Comparison

Hero Emblems II vs Dungeon and Puzzles

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Hero Emblems II

Embark on an epic adventure combining match-3 puzzles with classic JRPG elements. Lead a team of heroic warriors, unleash powerful skills through strategic emblem matching, and explore a world filled with magic, monsters, and ancient mysteries.

Highlights
  • Match-3 emblem battles
  • Traditional JRPG exploration
  • Unique hero skills and backstories
  • Equipment customization
  • Food consumption system for buffs
  • Japanese character voice acting
Features
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A new evolution of match-3, combat, and adventure! Hero Emblems II is a JRPG that combines elements of side-scrollers and match-3 games. Players control members of the Night Chasers, a group of heroic warriors, as they embark on an adventure to save their lands from an evil threat. [Game Features] ◆ Thrilling match-3 battle experiences Match three Emblems to clear them from the board and make your heroes attack. Clear four or more to generate Magic Emblems, allowing your heroes to unleash powerful skills. Perform combos to launch even more powerful attacks and vanquish your enemies! ◆ Traditional JRPG experience In a world of magic and swordplay, players will control members of the Night Chasers as they embark on an adventure together. Enter deep caves, explore ancient ruins, unlock treasure chests, fight against ferocious monsters, upgrade your equipment in town, and gain new information from villagers in the local taverns. A exciting RPG experience is waiting for you in Hero Emblems II! ◆ Substitute Heroes Each Hero possesses their own unique skills and backstory. There's Zack, the Human Warrior; Lucien, the Marten Knight; Sid, the Felinian Black Mage; Abner the Bard, and many more! Lead your favorite heroes into battle! ◆ Thrilling Japanese character voices in battles Personalized character voices make combat a thrilling, intense and fun experience! ◆ More equipment Enemies attack with a wide range of debuffs such as Poison, Ignition, Petrification or Curses. To fight against these tough opponents, you will need to choose your Heroes' weapons and armor carefully, and make good use of accessories to resist enemy debuffs and boost your Heroes' abilities! ◆'Food Consumption System' for Enhancing Battle Power A hero's adventure is always brimming with all sorts of challenges. Vicious monsters boast tremendous strength and always catch people off guard with their varied attack styles. Now, heroes can boost their abilities by indulging in delightful delicacies, allowing them to thwart monster attacks with a more refreshing rhythm! ◆One-time payment, IAP-free, and ad-free A New Chapter in the Night Chasers' History A long time ago, there was a mercenary group known as the Night Chasers. Instead of making money, these heroic warriors went around helping those in need. During the war, they helped a great many people who were suffering under tyranny and injustice. However, in the ensuing age of peace, the Night Chasers were no longer needed, and were forced to disband. Years later, four young people - Zack, Lucien, Sid, and Odelia - decided to carry on their legacy, forming the new Night Chasers. One day, Zack and his party save an Elven girl named Dolores. Suffering from amnesia, Dolores cannot remember why she has ventured so far from the Elven Kingdom – only that she has been sent on an urgent quest. Concerned for her well-being, the Night Chasers take her into their fold, leading them to discover an ancient and terrible threat to the kingdom... ** Recommend to use iPhone 6/iPad min4/iPad Air2/iPad 5th Gen./iPad Pro or later devices for better experiences.**

About

Dungeon and Puzzles

Engage your spatial perception and logic in this fantasy puzzle game. Solve 150 handcrafted rooms by strategically pushing obstacles, attacking monsters with weapons, and rethinking your approach to find optimized solutions.

Highlights
  • Dungeon + Puzzle + Sokoban gameplay
  • 150 handcrafted rooms
  • Fantasy themed pixel art
  • Non-linear dungeon map
  • Strategic combat with sword and bow
  • Obstacle manipulation with shield and gloves
Features
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-- Awards: ● 2021 BitSummit THE 8th BIT: Official Selection ● Busan Indie Connect 2020: Excellence in Casual ● Bahamut 2020 ACG Creation Contest: Bronze Award About: Dungeon and Puzzles is a game that challenges players' 2D spatial perception and logical thinking. A player can use a sword to attack monsters, or a bow and an arrow to destroy enemies from afar. Pushing the obstacles back with a shield and pulling the monsters with a pair of special gloves. There are 150 handcrafted rooms in the dungeon. Players will have to get a better understanding of the game to solve the puzzles and clear the rooms. To beat the puzzles with fewer moves, achieving advanced goals, players will have to try different tactics and move combinations to find an optimized solution for the room. Sometimes a player would need to put the old solution aside and take on a new perspective towards the problem, reexamine and rethink before making a move. Features: ● Dungeon + Puzzle + Sokoban ● 150 handcrafted rooms ● Fantasy themed pixel art ● Non-linear dungeon map -- ● Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/nekolyst ● Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Nekolyst ● Join our Discord server https://discord.gg/A7Sss9d

