Mika Mobile have seemingly made it a habit
to explore simple ideas while polishing them
in a way that's ideal for mobile gamers. Their
latest title Battleheart is certainly no exception
and players will have the chance to manage
four heroes as they battle foes in real-time
combat, earning treasures and powerful skills
as they continue on their quest.
Swiping and tapping forms the main system
of control for your adventurers. Each one
can be selected individually and either moved
or given a target by swiping across the screen
to a new location or a foe to attack them.
Tapping to select units will bring up a selection
of active abilities that will refresh after
a relatively short cool-down. These skills
along with the party's equipment and even
individual party members can all be modified
or swapped in and out between levels.
The sharp Retina-optimized graphics look fantastic,
though the animations and effects are kept
to a simple minimum. Unfortunately players
are placed in an angled view that can often
cause problems as characters clump up, resulting
in missed swipes that can potentially kill
your party. Another oddity is the lack of
information on each class; despite background
stories being given for each character, players
aren't told how each class works or their
key abilities before purchasing and leveling
them up.
And knowing these abilities can prove to be
critical as having a balanced group composition
is required, especially on later levels and
during boss fights that provide little room
for error. Thankfully learning to balance
the pros and cons of your group while smacking
down monsters is a joy in Battleheart and
one that's heartily recommended for action-RPG
fans
