Temporal Dark Patterns
This game has 9 reported Temporal Dark Patterns. There are 12 votes indicating the absense of a dark pattern.
3 votes
2 votes
1 votes
2 votes
1 votes
1 votes
2 votes
Playing by Appointment
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Being forced to play according to the game's schedule instead of yours.
1 / 2 votes
1 votes
2 votes
3 votes
3 votes
Monetary Dark Patterns
This game has 24 reported Monetary Dark Patterns. There are 9 votes indicating the absense of a dark pattern.
3 votes
Premium Currency
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Exchange rate between real money and in-game currency disguises the real price of items.
3 / 0 votes
3 votes
Pay to Win
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A player can spend real money to purchase something that gives them an advantage in the game.
3 / 0 votes
3 votes
3 votes
3 votes
3 votes
Anchoring Tricks
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Placing a cheap item next to an expensive item to make it look more affordable.
3 / 0 votes
2 votes
1 votes
2 votes
1 votes
Waste Aversion
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Capped inventory forces you to destroy items or upgrade inventory. Also, having small amounts of left over premium currency.
2 / 1 votes
1 votes
2 votes
Accidental Purchases
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Making it easy to accidentally spend money with no confirmation or ability to undo or refund the action.
1 / 2 votes
1 votes
2 votes
Recurring Fee
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Encourages players to play as much as possible to get their money's worth.
1 / 2 votes
3 votes
Social Dark Patterns
This game has 10 reported Social Dark Patterns. There are 11 votes indicating the absense of a dark pattern.
3 votes
Social Obligation / Guilds
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To avoid letting down your friends, you are obligated to play when you don't want to.
3 / 0 votes
3 votes
Fear of Missing Out
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If you stop playing you'll miss out on something or be left behind and unable to catch up.
3 / 0 votes
3 votes
1 votes
2 votes
Social Pyramid Scheme
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You get a bonus for inviting your friends and then they have to invite their friends.
1 / 2 votes
3 votes
Friend Spam / Impersonation
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The game sends spam to your contact list or social media account.
0 / 3 votes
3 votes
3 votes
Encourages Anti-Social Behavior
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The game incentivizes players to lie, cheat, or backstab other players to get ahead.
0 / 3 votes
Psychological Dark Patterns
This game has 16 reported Psychological Dark Patterns. There are 5 votes indicating the absense of a dark pattern.
3 votes
Invested / Endowed Value
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Having already spent time and money to improve your status in the game, it's difficult to throw it away.
3 / 0 votes
3 votes
Badges / Endowed Progress
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Reluctancy to abandon a partially completed goal, even one forced upon the player.
3 / 0 votes
3 votes
Complete the Collection
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The urge to collect all the items, achievements or secrets in a game.
3 / 0 votes
2 votes
1 votes
Illusion of Control
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The game cheats or hides information to make you think you're better than you actually are.
2 / 1 votes
2 votes
1 votes
Variable Rewards
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Unpredictable or random rewards are more addictive than a predictable schedule.
2 / 1 votes
2 votes
1 votes
Aesthetic Manipulations
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Trick questions or toying with emotions or our subconscious desires.
2 / 1 votes
1 votes
2 votes
Optimism and Frequency Biases
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Overestimating the frequency of something because we’ve seen it recently or memorably.
1 / 2 votes
App Store Ratings
| iOS: | (5.00) with 135,777 votes. |
| Google Play: | (4.69) with 1,053,261 votes. |
Recent Dark Pattern Reviews
Playing by Appointment reported on Oct 14, 2020
Guild Hunts are twice daily.
Wait To Play reported on Oct 14, 2020
It's the whole game. Timers dictate when to collect resources, deploy on quests, and have access to the other game modes.
Illusion of Control reported on Oct 14, 2020
It's just a very easy game really. No skill required, which is one of the good things about it but also makes for a hollow experience in my opinion
Complete the Collection reported on Oct 14, 2020
Dupes are the main way to power up heroes, so you end up collecting them all and seeking out as many copies as possible.
Grinding reported on Oct 14, 2020
They've replaced grinding with waiting, but the Labyrinth battles and most parts of gameplay are quite repetitive.
Accidental Purchases reported on Oct 14, 2020
A lot of the bundles have free versions to get you clicking in the shop. It's pretty easy to avoid clicking on purchases, but you have to be careful with the "reward tracks" that have an extra layer of items beyond the paywall.
Daily Rewards reported on Oct 14, 2020
The main AFK rewards are once every 12 hours but you also have Fast Rewards, Bounty Hunts, the Labyrinth, free items in the shop, gifts for friends, plus Daily and Weekly quests for items.
Wait To Play reported on Oct 24, 2019
It has a tavern to deploy characters on missions for rewards with a timer. This timer can be finished by using in game currency.
Infinite Treadmill reported on Oct 24, 2019
You could end when you complete all the story missions, but they are constantly adding new stories.
Power Creep reported on Oct 24, 2019
Although this game does have ways of feeding items into items purchased to make them more powerful and thus you wouldn't need to buy a new item to stay competitive.
Report a Dark Pattern
Sit back and relax in a beautiful world full of epic tales, exciting adventures and an abundance of rewards. Rediscover the fun of mobile gaming again!##Game Features##
Collect an array of legendary hero cards
Discover heroes and factions that each possess their own unique and gorgeous art style inspired by Celtic mythology. You'll want to add each and every card to your collection!
Kick back and enjoy all the rewards that come your way
Work and study will become the last thing on your mind as you enjoy playing AFK Arena. No complicated gestures or strategies needed. Let your army of heroes fight and amass riches for you. All it takes is ten minutes a day!
Uncover secret treasures in mazes
Venture deep into the heart of Esperia's many mazes situated within the Peaks of Time. Play at your own pace without time restrictions or deadlines.
Unite and fight together with players all around the world
Forge alliances with other players you meet and take on an array of dangerous opponents together! Assemble a robust team of heroes and go to battle in AFK Arena's global 'Legends' Championship'.
Strategize and dominate
Youll be surprised at just how many hero formations are possible as you overcome each of your adversaries. Get more out of heroic unions and factional bonuses as they play to your advantage and allow you to turn the tide of battles at your fingertips.
##Overview##
The demon invasion looms. Esperia must be saved! Call upon heroes from 6 unique factions, train your heroes, forge weaponry and unite with players from all around the globe. Send back those demonic hordes from whence they came!