Heroes of Newerth – Why isn't this game getting more press?

Loadscreen investigates the upcoming RTS game Heroes of Newerth. Described as 'A delicate mix of Counter-Strike, Dark Age of Camelot, and Warcraft III – If that's at all possible', the article attempts to raise the profile of this exciting new experience that is already drawing players away from DOTA. Hardcore gamer's only.

[tdrules]

because its in closed beta?

[trix0r]

Technically it's not strictly 'closed beta', because if you have a key you can invite your friends. Also during the Christmas period they had a free sign up time where anyone could join the beta. Secondly, why should the game not get more press just because it's in beta? I was just commenting on the fact that not many people are talking about it on a site like N4G that's all.

[Leord]

@ trix0r:
That doesn't mean it's not in closed beta....

Just because they have periods of "FFA" invites to increase the testing numbers does not mean it's open beta.

Either way, the argument is moot. It's a lovely game.

For everyone else:

Also try out LoL (League of Legends)! It's less hardcore and less full of people who think they are hardcore, the game is released and it's free to play.
http://leagueoflegends.com/

[ThePostalDudeX]

My friends are addicted to this game.....I really don't see the draw that this game has on people, Sure I'll play it with them sometimes but It gets stale after awhile.

[Azurite]

Isn't this that standalone DOTA clone?
Not sure what the connection to Counter-Strike and Dark Age of Camelot is has.

Can someone enlighten me?

[brodels]

is amazing and addicting. DotA is THE ONLY game I've played everyday for over 4 years... and since I started playing HoN - I haven't played DotA once! This game blows DotA away - it's like DotA on steroids. HoN is definitely going to be played by me daily for the next few years.

[Tarmgar]

I love this game greatly. I pre-bought it actually. Only $30.

[Leord]

Me to. Well worth it.

[PCA]

... websites is thrilled about the game and gives it the best coverage right now:

preview: http://tinyurl.com/yf5wr3j

best-mods: http://tinyurl.com/yzcjpbg

[lucifon]

Great game for sure but it does get repetitive and dull imo. However the main reason I'm not playing it more is simply the community. It has one of the worst communities for any game I have ever seen. All the DOTA elitists have jumped onto it.

I love S2 Games and feel inclined to pre-purchase for that reason as I think they've done a really good job of the genre. But man... they shoulda had another bash at the Savage series and really tried to get it out there. Savage games are absolutely awesome!

[trix0r]

"Isn't this that standalone DOTA clone?
Not sure what the connection to Counter-Strike and Dark Age of Camelot is has.

Can someone enlighten me?"

I was just trying to make comparisons to certain gameplay mechanics, the fact that it's 5v5 and involves a lot of team play aspects (you could equate each 'lane' to a bomb site or pathway in a CS map). Also the fact that each hero has a certain skill set which will ultimately compliment other teammate's heroes is in a similar vein to an MMO like DAoC.

I agree that there are problems with a lot of the 'elitists' who jump onto games like this, but the system whereby you can play games based on a players rating / specify new players only, means that S2 Games have set up a decent match making system.

[Azurite]

Ah, I see.
Sounds interesting, may get the game eventually.