Heroes of the Storm

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  1. TemplarGR
    May 24, 2016
    10
    I have been playing it a lot for a year. It is clearly the best MOBA game in the market right now. Better than LoL or Dota 2, by a large margin.

    The MOBA genre was born out of mods for earlier RTS games. They proved really successful, so standalone versions like LoL were introduced. Problem is, those earlier mods depended on RTS engines like Warcraft 3, and many concepts of those mods    I have been playing it a lot for a year. It is clearly the best MOBA game in the market right now. Better than LoL or Dota 2, by a large margin.

    The MOBA genre was born out of mods for earlier RTS games. They proved really successful, so standalone versions like LoL were introduced. Problem is, those earlier mods depended on RTS engines like Warcraft 3, and many concepts of those mods were influenced by those games, while really not making much sense. When LoL and Dota 2 copied those mods, they brought these problems in their games as well.

    Other MOBAs rely too much on last hitting, which is a very boring thing to do, and have concepts like "carries", which is stupid. You are spending at least half the game's time laning mindlessly for gold.

    Also, other MOBAs are playing only on 1 main map, with clear cookie cutter builds everyone copies from the others. The supposed "depth" doesn't really exist, it is an illusion, all you have to do is follow the "meta", last hit for 20 minutes, and then play another 20-30 minutes when you already know the outcome of the game but can't really leave.

    Heroes, a fresh take on the gerne, removes many of those problems. No last hitting, shared team experience, lots of different maps with different strategies, removal of items, you instead get talent choices unique per hero. The laning phase is quite short and not that tedious, then the game becomes action-packed. Comebacks are extremely common, you don't really know what will happen until the very end.

    It is deceptively deep as a game, in my opinion much deeper than LoL or Dota 2. While you can "learn" the basics really easily, and it really is the best MOBA for a newcomer to get into, you have a loooooong way to go before you understand how each map should be played, how heroes synergise with and against each other, and how to teamfight properly.

    Also, it is probably the best F2P model i have ever seen. Ignore the haters, you can be 100% competitive and have fun without ever spending a single cent. All heroes are available with purchase for in game gold. Match gold gain rates are really slow, but the game features "daily" quest that are completed very easily and provide lots of gold. Just completing these dailies in PvP games will take 1 hour per day and will allow you to buy plenty of heroes per month, alongside all the other gold bonuses you get from leveling up and other promotions/events. Skins and mounts are costly when not on-sale, but the game has to make money from somewhere, and they are purely cosmetic.

    The main problem of this game, is the matchmaking system, which is really bad and easily exploitable. If you have friends to play with, this game will be a blast, but if you are solo, this game can be frustrating. Since this game is the most team-oriented of the MOBAs, your individual influence is very low. If you have trolls, afkers, or just bad players, you may lose games while still playing really well. But still, the game is worth it, even with the bad matchmaking.

    So, if you like MOBAs or want to get into MOBAs, this is the game for you. If you don't like past MOBAs, this may be the game for you. It is free, just try it!    … Expand
  2. MrMT
    Jun 10, 2015
    10
    Blizzard hit a home run with this one. I always liked the idea of MOBAs, but in practice they were an irritating chore, to learn all the best builds, last hitting, items shops... yawn. This game strips MOBAs down to their essence: being a crazy hero with wacky powers, and seeing how you interact with your teammates. It's accessible, great fun, and offers plenty of depth; just lessBlizzard hit a home run with this one. I always liked the idea of MOBAs, but in practice they were an irritating chore, to learn all the best builds, last hitting, items shops... yawn. This game strips MOBAs down to their essence: being a crazy hero with wacky powers, and seeing how you interact with your teammates. It's accessible, great fun, and offers plenty of depth; just less complexity. Top notch entertainment, for free!… Expand
  3. Cowson
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    One of my all time favourite games. Most of my collection is from loot and gold. I only tend to spend money on the xp boosts. I thoroughly enjoy playing this game all the time. There aren't many games that holds my attention anymore, but this one certainly does.
  4. zelloxy
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    Love it. Best MOBA out there without a doubt. While playing you can focus on what matter in the game, fighting and not economics.
  5. nodq
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    The game is not a 10/10. But its a FUN game. And thats what i care about, nothing else. Its nice looking and has nice gameplay. And doesnt have this childish anime look of League of legends. I voted 10 to counter those stupid 0 votes. As no game in the world deserves a 0. Thats just stupid, especially because the reasoning behind it is almost the most dumb **** i ever read. Its a TEAMThe game is not a 10/10. But its a FUN game. And thats what i care about, nothing else. Its nice looking and has nice gameplay. And doesnt have this childish anime look of League of legends. I voted 10 to counter those stupid 0 votes. As no game in the world deserves a 0. Thats just stupid, especially because the reasoning behind it is almost the most dumb **** i ever read. Its a TEAM game, get over it. It is so from the very beginning of HotS. So no more single snowballing like crazy and then roll over 5 other people solo just because 1-2 in your team are very bad. In HotS there is actually very low snowballing if any at all. And thats good. work as a team or lose, thats how it works. And it is free 2 play. but you dont ever have to buy anything for money. and people complaining about that its too much grind... League of Legends has almost the same if not even more grind. You have to level your account then get champions and then get runes etc. that takes a **** ton of time.

    And people complaining about it beeing slow? What are those people smoking? Should i remember you of the very very slow and BORING first 15 minutes in a League of Legends game? Where you sit in lane, do stupid last hiting while you fall asleep? In HotS you have action after the first 1-2 minutes, you dont need 5 minutes to even get all of your spells. And most important, the games dont last like 45 minutes that a big big plus in my opinion. And much more important not just ONE stupid map all the time, the maps are awesome in HotS and gets the OLD MOBA genre a very very fresha nd good vibe and feel to it.    … Expand
  6. sobaka770
    Jun 13, 2015
    10
    First-of-all, the real score for this game is 9/10, but I don't mind giving a perfect score to counteract the trolls who haven't even tried the game.

    I've played the game since technical alpha. I've seen it evolve through the year from input-laggy, bland, unpolished game with potential to one of the best 5v5 brawler games. Note that I don't say MOBA, but brawler, not because of Blizzard    First-of-all, the real score for this game is 9/10, but I don't mind giving a perfect score to counteract the trolls who haven't even tried the game.

    I've played the game since technical alpha. I've seen it evolve through the year from input-laggy, bland, unpolished game with potential to one of the best 5v5 brawler games. Note that I don't say MOBA, but brawler, not because of Blizzard marketing but because putting HotS together with DotA and LoL is like putting CoD and TF2 in FPS bucket - pointless.

    To understand why HotS is a great game you have to look at it from an unbiased position. you have to unlearn what you've learned, as Yoda would say. It is not enough to say that there is no last-hitting, experience is shared and there are several maps to describe HotS. This game is fundamentally different from DotA and LoL and even Smite, however, if you're a fan of one of these games and try out HotS you will miss out on its promise.

    As a game centered around various maps and completing objectives against enemy team, this game has no equal. It is a 20-25 minute stress-test, where to win you have not only to fight the enemy team but to know what to do on the map to maximise the potential, and since the game is short, you have very little time to make a decision. This is what makes HotS so compelling.. The pace of the game, the objectives and lack of last hitting/laning requires a different approach to thinking about the whole process.

    When is it safe to take the boss? When will the siege camp do most damage? Should we sacrifice the objective in favour of a sneaky play? Which ultimate ability suits the map, the enemy team and own team composition? The clock is ticking...

    Objectively, the game has stellar Blizzard polish. The interface is minimalistic and slick, graphics are improved from SC2 and the colors are much more pronounced. The heroes are well animated and the in-game dialogue is often humorous.

    This game is not better or worse than DotA2. It is a different game with a different skill set and on its own it's a masterpiece of Blizzard design once again. My advice if you come from MOBAs is to give it a solid try, not 2-3 games but a 100. After all, I doubt anyone learnedan DotA in less than a 100 games and HotS is no different. Only then will the underlying mechanics become more apparent.    … Expand
  7. dsparil
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    Let me start by saying I don't like MOBA's. Even from the SC mod and the DOTA mod. I don't mind them but just didn't find them fun... So when I got Beta to HOTS in January I was sceptical when I tried it, largely due to the LOL and DOTA2 fans biased views.

    Boy am I glad I tried it!! I wouldn't say its the best game since sliced bread but it is A LOT of fun! And to me that's the most    Let me start by saying I don't like MOBA's. Even from the SC mod and the DOTA mod. I don't mind them but just didn't find them fun... So when I got Beta to HOTS in January I was sceptical when I tried it, largely due to the LOL and DOTA2 fans biased views.

