# Hero or Villain: Genesis

> Become the greatest hero or villain that the world has ever known!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.hostedgames.hovgenesis](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.hostedgames.hovgenesis)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.hostedgames.hovgenesis`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hosted Games
- **Category:** GAME\_ROLE\_PLAYING
- **Downloads:** 139,743
- **Rating:** 4.19 / 5 (2,807 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.19
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-05
- **First published:** 2019-09-18
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 22 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.hostedgames.hovgenesis)
- **Website:** [https://hostedgames.org/](https://hostedgames.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.choiceofgames.com/privacy-policy](https://www.choiceofgames.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Hero or Villain: Genesis** is a thrilling 350,000-word interactive novel by Adrao that puts you in the shoes of the world's greatest hero or villain. Balance the challenges of everyday life with epic battles as you choose from dozens of superpowers like hellfire, super-speed, or mind control. Customize your armor and gadgets, forge alliances, and seek the perfect sidekick to aid your cause.

The game offers rich storytelling with several illustrations and multiple difficulty levels—from invincible hero to slightly superhuman. Play as any gender identity and explore a diverse cast with romantic options. With over two dozen unique endings, your decisions truly control your destiny in this immersive text-based adventure.

## Rankings

- #189,272 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `org.hostedgames.hovgenesis.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviewers repeatedly praise the game's story-driven, customizable, and replayable experience, with freedom to explore multiple paths. However, negative feedback centers on monetization and content access issues, inconsistent DLC/upgrade delivery, writing quality in spots, stability problems, and platform limitations (not available on iPhone).

### Pros

- Story-driven narrative with meaningful branching choices
- Extensive customization options and power variety
- High replayability and variety of stories/pathways
- Perceived value / worth the money when content is accessible

### Cons

- Ongoing paid model and pricing barriers / content gating
- DLC/upgrade access and delivery issues
- Writing quality criticisms (awkward dialogue, shallow writing in places)
- Stability issues like occasional crashes or random restarts
- Platform limitations / not available on iPhone

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.hostedgames.hovgenesis)