Heroes of the Storm Alpha Versus Mode

If you have followed along with the previous videos then you know the basics, but do you know the Heroes of the Storm Alpha Versus Mode basics? Not yet you don’t! You do know about Practice and Cooperative modes though. Versus Mode has the same mechanics and controls, but is definitely a different experience.

Aggressive Mode

Your team of five real people will be facing five enemies who are also real people. Without Non Player Characters (NPCs), gameplay becomes much more aggressive. Aggressive gameplay often requires faster movement and frequent mouse clicking. Matches also typically last longer due to the more skilled opposition you’re facing. Games can last 25 minutes or more, so be aware if fatigue is an issue to you. As of now, there is no penalty if you have to leave early, but I fully expect that to change as the game continues into Beta and beyond. Leaving early put your team at a disadvantage and should be avoided unless it is an emergency.

Validating Versus Mode

While fun, Heroes of the Storm Alpha Versus Mode is more demanding; less forgiving; and more stressful than Cooperative or Practice modes. While you can talk to your teammates during the match, all communications when the match ends are stopped. This will keep trolling down as the stat screen is loaded. If you like more aggressive gameplay and aren’t easily fatigued, Versus is probably for you. But don’t take my word for it, signup for Beta & try it out! Look for more HotS on our YouTube channel! If this Accessibility First Look helped you here then check out our other First Looks!