With the introduction of cheap, passive mobile games like Draw Something and Words with Friends, the attention span of gamers has been growing shorter every year. The appeal of being able to fit multiplayer entertainment in life’s quick little breaks ensures no one ever has to spend a lot of time or money to keep in touch with friends in a fun way. Unfortunately, games like these often lack depth as a requirement to keep things speedy and inclusive. Indie developer Robot Entertainment, made from some of the guts of the now defunct Ensemble Studios, believes complexity is not a necessary sacrifice for approachability. Releasing simultaneously and functioning seamlessly on both the iPhone and PC,Hero Academy brings a whole new level of intricacy without a higher dedication requirement.
