Hero Defense

 Xbox One
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. COGconnected
    Aug 22, 2018
    75
    Despite some of the frustrations, I walked away from this game very satisfied – it’s definitely one of the more enjoyable tower defense games I’ve played. If you’re a fan of tower defense games or looking for a game that forces you to strategize, Hero Defense is an easy recommendation.
  2. XboxAddict
    Sep 7, 2018
    70
    Being such a huge fan of tower defense games, I was giddy like a teenage girl at a Michael Jackson concert at the chance to play Hero Defense, but after running into all these glitches and problems without anything adding to the merit or value of why I should care about the story of the game itself, it literally left me deflated. I love this game, I really do, and I feel now empty inside that such a game has so many issues (the camera system being the worst hands down) that prohibit that enjoyment. Starting out I was set to give this game an easy 90 to 95 score, but as I kept playing the score kept going down and down to the point where I should start looking for other games to play.
  3. Xbox Tavern
    Aug 17, 2018
    66
    Hero Defense’s gameplay systems are serviceable, at best. Credit needs to be given to the game’s decent combat mechanics, which is arguably the game’s strongest aspect. It’s a shame, then, that much of everything else within is either half baked, too basic or fails to fluidly connect to the game’s core foundation. Hero Defense is definitely a lot of fun, but it’s hardly an ambitious, nor deep, adventure.
  5. ZTGD
    Sep 6, 2018
    65
    It’s a decent tower defense game with some RPG elements thrown in. While I don’t like the padding the developers thrown in, I can still see past a lot of its faults like the camera not being the best or the occasional slow down that occurs when big waves are hitting. It’s still a fun tower defense game that does a lot of things right and fans of the genre will still enjoy. I would say just wait for a slight price cut.
  6. XBLA Fans
    Sep 20, 2018
    60
    The story is entertaining, and with Halloween right around the corner, this is the perfect time of year for it. The gameplay is quick to learn, and it is both challenging and forgiving; however $30 is a high ask for this type of game. If you like the genre and catch it on sale, grab it, and you’ll have a good time. At worst, it will make your own family reunions seem just that little bit less awkward.
  7. Video Chums
    Aug 22, 2018
    60
    Hero Defense provides a refreshing take on tower defense games but its gameplay remains mostly simplistic when you compare it to other games in the genre. Plus, the drab graphics and sound certainly don't make it any more fun.
  8. 4P.de
    Aug 17, 2018
    59
    The concept is interesting, but this tower defense with its mobile heroes feels unfinished.
  9. TheXboxHub
    Sep 19, 2018
    40
    There’s decent gameplay attached to it all, sure, but the drab visual presentation, the lack of variety or different levels, the archaic difficulty spikes; it all adds up to a game that needs more polish or a rework.

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Aug 19, 2018
    7
    Getting the camera where you wanted it to be was a right nuisance at times.
    If you don’t like game’s that feature a lot of backtracking then    Getting the camera where you wanted it to be was a right nuisance at times.
    If you don’t like game’s that feature a lot of backtracking then you will find this game to be very annoying because you’re required to backtrack a lot.
    The game can be a little too difficult at times so expect to fail every now and then. Does Hero Defense do enough to get a recommendation from me? All in all game’s that feature different mechanics or genre’s at the same time often fail because they just give themselves too much to do. That being said when a game gets the different mechanics spot on then you have a very enjoyable time and it often makes that said game stand out quite considerably. Hero Defense thankfully is a game that does get the different mechanics they’ve implemented spot on and if it didn’t suffer with the shortcomings it has you’d be talking about a game that’s up there with the very best in terms of strategy and RPG. Thankfully though despite its little imperfections it still gets more right than it gets wrong and in the end I was able to look past its shortcomings thanks to its fun and addictive gameplay. In the end then this fun and addictive gameplay makes recommending the game to you a no-brainer and if you’re a fan of RPG and strategy elements you can do far worse than Hero Defense.    … Full Review »
  2. Marramiau
    Jul 12, 2020
    6
    El juego en PS4 está roto, he tenido que salir al menú principal de la consola unas 15 veces porque no deja avanzar, errores gráficos... muyEl juego en PS4 está roto, he tenido que salir al menú principal de la consola unas 15 veces porque no deja avanzar, errores gráficos... muy mal.

    El juego entretiene pero está muy mal escalonado siendo un infierno los modos más difíciles.    … Full Review »
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