Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes

Gameplay

Galaxy of Heroes allows players to collect characters from the Star Wars universe, create teams with them, and use them to fight in turn-based battles. There are multiple ways to collect characters: some are given to players immediately, whereas others are gained via game play or as in-game rewards in the form of shards that are earned by players to unlock and or promote their characters. Shards can either be earned from battles or bought from a shop. The shard amount needed for the character to be unlocked will also correspond to their starting star level, which can range from one to five start. Characters can be promoted to a max of seven stars with each additional star increasing their power. There are also training droids to level up characters. Gear, mods, and ability parts can all upgrade characters. The maximum level cap in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes is 85, which was changed from the previous level cap of 80 (previously 70). The maximum gear level has not yet been determined, for the gear required to reach higher levels is not available in many places.

Battles are divided up into rounds, with the character with the highest speed attribute going first. Each team consists of up to five different hologram avatars which battle until defeated or retreated. Battles are turn-based, again based on the speed attribute, where the combatants apply various buffs to their own team and damage to the opponent all the while trying to deal the most overall damage and have the last character alive.

Modes

There are various modes for players to engage in, including squad arena (player vs. player), dark and light side battles, cantina, galactic wars, raids, and various special events. All modes are played versus the computer controlled AI, including the squad arena battles in which the AI controls a player-created team..

Raids

Raids were added to the game in April 2016 with the introduction of the Rancor. Guilds send in teams of five hologram avatars at a time to do battle, with damage adding to a cumulative whole. The battle features four different stages, and once the last and final stage is completed, the participating members receive the rewards. There are two types of raids: one lets the player fight a Rancor while the other lets the player battle a Separatist AAT.

Ships

Ship battles were added on November 22nd, 2016. This feature allows players to control various spaceships through their captains and pilots. The vehicles are controlled and played similarly to the main game with the player's characters, with the addition of an unassailable capital ship, which offers leadership bonuses, special abilities, and additional attacks.

23 different ships were available at the launch of the new feature. Ships enhancement mirrors that of characters, each area available for improvement - rarity, level, skill level - requiring a different, special currency. These currencies are acquired through daily challenges and daily reward for fleet arena standing.

Mods

Mods (short for modifications) are an optional upgrade for characters within the game. Once the player's account reaches a designated level and one of their characters has reached designated requirements, the option to add and change Mods on that character becomes available. There are different categories of mods, each of which yields a different primary effect on the stats of the character that has equipped it. This effect allows players to increase statistical areas of their characters to yield better performance in battle.

Reception

The game has received positive reviews, with a 72/100 rating on the review aggregation website Metacritic.