
Chris Buffa (Modojo): We'll say this much: the title of Ravenous Games' newest iPhone and iPad release, Random Heroes, couldn't be more apropos. This is the strangest collection of do-gooders assembled in a video game, a group of 15 jumbled and gun-toting dudes inspired by Abraham Lincoln, Indiana Jones and RoboCop. They're out to prevent a bunch of monsters from destroying Earth while stuffing their pockets with coins. Fun platforming ensues.

CCG writes - "Random Heroes: Gold Edition begins with the plot of aliens invading Earth and it is up to you, the hero, to stop them. Taking a gun, you blast your way through various levels collecting coins and killing these beasts along the way. As you plow through the levels, you are greeted with traps such as spikes and things you must jump on to be raised to the next level. A life bar in the form of a battery shows your health, and the characters shoot at you in real time. The amount of coins is shown and these are collected after you blast an enemy to death."

James writes: "Fundamentally, Random Heroes feels like a game built for mobile devices. It is not in any sense a bad game but it does nothing in a market already filled to the brim with great platformers, even at a similar price range. Furthermore, the 108 levels are an absolute chore to get through, making me wish I hadn't even started it."

dan writes: Obviously, to survive this invasion, you’re going to need some serious firepower. Thankfully, Random Heroes: Gold Edition is full of it. As you progress through the levels, you’ll unlock new purchasable weapons with all the money scattered across every level and dropped from enemies. The shop is accessible via the pause menu meaning you can…