Hero Academy for Steam - Announcement Teaser

Robot Entertainment has announced that their critically acclaimed mobile strategy game, Hero Academy, is coming to Steam on August 8, 2012. Players who purchase the game on Steam will unlock an exclusive new heroic team featuring the mercenaries from Valve Corporation's wildly popular Team Fortress 2. Additionally, each heroic expansion team purchased in Hero Academy on Steam will unlock a unique item in Team Fortress 2.

Blending classic tactics gaming with the fast-paced action of modern casual titles, Hero Academy delivers tense one-on-one battles with quick bursts of gameplay. The balance of power can shift in a single turn, and victory requires a carefully crafted strategy. Deploy different character classes, defend your turf with countermeasures, and with the placement of a few special items, you'll conquer your opponent.

Hero Academy is asynchronous, so a player may battle friends across multiple simultaneous games on iOS or Steam, whenever they have a few moments of free time. Select your moves from a range of options, like advancing across the playing field, attacking, defending, or adding powerful items to the fray. Once you're satisfied with your five moves, submit your turn or add an animated taunt. The game's built-in chat system lets you talk smack or simply stay in touch with friends. The first player to destroy their opponent's crystals is declared the winner, but a range of strategies ensure that no two games are alike. The game launches on PC with two unique teams included, each with a variety of playable units. More heroic teams, avatars and add-ons are available via in-game purchase. Teams purchased in either the iOS or the Steam version of Hero Academy will work on all platforms.

Hero Academy Features:

• Cross-Platform Multiplayer Gaming -- Challenge friends on Steam or iOS to asynchronous one-on-one battles via online multiplayer. Play a heated bout in twenty minutes or across a full day, whenever you have a few moments. Play all of your Hero Academy matches at your desk, on your iPad, or on the go with your iPhone!

• Exclusive TF2 team -- The Steam version of Hero Academy includes the Council starter team and an exclusive new team featuring characters, upgrades, and abilities from Team Fortress 2! You can only unlock this team via Steam, but once unlocked you can use them anywhere that you play Hero Academy.

• Team Fortress 2 unlockable items -- Each expansion team purchased in Hero Academy on Steam will unlock a unique cosmetic item in Team Fortress 2.

• Quick to Learn -- Casual players can attack without mercy, while tactics game buffs will love the strategic cat-and-mouse gameplay

Hero Academy is an asynchronous multiplayer tactics game from Robot Entertainment that can be played on iOS and Steam. Featuring humorous fantasy visuals, Hero Academy is a mix of classic strategy and fast-paced casual gaming and has something for every player. For more information about Hero Academy, please visit http://www.HeroAcademyApp.com.

• Category

  Gaming

[Raz0rDragon]

so will it become free on steam like it is on iOS?

Second question -

If the game is not free, and i do HAVE in-app purchases, do i STILL have to buy the game?

p.s i love this game on iOS

[RobotEntertainment]

There will be a charge for the base game. On iOS, the core game is free because it is ad-supported. On Steam, there will be no ads, and the core game will included the Council team and the TF2 team. Any purchases you've already made on iOS will be usable in the Steam version as well (as long as you sign in with the same Hero Academy account)

[fryedegg]

@RobotEntertainment Cant wait to finally play this guys!  I still do not own an IOS device.... thank god you guys like steam! Hopefully I will be able to put down OMD2 for a little to try it out finally!

[RobotEntertainment]

The great thing about HA is that it's bite-sized gameplay. In other words, you can play OMD2, and switch to HA for some quick turns during load screens. ;)

[RobotEntertainment]

"I like the love you guys are showing, I hope you get it back in spades."

Tell your friends ;)

[Brick Man]

why it's not free in steam? or have a trail or demo? why?

[boeftim]

android plese why not??

[Tedi Mitu]

How you buy it on iPad ?

[Adrien Zombie]

If i buy the game on steam it as to update my account also on my itouch but will it work?

[torresworries]

Buying this game, i will offer 2 copies of magika for 1 copy of hero academy gold pack. Respond if interested.

[chaklong]

Are the TF2 items a long-term offer? Or is it a limited-time deal? I don't see a "buy before" date so if I buy this later, will I still receive the items?

[chaklong]

...what are you even trying to ask?

If you buy this game, you will get new items. It's as simple as that. You won't lose TF2 items if that's what you are asking.

[LucarioredLR]

I'm extremely worried: I will keep with the same weapons that I got on the old TF2 (I bought some), or I'll have to buy EVERYTHING again? Please, answer me D: