Zeenbor said:

PRICE: FREE | Download iPhone Version | Download iPad Version


WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING:

"...the feel of the game is fantastic. The movement is fluid and easy and the gestures make sense. Hilariously, this over-the-top football game is the best controlling football game we've ever played on iOS."
Brad Nicholson, TouchArcade


"The nice thing is that games are quick to play, making Football Heroes a natural fit for mobile and tablets."
Glenn Wigmore, Operation Sports

FEATURES:

• Controls specifically designed for touch-screens! Arcade football with full control of your team: run, pass, throw, and tackle -- all at the touch of your fingertips.
• RPG mechanics that reward you with XP every time you do something awesome. Level up and your players abilities will increase.
• Build the ultimate team by collecting Hero Cards for your roster; Each Hero Card has unique skills and powers; Level each card to maximize their abilities.
• Deep fighting game system with special moves such as: Spinning Fists, Dragon Punch, Tornado Kick, Rocket Shoes, Lock-On Tackle, Time Bomb, Bullet Pass, Teleport, Proximity Mine, Oil Slick and many more!
• Build the ultimate football team and battle in Cup Mode or in Multiplayer; Customize your Team Name and City; Upload an image from your phone or tablet for your custom team logo. This will appear in your stadium and on your players' helmets; Customize all of your players' names and numbers.
• Single-player Cup Mode pits you against increasingly power teams with unique tactics and deadly special moves; Defeat each Cup and claim the coveted Cup Trophy.
• Multiplayer anywhere: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GameCenter, Online (Coming Soon!)
• Cross device synching: Play with the same team on your smartphone or tablet!

MEDIA:

Special Moves Showcase

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chickdigger802 said:

yep. fun stuff. curious if the game balance holds up later in the season. it seems like i can easily punch my way through all defenses.

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Zeenbor said:

The way the game is balanced (for single player) is the teams get progressively harder. Rookie and Kickstarter I cups are pretty easy (except for the last matches). If you want some real challenge, I'd suggest the Pro or Kickstarter II divisions.

For MP matches, it really depends on your opponent; a strong team will naturally overpower a smaller team.

As it is right now, we can dynamically update the game balance without pushing out title updates via server updates. Feedback from players, such as yourself, will help shape any inconsistencies in game balance you might experience.

That being said, what's your team value right now? Which cup are you plowing through?

Thanks for making the awesome thread.

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Also, how do you get new moves? I bought one character from the store and i don't know where he went.

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Are you ready for some football, in a form that has never been seen before? That’s what’s in store in Football Heroes, which is an arcade football game based on classics, but made with all new touch controls. You get to fully run, pass, and tackle, but what really makes the game stand-out is the ability to punch. A run up the middle is a completely different experience when you’re trying to box your way forward, and opponents are trying to knock you out, literally. Anything goes in this version of football allowing you to knock out receivers on the route, create separation when the ball is in the air, and beat down a quarterback without any worry of penalties.

NFL Blitz is the most well known arcade football game, and Football Heroes is like a 2D version that is more along the lines of Tecmo Bowl, and NBA Jam. It’s simply over the top action that doesn’t have to worry about safety concerns, and instead you’re trying to reach the end zone, and stop the opponent in any way possible. To amp up the arcade style, there are also power-ups letting you use spinning fists, drop bombs, throw flame passes, and more to completely turn the tables on the opponent. A nicely timed power-up can let you go the entire length of the field, or stop an opponent in their tracks. The power-ups replenish every few plays, so they can’t always be used, but you also have to contend with opponents power-ups as well.

Each game is composed of just two halves of 2 minutes each making for extremely fast paced on the go football gaming. There are six championship cups to play through giving your targeted single player against progressively more difficult opposition. Football Heroes also features RPG elements, and card collecting allowing you to level up, and upgrade your team with enhanced players. The entire game is free to play with ads at halftime, and in-app purchases to upgrade you team quicker than the coins you earn in game. The game also features local multiplayer, but online multiplayer isn’t included, and just potentially coming soon.

There are no quality choices for football on iOS with the pitiful Madden & NFL Pro, and the simple mini-games of Backbreaker and Flick Football. Football Heroes is the best yet, though that isn’t saying much, by providing the normal flow of a football game, but amped up by a factor of ten. It’s a whole new way to play, and it’s highly entertaining through the concentrated bursts of a quick moving field, and short halves. The cup mode keeps you coming back, and it’s simply enjoyable to punch your way through the line, knock out receivers, and complete long passes after taking down corners. The power-ups are a neat addition, but they’re a little imbalanced to be too powerful allowing them to dictate the outcome. On the harder difficulties, the computer opponents use them non-stop to make it more frustrating than enjoyable, because there’s no counteraction when one is used. Still though, it increases the challenge, and arcade style, which the game prides itself on.

Football Heroes (Free, iPhone / Free, iPad) is a great game for football fans, or arcade fans allowing for some hectic action on iOS that makes for a worthwhile download.

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chickdigger802 said:

an issue i'm running into (mind my lack of football lingo knowledge), is that the lack of a switch to closest guy button truly hurts like a motherfucker at times when the other team does some super, wiping your defense and trots off.

The AI defense are pretty poor at punching back from what i can tell. Also sucks that when you switch to a guy, they just stop running and you gotta start running again.

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chickdigger802 said:

Where do you get the big bucks? How does one afford these players that cost like 6k?

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heringer said:

Yeah, my biggest gripe with the gameplay.

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