Hero HQ
Taking on the high-pressure role of an emergency dispatcher, Hero HQ tests tactical decision-making, squad stat matching, and time management. Managing a superhero squad across a bustling city map, emergency calls ignite in real time—ranging from tree-stuck pets and high-rise fires to bomb threats at the central station. Success hinges on dispatching the right hero for the job while keeping shift failure meters from running out.
Hero stats, emergency dispatching, and choice calls
Managing a roster of five heroes requires matching individual stat profiles against incoming city emergencies.
Stat profiling and co-op dispatching
Every squad member relies on four core attributes: strength, agility, intellect, and endurance. Tapping an emergency icon reveals stat requirements. Dispatching high-agility heroes handles fast-paced vehicle chases, while high-strength heroes tackle structural collapses. Hard missions feature strict timers and permit dual-hero deployments, combining stat totals to overcome complex disasters.
Choice calls and interactive bomb defusal
Starting from shift four, emergency calls introduce interactive decision points. Rather than automated resolution checks, players must analyze situational clues to make split-second choices - such as reading bomb schematics to select which wire to cut under pressure.
Hero cooldowns, stat leveling, and HQ workshop
- Cooldown mechanics: Mission completion triggers a 15-second fatigue timer. Watching quick video clips grants coffee boosts that immediately reset tired heroes for rapid redeployment.
- Level progression & level 6 skills: Gaining XP levels up roster stats. Reaching level 6 unlocks game-changing special abilities custom-tailored to each hero.
- Shift life system: Ignoring active calls or failing emergency requirements depletes shift lives. Losing all lives forces a complete shift restart.
Pro tips for dispatch commanders
- Pair complementary stat heroes on hard calls: Combine high-Intellect and high-Endurance heroes on dual-hero missions to cover multiple stat checks simultaneously.
- Save coffee boosts for shift-ending rushes: Hold quick cooldown reset items until late-shift call spikes hit to prevent missed call penalties.
- Specialize stat builds early: Focus stat point investments into each hero's primary trait to build clear role specialists for high-difficulty emergencies.
How to play
Use the mouse to interact with everything in the game.
