Comparison

Bug Heroes Deluxe vs Project Requiem

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

Head to head
About

Bug Heroes Deluxe

Embark on an epic adventure blending action, castle defense, and RPG elements. Master unique bug heroes, upgrade their skills, and defend your base from hordes of hungry insects. Explore miniature landscapes and collect resources in this fantasy world.

Highlights
  • Blend of action, adventure, castle defense, and RPG
  • 20 unique playable bug heroes with distinct abilities
  • Level-up and customize heroes with equipment
  • Melee and ranged combat options
  • Base building and food defense mechanics
  • Over 50 unique enemy types with an Insectopedia
  • Randomized side quests for replayability
Features
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PLEASE NOTE: If you already own the original version of Bug Heroes and have bought any of the in-app-purchases, you should not download this version. From the creators of N.Y.Zombies comes an all new blend of action, adventure, castle defense, and role playing elements! Master up to nine legendary Bug Heroes, including a sword wielding Spider assassin, an armored Beetle warrior, a machine gun toting Ant engineer, and more! Shoot, slice, dice, and bash your enemies with a variety of skills, abilities and equipment. Stockpile food, fortify your base, and defend it from hordes of hungry bugs. Explore a variety of familiar landscapes from an all new miniature perspective, collecting food, coins and other items. Enter Bug Heroes, an epic fantasy world you never knew existed! -------------------------- Ranked one of the top iOS games of 2011 (metacritic.com)!! "...it's going to be really hard to ever find a way to enjoy a typical dual-stick shooter again." -- toucharcade.com "One part castle defense, two parts dual stick shooter, and a dash of RPG; Bug Heroes is the most interesting blend of iPhone gaming I’ve see since Infinity Blade." -- 148apps.com "Bug Heroes has slick presentation, charm, and lasting appeal... In my opinion this is one of those games that defines the iOS platform for gamers." -- appadvice.com "Without a doubt, Bug Heroes is the year's first must-have release." -- ifanzine.com -------------------------- FEATURES: - A seamless blend of action, adventure, castle defense, and role playing elements! - 10 unique Bug Heroes to play as, each with different strengths, weaknesses, equipment, and personalities. 10 more alternate heroes to choose, for a total of TWENTY playable heroes! Choose any 3 heroes to take into battle! - Level-up your Bug Heroes, increase their skills, and customize them with a huge variety of equipment and abilities! - Melee and ranged combat. Slice your enemies with swords, swat bugs off of ledges or into walls, and blast them from long range with rifles and machine guns! - Scour the lands for food, then defend your food stash from hordes of hungry bugs. Build turrets and fortify your base! - Optional, randomized side quests for even more depth and re-playability! - Over 50 unique enemy types, ranging from tiny fleas to giant snails. Detailed "Insectopedia" for background info and strategies on every single enemy! - Multiple profiles and game saves, tons of achievements, and online leaderboards! - Supports all devices, old and new. Enjoy crisp retina graphics on the iPhone 4 and iPod Touch 4g! -------------------------- TRAILER: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ErYZbs5Q7c -------------------------- If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, and for all news on upcoming updates, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @FoursakenMedia! --------------------------

About

Project Requiem

Experience classic 90s survival horror with modern graphics and intuitive mobile controls. Manage limited resources, explore terrifying environments, and face intense combat to escape a nightmare.

Highlights
  • Classic survival horror gameplay
  • Next-gen mobile visuals
  • Built for mobile touch controls
  • Intense atmosphere and combat
  • Immersive audio experience
Features
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THE NIGHTMARE REBORN Step into the darkness and experience the ultimate tribute to the golden era of 90s survival horror. Inspired by the legendary classics that defined the genre, this game brings back the nostalgic dread of survival horror, completely reimagined with stunning modern graphics and seamless, intuitive mobile controls. Every shadow tells a story... of death. You are trapped in a forgotten corridor, and your resources are running out. This isn't just about shooting—it's about surviving. Manage your limited ammo, ter and navigate terrifying environments where danger lurks around every corner. Can you face the nostalgic evil and escape the nightmare? GAME FEATURES: Classic Survival Horror Gameplay: Nostalgic inventory management, tense resource scarcity, and classic exploration vibes. Next-Gen Mobile Visuals: Real-time lighting, high-quality character models, and a terrifyingly realistic atmosphere powered by modern graphics technology. Built for Mobile: No clunky setups. Experience ultra-smooth, responsive, and intuitive touch controls designed specifically for iOS. Intense Atmosphere & Combat: Stave off your fear as you investigate the dark. Choose your fights wisely—every bullet counts. Immersive Audio Experience: Play with headphones to experience the chilling sound design that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Screenshots

Bug Heroes Deluxe4 screens
Project Requiem4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bug Heroes Deluxe at 89% against Project Requiem's 0%. Bug Heroes Deluxe also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (18 vs 3). Project Requiem's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Project Requiem is free to download; Bug Heroes Deluxe costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bug Heroes Deluxe holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bug Heroes Deluxe has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Bug Heroes Deluxe's written reviews are positive against 0% of Project Requiem's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bug Heroes Deluxe versus Project Requiem: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBug Heroes DeluxeProject Requiem
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (18 ratings) — better1.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB1.3 GB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperFoursaken MediaFilip Rudzinski

Customer experience

Bug Heroes Deluxe

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral16.7%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.6%

Project Requiem

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Bug Heroes Deluxe

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Game freezes constantly
  • Game stutters
  • Can't see high scores
  • Game keeps crashing
  • Randomly freezes during gameplay
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  • Bug where elephant snail is distorted
  • Thief spider taking food from stash
  • Can barely get on adventure mode
  • Bug where bug won't move
  • Profile crashes when unlocking nuke
  • White squares appearing
  • Some characters not visible
  • Visual effects scrambled after update
  • Poison symbol not visible
  • App not set up for multitasking

Requested features

28 requests
  • Update the game
  • Make it full screen
  • Add more heroes
  • Add more maps
  • Add multiplayer mode
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  • Add loadouts
  • Add skins
  • Implement a system to use more than one hero at once
  • Add Bug Heroes 3
  • Fix visual effects
  • Add new content
  • Add Bluetooth multiplayer
  • Add online multiplayer
  • Add more weapons
  • Add more enemies
  • Add more maps
  • Add iCloud support
  • Add Chinese language support
  • Improve graphics
  • Add new characters (butterfly, dragonfly, centipede, silverfish, moth, millipede, water bug, head lice)
  • Add new maps (bedroom, lounge, pool, bunker, porch, food store)
  • Add visual upgrades to heroes
  • Make armor match character type
  • Add a cricket hero
  • Add a wolf spider upgrade
  • Add a centipede hero with a flamethrower
  • Add a butterfly or dragonfly sniper
  • Add more abilities

Project Requiem

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bug Heroes Deluxe

No in-app purchases

None

Project Requiem

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bug Heroes Deluxe free?
Bug Heroes Deluxe costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Project Requiem free?
Project Requiem is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bug Heroes Deluxe or Project Requiem?
Bug Heroes Deluxe is rated higher. Bug Heroes Deluxe averages 4.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Project Requiem averages 1.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Bug Heroes Deluxe or Project Requiem have ads?
Neither Bug Heroes Deluxe nor Project Requiem shows ads.

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