Heroes United: Fight x3: A Surprisingly Unashamed Mobile Game
Heroes United: Fight x3 is a standard 2D hero-collecting RPG. You gather a team of diverse characters and battle enemies and bosses – a familiar formula in the mobile gaming world. However, a closer look reveals some… unexpected characters.
The game's marketing materials prominently feature characters bearing a striking resemblance to Goku, Doraemon, and Tanjiro. While the game itself is unremarkable, the blatant use of these iconic figures without apparent licensing is, to put it mildly, audacious. It's a fascinating example of brazen copyright infringement.
The inclusion of these recognizable characters, famous for appearing (even unlicensed) in other games, is both amusing and slightly unsettling. It's a refreshing change from the usual subtle imitations; this is a full-blown, unapologetic homage.
However, this blatant disregard for intellectual property rights overshadows the game itself. Many truly excellent mobile games deserve attention, and it's disheartening to see a title like Heroes United: Fight x3 gain any traction.
For a more rewarding mobile gaming experience, check out our top five new mobile games this week, or read Stephen's review of Yolk Heroes: A Long Tamago – a game with superior gameplay and a much more memorable name.