    Boy am I glad I tried it!! I wouldn't say its the best game since sliced bread but it is A LOT of fun! And to me that's the most important aspect.    … Expand
  8. Chrystian
    Jun 29, 2015
    10
    It's not a DotA copy, for God's sake.
    It looks like a moba but it has a lot of differences. First, last hit doesn't matter, what makes a lot funnier to play. There is too little farming and the game forces team fights.
    The experience is global to the team, so, as long as one member is near a death, the whole team gets xp, what makes you play more like a team and eliminates the carrier    It's not a DotA copy, for God's sake.
    It looks like a moba but it has a lot of differences. First, last hit doesn't matter, what makes a lot funnier to play. There is too little farming and the game forces team fights.
    The experience is global to the team, so, as long as one member is near a death, the whole team gets xp, what makes you play more like a team and eliminates the carrier role and the support that would help the carrier to level, is focused on healing, disabling and crowd controlling.
    Every map has objectives that spawns from time to time and helps the teams to get the upper hand, this is when the game almost forces team fights, and helps the matches to be faster (around 12 minutes vs bot, 21 minutes vs players).
    The heroes have all theirs skills unlocked (except the the 2 ults, that you have to choose at level 10) from the beginning of the match and at some levels (1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 20) they have to choose a talent, that gives additional effects for the skills or even unlocks more skills. This is the personalization you get for your during matches, there is no item shop, what makes easier to new player to learn how to play.
    Although it seen too casual because it's easy to learn, it's not so easy to master.
    Most people complains because HotS is too different from DotA. I played DotA 2, League of Legends and Strife, but for me, this is the funniest game of the gender. Do you want to play a game like DotA, play DotA or it's copies. Do you want a different game, try HotS.    … Expand
  9. Emazio
    Jun 18, 2015
    10
    Maybe not 10 exactly but somewhere here. Very fun game, awesome skins (and when you buy one you really can see it, not just some colors change), Hero costs is too high (or the reward per match too low 20/30) this is the only major problem this game has.
  10. Ins0mnia
    Mar 16, 2018
    10
    Heroes of the storm is by far the best moba out there, teamplay is the key, short matches and utterly fun. especially for the blizzard fanboy.
  11. Vindicator
    Jul 31, 2015
    10
    It really grows on you. Don't try to compare it to LoL or DotA as Blizzard has stated they aren't trying to create something like those games. Don't let the lack of items or "last hit on minions" mechanic dissuade you either. While the game may appear to be simpler without them, this game shares the Blizzard motto of "Easy to play, hard to master". There is a lot of deep strategyIt really grows on you. Don't try to compare it to LoL or DotA as Blizzard has stated they aren't trying to create something like those games. Don't let the lack of items or "last hit on minions" mechanic dissuade you either. While the game may appear to be simpler without them, this game shares the Blizzard motto of "Easy to play, hard to master". There is a lot of deep strategy involved in talents and working with your allies that isn't obvious until you've played a lot. For example, Zeratul can prevent cannonballs from damaging structures on Blackhearts Bay.… Expand
  12. Brandon_Wu
    Jun 7, 2015
    10
    Great!The best MOBA out there. No more bad game mechanics of last hitting. No longer do you have to compete against your team in a team game. Its a fresh, fast, streamlining of what a MOBA should be. For the first time a MOBA feels like it was designed by professionals. Leaving in the good bits and removing the toxic bits. If you want a fast paced competitive team game look no further.
  13. Milkman128
    Jul 15, 2015
    10
    A much needed refresh of the MOBA style. no longer do you need to compete against your team in a team game. No more recycle bad mechanics like last hitting and a bevy of maps that allow for strategic depth not found in other MOBAS
  14. matixon
    Mar 18, 2019
    10
    The game is actually great to play, lots of great content and no toxic community, You need to try for yourself.
  15. sniperfoxdls
    Jun 4, 2015
    10
    Think DOTA2 is too difficult / steep learning curve, but LoL is too boring and unbalanced as sh*t? This is your MOBA!

    Don't let the lack of items or team-based XP fool you. This game is deceptively deep with a rich meta. Give it a few hours and you'll see what I mean. You'll be uninstalling LoL in no time.
  16. highguyy
    Jun 3, 2015
    10
    It's the first MOBA I play and I must say, I'm in love with this game. It's amazing, and fun, and you gotta love the way the heroes (and villains) of WoW, Diablo and Starcraft battle against each other. A must play for Blizzard fans!
  17. bleublimpgaming
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    Heroes is my favorite game of all time, I love the team based leveling, the lack of CS, and the amazing fan base. 10/10, better than Corey in the house.
  18. jacob4
    Jul 16, 2016
    10
    A fun, exciting, and competitive crossover of Blizzard's greatest works! Heroes of the Storm is like the Mountain Dew of team arena games which is good I guess. The maps are interesting and all the characters are unique in their own way. A great substitute if your not into League of Legends or DOTA.
  19. lucasvinciWTF
    Apr 13, 2017
    10
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  20. LFiori
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    It's the first MOBA I play and I must say, I'm in love with this game. It's amazing, and fun, and you gotta love the way the heroes (and villains) of WoW, Diablo and Starcraft battle against each other. A must play for Blizzard fans!
  21. Joy-Energiser
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    I will admit at first when I started HOTS, it seemed like a kindergarten version of LoL/Dota2, the skill ceiling seemed lower with no items in the game.At rank 30 in Hero League now and I take back those words.
    This is true blizzard shine and polish and I project a Bright future for HOTS.
  22. c0okieM0N5T3R
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    Heroes of the Storm (HotS) is a great game. Unfortunately the MOBA community will compare HotS to LoL or Dota, which clearly HotS isn't either. HotS is it's own game that should best be rated as such. HotS get's straight to the point disregarding individual customization and focusing on combat and team work. When HotS is played right, it's extremely rewarding. Plus you get to play as yourHeroes of the Storm (HotS) is a great game. Unfortunately the MOBA community will compare HotS to LoL or Dota, which clearly HotS isn't either. HotS is it's own game that should best be rated as such. HotS get's straight to the point disregarding individual customization and focusing on combat and team work. When HotS is played right, it's extremely rewarding. Plus you get to play as your favorite Blizzard character as a Hero. I would recommend HotS to the entire MOBA community.… Expand
  23. fish67op
    Jun 3, 2015
    10
    Yet another awesome Blizzard game, Heroes of the Storm is an awesome entry-level MOBA that is easy to grasp yet hard to master. I would recommend it to anyone.
  24. HearthTrolden
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    An insanely fun game! It's more casual than LoL/Dota, but it's a good thing because 15-20mins long games are not as stressful. If you want something with great, more casual (in a good way!) gameplay and lots of iconic Blizzard Heroes - this game is a way to go!
  25. FalconX
    Sep 21, 2016
    10
    Great! This has maintained itself as my favorite game for over a year now. The updates are frequent; balance patches, new maps, new heroes. Super easy to earn in-game gold with the free hero rotations and gold gained from leveling heroes and completing daily quests I'm left with a surplus - if anything they need more gold sinks in this game. I love the game play, it removes tedium found inGreat! This has maintained itself as my favorite game for over a year now. The updates are frequent; balance patches, new maps, new heroes. Super easy to earn in-game gold with the free hero rotations and gold gained from leveling heroes and completing daily quests I'm left with a surplus - if anything they need more gold sinks in this game. I love the game play, it removes tedium found in other games in a similar genre and lets you focus on mechanical skill and overall map strategy. A phenomenal team game.… Expand
  26. Dinthonion
    Jun 16, 2015
    10
    Hots ( our Heroes of the Storm is a great game. i like how they build a game all about teamwork, and great maps. ( for the most) I know there is a lot of haters, but keep in mind that this is not LoL. Some players don´t understand that. You need to work as a team and dont play alone. great game. And the Games only take about 20 min. can't say anything else.
  27. Gsark
    Oct 26, 2015
    10
    The game is awesome with a better graphics than League of Legends or DOTA 2 and with more battlegrounds. It has some awesome heroes with more awesome abilities. More heroes are coming and after the release of Overwatch, it should be real fun.
  28. ZenMaste
    Jan 25, 2016
    10
    Blizzard strikes again with an absolute masterpiece. the character artwork in this game is amazing. The multitude of maps and objectives gets rid of the mundane battles that occurs with other moba style games. The no items method puts the focus squarely on a player's skill and not on an item build. I do not understand the people complaining about this being a money grab game. I haveBlizzard strikes again with an absolute masterpiece. the character artwork in this game is amazing. The multitude of maps and objectives gets rid of the mundane battles that occurs with other moba style games. The no items method puts the focus squarely on a player's skill and not on an item build. I do not understand the people complaining about this being a money grab game. I have not spent a dollar on it yet. Yes some of the skins and mounts cost money but that does not affect the game play at all which is how it should be with this type of game. Without question HOTS outshines every other moba out there.… Expand
  29. Doowop
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    Anyone who says this game is a baby version of LoL or Dota is just a butthurt cringe master. Do your research and/or play the game and you'll realize this game focuses more on team execution and character skill as opposed to who did more research on what items to buy and where to put your attributes. I find this game punishes kids with less skill due to its dependency on pure combat.
  30. faerons
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    Really great moba for everyone who never played a moba before and also for the ones coming from big names like LoL and Dota! Diversity of heroes, great talent system and amazing maps. 10/10 would do
  31. Jiffy41
    Jun 2, 2015
    10
    I use to play a good amount of dota when it first came out on War3. I stopped playing mobas a few years back. I tried a few games of LoL and Dota2 but didn't feel like learn the heroes and all the items. Plus the games were long. I never thought i would get back into moba. When I tried heroes of the storm, it was easy to pick up and simply fun to play. Games are short and fast pace. TheI use to play a good amount of dota when it first came out on War3. I stopped playing mobas a few years back. I tried a few games of LoL and Dota2 but didn't feel like learn the heroes and all the items. Plus the games were long. I never thought i would get back into moba. When I tried heroes of the storm, it was easy to pick up and simply fun to play. Games are short and fast pace. The only down side to the game right now is that you run into someone who just gives up really early in the match. I hope as people get to the play the game more, they realize how it is possible to mount a comeback. The game is designed so a comeback is possible. Grab your friends try this game out, it will be worth it.

