Honor of Kings review – “A classic MOBA you can play for hours”

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Honor of Kings review - "A classic MOBA you can play for hours"

  • Honor of Kings‘ character roster possess interesting abilities
  • The game runs well across multiple devices
  • While it doesn’t push the genre forward, it’s still a great MOBA

As a long-time fan of mobile MOBAs, I have played my fair share of games in this genre. However, Honor of Kings stands out to me for its simple yet engaging gameplay and easy-to-understand mechanics.

Starting a new mobile Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game like Honor of Kings can be either exhilarating or overwhelming due to the learning curve. With new abilities and complex mechanics to master, it might feel daunting if you aim for higher ranks. However, my extensive experience with Honor of Kings reveals that it’s an exception to this rule. Here is a comprehensive review to help you understand what the game has in store!

Simple gameplay, easy-to-understand mechanics

Honor of Kings is a classic MOBA that stays true to the genre. For those who don’t know, a MOBA is a multiplayer online battle arena, a.k.a. a multiplayer game where a group of people, in this case five, have to fight another group with the same number of players.

The PvE aspect of the game

Just like in other MOBAs, there is a common objective for both teams: destroying the enemy base. That is easier said than done since everyone is trying to defend it. In Honor of Kings, that’s where the gameplay becomes fun. In my experience, taking down the towers to get to the base has been a very smooth process, especially when playing a mid-lane Mage.

The jungle camps are simple to manage, and once you’ve played a game, you’ll quickly understand each enemy’s location and best strategy for defeating them. However, this isn’t always the case with player battles, which we’ll discuss further on.

Honor of Kings review - "A classic MOBA you can play for hours"

Two larger mob camps exist as well, which can be tackled by a strong jungle player and perhaps an additional teammate or even the entire team. These camps bestow benefits to everyone, yet I’ve noticed that some players prefer to bypass them and focus on quickly taking down towers and advancing toward the enemy base. I think these mobs could benefit from additional incentives to encourage more players to take the time to engage with them.

Well, I’ve spent countless hours immersed in the world of PvE gaming, and I must admit, it’s a rewarding experience. Yet, after some time, the monotony sets in. Climbing ranks can feel like an endless grind, especially when your focus is solely on objectives. As someone who started from a low rank, I understand the frustration all too well.

Honor of Kings review - "A classic MOBA you can play for hours"

On to the PvP

The PvP aspect of Honor of Kings is above average. I would say that once you manage to learn one hero and learn their range and skills (damage, tankiness, speed, pretty much everything), it starts to get fun.

Matching is fair

When it comes to player matching, the matchmaking system seems balanced to me. I’ve had players that understood the game from my first few matches, and players who were completely new. However, while that might sound bad, the enemy team did too, so it all evened out in the end.

In my opinion, earning extra points in a MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) game is a plus, as improving your rank is a common goal for players.

As a gamer, I understand your concern about encountering bots and smurfs in online matches. But in my experience, this hasn’t been the case. I believe there’s an anti-bot system in place to prevent such occurrences. So, if you’ve had doubts, let me reassure you – it’s not a frequent issue.

Decent graphics, great sound

The graphics in Honor of Kings are neat. I love the effects and animations each hero has, and that gives a little insight into their personalities and powers. It’s great, and the sounds are too. There are voice lines and an announcer voice too, which is normal for this type of game, but here they fit together very well.

The game runs well on mobile, without overheating

I have played Honor of Kings on my ROG Phone 6D Ultimate, which is indeed a gaming phone, but I’ve also played it on an old Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G, and in both cases, everything ran well.

Based on my personal experience, I have never encountered overheating issues while playing Honor of Kings on any device I’ve used. This is a significant advantage, as I’ve struggled with other Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) games like Wild Rift and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang not running smoothly on some devices due to optimization issues. Therefore, if your device has had trouble running these games in the past, I highly recommend giving Honor of Kings a try. It’s been optimized exceptionally well, ensuring a smooth gaming experience for a wider range of devices.

Honor of Kings review - "A classic MOBA you can play for hours"

There are plenty of freebies and resources to incentivise you to play more

One feature that stood out to me was the amount of freebies I received. Free heroes, materials, skins, and pretty much everything you could think of. This is another big plus because if you want to be a F2P player, you need as many of these resources as you can get your hands on.
As a F2P player myself, I haven’t felt a
need
to spend money to be able to play at all. All the heroes I play got decent upgrades with just the free stuff, and that was big for me, since I have played this game for a decently long time (I’ve briefly tried the Chinese version too).

Is Honor of Kings unique?

The simple answer is
no
, Honor of Kings is not a unique game, but it is a solid MOBA that can stand its own against other entries in the genre. It has unique features, characters, and mechanics, and there are plenty of aspects to this game to make you like it.

You don’t need to be an expert right away; there are many complex aspects to explore such as team dynamics and strategies. But before delving deep, just begin by experiencing it for yourself. If you enjoy this genre, I highly recommend giving it a chance. I’m confident that you will find it as captivating as I did.

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2024-07-25 16:19