HERO DEFENSE

The game literally forces you to go through levels several times in order to open the stars necessary to open the next levels.

This game is not worth $30, and quite frankly even though I got it at a 95% off sale for $1.50 I am still unsure if that was worth it The people who made this must be literally retarded. they have done no playtesting whatsoever. this game was obviously made for the annoy-you-until-you-pay-them mobile phone game market. but then for whatever reason they had to sell it on PC. These 'tards locked the endless mode behind the multiplayer then removed their multiplayer servers. there is effectively no more endless mode. Many many levels are almost unbeatable due to poorly designed hero abilities and terribly implemented wave design synergyzing horrifically. None of the hero abilities trigger the correct amount which leads me to believe these 'tards made many whopping mistakes in their code. The base game is also tedious and the movement of the characters unwieldy largely due to multiple lanes being on a map. This was so badly designed in almost every way no wonder it failed miserably. ONLY get this on one of the 95% off sales and even then consider carefully and read the guides for it.

The server is down so no more PvP, Co-op or Endless modes. It's a tower defense game whether you deploy (and move) up to 5 heroes to defeat waves of enemies. Worth it on a deep sale.

HERO DEFENSE is an unusual twist on the tower defense genre, a console ported TD game where instead of towers, you have heroes who can move between each node. So while the TD gameplay is all there, gameplay itself is less about choosing which towers and more about deciding which hero is best at which node at any given time... so it's more like a juggling act than a strategy game. You only get 5 heroes and they have different strengths vs different enemies, so you have to do a bunch of platespinning to make sure you can kill the creeps as they travel on their preset paths. This isn't fun, this kind of takes one of the core, most fun elements of the TD genre and throws it out the window. From a technical perspective, the game doesn't meet basic minimum requirements that most PC gamers expect as standard. The game features low-polygon "retro" assets with cartoony, mobile app style shader effects, making this look like a barely functional mobile app from 15 years ago. This visual style is a method that lazy devs often use when they have a lack of interest/capabilty to create highly detailed, high poly models and instead use shader effects to disguise that shortcoming under the name of "art", or "We made it look bad on purpose", which really isn't something gamers should have to put up with. It's unclear why the developers weren't willing to arrange high quality, high polygon count contemporary assets and high resolution textures for the game. It's far below the state of the art visuals gamers expect as a result of their decisions. The controls can't be customised because the game has such a dumbed down, simplified interface that it's just iPhone screen tapping stuff as you tap a hero then tap the node you want them to go to. The fact that the interface is this dumbed down might be seen as a problem in itself, however... this is a fairly shallow experience if you're the kind of gamer that likes to play games with deep, rich control schemes and interaction. You'll get none of that here. Because this is designed for consoles, it carries a number of deliberate design deficiencies. Compromises were made to cater to the inferior console gaming appliances that the game was designed for. These are unfortunate compromises and limitations that PC gamers shouldn't be forced to accept, but it's evident that PC was a second thought for the console-centric developers. The game is deficient as a result of these choices, and would have been so much better without the handicaps that designing games for consoles forces upon a game. Once more, console peasants have made gaming worse for everyone. Worse than just being a console port, this is indistinguishable from a mobile app, but they put this on Steam and consoles instead of the app stores by mistake. Was it rejected by Apple and Google (they do have more rigorous quality standards than Valve does for Steam, after all)?. Regardless, for all intents and purposes HERO DEFENSE might as well be a mobile app, it has the same limitations and dumbed down qualities. It's impossible to recommend such a game to PC gamers. We don't spend all this money building gaming rigs so we can pretend they're iPhones. These technical defects push this game below acceptable standards for any modern PC game. Reviewing SteamDB to check how popular this game was with players reveals a surprise... there's a modest spike in player counts for the game. But this only happened once, around the same time that trading cards were applied to the game... so this is just card idlers getting their cards and moving on. A closer look at the numbers shows the game just has a couple of players every week running up the game and idling it for cards, then deleting it. We must ask how it benefits gamers for there to be so many games like this, with no merit as a serious game, that only generate sales from people idling and selling the trading cards. So, should you buy this game? Is this one of the best of the 100,000+ games on Steam? This is the kind of game I might have given a "maybe" to, but the developers ridiculous pricing has ruined all goodwill, to the point I must try to warn gamers away. HERO DEFENSE has the farcical price of $30 USD, for which you could easily get any number of older AAA games. Given the defects and quality issues with the game, coupled with the unrealistic price, this is impossible to recommend. For comparison, the $30 asking price for this game could get you games like "Disco Elysium", "Stellaris" or "Final Fantasy XIV Online". Quality, professionally made games like those are frequently on sale cheaper than this. This pricing is just ridiculous.

This is not a really bad game - the main problem for me with this game is that this is most probably port from an android app. You can feel that by using the interface, you can see that from the screenshots. And this plays like every other mobile tower defense game. All those td games look and play identical, it's like the same game with yet another skin. They quickly get boring, they all follow similar structure, level & tower progression and so on. The game is not very complex and won't surprise you with anything original or innovative. And on pc, on steam - you can find tens of much better td games, offering different spins on the genre and much deeper complexity. So why should anyone waste time for this one?

