with throw at you. You WILL need to pay for packs to get useless cards over and over again just to destroy them for a small amount of dust. This dust then can be spent on "legendary" cards that will eventually become useless. The graphics and effects are really nice though. I find it also great that there is no option to chat with an opponent. It is a fun game to have if you are travelling and want something to play. Beyond that, I would refrain from getting to absorbed into the game itself.… Expand
  69. mrq02
    Feb 24, 2018
    3
    If you've ever played Magic the Gathering, you will be super happy that you never settled for this game which is far worse by every possible measure.
  70. hallllloo
    May 28, 2018
    6
    Hearthstone ist sehr komplex und kann wenn man will auch sehr kompetetiv werden. Allerdings um dies zu erreichen und hoch in der Rangliste zu steigen muss man viele Kartenpackungen öffnen oder ein Naturtalent in dem Spiel sein. Die Singleplayer Adventure die gegen Ingame-Währung oder Geld zur Verfügung stehen machen Spaß und sind manchmal echt eine Herausforderung. Die Lust zumHearthstone ist sehr komplex und kann wenn man will auch sehr kompetetiv werden. Allerdings um dies zu erreichen und hoch in der Rangliste zu steigen muss man viele Kartenpackungen öffnen oder ein Naturtalent in dem Spiel sein. Die Singleplayer Adventure die gegen Ingame-Währung oder Geld zur Verfügung stehen machen Spaß und sind manchmal echt eine Herausforderung. Die Lust zum Experimentiern mit Decks und verschieden Karten wird einem jedoch sehr schwer gemacht, da oft Decks die nicht in der Meta sind so gut wie keine Chance haben.… Expand
  71. SunsetGamer
    Jun 5, 2018
    8
    A lot of reviews say this is a pay-to-win game but really it's up to you what 'winning' is - if you want to reach the Legend rank every month then yeah you'll maybe need to buy the expansion packs when they come out, but overall the solo campaigns alone are worth getting this game for, and the ranking system means that 9 times out of 10 you're up against players of equal skill and deckA lot of reviews say this is a pay-to-win game but really it's up to you what 'winning' is - if you want to reach the Legend rank every month then yeah you'll maybe need to buy the expansion packs when they come out, but overall the solo campaigns alone are worth getting this game for, and the ranking system means that 9 times out of 10 you're up against players of equal skill and deck variety as you. Highly addictive, well designed and does a great job of separating the paying players from the freebies.… Expand
  72. Derekreviews
    Sep 3, 2018
    10
    this game is so awesome, you should totally get it. It gets so awesome. peace
  73. debasero
    Jan 21, 2019
    10
    I think it is incrdible game, it was a 10/10 on 2014 and it is a 20/10 in 2019.
    SIngle player is amazing, all the new adventures in rogue like style are very challenging and interesting.
    Multiplayer is huge, plenty of different modes from the casual player to the pro. Game itself is solid: interface, graphics, music, etc. It is not a pay to win game at all. If you want to play for    I think it is incrdible game, it was a 10/10 on 2014 and it is a 20/10 in 2019.
    SIngle player is amazing, all the new adventures in rogue like style are very challenging and interesting.
    Multiplayer is huge, plenty of different modes from the casual player to the pro.
    Game itself is solid: interface, graphics, music, etc.

    It is not a pay to win game at all. If you want to play for pro competitions you may need top cards, but for 95% of people progression is good enough. I see many other talking about pay to win, if you only get fun if you get to top 1 it may be pay to win, otherwise it is plenty of fun for you.