    The heroes are expensive in gold and real money but I don't really care. I'm going to play this game a few times a day and I'm in it for the long run.    … Expand
  32. Unlimion
    Jun 3, 2015
    10
    Blizzard made their best to make this game "easy to enter, hard to master". And it's actually working.
    I was playing hots from the alfa-test and I can say that Blizzard 've done a big step ahead of their main MOBA rivals.
    Now it is only a matter of time to evolve the game and make it a moba masterpiece.
  33. blackhorn1
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    Great game.

    Easy, fun, and addicting. Prices are a little high for my taste, but gold gain is easy if you play on average 2 hours a day, also there are a a lot of free bonuses/incentives the more you level up your profile and specifics heroes. Games are quick, too, which is a huge change from LoL/DotA. No items, but the logic is the same: "talents" in HotS function as "items"    Great game.

    Easy, fun, and addicting.

    Prices are a little high for my taste, but gold gain is easy if you play on average 2 hours a day, also there are a a lot of free bonuses/incentives the more you level up your profile and specifics heroes.

    Games are quick, too, which is a huge change from LoL/DotA.

    No items, but the logic is the same: "talents" in HotS function as "items" in LoL/DotA because of the restrictive nature of certain "builds" in LoL/DotA; the system is just more streamlined; you don't need to bother with annoying formulas, and you don't need to look at or buy items that will be useless for your hero; you simply pick which "talent" you'd like, and it improves your hero to your liking. The system is great, in my opinion.    … Expand
  34. Vekkul
    Jul 17, 2015
    10
    It would be fair to think of Heroes of the Storm as a 'Super Smash Bros.' of MOBAs -- more fun and enjoyable than its serious counterparts, yet surprisingly deep strategically with lots of content.

    The strategies are different than those in LoL or DOTA2, and if you like those games the way they are, HotS may not be for you. But if you've been frustrated by mechanics that seem    It would be fair to think of Heroes of the Storm as a 'Super Smash Bros.' of MOBAs -- more fun and enjoyable than its serious counterparts, yet surprisingly deep strategically with lots of content.

    The strategies are different than those in LoL or DOTA2, and if you like those games the way they are, HotS may not be for you.

    But if you've been frustrated by mechanics that seem out-of-place, if you're tired of being carried or trying to carry, and tired of 40+ minute matches, HotS could be perfect for you.

    Items are gone, replaced by Talents and a variety of well-balanced maps. There's less emphasis on personally ensuring your team's victory and much more on creating synergies within your team and controlling the battleground.

    The graphics are gorgeous, though the game still needs performance polishing for team-fights where FPS can dip by 20 or more.

    HotS feels like everything MOBAs always should have been. If you've never tried a MOBA, this is definitely the place to start.    … Expand
  35. KaitRaven
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    I play all kinds of games, but I was not a huge fan of competitive PvP games. They would be entertaining at first, but quickly became repetitive. MOBAs are the latest trend, and I've tried LoL and Dota, but they felt more tedious than fun after several dozen matches. Not so with Heroes of the Storm.

    Blizzard has crafted an incredibly polished and refined experience that takes the tired    I play all kinds of games, but I was not a huge fan of competitive PvP games. They would be entertaining at first, but quickly became repetitive. MOBAs are the latest trend, and I've tried LoL and Dota, but they felt more tedious than fun after several dozen matches. Not so with Heroes of the Storm.

    Blizzard has crafted an incredibly polished and refined experience that takes the tired old formula and distills it into pure competitive fun. The games feel dynamic and engaging with character all around. The classic Blizzard style is evident throughout the design, and suits the gameplay to a T.

    I strongly recommend that everyone gives the game a good try. Its a refreshing experience for anyone burned out or new to the genre.    … Expand
  36. harrisonschaerr
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    The perfect replacement for league of legends.

    Great visuals with lots of attention to detail. Great audio quips, wonderful sound effects, fluid animations.
  37. Hell-Nico
    Jun 7, 2015
    10
    Heroes of the Storm is not your typical MOBA, and that's a good thing.

    The team play here is key, the support are not forced the ADC's **** and the length of each game is way shorter and ALWAYS winnable even if you fall far behind the enemy team.
  38. ZeraD
    Jun 7, 2015
    10
    After playing years of other MOBAs and stopped for a year. Blizzard got me hooked again. Gotta love 7 maps at release and new one already being implemented after 1 month from release
  39. Mrfocus-_-
    Jun 7, 2015
    10
    this game is really fun and i like how it has different maps and objectives i would recommend you guys to give this game a shot i like how they took heroes from all the blizzard games and put it in to one it makes the ultimate moba game! i would recommend you guys trying this game out so refreshing! and like i said before a really fun game.
  40. Guildelin
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    This is by far the best MOBA out there. It is relatively easy to pick up, it is fast paced but doesn't feel rushed. The game is very strategic so I disagree wholeheartedly with those that say it isn't. The map mechanics do play a large part of the game so it isn't all about siege and defending the siege like every other moba. If you go into this game expecting LoL or DOTA but with blizzardThis is by far the best MOBA out there. It is relatively easy to pick up, it is fast paced but doesn't feel rushed. The game is very strategic so I disagree wholeheartedly with those that say it isn't. The map mechanics do play a large part of the game so it isn't all about siege and defending the siege like every other moba. If you go into this game expecting LoL or DOTA but with blizzard champions you'll be disappointed. However, I do believe that this game takes the flaws in those games and fixes them and makes this game more fun. The gold has gotten better in the recent past with extra level up gold. Also every time you get a hero to level 5 you get gold so if you grind to 5 with that week's free heroes + daily quests that range from 200 - 800 you'll find the gold grind isn't as bad as some games where you only get a first win of the day bonus.… Expand
  41. Straxis
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    Its fun and its different. Some people don't like it but I think they have to come with an open mind as this game plays very different from your typical moba. The Super Smash bros of the genre.
  42. aser93
    Jun 10, 2015
    10
    Skill cap is high, and it comes from
    better decision making/
    teamfighting/
    assesing team compositions and their builds.
    Graphically polished and Fun to play - imho everything a MOBA should be.
  43. Saphyron
    Jun 10, 2015
    10
    What do I feel about Heroes of the storm.
    Well lets put it this way, I have been in since alpha, I am only lvl 26 and I still enjoy it. HoTS is a casual mobo and I like it for that, its heavily team-play oriented and objective focused and is really a masterpiece to be honest.
    THe prices in the game is slightly high, but since you get constant daily quest and gold from winning or loosing,    What do I feel about Heroes of the storm.
    Well lets put it this way, I have been in since alpha, I am only lvl 26 and I still enjoy it. HoTS is a casual mobo and I like it for that, its heavily team-play oriented and objective focused and is really a masterpiece to be honest.
    THe prices in the game is slightly high, but since you get constant daily quest and gold from winning or loosing, you don't really need to ever buy any heroes, only cosmetic stuff.