Hero Defense, developed by Happy Tuesday and published by Headup, is an ambitious hybrid of tower defense, RPG, and light strategy elements, offering a unique spin on a genre that often relies heavily on static mechanics. Instead of placing traditional towers, players control a group of five heroes—each with distinct skills and attack types—who must be strategically positioned and dynamically moved across winding paths to hold back waves of undead enemies. This twist immediately sets the game apart from conventional tower defense titles, demanding not just planning but real-time tactical awareness as enemy types, strengths, and weaknesses vary significantly from wave to wave. The game’s world is styled with a gothic, cartoon-like aesthetic that lands somewhere between Tim Burton and a haunted fairground. It establishes an atmosphere that feels quirky but sinister, without veering too far into horror or comedy. The heroes themselves are equally stylized: Jack the vampire hunter leads the group, flanked by characters like Barrows the necromancer, Sam Hain the pyromancer, Jane Doe the assassin, and Wylde the feral lycan. Each hero specializes in dealing with certain enemy types or exploiting specific vulnerabilities, and much of the game’s strategy revolves around placing the right hero in the right spot at the right time. This real-time repositioning is the game’s central mechanic, forcing players to stay alert rather than rely on passive tower upgrades or static defenses. Beyond combat, Hero Defense introduces several layers of progression that add a long-term sense of investment. Each hero can be leveled up and customized through individual skill trees, and weapons can be enhanced using rune systems that offer stat boosts or special effects. Additionally, the town hub serves as a base of operations where players can unlock new upgrades, rebuild structures, and open up access to deeper mechanics. These systems aim to provide the player with a sense of continual growth, though some may find them a bit superficial or grind-heavy in execution. Progression is tied not just to skill but also to replaying earlier maps to gather more resources or unlock harder difficulty tiers. The campaign spans multiple stages with a variety of map designs, but over time, the differences between missions can start to blur. Enemy paths are often predictable, and while some maps introduce environmental mechanics or more complex pathing, the core gameplay loop remains relatively unchanged throughout the campaign. Enemy variety is decent, with resistances, immunities, and special abilities adding an extra layer of tactical depth. However, the mid-game can suffer from noticeable difficulty spikes that seem designed to slow player progress unless time is spent grinding or optimizing hero builds in a specific way. For some, this adds longevity and challenge; for others, it may feel like artificial padding. Visually and aurally, the game holds up reasonably well for an indie title. The environments are colorfully morbid, and character animations are distinct enough to keep the action clear even in the midst of chaotic enemy waves. The soundtrack supports the spooky, carnival-esque atmosphere without becoming intrusive, although the voice acting and narrative components leave something to be desired. The story is serviceable, giving context to the hero’s quest to rid the world of the undead plague, but it lacks emotional weight or deep character development. Most interactions are brief and functional, prioritizing gameplay momentum over storytelling depth. In terms of performance, Hero Defense generally runs smoothly, though some minor bugs and visual issues can occasionally impact the experience. One recurring criticism involves visual occlusion—environmental features or awkward camera angles sometimes make it hard to place heroes accurately or see the full battlefield. This can lead to frustrating moments, especially during intense waves where placement timing is critical. Moreover, certain interface elements feel clunky or unpolished, and the targeting system for skills or items sometimes lacks the precision needed for high-level play. For its asking price, Hero Defense delivers a fair amount of content, including a full campaign, multiple difficulty levels, and an Endless Mode that extends replayability. However, its value proposition depends largely on how much the player enjoys its core loop of hero movement and enemy wave management. Those looking for a deep RPG experience or a polished, highly replayable strategy game may find the game somewhat limited in scope. On the other hand, players who appreciate hybrid mechanics and are open to a tower defense experience that emphasizes active engagement over passive design will likely find it refreshing and satisfying, despite its rough edges. Ultimately, Hero Defense succeeds in offering something different. It's not the most polished or narratively rich title, but its inventive blend of genres and demand for moment-to-moment decision-making help it stand out. It’s a game that rewards strategic thinking and adaptability, though it occasionally undermines its strengths with uneven pacing and progression systems that lean a little too heavily on repetition. Still, for players intrigued by the idea of a tower defense game that keeps you on your toes and asks more of you than just where to place a turret, Hero Defense is worth a closer look. Rating: 7/10

As a Tower Defense games lover, i liked this game. it has some grind that you need to do to ace all achievements. but the game is short and fun on its own. Unfortunately, you cant get 100% achievement due to the developers shutting down the servers so you cant get the endless achievement... was a good run for me through.

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Достойная игра для любителей жанра Tower Defense, предлагающая стратегический геймплей и увлекательный визуальный стиль, несмотря на некоторые недостатки в балансе сложности, играл на телефоне в подобные, ничем не хуже, рекомендую – 7+/10.

Do not buy. Achievements are broken. MP servers are closed so not accessible. The least you can do as a courtesy was to remove the no longer obtainable MP achievements? but did you ? NO so I will no longer buy games from this developer.