    If I woul chose only one game in iOS forever it would be no doubt Heartshtone.    … Expand
  74. Rigoesbueno
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    I know much has been made about this game in the recent months however, I will be attempting to review the game in its current state while trying to remain as apolitical as possible. First as a card game, it is quite accessible. The complexities of the game are relatively simple compared to other card games. Second, by itself there are many things that could be done in order to make theI know much has been made about this game in the recent months however, I will be attempting to review the game in its current state while trying to remain as apolitical as possible. First as a card game, it is quite accessible. The complexities of the game are relatively simple compared to other card games. Second, by itself there are many things that could be done in order to make the game more enjoyable. The biggest thing that can be done is provide players a better way in which they can obtain more card pack. This is one of the biggest things that makes people not want to get involved and form my understanding, considering I only started playing February of this year, opportunities have been decreasing. This is a game that will require quite a bit of investment to get into but once you get yourself situated there is quite of bit of fun to be had. I think this particular update has breathed new life into the game because more classes/decks are viable and so the game seems to be in a balanced state. This is unlikely to stay the case considering that a patch is eventually inevitable. That being said, if you manage to play the game while it is in a state like this, I would highly recommend getting involved and enjoying your time with it. It like many other games benefit from playing with friends as it makes certain questing easier and sometimes mutually beneficial. On a technical side, the game seems pretty optimized to mobile and I have only encountered a few hiccups over the half a year I have been playing the game. Overall, I would highly recommend this game for those that like card games but as looking for one that is not as overly complex as games such as MTG.… Expand
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    May 7, 2020
    0
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  76. Arcayon
    Dec 3, 2020
    0
    Blizzard doesn't care if you have fun on this game. They only care how much money you pay them. Hearthstone is dead. It is no longer recommended to play. Try another game and save yourself time and money.
  77. Adrijan123
    Jun 10, 2014
    7
    I'm going to keep this review short and straight to the point:
    -Graphics/Animation 8.5-Pretty good for a card game. The animations are smooth,nothing special or out of the ordinary, but ok,maybe even going to great.
    -Story / -I can't say anything about the story because I believe that in this particular card game, the story isn't even a main focus, so no score here. -Gameplay 7.5 -I    I'm going to keep this review short and straight to the point:
    -Graphics/Animation 8.5-Pretty good for a card game. The animations are smooth,nothing special or out of the ordinary, but ok,maybe even going to great.
    -Story / -I can't say anything about the story because I believe that in this particular card game, the story isn't even a main focus, so no score here.
    -Gameplay 7.5 -I don't have anything against the gameplay, in fact it seems to be pretty decent, however, the pay to win aspect has to be taken into consideration because a lot of people don't like it when games seem to be milking money from them, so the score has to go down. Apart from that, the gameplay seems to be decent, far from perfect, but decent.
    -Characters / -Again, this card game doesn't focus on any particular characters, so no score here.
    Music and Sound fx 6 -While the sound fx are ok,the music really isn't. It doesn't suit the genre, it's not utilized very well and I really have to take out a few points here.
    In the end, (8.5+7.5+6)/3 is somewhere around 7.1, and that's the score this game gets from me.    … Expand
  78. Jerot
    Jun 6, 2014
    7
    Hearthstone is a very simple game with great potential, but I worry the team in charge of development are making some critical errors. First of all they have a massive base of content already available to them from their previous game, the World of Warcraft TCG. They re-use some mechanics and tons of card art, which isn't a bad thing at all. But at the moment they aren't using any of it,Hearthstone is a very simple game with great potential, but I worry the team in charge of development are making some critical errors. First of all they have a massive base of content already available to them from their previous game, the World of Warcraft TCG. They re-use some mechanics and tons of card art, which isn't a bad thing at all. But at the moment they aren't using any of it, and the game quickly becomes stale for some experienced card gamers when most of the decks contain very similar all-class filler. The game also suffers from a lack of variety of win-conditions, it is very simply a "kill or be killed" play style with very simple by the numbers strategies.

    They also seem to shy away from balancing cards when they become a problem, which will lead to some serious headaches down the road when they start releasing more cards. On that topic, it isn't clear if they will be running a "standard" set for competitive play, banlists, or if they will attempt to keep all new releases balanced with old cards (Most would call this impossible without making the game super bland)

    All that being said, the game feels really good to play despite some minor visual bugs that have persisted since early beta. Class balance for competitive is fair relative to most games, many will say its imbalanced because the nature of the competitive scene is very driven by "flavor of the month" decks. The meta is still shifting and differs for different levels of play (20-10, 10-5, 5-1, Legends ranks have some really different "top decks") which is a good sign for the longevity of hearthstone. I look forward to the release of the Naxxramas adventure mode content, and from what has been spoiled so far it looks like a lot of the newer cards are class based which will hopefully help diversify decks between classes even more from a fairly "all-class" heavy standard these days.

    I'm happy they will release content like this for free with a little bit of playing. They have done a good job keeping the game fair between F2Players and Premiums, it can take awhile to build up a collection of cards without spending money but it is definitely possible. And the arena does a lot to keep matches fair although more RNG based, and RNG already has a ton to do with the outcome of many games. I understand the random nature of card games but it must be stated this is especially true of Hearthstone. You don't have a filler role type card like many other games (MTG and Land, Pokemon and Energy etc) in addition to being limited in the amount of the same card that can be put into a deck. (HS 2 vs YGO 3 and MTG/PKM 4). Your mulligan options are also limited with a small opening hand size, it makes building your deck with many viable openings super critical.    … Expand
  79. darthfodder
    Mar 4, 2016
    8
    Free to play model is a little grindy, but being competitive and free to play is completely possible. Even if you were to spend money, the game is certainly a much cheaper investment than Magic the Gathering, for example.
  80. alaskaneagle
    Aug 29, 2020
    0
    Frustration based game with added programming to ensure people stay at a certain amount of frustration so they are more likely to pay money in a futile attempt to end their frustration.

