# HERO-X

> Retro 8-bit pixelated action-adventure game with combo skills and RPG elements. (iPhone/iPad app by Jongha Back.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-x/id970522331 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jongha Back](https://appshunter.io/developer/368507984)
- Category: Games, Board, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 584 App Store ratings · 470 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 66 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-10-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-x/id970522331/reviews.md

## What is HERO?

RETRO STYLE - HEROES COMBO ACTION GAME ! 8 BIT-DOTS Pixels.
Unknown army occupies the city and all the building and roads got broken.
HERO-X moves to save the Earth.

The Costumes:
-Make the super power heroes by Power-up! 
-Change the costumes by Power-up!

The Combo:
-The special attack by each hero.
-More than 10 Combo Skills.
-Basic combo, air combo, varieties of combo.
-Level-up system like RPG games.

The Weapons:
-UZI, M-16, AK-47, Beretta, Magnum!
-Using attacking guns, rifles, grenades.
-Carry, destroy, and throw the objects.
-Utilize conveyer belts, icy ground, jumping board, and propellers.

The A.I.
-Various Boss stage with the best A.I.
-Smart play with optimized system for mapping.
-Many attacking  skills like a fighting action game.

The Quests:
-Collect stones as completing many quests.
-Use a lot of skills based on stones.
-Use 3 abilities at the same time.

The Puzzles:
-Stage consisting of numerous map tiles. 
-Puzzle factor using 'Levers'.

The Game Features:
-Have action animations more than 100.
-Collect gold, buy heroes, and Level-up!
-Clear the villains easily with Level-up and experience points.
-Find the hidden area in stage.
-Feel the retro arcade game!

## Key features

- Retro 8-bit pixel art style
- Power-up and costume system
- Over 10 combo skills
- Variety of weapons and throwable objects
- RPG-like leveling system
- Quest system with stone collection
- Puzzle elements with levers

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +30 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| +180 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| +380 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| +1,250 Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| +4,500 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |
| +10,000 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| +58,000 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| +130,000 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| +1,500,000 Gold | $99.99 | one-time |
| Map Pack (Gems+Gold) | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of HERO?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🎮 Satisfying combat and combos
- 🎨 Retro-style graphics
- 🕹️ Nostalgic beat 'em up experience

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🕹️ Clunky and unresponsive controls
- 🕰️ Slow character movement
- 💰 Difficult to progress without in-app purchases

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes after cutscenes
- In-app purchases not working correctly
- Black screen on launch
- Save data loss

**Most requested features**

- Add more playable heroes and villains
- Implement controller support
- Add checkpoints and ability to choose starting hero
- Improve level design and enemy variety

## Recent user reviews (10 of 470)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-x/id970522331/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Good game but absolutely terrible

*2026-07-08, version 1.0.3*

Look the game is fun good mechanics and blah blah blah but when I have to load in a level I need to exit out and go back in AND the snipers are bull and rocket launchers are also bull and the clunky movement is absolute bull sorry devs actually no Im not fix the damn   rocket launchers and snipers and the clunky movement

### 5/5 — Hero Controller Support

*2025-09-05, version 1.0.3*

The game is really good I’ll admit, but it would be 10x better if it had controller support 😀

### 2/5 — Баг

*2024-03-27, version 1.0.3*

После заставки на 1 уровне игра зависает,невозможно даже приступить к прохождению уровня

### 4/5 — Muito bom

*2023-11-23, version 1.0.3*

E como jogar em um fliperama

### 1/5 — Ridiculous

*2023-08-22, version 1.0.3*

Way to hard and the starting character is absolute garbage can’t you let us pick our first one?!!🤬🤬

### 2/5 — Game crashes when the cutscene thing finishes for the first level all the time

*2021-07-05, version 1.0.3*

I can’t play the game because of that

### 1/5 — Need accounts to track player progress and purchases!!!

*2021-07-01, version 1.0.3*

Lost all my save progress.

### 1/5 — あのぉー

*2021-05-09, version 1.0.2*

アプリが開けないです。

### 1/5 — Mon jeux me fait écran noir à chaque fois que je le lance

*2021-04-30*

Crash

### 3/5 — DAN THE MAN

*2021-03-06, version 1.0.2*

DAN The Man ın çakması

## Frequently asked questions about HERO

### What is HERO-X?

HERO-X is a retro-style action game with 8-bit pixel graphics. Players control a hero to save the city from an unknown army by engaging in combat, using various weapons, and mastering combo skills. The game features an RPG-like leveling system and puzzle elements.

### What are the key features of HERO-X?

Key features include a retro 8-bit pixel art style, a power-up system to enhance heroes and change costumes, over 10 combo skills, a variety of weapons like UZI and AK-47, RPG-like leveling, quest collection of stones, and puzzle elements using levers. There are also over 100 action animations and hidden areas to discover.

### How does HERO-X make money?

The game is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. These purchases likely allow players to acquire gold, buy new heroes, or potentially speed up the leveling process, enhancing the gameplay experience.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect in HERO-X?

You can expect fast-paced action combat with a focus on executing combos and utilizing different weapons. The game also incorporates RPG elements like leveling up your hero to become stronger, collecting items through quests, and solving environmental puzzles. The retro arcade feel is a prominent aspect of the gameplay.

### Is HERO-X available on all devices?

The provided description does not specify compatibility with particular operating systems or devices. However, as a mobile application, it is typically designed for smartphones and tablets running major mobile operating systems like Android or iOS.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2021-06-25

Bug fixes.

### 1.0.2 — 2015-11-06

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

. Added New Heroes.
. Added New Stages.
. New Level Up.
. New Magnetic Boss.
. Game Optimization.
. Events: Heroes 50% Off Sale!!
. Stage 1-6 Hero Transforming Booth.
. Boss 2: Added Special Skills.

### 1.0.1 — 2015-10-11

.Events: Heroes 50% Off Sale!!
.Stage 1-6 Hero Transforming Booth.
.Boss 2: Added Special Skills.

### 1.0.0 — 2015-10-02

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*