Heroica is a LEGO Games subtheme that is based on an adventure game with five models that can be purchased separately. The games modes include Normal Mode, Epic Mode, and Battle Mode and the modules can be arranged or at the discretion of the player. The Microfigures, introduced in the Heroica theme, include two factions, the Heroes and Monsters and each set contains both heroes and monsters for the heroes to fight.
2012 LEGO Sets
2012 was a very important year for LEGO license themes, namely, the contract with Lucasfilm was renewed to extend Star Wars sets until at least 2022. The LEGO Group also celebrated its 80th anniversary in August of that year. 2012 also marked the year for one of the largest number of new and important themes being released which included The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, Marvel Super Heroes, DC Super Heroes, Monster Fighters, Friends and LEGO Friends. With the introduction of all these new themes LEGO did discontinue a number of beloved themes in 2012 which included Alien Conquest, Atlantis, Pharaoh's Quest, Kingdoms and Harry Potter which did make a return six-years later, thankfully.