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Heroes United: Fight x3 is a lawsuit just waiting to happen, so let\'s talk about it

by Penelope Jan 16,2025

Heroes United: Fight x3: A Surprisingly Unlicensed Delight?

This simple 2D hero-collecting RPG, Heroes United: Fight x3, might initially appear unremarkable. It follows the familiar formula of assembling a diverse team to battle enemies and bosses – a genre well-trodden, but not necessarily a bad thing.

However, a closer look at its marketing materials reveals some…unexpected characters. The game's promotional images prominently feature faces strikingly similar to Goku, Doraemon, and Tanjiro – characters whose inclusion seems…questionable, to say the least. Let's just say the licensing agreements are likely…unclear.

A screenshot of Heroes United showing a skeletal mage being picked from a menu for battle

The brazen use of these recognizable figures is undeniably amusing. It's a bold, almost endearingly shameless display of…creative liberties. It's a refreshing change of pace, a quirky reminder of a bygone era of less-stringent copyright enforcement.

While the blatant rip-offs are hard to ignore, it's worth remembering the wealth of genuinely excellent mobile games currently available. To offer a counterpoint to this unlicensed adventure, check out our latest top five new mobile games list!

Alternatively, read Stephen's review of Yolk Heroes: A Long Tamago, a game that boasts superior gameplay and a far more memorable title.

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