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Hero Among Us

Though innovative in concept and boasting a great setting and aesthetic, a lack of content and glaring balance issues keep Hero Among Us from taking to the sky.
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71% User Score Based on 17 reviews
Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

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Hero Among Us is a single player survival real-time strategy game. It was developed by Fire Horse Studio and was released on February 26, 2021. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Hero Among Us" , you create your own superhero and fight for justice in a dynamic world filled with crises and super villains. Choose your hero's abilities, manage global issues, and engage in battles against various enemies. Your actions will determine the fate of humanity, so use diplomacy and combat skills wisely to prevent chaos and bring peace to the world.

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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
gameplay2 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Unique superhero abilities and skill trees add depth to gameplay, allowing players to make strategic decisions.
  • The game offers a fun and challenging experience, especially for fans of the superhero genre.
  • Each hero feels distinct, providing varied gameplay experiences and encouraging multiple playthroughs.
  • The game suffers from poor quest design and unclear mechanics, leading to frustration and confusion.
  • There are significant bugs and performance issues, including crashes and non-intuitive controls.
  • Limited content and a lack of updates have left the game feeling abandoned and underdeveloped.
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their great theme and art style, contributing to an engaging aesthetic. However, some users note that despite the innovative visuals, the overall experience is hindered by a lack of content and balance issues.

    • “The theme and art style are great, but what kept me hooked all this time is really the feeling of 'if only I had taken this one different decision' or 'if only I had picked these other talents... I could have gotten it', which has been keeping me wanting to play just one more match.”
    • “Though innovative in concept and boasting a great setting and aesthetic, a lack of content and glaring balance issues keep 'Hero Among Us' from taking to the sky.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
    • “Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game world.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the flexibility in grinding, as they can choose to enhance their hero power, develop benefits for their allied countries, or engage in combat with villains to quickly earn enhancement points. This variety allows for a more personalized and strategic approach to progression.

    • “The grinding in this game feels endless, with little reward for the time invested.”
    • “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over just to level up, which quickly becomes tedious.”
    • “The need to grind for enhancement points takes away from the enjoyment of the game, making it feel more like a chore.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story features intriguing concepts within the skill trees, but the quest lines are criticized for their lack of resolution and slow progression, leaving players wanting more from the narrative experience.

    • “The storylines suggested by the skill trees have some interesting concepts; I can't say the same for the quests, though.”
    • “The quest lines sort of trickle out, with little to no resolution.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay combines superhero strategy and simulation mechanics, requiring players to manage their hero and skills to combat villains effectively. While initially expecting a shorter experience, players find the game challenging and engaging, particularly on higher difficulty levels, leading to intense and prolonged gameplay sessions.

    • “Superhero strategy/sim mechanics and skills allow you to manage your hero and abilities to protect the world from villains.”
    • “I wasn't really sure what to expect, maybe some sort of Plague Inc.-style gameplay that would keep me engaged for an hour or two with a twist. However, I have to say I am still battling to complete this game on the hardest difficulty, as it's incredibly intense!”
    • “I wasn't really sure what to expect, to be honest. I thought it would be some sort of Plague Inc. style gameplay that would keep me engaged for maybe 1 or 2 hours with a twist. However, I have to say I am still struggling to complete this game on the hardest difficulty, as it's incredibly intense!”
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Hero Among Us is a survival real-time strategy game.

Hero Among Us is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Hero Among Us was released on February 26, 2021.

Hero Among Us was developed by Fire Horse Studio.

Hero Among Us has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Hero Among Us is a single player game.

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