Heroes of Newerth

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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 242 Ratings

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  1. Nimraphael
    Sep 8, 2012
    0
    Sports the worst community of any game bar none. This coming from a player that has played on and off for 2 years and stabilized around 1750 MMR post-normalization. The game has glaring design-flaws that contributes to the indescribably awful community, which serves to alienate rather than invite new players. Don't even bother to play HoN if you're out of puberty; the community is a disgrace.
  2. izio
    Jun 5, 2012
    1
    Heroes of Newerth is a bad copy of dota. Graphics is old. Sound is terrible. I think LoL is better, fast and fun.
  3. sConed
    Jul 11, 2011
    0
    Heroes of Newerth wasn't a completely terrible game, but it tried way too hard to be DotA. It's steep learning curve and is in no way friendly to newer users. One of the more annoying quirks about the game was that it offered no range indicators for spells other than AoEs. It also has one of the worst communities I have ever seen and is totally unforgiving. Members of S2 Games' staff haveHeroes of Newerth wasn't a completely terrible game, but it tried way too hard to be DotA. It's steep learning curve and is in no way friendly to newer users. One of the more annoying quirks about the game was that it offered no range indicators for spells other than AoEs. It also has one of the worst communities I have ever seen and is totally unforgiving. Members of S2 Games' staff have also blatantly insulted users for berating the game, without any repercussions. I can say that it's graphics are well done. At it's price, this game isn't worth it. I'd recommend sticking to DotA, looking into League of Legends, and/or saving your money for Dota 2.… Expand
  4. the_bored1
    Oct 18, 2011
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is incredibly difficult to get a hold of. I had played DotA and LoL, but neither of them had prepared me for this game. The learning curve is insane, and the system is not friendly to new players. There are hardly any kind of information outside of the website itself, including new player guides. Even being experienced with gameplay and strategy, I could not understand the game itself. The spells have no given range indicator, the tutorial has no true learning in it (just completely destroying bots with a 24 level advantage if i remember correctly) The system does not even at least match new players with other new players, instead you could be playing with someone who has actively played since the release (unlikely but possible). Spending money on this game also provides such advantages that cannot be overcome through earning in games. It is also difficult to join a game, for all the players are usually on European or South American servers. Without going into the real gameplay at all, HoN is much worse than other games of its kind.… Expand
  5. Ordish
    Nov 6, 2012
    3
    This is a bitter sweet review on my part. HoN is a game that has all the core features to be great. In fact, much of the game play is brilliant. The graphics are a bit dark and gory but if you are into that type of thing, it isn't an issue at all. The controls are responsive; more so than DotA 2 but less than LoL. Unfortunately, what could be an exceptional gaming experience is ruined byThis is a bitter sweet review on my part. HoN is a game that has all the core features to be great. In fact, much of the game play is brilliant. The graphics are a bit dark and gory but if you are into that type of thing, it isn't an issue at all. The controls are responsive; more so than DotA 2 but less than LoL. Unfortunately, what could be an exceptional gaming experience is ruined by arguably the most rude bunch of gamers in the MOBA world. It was shocking to see how visceral the players were. I would note that their rudeness is only comparable to their utter contempt for anyone beginning the game. If you like MOBA type games, you will be better off sticking to DotA 2 or LoL. Unless you are also an ass, then you will fit right in. It is a shame really that a great game platform is really ruined by the community.… Expand
  6. MrBollingtu
    Nov 20, 2011
    1
    -Worst graphics I have ever seen in a game, bad textures,bad art ingame(looks like made of a 5 years kid).
    -Worst company S2, lure their players just to squishy so much money they can.
    -The balance of the game looks like made of a ape, and its getting worse.
    - Terrible Matchmaking.
  7. pt213
    Apr 22, 2012
    4
    Heroes of newerth Is a Dota style game which requires action,and strategy style game any dota style game player should be familiar with. Given time, one should become familiar with the Game play with the characters. The things one shouldn't become familiar with is the constant errors in script and game crashes that occur during game play.... If you wish to have issues in one of every 10Heroes of newerth Is a Dota style game which requires action,and strategy style game any dota style game player should be familiar with. Given time, one should become familiar with the Game play with the characters. The things one shouldn't become familiar with is the constant errors in script and game crashes that occur during game play.... If you wish to have issues in one of every 10 games please do play, and expect issues. It is fun, but is far too buggy. I myself "pt213" who has encountered far too many bugs since beta will not longer continue playing the game, but still wish characters to play the game since it is now free to play. Just do now spend any money, since the developers wish only to add content to the the game and not wish to improve on the game mechanics..… Expand
  8. Jbsosmart
    Jan 19, 2013
    0
    wat a nonsense game :(( and also it is a copycat of dota boo !!!! and one of the important thing that i do not like in this game is that they are copying the heroes of dota and also tbere abilities. So i dont like of wat they are doing and i dont know why other people really like this game because the content itself is reallh awful none like the lol it is great but you hon get lost!!!!!!
  9. Skylarz
    Mar 17, 2014
    4
    This is my third time playing in HoN as I've not yet tried PVP (heard that you immediately face experienced people and they will abuse you if you suck). I must say I HATE the size of the HUD. If LoL wasn't acting such a **** I wouldn't have tried to switch to HoN. I like the uniqueness of your champs though. I've been trying out Gemini which is a slow starter but very excellent in mid-lateThis is my third time playing in HoN as I've not yet tried PVP (heard that you immediately face experienced people and they will abuse you if you suck). I must say I HATE the size of the HUD. If LoL wasn't acting such a **** I wouldn't have tried to switch to HoN. I like the uniqueness of your champs though. I've been trying out Gemini which is a slow starter but very excellent in mid-late game. The bots in this game is a bit smarter than the bots in LoL- if you're playing hard ones of course, or else they'll just run at you and AA you until they die. Overall I think that this is a hard game to master, unlike LoL's simplicity for newer players, I wouldn't recommend this if you don't have the patience to practice against bots until you're DECENT. I also don't like the little gimmicks with the shop like wtf change your name's colour?

