Heroes of Hellas 4: Birth of Legend > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

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5 / 5

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A MATCH 3 LEGEND HAS BEEN BORN!

PostedFebruary 12, 2018

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Heroes of Hellas fans have been waiting a long time for this amazing Match 3 game to be released, and this game was well worth the wait! This is a Chain type M3 game, that can be played in a Timed or UnTimed mode of difficulty. There are 12 Rewards or Achievements to earn, and 15 Bonus Chapters to unlock, as you team up with Hermes to rebuild the Pantheon of Heroes.

It took me a few levels to ...Show more

Heroes of Hellas fans have been waiting a long time for this amazing Match 3 game to be released, and this game was well worth the wait! This is a Chain type M3 game, that can be played in a Timed or UnTimed mode of difficulty. There are 12 Rewards or Achievements to earn, and 15 Bonus Chapters to unlock, as you team up with Hermes to rebuild the Pantheon of Heroes.

It took me a few levels to really get into the game, but once I got the hang of it, and figured out the mechanics and features of the game, it quickly became addictive. When you make long chain matches, Coins will appear on the board. Coins can be used as a Wildcard so to speak, because they can be included in a match with any tile, as long as there are 3 or more tles total in the chain. Resources and Gems can be collected by dropping them off of the honeycomb shaped board, and Weapon Pieces are hidden underneath the Brown celled tiles, which require a match made on top of the brown cells. Gold Tiles can also be collected by making matches on them.

Power-ups will appear on the board such as Bombs and directional Lightning Bolts, which are activated when you include them within a Chain Match. Other power-ups such as Hermes, will shuffle the tiles, once you select the Icon. This type of power-up, must be recharged by matching the green tiles, or whichever color tile is associated with the the power-up. Winged Tiles will reveal hidden sections of the board, once they are activated by including in a chain. Storm Clouds partially cover the board, and require matches made next to them, to make the clouds dissipate. Ropes require a being included in a chain match with whichever tiles are covered by the ropes. Stone Monoliths can only be removed when you include the tile with the same symbol on each monolith, has been matched.

Even though I'm not a fan of Chain type Match 3 games, there are a few select games, that just somehow works for me, such as Cradle of Persia, and of course Heroes of Hellas. If you don't like this type of M3, I urge you to at least try the demo, I think this game may change your mind about it, enjoy!

HEROES OF HELLAS GAMES AVAILABLE
Title***Release Date***Average Rating

Heroes of Hellas 1 (April 15-2009) 4.2
Heroes of Hellas 2: Olympia (January 13-2010) 4.5
Heroes of Hellas 3: Athens (October 26-2011) 4.7
Heroes of Hellas 4: Birth of Legend (February 12-2018) n/a

by: Alawar Entertainment
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I recommend this game!

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Oh what a joy!

PostedFebruary 12, 2018

margot01

fromDeventer, the Netherlands

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Word

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

One off my all time favorites is back, and how! For some reason I didn't like Heroes of Hellas 3, but this one has the magic of the first two HoH games. A variety of tasks, very appealing graphics, mini games that actually make sense in the storyline etc. All the good things from the old games are kept and some very nice new elements are added, such as the battle with the Minotaur at the end of ...Show more

One off my all time favorites is back, and how! For some reason I didn't like Heroes of Hellas 3, but this one has the magic of the first two HoH games. A variety of tasks, very appealing graphics, mini games that actually make sense in the storyline etc. All the good things from the old games are kept and some very nice new elements are added, such as the battle with the Minotaur at the end of chapter one. After playing the demo, I instantly bought the game. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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AWESOME PUZZLE

PostedFebruary 13, 2018

mcurbelo

fromKissimmee, FL

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Have been waiting for this game for years. I have them all and I thoroughly enjoy them. I've been thinking about the 4th and surfing the web to see if there was any hint of this game.... I'M SO GLAD IT'S FINALLY HERE. Graphics, sound, music are amazing. Game play lots of fun. One of the best and enjoyable games I've ever played. Thanks BF for making my week.

I recommend this game!

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I Was Ready for a New Hellas M3!