    The game is designed and programmed to make you feel bad so long you try to pay to get rid of the bad feelings. Why play a game designed to make you feel bad?
  81. Raxumotra
    Jul 29, 2017
    7
    Great game a must play if you like Warcraft and card games, but is very anti consumer like any mobile game, money first, then you can really enjoy all this game has to offer, I cannot give a good score to a game that asks you for money and lots of it to enjoy the game. Please enjoy all video games.
  82. Green59
    May 5, 2021
    0
    if u play with mage u cant lose,this game sucks hard,and when u play arena u cant get legendary card,in packs u cant get legendary too...pay to win game
  83. Cral42
    Nov 15, 2022
    0
    The game is a pay-to-win PoS. Battlegrounds are NSW poker machines in disguise. Stay away. This is not what computer gaming should be. Blizzard should be disgusted. I hate the fact I've spent so much money on this abuse, stay away!!!
  84. thepresident00
    May 14, 2020
    0
    A game that has gone completely off the rails and become an RNG nightmare. A real nightmare, I played the game for some time and had fun, and every year luck and bad luck had more and more to do with winning. A true nightmare. There is actually a card printed thats purpose is to discover the PERFECT card for the situation. Its absurd. Its a shame how awful this game has become.
  85. Szntax
    May 22, 2021
    7
    As a big Magic fan, I sure gotta try this one. No review needed for I guess everybody knows this one nowadays. I must admit, I lost interest after a long period of time and I actually don’t know why.
  86. Anima2z
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    super fun to play but ruined by meta scene, beautiful and juicy graphics and sounds
  87. Fukkblizzard
    Nov 22, 2020
    0
    Ignored and insulted by support staff. Progress lost from disconnects, loot boxes, gambling... stay away.
  88. PhoenixReveiws
    Aug 1, 2021
    9
    This game is a lot of fun. Besides not being clear on how to surpass Aprenticenship and being 45% luck-based, the game is just entertaining. The cards are creative. The gameplay is genius, the music the settings, the board, the art are all beautiful. Very well made... And free!
  89. Albawulfaz
    Sep 2, 2021
    0
    Do not look at the reviews of the paid, bootlicker critics. Anyone one who has played the game can tell you that it's notoriously unbalanced, bugged, a cash grab and over all a terrible experience.
    DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME ON IT
  90. yon19794
    Jun 5, 2022
    3
    Played for over 3 years (when it was first released, have quit long time ago). It always has and it will always be a pay 2 win trash, sure, there are couple mildly interesting things here and there, but the p2w and rng fiasco is ten fold what it used to be.
  91. slime33999
    May 14, 2022
    0
    this is **** totally **** game dont play it and waste your porr time
    if u play it u ****
  92. Alvasaw
    Feb 17, 2023
    1
    Very Very Very hacker/bot
    Very Very toxic
    Beta for 9 years 5k wins standart ranked
    RNG vs pay to Win $$$$$$
  93. Poopooforyou
    Aug 9, 2023
    0
    Game was once a masterpiece, now its just another one of bobbys victims, the game has become so broken and so many pointless game breaking cards added to just make money that its become a miserable experience in every way possible
  94. Fenlius
    Aug 16, 2023
    0
    The game is filled with computer-controlled players aka bots, which ruins the interactive experience and makes it feel like there are no real people playing. Also, I'm quite sure that the game is heavily manipulated in favor of certain outcomes.

Awards & Rankings

3
#3 Best iOS Game of 2014
2
#2 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2014
6
#6 Most Shared iOS Game of 2014

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Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Game Revolution
    May 1, 2014
    80
    In the meantime, Hearthstone is definitely worth the entrance free of zero moneys. Now, your time investment may grow to be worth much more than that amount, as is the case with many games under the Blizzard banner. That part, once again, they definitely have gotten right.
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  2. Slide to Play
    Apr 30, 2014
    100
    Blizzard has once again demonstrated their mastery of video games as a combination of competitive play and captivating artwork.
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  3. Everyeye.it
    Apr 29, 2014
    90
    Hearthstone is one of the most intriguing TCD of the past years, and this iPad version clearly stands as an amazing porting.
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