Comparison

Hero Emblems II vs VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile

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

VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile

Embark on an adventure as a settler on a newly discovered continent, balancing exploration with daily life in a bustling city. Grow your character through various jobs and manage resources carefully to overcome challenges in dungeons and battles.

Highlights
  • Character growth through daily work
  • Over 20 job classes
  • Over 100 types of work
  • Dungeon exploration and management
  • Innovative Three CHAs battle system
  • Resource management for expeditions
Features
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■Story In the year 211 of the Imperial Era, a new continent was discovered. Explore its every last corner as a settler of Antoecia, while living your life to the fullest in the city of Erebia. ■Features • Character growth through everyday work VARIOUS DAYLIFE features over 20 job classes and more than 100 types of work for those jobs to perform. Since you’ll be able to increase your strength through physical labor or improve your magic with more mentally taxing tasks, you can shape your character how you see fit depending on your choice of work. • Overcome dungeons with skilled management Choose what limited rations, items and camping gear you can pack in your bags as you leave the safety of the city to confront the unknown. You'll battle monsters, bad weather, and food spoilage out on the various frontiers of Antoecia. When the going gets tough, will you press onward, or retreat to explore another day? You’ll have to make these kinds of decisions as you trailblaze a way across the continent, where none have trod before. • Innovative Battle System – The Three CHAs Introducing a twist to the traditional job-and-ability, turn-based battle, with a unique system that relies heavily on working together with your allies. CHANGE your foes' conditions, build up a CHAIN of attacks and seize your CHANCE at inflicting heavy damage!

Screenshots

Hero Emblems II4 screens
VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hero Emblems II at $6.99 against VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile's $19.99. Hero Emblems II also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.1) and review sentiment (63% vs 36%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hero Emblems II holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hero Emblems II has 156 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Hero Emblems II's written reviews are positive against 36% of VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile's.

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Hero Emblems II versus VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHero Emblems IIVARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile
Price$6.99 — better$19.99
Rating4.3 (156 ratings) — better3.1 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews62.8% of reviews — better35.7% of reviews
Number of ratings156 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size544 MB1.4 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperHeatPot Games Ltd.SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Hero Emblems II

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

VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile

All ratings14 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral28.6%
Negative35.7%

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

VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hero Emblems II

No in-app purchases

None

VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hero Emblems II free?
Hero Emblems II costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile free?
VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hero Emblems II or VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile?
Hero Emblems II is rated higher. Hero Emblems II averages 4.3 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile averages 3.1 from 14 ratings.
Do Hero Emblems II or VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile have ads?
Neither Hero Emblems II nor VARIOUS DAYLIFE Mobile shows ads.

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