Hero Academy

December 20, 2011 Robot Entertainment Robot Entertainment
Strategy Indie
Linux Android PC iOS Mac
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Test your skills in this light-hearted battle between friends! Heroic teams have gathered to engage in friendly contests on the Academy playfields. Will your team emerge triumphant?

Enter a world of swords and magic, and challenge friends old and new to a contest of tactics and skill. From the human Council to the mysterious Dark Elves, every team needs a fearless captain to lead them to victory. Only those that leverage their team’s strengths and capitalize on their opponent’s weaknesses will protect their crystal and win the day. The Academy extends a warm welcome to all – whether they’re already heroes, or simply heroes in training.
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Release Date December 20, 2011
Developer Robot Entertainment
Publisher Robot Entertainment
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Themes Historical
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