Heroes of the Storm

June 2, 2015 Blizzard Entertainment Blizzard Entertainment
MOBA
PC Mac
About

Heroes of the Storm is a multiplayer online battle arena video game by Blizzard Entertainment. The game brings together characters (known in the game as heroes) from multiple Blizzard universes, such as Warcraft and StarCraft and puts them against each other in an arena in a 5 versus 5 battle. Heroes of the Storm features multiple game modes, such as co-op (PCs vs. NPCs) and versus (PCs vs. PCs).
Storyline

Powerful warriors from Azeroth, Sanctuary, the Koprulu sector, and beyond have been sucked into the Nexus. Stranded in a strange limbo of clashing universes, these heroes have but one fate: endless battle for glory, survival, and just plain fun.
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Features Trailer
Trailer
Kerrigan Hero Trailer
Eternal Conflict Trailer
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User Score
78.9
Critic Score
75.8
Total Score
322
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Game Info

Release Date June 2, 2015
Developer Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher Blizzard Entertainment
Game Modes Multiplayer, Co-operative
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Action, Fantasy, Science fiction
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