Clicker Heroes

Clicker Heroes is a free-to-play idle game developed by Playsaurus, first released in 2014. This game is part of the broader "clicker" genre...

About Clicker Heroes

Clicker Heroes is a free-to-play idle game developed by Playsaurus, first released in 2014. This game is part of the broader "clicker" genre, which combines the satisfaction of incremental progress with minimal gameplay effort. It has been well-received for its accessible mechanics, engaging progression system, and addictive gameplay loop.

Gameplay Overview

In Clicker Heroes, players embark on an endless journey to defeat waves of monsters and bosses by clicking on them to deal damage. Each defeated enemy rewards gold, which can be used to hire and upgrade heroes. Over time, the game shifts its focus from active clicking to a more idle gameplay experience as the heroes you hire automate the damage-dealing process.

Key gameplay elements include:

1. Clicking and Automating Damage:

   • Early on, players actively click monsters to deal damage.
   • Heroes, which can be purchased with gold, provide passive damage (DPS - damage per second), reducing the need for active clicking.

2. Hero Upgrades:

   • Each hero has a series of upgrades that boost their DPS or provide additional abilities.
   • Some upgrades enhance the player's click damage, making a hybrid playstyle viable.

3. Progression:

   • The game is divided into zones, with each zone consisting of ten levels, including a boss battle at the tenth level.
   • Bosses must be defeated within a time limit to progress to the next zone.

4. Prestige System:

   • Players can reset their progress via a system known as Ascension, which grants Hero Souls as a reward. Hero Souls can be used to summon Ancients, powerful allies that provide significant boosts to DPS, gold gain, and other gameplay mechanics.

5. Ancients and Relics:

   • Ancients are a key part of long-term progression, offering strategic depth as players decide which abilities to prioritize.
   • Relics, obtained later in the game, provide additional bonuses and customization options.

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