    EDIT *most important of all*: The **** voice acting is horrendous! The effects they add to them is just un-****-believably annoying. Had to mute the voices because they were bothering me. The turrets don't make sense too, if you attack them with your minions you get targeted suddenly for no god damn reason. It's also laggy when you move... Yup I just remembered all of these reasons why it's hard to switch over.    … Expand
  10. hsram
    May 12, 2013
    0
    Terrible game by a terrible company. The company does nothing but troll customers and act like toddlers giving out the ban hammer if you defend yourself against raging. Controls and movement are also not that smooth compared to others in the genre.
  11. Invincible1
    Jul 20, 2013
    4
    The game is dead. No competitive scene, steady decline in number of players and egoistic players. Spending money on this game also provides such advantages that cannot be overcome through earning in games. It is also difficult to join a game, for all the players are usually on European or South American servers.
  12. jb_1998
    Jul 29, 2013
    0
    So awful and a copy cat of dota. Booooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hate you S2 Games such a retarded industry with full of idiots and morons....TROLOLOLOL!!!!
  13. drakedog777
    Nov 12, 2013
    0
    game, company, What's more to say?
    Another DotA rip-off, if you want to experience the true glorious gameplay of this genre then download Dota 2 on steam.
  14. ObsidianFrost
    Nov 12, 2013
    0
    The graphics are decent and the UI is good. However, HoN has THE WORST community in gaming PERIOD. Anyone who has played it knows this. The "Pay to Win" (Early Access) is a shameless money grab and has ruined the game for me and many others. S2 (the money worshipers who made HoN) will ban a player for foul language but then release a character (Rudolph Rampage) who swears. They are soThe graphics are decent and the UI is good. However, HoN has THE WORST community in gaming PERIOD. Anyone who has played it knows this. The "Pay to Win" (Early Access) is a shameless money grab and has ruined the game for me and many others. S2 (the money worshipers who made HoN) will ban a player for foul language but then release a character (Rudolph Rampage) who swears. They are so greedy and morally bankrupt that they introduce HoN Plinko where you can gamble away your rent in the hopes of getting one of their many cheesy alternate character avatars!… Expand
  15. DinMor
    Sep 19, 2014
    0
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  16. Penis-is-big
    Jul 30, 2019
    1
    Heroes of Newerth is a miserable clone of Dota Allstars with terrible outdated graphics, disgusting animation and disgusting menus. I strongly recommend not starting to play HON when there are games like League of Legends and others multiplayers game.
  17. h4nk
    Jun 22, 2019
    0
    HON was a really good continuation of the WC3 Dota. Unfortunately, for years apparently mainly worked on overpriced skins, the AI opponents have not been improved for years so that is not good for more than the classes to know something (0Int + 0ms reaction time).
    That also applies to the Gamemaster. They prefer to ban the already injured for a week or so as the guy who behaves    HON was a really good continuation of the WC3 Dota. Unfortunately, for years apparently mainly worked on overpriced skins, the AI opponents have not been improved for years so that is not good for more than the classes to know something (0Int + 0ms reaction time).
    That also applies to the Gamemaster. They prefer to ban the already injured for a week or so as the guy who behaves anti-social from the beginning ... completely brainless and without looking at the whole story.    … Expand
  18. FeelMyPunch
    Feb 6, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They dont respect the players at all. Game Masters are abusives and The game have not New heroes for months.… Expand
  19. Black_S
    Jan 14, 2023
    0
    This **** is dead. GOOD!
    Burn in hell, frostburnubs!
    A DOTA + LOL trash which was absolutely garbage from the start. Burst and stun only.
    Most heroes are like:
    Q - spam
    W - damage or cc
    E - passive
    R - some crap

    Haha, **** ****
  20. Turtleton1
    Jan 5, 2021
    1
    It won't let me post up the picture on this web site but **** all of the GM'S in the HON community. They should not be able to play with real HON players and they are the most over sensitive and back stabbers you will ever meet. I got banned for a match that was over a year old and the GM went at it with my friend and blamed me for their soap opera. I had nothing to do with hisIt won't let me post up the picture on this web site but **** all of the GM'S in the HON community. They should not be able to play with real HON players and they are the most over sensitive and back stabbers you will ever meet. I got banned for a match that was over a year old and the GM went at it with my friend and blamed me for their soap opera. I had nothing to do with his relationship between his keyboard and mouse and he sounded pretty stupid trying to blame others for not playing like him.. him. The little cry baby was hiding behind tower and want others to die for him so he can get fed. Nobody did what he wanted and he cried the while game.. It makes me laugh this somebody like that sues people for a living and he wonders why the most petty of the prettiest stuff happens to him.. He might as well bend over and sue everybody for for being near his personal bubble.. his losi… Expand

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#62 Best PC Game of 2010
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#36 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Game Revolution
    83
    The only real compelling argument for getting into the game now comes from that group of friends who spend hours a day playing, telling you how great it is until you finally give in and join the madness with them.
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  2. Gamers.at
    77
    Heroes of Newerth makes a lot of fun. The heroes are cool, you have the typical DotA atmosphere and the matchmaking system ensure fair play. Nevertheless HoN is mainly a game for DotA veterans.
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  3. My Gamer
    76
    For anyone who is a super advanced DotA player, Newerth is a must buy, if only to keep up with the tournaments. Everyone else really should stay away due to the terrible community.
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