Hero Emblems II vs Roundguard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Match-3 emblem battles
- Traditional JRPG exploration
- Unique hero skills and backstories
- Equipment customization
- Food consumption system for buffs
- Japanese character voice acting
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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.**
Roundguard
This is a bouncy dungeon crawler that combines pinball physics with roguelike elements. Explore a randomized castle, battle monsters, collect loot, and master unique character classes. It offers daily challenges and weekly competitions.
- Pinball physics gameplay
- Multiple playable classes
- Procedurally generated dungeons
- Over 200 items and trinkets
- Daily puzzle challenges
- Weekly leaderboards
- Permadeath with benefits
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Roundguard is a bouncy dungeon crawler with pinball physics, lots of loot, and a randomized castle full of oddballs. Highly-rated former Apple Arcade game and Mobile Game of the Year nominee! If you love roguelikes & Peggle, then Roundguard is for you. Press your luck against hordes of dangerously cute monsters and challenging roguelike elements in this all-round bouncy adventure! Bouncy Fun: Intuitive pinball physics-based gameplay like no other dungeon crawler. Multiple Classes: Play as the Warrior, the Rogue, the Wizard, or the Druid, each with their own unique skills, items, and cheeky sense of humor. Show Off Your Skills: Compete on the leaderboards and try to master all the challenging, rule-bending relics. Earn all the Encore roses in an escalating series of difficulty ranks for each hero. Daily Puzzles: A new short puzzle every day to test your skills. Weekly Runs: New special rules each week. Compete against the world on dedicated weekly leaderboards. Randomized Dungeon: Each time you play, levels are procedurally generated, and quest events and elite monsters are randomly placed. Permadeath with Benefits: When you die, you’ll have a chance to bring a special trinket with you on your next run. The more gold you grab, the better your chances to collect one of the most powerful trinkets. A Cast of Oddballs: Chat with the castle’s colorful cast to pick up quests and learn why some rats want their king dead, what’s irritating the local teenage skeleton today, or what the Warrior will do if you can’t get to a bathroom quickly enough. Lots of Loot: Over 200 items and trinkets, each with effects that present strategic choices and combo possibilities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Roundguard at 4.9 against Hero Emblems II's 4.3. Roundguard also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 63%). Hero Emblems II's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Hero Emblems II costs $6.99 and Roundguard $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Roundguard holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 156 and 226 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Hero Emblems II's written reviews are positive against 82% of Roundguard's.
Hero Emblems II ships an update every 3 weeks, Roundguard every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hero Emblems II | Roundguard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | $6.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (156 ratings) | 4.9 (226 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.8% of reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 156 | 226 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 544 MB | 280 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | HeatPot Games Ltd. | Wonderbelly Games |
Customer experience
Hero Emblems II
Roundguard
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
Roundguard
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hero Emblems II
No in-app purchases
Roundguard
No in-app purchases
Questions
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