    Personally I have used money on the game to buy the new years skin for lili and chen, and to get the sparkly pony mount. but other than that I have 7 heroes plus the free rotational ones so I have a big bunch to play around with and that is only with gold earned ingame.

    Give it a shot you won't regret it.    … Expand
  44. DawnMoon90
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    Heroes of the Storm is a refreshing new take on the MOBA genre. Re-imagining old and familiar game mechanics and play-styles to bring out something completely different.

    Gone are the generic itemisation of the traditional MOBA games, replaced by a talent system that is specific to each hero, which offers more unique customisation to that hero, something which you don't get with a    Heroes of the Storm is a refreshing new take on the MOBA genre. Re-imagining old and familiar game mechanics and play-styles to bring out something completely different.

    Gone are the generic itemisation of the traditional MOBA games, replaced by a talent system that is specific to each hero, which offers more unique customisation to that hero, something which you don't get with a universal item system.
    Multiple maps gives players something new to experience every time they play, different team-comps works very different on each map and players will need to adapt and strategize.
    Games are usually 15 mins long with both teams going at each-other from the start, players no longer needs to sit in lane making sure they get their last hits with the item shop gone. The shared experience (which is equivalent to the economy system) is the same across a team, encouraging players to rotate and help out team-mates without worrying they could have gotten more last hits and power for themselves. It also means one player can't have all the power funnelled into them and snowball out of control (which is a one of the primary goal in traditional MOBAs), therefore you have to work with their team to overcome the enemy team without being artificially more powerful than everyone else.
    Whilst the core game-play is hugely exciting, there are still some problems with things such as ranked modes and matchmaking at times. Though the game is very new and Blizzard has acknowledged the issues and are working on it.
    Whether you're a fan of MOBA games or not, Heroes of the storm is definitely worth a try.    … Expand
  45. bunny1214
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    Great game, well balanced, and for the most part good mechanics.

    On getting heroes: Getting heroes is a bit slow, but there are 4 ways (playing games, daily quests, leveling of player, leveling of hero) of getting the gold used to buy heroes without paying money. In addition there are 7 free to play heroes each week. Notice that some heroes are less expensive than others, and this does    Great game, well balanced, and for the most part good mechanics.

    On getting heroes:
    Getting heroes is a bit slow, but there are 4 ways (playing games, daily quests, leveling of player, leveling of hero) of getting the gold used to buy heroes without paying money. In addition there are 7 free to play heroes each week. Notice that some heroes are less expensive than others, and this does not necessarily correlate to how strong the hero is.

    On team game play:
    Yes, the game is heavily team dependent, just as a team game should be. It is nice that the goal is to play with your team rather than against your team. The is no need for kill stealing or last hitting. As it is very team dependent, voice chat is helpful and just about mandatory for playing at a high level. Many players use skype or teamspeak.

    On quick match:
    For playing casually, not highly competitive. Try to keep this in mind before complaining about matchmaking or getting upset with your team. The draft in ranked is ideal for selecting appropriate heroes for the map and situation.

    On ranked:
    Hero league is not perfect, but nothing is. There is not a reliable way to gauge individual skill in a team game, most methods can be manipulated with a little creativity. That being said I am glad there is not a leaderboard for individuals. What I do like is that, although slightly slow, the matchmaking system attempts to match both players of similar skill and parties of similar sizes. Because of this it is not a requirement to play with groups of 4 or 5 to get to rank 1 (I didn't). Team league will accurately show the skill of a team, but at the moment there are a whole lot of people playing with full teams at that level yet. Rank 1 hero league is not roughly the top 2% as described, but more like roughly top 10% in a system made to help people feel good.

    On toxicity:
    It is human nature for people to blame anyone but themselves. It is still somewhat uncommon in this new game but has steadily increased since the alpha. I would suggest either muting the chat and communicating through pings (default is G) or grouping with players who you can trust to be reasonably friendly. In fact, most of the reason I got to rank 1 was by playing with people I could rely on to work as a team, rather than exclusively playing with very skilled players (the ranking system takes into account who you play with unless they throw their mmr by intentionally losing - this is unfortunately how the system can be manipulated).

    On balancing/patches:
    The games is relatively balanced at the moment. Big changes only come every couple months, but at least this gives players time for things to settle and builds to be experimented with before the meta is changed with the next patch.

    Tips for getting good:
    Pay attention to what works and what doesn't. Hotslogs (google it) gives good statistics for this. Just like any moba, knowing how each hero is played prepares you to play against and counter them. As mentioned earlier you will likely see a boost in your win rate when you play with people who work together.    … Expand
  46. Awsumsauce
    Jun 11, 2015
    10
    I absolutely love this game! I have tried LoL, and this game, to me, definitely tops it. The game feels way more team orientated, not having to worry about who is snatching that last kill.
    The maps are well designed, each with their own unique objective.
    And if you are a Blizzard lore nerd, then this game is even more for you. I can't wait to see the direction this game goes in as they    I absolutely love this game! I have tried LoL, and this game, to me, definitely tops it. The game feels way more team orientated, not having to worry about who is snatching that last kill.
    The maps are well designed, each with their own unique objective.
    And if you are a Blizzard lore nerd, then this game is even more for you.
    I can't wait to see the direction this game goes in as they continue to expand on the maps and characters.    … Expand
  47. illitas
    Jun 12, 2015
    10
    it is a great MOBA if you want to have fun , much better enviourment than in other MOBAS because this game unites the team . I have to admit that if you want to feel special and be the best to boost your ego , then this game isn't for you .
  48. RegiSta
    Jun 15, 2015
    10
    Heroes of the Storm... MOBA of revolution!! Full of new things!! Originality that there's no comparison with other MOBA.. WOW, Diablo, Starcraft hero.... fantastic.
  49. stavn
    Jun 16, 2015
    10
    I love it! it's a refreshing spin on mobas. i was an avid League of legends player and a fan of games like starcraft/ diablo already. The games don't snowball the same way they do in league. Some maps are pretty hard. You have to balance objectives with lane-ing which is a challenge but can turn a loosing game into a winning one. I'm excited to see where this game goes in a few years.
  50. Feldblade
    Nov 22, 2015
    10
    U need to open ur mind and accept that its not LoL, its not Dota, its a new concept, and once u get it, u will not play lol or dota anymore, trust me.
  51. blizter
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    Amazing game, with lots of depth and plenty new content every month. The game is team oriented, which is great. Games are usually short, and heroes all have a very unique feel to them. Art direction is great.
  52. BaliCritic
    Jun 30, 2015
    10
    I've been playing MOBA's since the StarCraft one days. Then IceFrog created the original Dota for WC3, which was the only thing I did in that game. Then finally the craze caught on and developers started creating their own Moba's, with the first being Heroes of Newerth which my friends and I loved. I still rate HoN over Dota 2 and LoL, due to the fact that it was the first after theI've been playing MOBA's since the StarCraft one days. Then IceFrog created the original Dota for WC3, which was the only thing I did in that game. Then finally the craze caught on and developers started creating their own Moba's, with the first being Heroes of Newerth which my friends and I loved. I still rate HoN over Dota 2 and LoL, due to the fact that it was the first after the original Dota and it had the best mechanics, LoL is just a bad version for the masses and noobs and Dota 2's mechanics are just clunky and slow... However I started to tire of the genre, since there was little innovation going around and everyone was just copying IceFrog's original formula. This was until Heroes of the Storm came out. I was immediately excited to see that it had a different take on them and I was skeptical at first due to the itemization being removed.. but boy oh boy, did it streamline the game. The mechanics are perfected from their Diablo 3 game and HoTs has won me over as the reigning KING of MOBA's now. Sure Blizzard is a money making machine now, with their slightly overpriced models, but you can earn everything without paying, you just have to put in the time.. which you will as this game is highly addictive. This is the quintessential Moba now and the others better be scared as Blizzard has created a beautifully fun game with great combat mechanics and fast paced gameplay. 10/10 from me.… Expand
  53. Mythbuster8747
    Jul 5, 2015
    10
    Heroes of the Storm encourages team battles. Team battles require players to make judgments repeatedly about problems that change on a millisecond basis. Thus team battles require far more skills than copying another player's item build. Also, more than likely, players commit to the same item build, over and over. This does not take any special skill. And it's not fun watching otherHeroes of the Storm encourages team battles. Team battles require players to make judgments repeatedly about problems that change on a millisecond basis. Thus team battles require far more skills than copying another player's item build. Also, more than likely, players commit to the same item build, over and over. This does not take any special skill. And it's not fun watching other players go back to shop. Repeatedly. People like watching players make the big decisions. You probably get the most with this game.… Expand
  54. curtc
    Jul 8, 2015
    10
    Fantastic. Similar to League of Legends, of course, but so much better. So much more polished, annoying stuff removed/fixed. Great characters, abilities. Beautiful graphics. I don't understand the complaints I've seen about Blizzard going for a "money grab" or "cash cow". I have not put one cent into this game, and have been having an absolute blast since February (closed beta). No, IFantastic. Similar to League of Legends, of course, but so much better. So much more polished, annoying stuff removed/fixed. Great characters, abilities. Beautiful graphics. I don't understand the complaints I've seen about Blizzard going for a "money grab" or "cash cow". I have not put one cent into this game, and have been having an absolute blast since February (closed beta). No, I don't own all heroes, but that's fine. I own 15 or so, and that's just from using the in-game gold, mostly from daily quest rewards. Bought a new computer just for this game. About to buy another one for the family. It's crazy to think of how much money I spent on WoW, and yet spent nothing on this. What a deal! But yeah, if you're OCD and have to have all heroes, skins, mounts, whatever, it's going to cost a lot of money. But I'm thrilled that some people are willing to do that, to subsidize me and my family playing for absolutely nothing!… Expand
  55. gromjow
    Aug 13, 2015
    10
    1 jogo novo no estilo moba, que trás vários mapas com objetivos diferentes, reunindo personagens das franquias da blizzard, 1 crossover. O jogo é novo demais então sua comunidade não está grande, mas daqui a uns anos ela estará tão grande como a do lol
  56. murky
    Aug 26, 2015
    10
    nice game i love the heroes ,the maps and on my **** computer it works just perfect and the mounts and skin are beautiful the idea of objectives is great
  57. Axelander
    Sep 10, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the first MOBA I actually have over 200 matches played, and I am still playing it a lot. It is not necessarily a casual game, it is accessible to players new to MOBAs ,or veterans for the matter ( Ranked Mode ). It is also very unique since it uses the Talent System, and it has no items. The game is also full of nice little details and easter eggs ( such as heroes talking to eachother before the match actually starts ) .
    Also, the heroes are all from the different Blizzard games. And just as it was with Hearthstone, this game is also simple,and simple is something Blizzard does well.    … Expand
  58. Th3M3T4
    Nov 6, 2015
    10
    As someone who tried all the MOBAs out there this is my favorite!