PostedFebruary 15, 2018

Kafinkee

fromOntario, Canada

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I can't remember if I own #1 or 2 but I played that game a few times, thoroughly enjoyed it each time. Since they're all quite similar, I didn't have the urge to buy any of the others. I was thinking recently of playing it again so was very happy to see a new episode released, perfect timing! A new story and game boards are most welcome as is an updated version that I know will be ...Show more

I can't remember if I own #1 or 2 but I played that game a few times, thoroughly enjoyed it each time. Since they're all quite similar, I didn't have the urge to buy any of the others. I was thinking recently of playing it again so was very happy to see a new episode released, perfect timing! A new story and game boards are most welcome as is an updated version that I know will be Windows10-friendly.

As with previous games in this series, game play is nice and smooth and there's no waiting for tiles to finish dropping off the screen before making another match, something that turns any M3 game into a no-buy for me (but of course, it's a chain-type matching game, not swap and match anyway). Still, I really appreciate being able to play as fast as I want to and the glitch-free, smooth play. Storyline is the least of my concerns when it comes to an M3 game so I really don't care if it's great or a stinker. This one's 'okay' in my opinion.

If you're a fan of M3 games, I highly recommend that you give the demo a try. Show less

I recommend this game!

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really enjoyed it

PostedFebruary 15, 2018

aanem

fromGeneva, Switzerland

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Match 3, Puzzle, Word

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I've got the 1st 3 Heroes of Hellas games and play them a lot. This one is a great step forward in graphics, colour and fun.

I recommend this game!

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The return of the Hero

PostedFebruary 14, 2018

janechurch

fromOADBY, UK

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Match 3, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

So happy to play the latest Hero game. Bought it immediately and, after a couple of days playing, I still have a way to go. There is something soooo addictive about this game - I found I had played around three hours without a break!!
This game is fun, colourful and wonderfully noisy.
Thank you Big Fish

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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OMGosh!

PostedFebruary 12, 2018

MissMaddie

fromLas Vegas, NV

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

All I can say is...AWESOME! This is the whole package! Plus more!

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Number 4 in a truly legendary series!

PostedFebruary 18, 2018

felixgarnet

fromManchester, UK

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

It seems ages since the last heroes of Hellas was released - it was such a joy to see Number 4 here at last! To me this is the perfect game - no need to try it first as I knew it would be great and it more than lived up to expectations.

The Match-3 play is exhilarating and challenging (but not frustratingly so) with lots of power-ups and super smooth action.

The graphics are stunning - gods ...Show more

It seems ages since the last heroes of Hellas was released - it was such a joy to see Number 4 here at last! To me this is the perfect game - no need to try it first as I knew it would be great and it more than lived up to expectations.

The Match-3 play is exhilarating and challenging (but not frustratingly so) with lots of power-ups and super smooth action.

The graphics are stunning - gods and monsters from ancient Greece beautifully depicted - and the Greek music makes for a delightful audio background. I played for hours, it's so addictive and there are bonus levels if you just don't want to leave Hellas. :-) Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

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The Wait is Over...

PostedFebruary 16, 2018

games27

fromOrlando FL

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Hidden Object, Mahjong, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I have been anxiously waiting for this 4th version of my most favorite match game and it does not disappoint. I wasn't sure how they could come up with new variations, tasks, etc., but they have managed to keep it different, interesting, challenging and creative. Kudos! Guess I have to wait years for HOH 5, but that's OK as along as it continues!!

I recommend this game!

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Superior Match-3 Game

PostedFebruary 17, 2018

drustorm

fromSan Francisco

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Heroes of Hellas, from the very first one, has been my favorite Match-3 game. Once you've played one of these games, other Match-3s are measured by it.

It's been a long time since the last one, so Hello, Old Friend!

HoH relies on strategy more than speed, although speed is a consideration if you choose Timed mode. Learning to chain tiles to put powerups and coins in advantageous positions ...Show more

Heroes of Hellas, from the very first one, has been my favorite Match-3 game. Once you've played one of these games, other Match-3s are measured by it.

It's been a long time since the last one, so Hello, Old Friend!

HoH relies on strategy more than speed, although speed is a consideration if you choose Timed mode. Learning to chain tiles to put powerups and coins in advantageous positions accelerates the speed of clearing the board and makes working towards removing difficulty obstacles less a matter of random speed drops and more a strategy.

The story moves right along with every board, the story map is colorful, but not cartoony, and the boards themselves are easy to see and manipulate.

Just in every regard a superior, top quality game.

I highly recommend this to any gamer. Show less

I recommend this game!

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