Battlefield heroes accomplished its task.
Another downside is the lack of accessories. As far as I'm concerned, if you're going to create a MMO, finish it up with a nice selection of accessories. In this case, the gun selection is terrible with a measly few guns from which each class can choose. Game play is limited to 3 maps; which is quite disappointing and can cause game play to become monotonous. Also, most clothes and novelties must be bought with real money.
In character development, you are given the option of what side you will serve. In Battlefield Heroes you may choose between the Royal Army and the National Army. Both Armies have the same three classes from which to choose; Gunner, Soldier and Commando. One thing to note though is that you will not be allowed to switch Army's or classes during war. There is a text bar where you can enter your character's name. Then you may choose his hair and skin color as well as his hairstyle. That shouldn't take you long because, as I mentioned before, your choices are few.
It's battle time! You've created your character; chosen your side, picked your class and now you're ready for some action. What's next? The game controls are the standard W, A, S, D, for walking and your mouse is used to direct your camera. Heroes offers a short tutorial that is definitely worth a look, especially since it won't cost you but a few minutes of time and an 'at a boy.
I most definitely give the game play an A+! Your characters are able to pull of silly antics in keeping with the game's style; and yet the developers were able to maintain the fast paced, high intensity gaming experience one comes to expect with a war game, MMO or otherwise. A few shenanigans include standing on the wing of an airplane in flight whilst shooting and then parachuting down into enemy territory for a surprise attack. One thing I like about this game is the lack of background music. Many times background music can be just plain annoying and really steal the thunder of the sound effects (no pun intended, really). Heroes offers good ole sound effects such as honks, whirs, booms and whistles. I find it refreshing and enjoy a good explosion.
Honestly, it's hard to be overly critical of a game that you haven't paid for. Especially when that game is just as good or even better than the ones you did pay for. When I weigh in with my personal opinion, and it's a negative one at that; my reviews are balanced against my views of other games of equal content. I suppose that sometimes, as gamers, we should judge based on the ideal. How will game creators and producers ever know how to improve if we don't say what we want; free or otherwise?
That being said, would I recommend Battlefield Heroes? Absolutely! For some the graphics won't be their thing. The lack of female gender could turn some people off (pun intended!). Overall, and despite multiple downfalls or the shortcomings of ideals, depending on your view, Heroes is a game that I enjoy playing. Cruising around in a Tank, sniping from a far, the missions all add to the charm of this Free to Play MMO Shooter. If you really enjoy the Battlefield Series this game is a nice addition to the stable.