    First of all the game has very intense gameplay from the start with no 20 min laning before things are getting fun. The community here is so much better than Lol and Dota. There are toxic people here to but this game has an effective reporting system and there are far less toxic people here. Items in this game are    As someone who tried all the MOBAs out there this is my favorite!

    First of all the game has very intense gameplay from the start with no 20 min laning before things are getting fun.

    The community here is so much better than Lol and Dota. There are toxic people here to but this game has an effective reporting system and there are far less toxic people here.

    Items in this game are replaced with talents for each hero, which makes it easier for the team to balance things and no need to recall to buy.

    The heroes have a HUGE variance and you will find a character you like. You can play as Murky with a 3 second respawn or The Lost Vikings where you control 3 characters etc

    The team is taking feedback from the community and updating the game regulary.

    I recommend at least trying it and getting your own opinion    … Expand
  59. ottodidact
    Nov 23, 2015
    10
    Best MOBA out there, and much more user friendly to new entrants into the genre. The characters can be unlocked without money via game gold but you'll need to play a lot to unlock everyone. MOBAs are designed to be cash grab games, for all the reviews complaining about Blizzard charging money...really? Wait until heroes go on sale. The skins are beautifully designed, and gameplay is fun.Best MOBA out there, and much more user friendly to new entrants into the genre. The characters can be unlocked without money via game gold but you'll need to play a lot to unlock everyone. MOBAs are designed to be cash grab games, for all the reviews complaining about Blizzard charging money...really? Wait until heroes go on sale. The skins are beautifully designed, and gameplay is fun.

    HoTS has many unique and gorgeous battlegrounds. The gameplay is exciting to the last moment! Several times have I been in games where the outcome wasn't sure until the last seconds. Very exciting and yes it can be disappointing with tough losses.

    Game is frequently updated with new skins, battlegrounds and characters.

    LoL is a toxic game, rarely was someone not yelling and degrading teammates. The Blizzard community seems to be better.    … Expand
  60. Dekster_Morgan
    Dec 28, 2015
    10
    It's a great MOBA,Blizzard could make another masterpiece.I'm waiting for 100+ heroes and more advanced maps and perfarct balance.We wait this Innovations.
  61. ozgurg84
    Mar 30, 2016
    10
    It is my first MOBA experience.

    Easy adaptation, funny gameplay, fine graphics etc.

    In addition, I like fast paced team game.

    I love this game. Get it!
  62. Nuno93
    Apr 19, 2016
    10
    Amazing and funny! HOTS is one MOBA very cool, simple and well done.
    teamwork is essential for the win and every class has its due importance.
    The iconic Blizzard heroes are also present in the game to make it even more attractive
  63. DrunkleBill
    May 20, 2016
    10
    First, try it for yourself. It's free to download and play the weekly free heroes or the starter pack which includes three pretty strong characters is only $5.

    I've been playing for about 6 months now and I think it's great. I can boot up and play a few solo games or team up and get serious if I have the time. It's probably not as attractive to the serious gamer who has hours upon    First, try it for yourself. It's free to download and play the weekly free heroes or the starter pack which includes three pretty strong characters is only $5.

    I've been playing for about 6 months now and I think it's great. I can boot up and play a few solo games or team up and get serious if I have the time. It's probably not as attractive to the serious gamer who has hours upon hours to dump into a game (think LoL), but that's not me.

    I don't understand how people can complain about the costs especially if you compare it to other MOBAs, especially because nothing you have to buy with real money affects your ability to play the game at high levels. You can unlock heroes with gold earned in game, pay real money, 10 heroes are free to play each week and heroes are always on sale. You can pick up some tier one heroes for less than $4. Mounts and skins aren't cheap and some can't be bought with gold, but you can get them on sale too. If you don't find the value in buying them, don't    … Expand
  64. Onlifex
    Jul 21, 2016
    10
    A really good and fun game, with a lot of goals and characters so it is hard to get bored, it really is a work of art, Blizzard good work. And I know what I say, because I've been playing this game since beta.
  65. Roleplejer
    Dec 11, 2016
    10
    I used to play from time to time but after I discover one hero specific to my play style (Zeratul) I fully committed to the game and had some of the best team play moments of my life.
  66. rcharmz
    Dec 28, 2016
    10
    Great game. Strong balanced dynamics which allow complex team configurations and unlimited possibilities. Free to play, where a committed player will be able to freely unlock a couple new heroes every month. Unfortunately, since the game is team based, you run the chance of being teamed up with bad players, especially at low levels. Yet players with strong leadership skills can easilyGreat game. Strong balanced dynamics which allow complex team configurations and unlimited possibilities. Free to play, where a committed player will be able to freely unlock a couple new heroes every month. Unfortunately, since the game is team based, you run the chance of being teamed up with bad players, especially at low levels. Yet players with strong leadership skills can easily direct and change the course of the game simply by effective pinging.

    Great job Blizzard.    … Expand
  67. buzzspark
    Apr 15, 2018
    10
    The best game I have ever played. Period. So much fun and it never gets old, LoL and DOTA2 can suck it.
  68. VladiMiagk
    May 15, 2018
    10
    Отличная игра! Лучшая в своем жанре! Близзард как всегда на высоте! Играю уже давно!
  69. metacriticisbad
    Dec 2, 2017
    10
    Critically underrated. Probably my favorite game of all time. Played lol for several years, never again. This game is much better designed and each hero is truly unique.
  70. activision
    Dec 18, 2018
    10
    I'm in love with this game. It's amazing, and fun. HOTS has much lower entry barier than dota, matches are by far shorter and high paced, you dont play individually but as a team. No more bad game mechanics of last hitting. The best MOBA out there.

    gud gaym
  71. TooDming
    Mar 18, 2020
    10
    I play this game since 2016 and that is my review.
    I didnt play in Lol, so particulary i will compare Hots with Dota 2.
    When i first saw its graphics, i was surprised it looked very cool and for me, the graphics still better than graphics in dota/lol. I read many old negative reviews and people say that you need to donate if you want to play ranked or buy new heroes.Its a lie, i could    I play this game since 2016 and that is my review.
    I didnt play in Lol, so particulary i will compare Hots with Dota 2.
    When i first saw its graphics, i was surprised it looked very cool and for me, the graphics still better than graphics in dota/lol.

