New from Blizzard was the Heroes of the Storm project. A review of the game shows that there is a resemblance to the acclaimed DOTA, both the first and second. However, it was not originally created what the gamer sees today. At first there was only one map. Later, the project expanded, turned into an independent game in the MOBA genre, which can attract thousands of users.
Game goals
What is the purpose of Heroes of the Storm? The beta review indicates the standard tasks that players face in other MOBAs. It is necessary to destroy the main enemy building - the citadel. However, players often forget about this goal, they are only engaged in the battle with the heroes of their opponent.
In total, the game can have two teams of 5 (maximum) people in each. You need to get on the selected roads to the main building of the enemy and destroy it. Naturally, it is also necessary to prevent a similar situation with your citadel.
Assistants to the main characters are creeps whose actions are fixed, programmed by developers, that is, they cannot be changed. They walk along their paths to the enemy stronghold. As for the attack, the creeps are ready to fight with the first goal they meet on the way. Often considered opponents are the same characters of the enemy.
Gameplay
No less interesting in the game Heroes of the Storm gameplay review. In fact, it actually does not differ from the usual Dota gamers, so experienced players will not be difficult to navigate HOTS.
There is a map with selected roads, in the forest you can meet neutral creatures, killing them, they get money and experience. They can also be knocked out of creeps, they appear on the tracks with constant frequency.
Guns and defenses are also present, they are controlled automatically. That is, gamers need to monitor only their character. During the battles, of course, it is better to pay attention to the whole team, as well as look at the enemy heroes, anticipating their actions if possible.
After the character dies, the player will have to wait a while until he appears again. Usually during this time the enemy team manages to do a lot, so you need to monitor the game every second. In fact, learning to play is not so difficult. It is much more difficult to achieve mastery in this process.
Maps and their features
Another feature of the game Heroes of the Storm - maps. Each of them is unique. There are similarities in the main goal, teams and so on. But there are differences. They should be considered in more detail:
- Cursed Hollow. Small skulls appear on this map in a chaotic manner, which must be collected. When one team picks up three of these gifts, it will be able to cast a curse on the enemy, reducing his health and combat characteristics.
- Blackheart Bay Here you need to collect coins, and the faster, the better. After the team gains the right amount, it will be able to fire at the enemy’s guns.
- Dragon land. As a bonus, after completing the map task, one of the heroes of the team turns into a dragon. It is better to use it to break down cannons and clean paths; in individual battles you can defeat without it.
- Garden of Horrors. After nightfall, monsters appear on this map, which naturally disappear during the day. For killing, players will receive grain. When they accumulate the right amount, then a strong monster will come under their control. It can be used to clean paths, demolition of protective structures.
Developers do not stop at the created maps, they design more. Probably in the near future, players will be able to please themselves with new tasks.
Guides for beginners
Recently, games in MOBA styles have become quite popular, so advanced gamers will not have any difficulties with Heroes of the Storm. Guides will still help to deal with some subtleties. If a player plans to enter the world of HOTS and at the same time immediately show his skills, then it is worth familiarizing yourself with them.
Gaining experience, the hero is improved, and with it the whole team. With an increase in the level, basic characteristics increase, talents are acquired, which can later be used in the battles of the game Heroes of the Storm. Guidelines for choosing a heroic ability are the most important here. They appear at level 10, and a lot depends on the decision made. It is at this stage that the gamer decides which class his character will belong to and how he should be pumped.
During interesting fights and battles, one should not forget about the main goal of the game. It is to destroy the citadel of the enemy. However, unlike other similar projects, the cards here are very different from each other. Each of them is unique, everywhere there is a task, after which the chances of the team to win increase.
Characters
What is unique about Heroes of the Storm? Characters are selected from various other universes to which Blizzard is directly related. Here, players will meet heroes from World of Warcraft, Warcraft, Lost Vikings, Starcraft, and Diablo. Quite a strange selection, because these characters do not fit each other even in style. But the developers still managed to "populate" them into the game harmoniously.
In Heroes of the Storm, heroes are divided into 4 types:
- Warrior or tank. These characters should take the main damage on themselves, cover other players.
- The killer . The standard of living and protection of such a character is minimal, but he can boast of high damage. Such a fighter should not be attacked in the forehead; the tank should always cover him.
- Specialist . Its main task is to destroy enemy buildings. In battles, the benefit of this character will be little, but for the team he is very useful.
- Helper . The most common type, and not only in MOBA. His goal is to strengthen the capabilities of allies, heal them if necessary, and also suppress the characteristics of the enemy.
Usually one player chooses a specific type of heroes for himself. This allows him to achieve excellence and always benefit allies.
Team play
It will be useful to point out the fact that the game Heroes of the Storm is an exclusively team project. The result depends on how well each character will play with each other. Unlike, for example, Dota, it’s impossible to focus on pumping one specific character, who will subsequently “pull” the whole team. Moreover, pumping an individual hero is minimized. The fact is that everything is common here - money, resources, even experience. Consequently, all players of the same team will be on equal footing.
There is no individual pumping in Heroes of the Storm, heroes, for example, who decided to get some money and experience in the forests, killing neutral creatures, will benefit the whole team. What they will receive during such battles is divided equally into all. Therefore, neutral creatures seem to have lost their significance, but they are still present on the cards.
Since the developers focused on the team, and there are no shops and slots for various clothes and combat sets, the time spent on a separate game is minimized. If in other MOBA one battle can last up to one hour, then here everything ends after 20-30 minutes.
Unique game features
Why were players actually immediately attracted to Heroes of the Storm? The review shows that it has absorbed similarities with other MOBA projects that are familiar and enjoyable to gamers. But there are differences. They need to be considered in more detail:
- Wide talent system. Each player can choose what ability to pump him. For example, in “DotA” you need to be content only with those talents that the developers have contributed.
- Maps are not only unique in themselves, they also have camps that can be captured. So the team will be able to strengthen their troops.
- A variety of strategies. Other MOBA games cannot boast of this. Here you can immediately attack one line in order to quickly make your way to the enemy’s citadel, focus on pumping a team, complete a map task, or gather troops from neutral creatures.
Thus, the game Heroes of the Storm, although similar to similar projects, has many differences. Apparently, that's why they attracted a lot of users right away.
System requirements
The most anticipated game of the year, of course, was Heroes of the Storm. The requirements, oddly enough, are not as high as expected. In order to enter this universe, you must:
- Windows from XP and above (except 10).
- RAM from 2 GB.
- Video card (also built-in).
- Broadband internet connection.
- Assistive devices such as keyboard and mouse.
Consequently, you can start the game on a computer that is weak by modern standards, it is enough to minimize the effects in the settings.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I must say that Heroes of the Storm is a free game, which you can download on the official website. Of course, there are paid products that enhance the characteristics of each individual account. But you can buy them completely free, if you give the game time every day.
Another advantageous difference is that the victories of players who upgraded their characters for real money will give them less experience, because they fight with weaker opponents. Therefore, the gamer chooses whether he should buy something, or is it better to purchase it during the battles.