Screenshots

Hero Emblems II4 screens
Dungeon and Puzzles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dungeon and Puzzles at 4.9 against Hero Emblems II's 4.3. Dungeon and Puzzles also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 63%) and price ($2.99 vs $6.99). Hero Emblems II's advantage is chart position (#186 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Hero Emblems II costs $6.99 and Dungeon and Puzzles $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dungeon and Puzzles holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 156 and 165 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Hero Emblems II's written reviews are positive against 90% of Dungeon and Puzzles's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hero Emblems II ships an update every 3 weeks, Dungeon and Puzzles every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Hero Emblems II versus Dungeon and Puzzles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHero Emblems IIDungeon and Puzzles
Price$6.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.3 (156 ratings)4.9 (165 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.8% of reviews89.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings156165 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#186 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.310.3
Further details — not scored
Size544 MB76 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperHeatPot Games Ltd.Ming-Shiuan Yu

Customer experience

Hero Emblems II

All ratings156 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews180 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral11.7%
Negative25.6%

Dungeon and Puzzles

All ratings165 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral1.2%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative6.1%

User reviews

Hero Emblems II

From 156 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Excellent match-3 gameplay mechanics
  • 💰 No pay-to-win or microtransactions
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and animations
  • 🎵 Great music and character voice acting
  • 📖 Engaging story with RPG elements

Room to improve

  • ⚔️ Severe difficulty spikes and boss balancing issues
  • ⏳ Excessive grinding required for progression
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and soft crashes
  • 🌍 Poor English localization and translation quality
  • 📋 Lack of quest journal or quest tracking system

Dungeon and Puzzles

From 165 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🧠 Challenging and brain-teasing puzzles
  • 💎 Great value for the price
  • ✨ Unique and creative gameplay mechanics
  • 🎨 Appealing pixel art graphics
  • 🎵 Pleasant music and sound effects

Room to improve

  • ❓ Lack of clear instructions or tutorial
  • 📈 Some puzzles are too complex or long for some players
  • 🗺️ Dungeon theme feels unnecessary or not well-integrated
  • 🔗 Save game syncing between devices is needed

Bugs and requests

Hero Emblems II

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Game crashes during final boss battles
  • Soft crashes and emblem dropping errors
  • iCloud sync not working properly after reinstall
  • Location markers disappearing after quest completion
  • Touchscreen input not working on one side of map
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  • Elf character joining prevents map movement
  • Five-star gems unable to convert with adjacent gems
  • Visual glitches and display errors
  • iPad home bar black border display issue
  • iPad orientation support missing
  • Game freezing and crashing randomly

Requested features

11 requests
  • Enemy level indicators for dungeon difficulty assessment
  • Quest journal and quest tracking system
  • Endgame endless mode for post-story gameplay
  • Easy or casual difficulty mode
  • Game+ or New Game+ mode
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  • Multiplayer PvP battle mode
  • Korean language support
  • Better iCloud sync functionality
  • Difficulty balancing adjustments
  • More distinct puzzle board icons
  • Faster map navigation speed

Dungeon and Puzzles

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Stage 82 is unplayable

Requested features

6 requests
  • More levels or content updates
  • Expansion pack or sequel
  • German language option
  • Display if a level is solvable under par
  • Reset button for levels
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  • Game Center support for save game syncing

In-app purchases

None

Hero Emblems II

No in-app purchases

None

Dungeon and Puzzles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hero Emblems II free?
Hero Emblems II costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dungeon and Puzzles free?
Dungeon and Puzzles costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hero Emblems II or Dungeon and Puzzles?
Dungeon and Puzzles is rated higher. Hero Emblems II averages 4.3 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Dungeon and Puzzles averages 4.9 from 165 ratings.
Do Hero Emblems II or Dungeon and Puzzles have ads?
Neither Hero Emblems II nor Dungeon and Puzzles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hero Emblems II or Dungeon and Puzzles?
Hero Emblems II ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dungeon and Puzzles every 11 days. Most recently, Hero Emblems II was updated on November 11, 2026 and Dungeon and Puzzles on November 11, 2026.

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