    I read many old negative reviews and people say that you need to donate if you want to play ranked or buy new heroes.Its a lie, i could play ranked in a month and have never donated till now, i can play many heroes because i have bought more than half of them, plus you can play some heroes every week without paying for that.Ofc you can donate and unlock ranked in a week, but what do you want?Get lower rank because you played not so much and you are bad player?

    What about heroes?In my opinion, we have only 4-5 op heroes, oh you think someone can take them?Every team has 2 ban at the beginning and 1 ban for each team in the middle of preparation.So you can ban op heroes and also some heroes that can beat your pick.If you want to win, make a good pick, i dont see disbalance here.In that case, its similar with Dota.
    Every hero has his abilities and talents.Someone said that abilities are similar, i remember only 5 abilities which are similar by its effect (not by animation of cource) or that people want to say that abilities have similar damage or heal?I hope they are not so stupid.In Dota 2 every hero has 4 abilities (i dont remember about passive ability) and you need to make simple upgrades which upgrade damage/heal.Also there are special talents on 10, 15, 20, 25 lvl which can improve your hero stats/give more ability duration/less cooldown/more dmg for ability.
    Hots heroes have 5 abilities (5th can be passive or active) , every hero can choose 1 talent of 3-4 (and two to choose for ult), talent up at level 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 20.Some of them have special task to complete and get bonus and there are some which give you new abilities (not so strong, compare with basic).Its clear, that talent system is better in Hots then in Dota.And that was without including Dota items, so lets talk about them.

    Items in Dota make a major influence in fight, i find feeding for items is boring, and that is another problem that people say, they say that Hots is boring, too fast and i found guy who said its not funny.
    Every game in Dota lasts about 40 mins an average, all the game you are trying to earn money, buy better items and just kill your opponent because you have better items.
    Hots is fast, has many maps, the complete opposite of Dota, that how it was made.You think Hots boring because its fast?Because i dont see where it can be boring, if it has 15 different maps and dynamic gameplay.About fun, you want some clowns on the map, who will amuse you or what?For example, find funny playing Cho`Gall with my friend.

    Hots has shared level, because of that, there is no guy who will dominate all the opposite team because he got bigger lvl. Team gets exp for killing creeps, taking camps and killing enemy. There is no "Kills mean nothing" or "Its impossible to comeback", Kills give you important exp in the beginning and might give you victory after 20 lvl, because hero respawn is very long at that time of the game.2/5 or 3/5 of the game you need to stay as team (not all the time, how said sever "pro gamers" in these reviews) , the other half heroes must be splited up on all 3-2 lines.
    Disconnect problem is not so big, i may have disconnect 1/15 games, but its less than 30 sec.
    Now we came to the main problem, the problem of people's behavior.You have a small chance to get a team, where everyone will try to win and wont cry, doing bad for all team.Many people hate Hots for toxic people, but isnt it absolutely all games have such a problem?You can get lower rank because of them, so got I. I got 5 gold after calibration, after several games fall to silver 2 for a long time.It was hard to win every game but then i dealed with that, picking my best heroes.Currently im platinum 3-4.

    Hots is an interesting moba game which was made different from other moba games.Its seems easy, but that is the point. You can play other moba, if you dont like its gameplay. Hots was made that way.
    That how critics say (and its also a cause because there are no negative critics).

    This game deserves at least 1 more point to user score.
    By the way Dota
    and Lol have low rating too, everyone just argue with each other.There are people who played Hots and got mad because of "main problem" (and then rated it as 0-4 (who can even rate as 0? 0 score-0 brain)), i think people should left their little whims somewhere else. Still, i wont put bad rating for Dota or Lol because "I played only Dota and then that "Hots" appeared, i wont play it, Dota forever, Hots is trash", its very stupid and looks like child's deed.    … Expand
  72. ponos
    May 20, 2019
    10
    I do not know what to write here, but still I'm here.
    i'll start with the defect:
    -in your game can get a lot of inadequate cattle, which will disturb you, and **** in chat in your game you can -when you start to play in the "matchmaking" you question that some people have a brain - personally, I developed titanium eggs, because of which I cannot safely pass metal detectors at airports    I do not know what to write here, but still I'm here.
    i'll start with the defect:
    -in your game can get a lot of inadequate cattle, which will disturb you, and **** in chat in your game you can
    -when you start to play in the "matchmaking" you question that some people have a brain
    - personally, I developed titanium eggs, because of which I cannot safely pass metal detectors at airports
    -i stuck in this game for 2 years
    pros:
    + the amount of toxic people is much less than in DotA / Lol.
    + interesting gameplay, where you have to play as a team, and not be substituted yourself
    + general level
    + talents: various builds on the choice of one or another talent
    + pretty nice graphics
    + maps where you need to perform certain tasks to win
    + each new hero is a hero from the universe Blizzard, who has been familiar to me since childhood)
    + minimum donate (yes, yes, it is not necessary to spend real money to buy game characters)
    + free weeks where you can play on characters for free (both on new and old)
    + balance of heroes and their talents    … Expand
  73. Bloodnes
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    Лучшая моба которая когда либо создавалась. Близарды сделали шедевр и только фанаты других игр могут поливать её грязью. Геймплей Вас не оттащит с утра и до ночи, игра никогда не надоест. Это шедевр! 10/10
  74. Omnimoon
    Feb 11, 2020
    10
    Достаточно долго игрался в дотку первую, затем попробовал вторую, которой не был впечатлён от слова совсем. Затем я попробовал ХОТС и влюбился :3 Жаль, что не попробовал ету штуку раньше, слишком много нервов и времени убито на токсиков скучной доты :сДостаточно долго игрался в дотку первую, затем попробовал вторую, которой не был впечатлён от слова совсем. Затем я попробовал ХОТС и влюбился :3 Жаль, что не попробовал ету штуку раньше, слишком много нервов и времени убито на токсиков скучной доты :с
  75. DvalinDK
    Jun 13, 2022
    10
    This definitely was the best MOBA. But sadly they canceled the game. My biggest hope in gaming would be that Blizzard is focusing on this game again, and maybe even a console version.

    But rating the game, how it was back in 2015-2016. Then it was Legend and a clear 10/10. I love that the game is focusing on Team play, so all the team members have shared XP pools.
  76. Drakontas
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    Nice game killed by greedy Mundus' corporate greed. Still alive, gets new releases and balance batches regularly every 3 months
  77. EmilF
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    Free to play
    Many online players
    Stable good servers
    Stable gameplay
    New content released all the time

