HERO-E
- March 7, 2017
- Osky Studios
Get on SteamExplore a world of underground caves, rescuing swimmers who have been kidnapped by a mysterious black hand ...
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a sincere homage to the classic 1984 arcade game 'Hero', capturing the retro vibe effectively.
- Controls are customizable and responsive, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- The game is completely free, showcasing the developer's dedication to making it accessible to everyone.
- The graphics are extremely low quality, resembling obsolete retro pixel art that feels outdated for modern PC standards.
- Gameplay can be frustrating due to unclear level selection mechanics and a lack of controller support.
- The audio experience is criticized for being unpleasant, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as an early 2D platformer where players control a superhero navigating dungeons and caves to rescue a character, utilizing explosives and laser eyes to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies. While some users criticize the gameplay as subpar, others appreciate the variety of levels and features that exceed expectations.
“Essentially a kind of early 2D platformer, gameplay consists of controlling a superhero through various dungeons and caves to rescue the girl.”
“Gameplay is supplemented by the ability to drop explosives to destroy wall obstacles, and laser eyes to shoot enemies.”
“A good deal of levels and more features gameplay-wise than I would have expected.”
“Crapy gameplay”
“Gameplay is supplemented by the ability to drop explosives to destroy wall obstacles, and a laser eyes to shoot enemies.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for relying on outdated retro pixel art, which many feel is a step back from the advancements in contemporary PC graphics. Reviewers suggest that the gaming industry has evolved past this style, making its use feel obsolete.
“They chose to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“The gaming industry moved on from pixel graphics as soon as the technology to do so became available.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the story aspect is either unclear or not well-defined, with users questioning its presence or coherence. Overall, there seems to be a lack of engagement or satisfaction regarding the narrative elements of the game.
- grinding1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding for minimal rewards.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been described as overwhelming, with one user noting that it was so intense it made it difficult to play for extended periods.
“I couldn't play it for very long; I think the music tore my brain apart faster than I realized.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The music feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere at all.”
