Pick a Hero Pros: Also allows the use of keyboard and gamepad Hotseat for local game Reminds you if you can still play You choose cards you draw from multiple ones 2 lanes Cons: Bad UI, not seeing cards in hand easily Some terrible cards, like 0 mana, deal 1 damage to random character, 1 mana 0/1 in front dummie You need to press I for card details to actually see what they do, might be faster to also allow this with right/wheel click Some spells are missing art Hot seat doesn’t have a confirmation button to prevent card seeing Found an online game, but it just crashed, couldn’t use external app to make a picture, but there it is makes one on F12: http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198027295232/screenshot/255957580511766410 Card browsing only works with a keyboard Frustrating RNG, many cards deal damage to random characters, often hurting your units or hero Overall the game isn’t very good. RNG is annoying, cards are imbalanced and the multiplayer crashes often. There d...
Pick a Hero
- Release Date:
- Jun 9, 2016
- Developer:
- vikingfabian
- Publisher:
- vikingfabian
- Platforms:
- Windows
Game Tags
About This Game
Pick-a-Hero is a card drafting game for two players. Each turn you pick cards from a random pool and play them on the board.
There is no unlocking, collecting or deck-building, all cards are playable from the start.
Online multiplayer, local hotseat play and single player practice mode.
Supports mouse, keyboard, Xbox360/One gamepad, PS4 gamepad and Steam Gamepad. No touch support.
Contains 191 cards.
Random events: 8 different gameplay modifiers.
Pick-a-Hero is perfect for those who don't have time to grind and just want to play on an even playfield.
Technical Facts
Big picture mode: Yes
Rebindable keys: No.
Multiplayer limit: 2
Supported resolutions: All
Multiple monitors: Yes
Framerate: Locked to 60
Offline gameplay: yes
Engine: XNA/C#
Development team size: 1
Screenshots
User Reviews
This is... surprisingly not bad. There's some UI work that needs cleaning up for feel, but it's really quite reasonable. I wanted the steam cards (which, problematically, have not been appearing in my inventory, but steam community seems borked so I'll give it a day), but tried it out a bit. In terms of play, I found it more enjoyable than hearthstone. There are a lot of game play decisions that I'd suggest to make it more the way I want, but that's just because I want something a little different. Objectively, what was produced in terms of gameplay is surprisingly good. The interface is where I'd actually expect the developers to focus. You need a card-o-pedia to detail game rules, cards and possibly context. The mechanism for identifying remaining mana can seem opaque with multiple numbers, minuses and the mana potions. The help-mode is super irritating because it blocks view, but not event propogation till you remember to dismiss it... tool-top equivalent on-hover would be preferr...
On principles alone, this game already gets an A+ - no CCG pricing douchebaggery, quick games, ability to play a drafting card game with your friends without investing 3 hours. And so far, it's holding up very well! I play mtg competitively for a number of years now but I've realized that despite my love for it, I only make about 5 *actual* decisions per match. Per 50 minute match. In PickAHero, despite the easy-to-get-into mechanics, I'm making just as many actual decisions per 8 minute game. Quick games means you'll get a lot of good feedback. Good feedback is opposed to bad feedback like "I guess I lose because I didn't draw enough land." Lots of good feedback will give you that bubbly excited feeling as you learn the depth the mechanics have to offer. It makes you want to play more. I think that feeling is called fun? I'm a robot. I'm recommending this game to all my friends. I need more people attacking this game's uncharted waters. I crave a deeper understanding of this...
[h1]COMICLY terrible Hearthstone clone[/h1] I can look past bad art. Dream Quest's art is roughly this terrible, but I played at least a hundred hours of it, because its deck building roguelike gameplay was great. But Pick a Hero is just BAD. It's just a cheap clone of Hearthstone, or rather just the Discover mechanic. Real card drafting is fun - trying to pick the best cards from a random selection to add to your deck is tense, nerdy fun. (When's the digital version of Seven Wonders going to come out?!) But that's not what this is. Each turn you're presented with a selection of three cards to pick from to add to your hand. You have no idea what's coming next. It sounds really random because it is. The interface is also AWFUL, especially how you have to activate a special mode to see what the text on cards mean. There are also major glitches, such as the way that all the cards disappear from the gallery if you Alt-Tab away. Maybe buy this now if you want it as a conversation piece af...
Quick & Easy to play and learn. I like card games but have an issue with Pay to Win models that let certain players buy up tons of cards and win. This game prevents that and allows all the players to draw from the same pool. I like that, the game may be a bit on the cheaper side with only like 200 unique cards however if you ever looking for something cheap and easy. Pick it up for the $1.
A fantastic little CCG with a open and honest business model. Pay once and everything is unlocked and ready to go. The game itself is fun so far and easy to get into. You can't build your own decks, but I don't feel like that's a huge deal in this particular game. It has a nice balance between random chance and strategy/skill, too. I haven't felt like I've been cheated or screwed over by bad draws yet, and every loss I've suffered has felt fair. The online matchmaking works well, if you're into that. It will probably flourish with more players. All in all, I found very little to complain about and a lot to enjoy. I'll probably log a decent amount of hours into this gem. For the price to enjoyment ratio, it's the best deal I've gotten in a long time!
I love this game. Unlike other card games you don't have to invest a lot of time or money to have a competitive deck. I also can sit down for five minutes and have a quick match or binge play all night. I will admit finding a human to play against has been a bit rough, but the game is new. Finding competition will become easier as more and more people start playing. Over all, the price is right, the game is fun, you should try it....now...do it now.
Hey! This game is excellent! An even playfield card game is pretty rare nowadays, and this has very excellent gameplay. I can see myself sinking many hours into Pick A Hero The dev is also on the ball fixing bugs and releasing patches Highly recommend. Cant beat the price for the value of gameplay. If you like hearthstone at all, you will like this game
Good: 1. Love the mana system, compared to other tabletop card games such as MTG. There is a constant supply of mana and it is up to the player to decide if it is worth gathering. In other words, you can forgo drawing a card (you can draw two per turn) in exchange for adding one point of mana to your pool, permanently. 2. The cards appear to be well balanced and, for the most part, fun and interesting with multiple uses. 3. Game is short and sweet with just enough decision making to make it engaging. I love the fast-paced games. Most of my games last about 5 minutes. 4. The game has a built-in ratings system for player feedback. You can let the creators know if a card is over or under powered as well as if it is boring. I love the forsight put in by the developer. 5. Art work is good and fits with the style of the game. Sound effects are also complimentary. 6. The heros you have to choose from, while not numerous, have a distinct abilities that, I feel, change the game signif...
boring as all get out
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System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows Xp, Vista, 7, 8, 10
- Processor: 1.6 Ghz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: 128mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 3.0
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 200 MB available space
FAQ
How much does Pick a Hero cost?
Pick a Hero is completely FREE to play. You can download and play it without any purchase.
What are the system requirements for Pick a Hero?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows Xp, Vista, 7, 8, 10 Processor: 1.6 Ghz Memory: 512 MB RAM Graphics: 128mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 3.0 DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 200 MB available space
What platforms is Pick a Hero available on?
Pick a Hero is available on Windows PC.
Is Pick a Hero worth buying?
Pick a Hero has 67% positive reviews from 39 players.
When was Pick a Hero released?
Pick a Hero was released on Jun 9, 2016.
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