    A masterful succes by bliz
  78. bullybeatdown69
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    Best Blizzard game! Love being able to play as my favorite characters across the Blizz Universe. The mechanics, maps, and graphics are all outstanding. Great game play highly engaging. Wish they'd put more developers on the project, they've really nailed it with this game
  79. Temmi
    Apr 26, 2020
    10
    Very good graphics, a familiar universe, excellent balance for most heroes, the team aspect is not necessarly a bad aspect (just think of it as the overwatch of MOBAs), it s far more original then the other MOBAs, thx to the multiple maps with objectives where you ccan have team fights and heroes with mechanics unseen in the genra: a hero played by to player, for example. In conclusion, inVery good graphics, a familiar universe, excellent balance for most heroes, the team aspect is not necessarly a bad aspect (just think of it as the overwatch of MOBAs), it s far more original then the other MOBAs, thx to the multiple maps with objectives where you ccan have team fights and heroes with mechanics unseen in the genra: a hero played by to player, for example. In conclusion, in many aspect this game is better but more casual then it's competitors, but don't take thant as an excuse, it's not like you are 'challenger or something'… Expand
  80. daniil432
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    It's just a good game to play with your friends. I hope that Blizzard will support this game further.
  81. GongDoRi
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The best MOBA game ever.
    why do people play LOL??
    this game is much better.
  82. NetterBenutzer
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    I am in love with this game. Thank you so much, Blizzard, for this game ! I have been playing this game for 6 years. This game has what I've always missed in Dota 2, for example. It's just a great game. I used to play Dota 2, but since 2015 I have stopped being a fan of Dota. I love the world of warcraft and I only play as heroes from WOW. Once I had a platinum rating.
  83. JuviWarts
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I play! the characters are fun and a lot of thought is put into gameplay. some games just do what's cool, but that's not necessarily fun. This game is fun.
  84. ANNDIR
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    After 2 years on lol this is just the best moba, not just farming on lane but action, so many different maps options e.t.c.
  85. Sayros_GO
    Oct 25, 2020
    10
    Heroes of the Storm is the next-gen of MOBAs!
    Different maps, different tactics, team fight is very important, no gold to spend, focus on talent instead and adapt them against your enemies' composition... simply amazing for me!
  86. MMxReptile
    Dec 27, 2022
    10
    Best MOBA ever. Amazing community, great, lively and colorfull graphics, smooth gameplay, really addicting, original maps, ideas and heroes, LoL couldn't be ever as great as this game.
  87. Sajmon55
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Best MOBA! No more bad game mechanics of last hitting. No longer do you have to compete against your team in a team game.
  88. Simsala91
    Jun 8, 2022
    10
    Even after thousands of hours of gameplay, it is still amazing to play. Even though patches and content are rare now, the game is in a great state and is a ton of fun.
  89. BPJ
    Jun 14, 2022
    10
    This game is a new experience in moba gameplay, a funtastic game. Go to battle net and enjoy!
  90. Sole13
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Best moba out there! Lots of unseen mechanics added to the genre and you play with loved characters from blizz universe. Fast paced gameplay with a lots of teamfighting and not very long matches.
  91. Blenderhead
    Mar 5, 2018
    9
    Whether you like this game is directly proportional to how much of a MOBA purist you are. If you're looking for a gritty, heavily-optimized, highly twitchy experience that rewards perfect execution, this isn't a game for you. If you want a game that rewards broad strokes game knowledge over pinpoint accuracy, welcome aboard!

    PLUSES: Games are shorter, typically 20-30 minutes. All    Whether you like this game is directly proportional to how much of a MOBA purist you are. If you're looking for a gritty, heavily-optimized, highly twitchy experience that rewards perfect execution, this isn't a game for you. If you want a game that rewards broad strokes game knowledge over pinpoint accuracy, welcome aboard!

    PLUSES: Games are shorter, typically 20-30 minutes. All basic abilities are unlocked at level 1, with Ults (a choice of 2 for all but 2 heroes as of March 2018) at level 10 and powerful "Storm" Talents on 20. Heroes fit broadly into roles and sub-classes, and drafts are very rewarding since they're full of counterplay. The lack of an item shop keeps gameplay going smoothly, sometimes evolving in the middle of a big fight. There are no passive bonuses earned outside of each map, so no grinding for rune pages or spells.

    MINUSES: Quickmatch lacks a draft, meaning a lot of counterplay gets lost; sometimes you wind up with an unwinnable match. Many of the truly innovative heroes like Medivh, Cho'Gall, and Abathur wind up a liability if someone on your team doesn't know how to play with them. Hero pricing has gone down since the 2.0 update in early 2017, but is still a bit high (though you won't have much trouble picking up a hero a week on dailies alone). And lastly, this game *does* have loot boxes; they're mostly cosmetic (occasionally permanently unlocking a Hero for free), but if you're someone whose brain chemistry makes them bothersome, be aware that they're there. I can't give a game with loot boxes a 10/10 in good conscience.

    There's also been some complaints about matchmaking, but in my experience that seems to be confined to people with either very high or very low MMR. High end people are rare and difficult to pair effectively, while very bad people typically overestimate their own skill or grief to the point that the game thinks they're worse off than they are.

    I've been playing this game on a more-or-less daily for more than two years, so yeah, I'm a fan.    … Expand
  92. GuruJoeyy
    Jun 5, 2015
    9
    The game is definitely easier to pick up than Dota there is no doubt, but the charm of it is from it encouraging teamwork rather than selfishness, no items or personal xp based on extremely annoying niches just straight up simple be within a set radius of the enemies when they die. Naturally if you are looking for a very difficult experience where eventually you'll be able to just make aThe game is definitely easier to pick up than Dota there is no doubt, but the charm of it is from it encouraging teamwork rather than selfishness, no items or personal xp based on extremely annoying niches just straight up simple be within a set radius of the enemies when they die. Naturally if you are looking for a very difficult experience where eventually you'll be able to just make a new account and rofl stomp noobs all day then Dota is for you, HOTS is simple enough where even a brand new player can pose a threat and doesn't have to worry about cookie cutter or counter builds nearly as much as other games.

    People are very often complaining about the 'pay to play' model in HOTS which is quite frankly stupid, they give you new free characters to play with and try out every week, the gold from games may not be as plentiful as other games (slightly slower to grind gold from wins in HOTS than LoL) but the dailies are very rewarding and of course as you level up you will gain a lot of gold as well, it does NOT take 6 months to get the heroes if you do it right and all you care about is hero league.

    They did it on purpose where it would take a while to get into hero league but it does not in any shape form or fashion take 6 months to get into it unless you are purchasing only high priced heroes. Assuming you aren't the type of person that sits and plays 10-20 games a day you will most likely easily have the gold from doing your dailies to get into hero league by the time you reach 35ish. Of course this game isn't aimed at people who sit and play 8-10 hours a day it is SUPPOSED to be a more casual experience but has the option for a higher competitive play as well.

    As far as how is the game feel compared to LoL and Dota? In my opinion it is an insane improvement the only problem being how much snowball there is. Instead of sitting there pelting minions and fleeing in terror if something so much as sneezes in the early game you will find yourself face deep in the action at almost all times, the maps are small enough to make almost every encounter a large team fight and people will go hard. If you play LoL for its slow pace because you aren't a fan of **** hitting the fan fast and hard then this is NOT the game for you, you will NOT be laning for 20 minutes before contemplating pushing forward you WILL have to push the towers within the first 5 minutes of the game and in some cases the keeps if you really wreck the other team. So if you like the laid back ignoring toxic team chat from LoL or using strategic clicking for an hour in Dota you might wanna stay there cause HOTS compared to those two is like comparing Diablo (LoL and Dota) to Halo 3 (HOTS).

    Be prepared to be frustrated LoL players, the games are actually balanced and you will find yourself ostracized if you use toxicity, you also can't reset or tank your MMR to pick on new players since the more games you play the less your MMR is affected, and even if you do you won't be wiping the floor with anyone since you can't selfishly ignore the team, the team is everything in HOTS.

    9/10 definitely a good MOBA for people who like playing MOBAs in the late game and don't only care about trying to pick on new players and selecting OP characters.    … Expand
  93. vandana
    Feb 20, 2017
    9
    Heroes of the Storm grew on me. I'm glad it did and I'm glad I stuck with this game. I do not see myself going into any other MOBA any time soon. Partly because I no longer have time for 45 mins+ games, Partly because I simply grew to love HotS.

    Coming from Dota 2, I had to overcome the initial "this is dumbed down" feeling, HotS is quite radical in what it stripped from the usual MOBA    Heroes of the Storm grew on me. I'm glad it did and I'm glad I stuck with this game. I do not see myself going into any other MOBA any time soon. Partly because I no longer have time for 45 mins+ games, Partly because I simply grew to love HotS.

    Coming from Dota 2, I had to overcome the initial "this is dumbed down" feeling, HotS is quite radical in what it stripped from the usual MOBA mechanics. But the result is a lot of fun without unnecessary clutter of last hitting, denying and juggling with backpack items. To realize that I don't need all this "arcane" knowledge I needed some time. This is a true "hero brawler" - a game of intense teamfights from the start where your ability matters the most.

    I also had to accept the fact that HotS business model is different. I paid some money for a bundle and played some promo matches against AI to get a decent base of heroes and a stimpack (experience aka in-game gold earning rate boost). I needed to put up with some painful grind and I'm not a fan of locking heroes behind the paywall.

    The major area where HotS lacks in my opinion is the e-sports appeal. It is way more entertaining to play HotS than to watch HotS. Lack of proper spectator mode doesn't help.

