When comparing Hero Academy vs Frozen Synapse, the Slant community recommends Frozen Synapse for most people. In the question“What are the best Asynchronous Multiplayer games on Steam?” Frozen Synapse is ranked 2nd while Hero Academy is ranked 3rd. The most important reason people chose Frozen Synapse is:
There are 5 different online multiplayer gametypes (Secure, Exterminate, Charge, Disputed & Hostage). There is also a hotseat mode where local players can swap turns on the same PC.
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Pros
Pro Asynchronous multiplayer
Being that the multiplayer is asynchronous, users can take their time for their turns as well as take on several matches at once.
Pro Many methods to learn the deeper parts of the game
From tutorials to challenge levels their are many in game features to easily learn some of the finer intricacies of gameplay.
Pro Smart rewind system
During game players can use a smart rewind feature that allows the player go back and try different tactics to see which ones work the best.
Pro Intuitive design
From the menu system to the gameplay Hero Academy is very intuitive. Even newcomers can figure out how to play in no time.
Pro Good selection of multiplayer
There are 5 different online multiplayer gametypes (Secure, Exterminate, Charge, Disputed & Hostage). There is also a hotseat mode where local players can swap turns on the same PC.
Pro Randomly generated maps
Each game has a randomly generated map, which keeps the game fresh being that it is a different layout each time payed.
Pro Multiple game modes
There' s a campaign, that takes you through a cyberpunk style story where you assisting a resistance faction in a struggle against a corporate government regime; there is a skirmish mode that randomly generates a map based on a number of criteria you can set; and a multiplayer mode with 5 different gametypes.
Pro Play multiple games at once
Since the game is turn-based you can have multiple games running simultaneously. You can even play a game over e-mail.
Pro Watch replays of games
You can watch your own games or multiplayer games of other people.
Pro Great tactical depth
Frozen Synapse has deep tactical possibilities. You have to take into account your environment (there's even destructible terrain), strengths and weaknesses of each squad member, position and viewing angles of every man on the field while developing a coherent plan of action by setting waypoints, aim directions and stance of your squad members to overcome your enemy. You can even run simulations to see how things might play out before committing to action.
Cons
Con No time limit for turns
Players can take as long as they want to take a turn which means that there could be days that go by without anyone bothering to take their turn.
Con Story is forgettable
The story in Frozen Synapse is generic sci-fi.