    It doesn't matter that much, It's nice to have a quality game where your favorite characters from all your favorite games battle each other.    … Expand
  94. Runeforged
    Sep 2, 2015
    9
    As a MOBA veteran (I played the original DotA Allstars many years ago religiously) I've played nearly every MOBA under the sun up until about 3 years ago. I had to quit playing because a new addition to the family was and is taking up a-lot of my spare time so I could only play a game here and there.

    The problem with that is in DotA 2 and LoL the games are long and very skill intensive.    As a MOBA veteran (I played the original DotA Allstars many years ago religiously) I've played nearly every MOBA under the sun up until about 3 years ago. I had to quit playing because a new addition to the family was and is taking up a-lot of my spare time so I could only play a game here and there.

    The problem with that is in DotA 2 and LoL the games are long and very skill intensive. If you want to play seriously at all you need to keep up with the incredibly un-fun last hitting and denying. So I just stopped knowing that I would always be out of practice and I would also be constantly bashed by the trash communities in both games.

    Fast forward to about 5 months ago, I discovered Heroes of the Storm was ready to play in my Bnet client. I wasn't excited or anything because I already knew I didn't have much time to game but my curiosity got the best of me and I checked it out. I am REALLY glad I did.

    First off, this is definitely a more casual game. Games are much shorter and the gameplay is all about team fights, jungle baddies and objectives. Instead of the painfully boring slow starts consisting of denying and last hitting present in other MOBA'S, you jump right in to the action and HotS does MOBA action better than all the rest.

    This is where skill comes in. Team fights and objectives present great targets for strategy and skill. A team working together will always beat a team that does not and Blizzard made working together SO very easy with it's auto-ping system. You don't need to chat, just ping something on the map and your team knows what you mean and what to do. It's genius! I found myself immediately having a blast the very first game I played. No-one bashed me for being new and 2 of my teamates even helped me out with advice in-game. Your team shares XP so everything you kill, every objective you complete contributes to your teams overall level. As you level, you unlock talents. Talents present the diversity in builds in HotS instead of items. This is also a great change that removes a-lot of the busywork present in other MOBA's. I quickly made 3 builds for Sonya, one focused on siege damage and laning, one on killing enemy heroes and one on tanking, all 3 worked great and played very differently! I didn't have to look up item builds, or farm for gold to get it done.. I just had to fight and do objectives and help my team!

    I've finally found a MOBA I can play with my time constraints. And it happens to be the very best one I have ever played. Blizzard has surprised and delighted me with this game. Totally worth playing!

    - best action packed gameplay of any MOBA
    - focuses on fun and teamwork over last hitting and denying
    - Objectives are unique and effective for each of the 8 maps
    - Quick games!
    - did I say it's fun yet? cuz it really is.
    - Talents allow very versatile Hero builds.
    - In-game gold earning is pretty quick
    - Community is actually not full of a$$holes!    … Expand
  95. birdman3
    Nov 1, 2015
    9
    I've never jumped on the MOBA bandwagon before, so I wasn't expecting to like this game very much. My brother mentioned to me that it has a number of features that are good for casuals, like a shared experience system, certain comeback mechanics, and not to mention the highly recognizable faces from Blizzard lore. I was pretty entertained at first, playing only against bots, but once thatI've never jumped on the MOBA bandwagon before, so I wasn't expecting to like this game very much. My brother mentioned to me that it has a number of features that are good for casuals, like a shared experience system, certain comeback mechanics, and not to mention the highly recognizable faces from Blizzard lore. I was pretty entertained at first, playing only against bots, but once that became less challenging, I decided to face off against other human opponents. I have yet to delve too deeply into that aspect of the game, but I decided that the game has enough depth to make the game diverse and interesting. I've decided to play this one much more thoroughly.… Expand
  96. Tastycakes
    Jun 7, 2015
    9
    Polished, free with several methods of obtaining more heroes with gold, wonderful sound design and great changes to the MOBA formula that allow for a unique experience. This is the first MOBA in a while that could convert people to the genre, while allowing such a fun, polished experience devoted genre fans alike will find themselves pulled in.
  97. zuk0
    Jun 5, 2015
    9
    It's fun, but the amount of grinding needed to get a character is ridiculous. On top of that, the pricing for real purchases is way too high. I like LoL because of it's diversity from the get go. You can't really have diversity if everyone plays the same 6-free characters.
  98. balrog1987
    Jun 9, 2015
    9
    Never really liked MOBA genre, but i really love the Blizzard universe lore, so decided to try this one out. It's very casual(as i understand) compared to DOTA or LOL, but complex enough to get me invested, and have fun evening runs with my friends, having great laughs or rages via skype(i really hope they will add PTT in future). Prices in the shop are a little bit steep(mech tassadarNever really liked MOBA genre, but i really love the Blizzard universe lore, so decided to try this one out. It's very casual(as i understand) compared to DOTA or LOL, but complex enough to get me invested, and have fun evening runs with my friends, having great laughs or rages via skype(i really hope they will add PTT in future). Prices in the shop are a little bit steep(mech tassadar skin - 19.99 are you kidding me?) if you ask me, but that's not a problem - most of things can be bought with gold. For me it's the only Moba i'll probably be playing so i think that points it out as a great game, because, as i said - i really don't like the genre.… Expand
  99. Yegwen
    Jun 3, 2015
    9
    Best aspects of the MOBA genre combined into a single game, very accessible to beginners, but has plenty of "meat on the bones" if you're a more dedicated player.

    Heroes is fast paced and action oriented, but the more you learn about the game, the more ways you discover of outplaying your oponent not only in teamfights, but by the right positioning and timing around map objectives.    Best aspects of the MOBA genre combined into a single game, very accessible to beginners, but has plenty of "meat on the bones" if you're a more dedicated player.

    Heroes is fast paced and action oriented, but the more you learn about the game, the more ways you discover of outplaying your oponent not only in teamfights, but by the right positioning and timing around map objectives.

    I've been playing heroes since the alpha, first just as a "try" but now I've got hundreds of games under my belt, and it's been awesome so far.

    These things did it for me:
    - Average game lenght of ~20 minutes
    - Comeback is a thing
    - Shared XP amongst the team, no need to worry about it as a support
    - Strategic choices of positioning and frequent action around objectives
    - Cool hero design
    - Somehow - lack of stress when loosing    … Expand
  100. Lightfighter
    Jul 10, 2015
    9
    I play this game since beta (January '15 i believe), and I "must" play it every day. I like that they really keep the F2P aspect in balance with paying users imo. You don't have to pay, if you don't want to. It's very possible to play Hero League without paying any real money. U only need to gather 10 heroes and reach level 40. The heroes you can buy with gold or real money. Gold can beI play this game since beta (January '15 i believe), and I "must" play it every day. I like that they really keep the F2P aspect in balance with paying users imo. You don't have to pay, if you don't want to. It's very possible to play Hero League without paying any real money. U only need to gather 10 heroes and reach level 40. The heroes you can buy with gold or real money. Gold can be gathered by playing games, leveling heroes and leveling you as a player.

    I started playing the Moba genre since it was a mod of Warcraft 3. I never found any other game in the genre quite as enjoying as the mods of WC3. Dota en LoL were not my kind of games, these games have a too steep learning curve and an unkind community. Heroes of the Storm is the reason I tried the genre again, and it succeeded to keep me interested enough. Yes, there are also flamers, kiddies and plain stupid players present. But those kind of players are in every game. You can easily find new friends ( you get bonus xp and gold if u team up with a friend), and just keep playing with the ones you like.

    Heroes of the Storm is my main game since January and I estimate that it stays that way for the next half year.    … Expand
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#16 Best PC Game of 2015
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#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
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#46 Most Shared PC Game of 2015

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86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 57 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 57
  3. Negative: 0 out of 57
  1. Ten Ton Hammer
    Nov 1, 2015
    90
    Heroes of the Storm is an exceptional game that’s thrown the cat amongst the pigeons in this rigid genre.
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  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Sep 9, 2015
    90
    In Heroes of the Storm you play as one of Blizzard's iconic characters from Warcraft, Starcraft and Diablo. At first glance the game looks like a typical 5 vs 5 MOBA, but there are changes that differentiate it from its competitors. The matches are shorter, items have been replaced with talents and all maps have different side objectives. Overall, the changes have made the game more intense and varied. The main thing that I have issues with is the payment model. At first it seems fair and reasonable, but after a while you realize that you have to spend tons of money if you want to unlock all the characters or play the game for a long time. [Sept 2015]
  3. Games Master UK
    Aug 18, 2015
    86
    A welcoming avenue into a visually complex genre, with supreme production values. [Summer 2015, p.74]
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