Hero of Not Our Time

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Hero of Not Our Time is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Hide Head and was released on October 9, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Hero of Not Our Time is a 2D top-down action game with elements of 90s classics. The player will have to move through neo-noir dungeons looking for a way out, simultaneously destroying various monsters using magic and weapon, cleaning up location after location.

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 93 reviews

gameplay19 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features a unique and fun weapon customization system that allows players to create their own guns and spells.
The soundtrack is energetic and enhances the gameplay experience, making combat feel exciting.
Despite its flaws, the game has a lot of interesting mechanics and potential, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate its quirky design.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and design issues, making it frustrating and difficult to play.
The user interface and controls are convoluted, leading to confusion and accidental actions during gameplay.
The fog of war mechanic and unskippable loot animations disrupt the flow of the game, making exploration tedious.

gameplay
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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56%
9%
The gameplay of this title is characterized by a mix of innovative mechanics and frustrating design choices, leading to a polarizing experience. While some players appreciate the quirky reload system and unique weapon assembly, many criticize the convoluted controls, lack of polish, and confusing mechanics that detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite its interesting ideas, the gameplay often feels unbalanced and tedious, leaving players divided on its execution.
- “It is really fun and has a quirky reload mechanic which is what made it stand out to me.”
- “Excellent top-down action with very dynamic gameplay.”
- “Many mechanics, much stuff to do - at first I was confused what to do and how to do, but after that you fastly learn - and trust me, this game will amaze you.”
- “A lot of interesting ideas, but none of them can save the bland gameplay.”
- “General gameplay is frustrating due to lack of balancing and the high amount of bugs.”
- “The game contains a lot of incredibly counter-intuitive mechanics that make combat not only a chore, but also potentially deadly and run-ending.”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
38%
9%
The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic and dynamic quality, enhancing the gameplay experience and creating an engaging atmosphere. However, some players noted issues with repetitive tracks that interrupt the flow, detracting from the overall enjoyment. Despite these concerns, the soundtrack is generally considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The music is a banger and reminds me of Diablo, but with blood magic and guns.”
- “The game has a cool pumping system, an interesting idea, and fantastic music.”
- “An excellent soundtrack suitable for the atmosphere of the game, allowing you to relax while killing various enemies.”
- “Esdeaz did a pretty good job on the soundtrack here, but it's ruined by the fact that you hear the same songs repeated - not looped, repeated, as they are interrupted and started anew each completed level - for extremely large blocks of levels at a time.”
- “Gunfire noise is generic, enemy noise is forgettable, and everything is pretty much drowned out by the music.”
- “And the music is pretty bipolar.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
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19%
The graphics of the game are a mix of pixel art and 8-bit style, which some players find charming and well-detailed, particularly in character models and weapon designs. However, others have reported that the visuals can be hard on the eyes, leading to discomfort during extended play sessions. Overall, while the aesthetic may not appeal to everyone, many appreciate the stylish presentation and dynamic animations that enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The game's a lot of fun so far and has amazing visuals.”
- “At first glance, the pixel aesthetics appear well done: the character model, weapon parts, spell book, and head case are all extremely well-detailed.”
- “It is worth noting the pleasant pixel graphics, weapons reload animation, a variety of enemies, and excellent soundtracks under which to destroy monsters is a pleasure.”
- “The visuals are hard on the eyes.”
- “I got a headache after playing this for 3 hours and I suspect the visuals are to blame.”
- “Here would be nicer graphics than these pixels; it would be very cool.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
12%
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The story is described as rich and interesting, though somewhat vague and poorly translated, which can lead to confusion. While the game's aesthetic and thematic design are praised, the narrative's coherence is questioned, with some players feeling disconnected from the overall plot. Despite these issues, the ending is noted as a highlight.
- “And the ending and the story are rich.”
- “The aesthetic is fantastic and the story, although vague, is interesting.”
- “Good idea: the story.”
- “I enjoyed this game but it has its downsides; it is buggy and the translation to English is poor, so the story comes across a little cloudy.”
- “What's the story?”
- “I'm unsure of the story, but in terms of theming and design, it is set in a weird mix of worlds that don't really link to one another.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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The atmosphere of "Hero of Not Our Time" is widely praised for its quality and immersive qualities, enhanced by an excellent soundtrack that complements the gameplay. Players find the atmosphere both relaxing and engaging, contributing to the game's addictive nature and overall enjoyment.
- “An excellent soundtrack suitable for the atmosphere of the game, allowing you to relax while killing various enemies.”
- “A very interesting game with well-suited music that creates its own atmosphere in the game.”
- “Hero of Not Our Time is a challenging game with a quality atmosphere.”
- “In general, I liked the game and many will like it because of its atmosphere and soundtrack; I recommend it.”
- “A very interesting game with well-suited music that creates its own atmosphere.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to cumbersome mechanics like reloading and a lack of engaging content in the early game. This repetitiveness disrupts the flow of gameplay and detracts from the overall experience, making it feel outdated and underwhelming.
- “Reloading is tedious and really annoying since you have to get to the left edge of the screen to do so.”
- “A lot of things that look interesting are very tedious and gameplay-impeding.”
- “Probably one of the most barebones and ancient roguelikes I've played in years, in a bad way, with how tedious and underwhelming the early game is.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, featuring amusing mechanics like a quirky gun reload system and a humorous mistranslation of a Shakespeare quote that some players find entertaining. While the comedic elements are present, their implementation is criticized, suggesting that the humor could be better executed. Overall, the game offers a blend of interesting yet flawed comedic moments.
- “Also, a little translation note: I think the Shakespeare quote you show at the start of every game is meant to be 'brevity is the soul of wit.' Although I find the mistranslation hilarious, so it might be better to leave it as is.”
- “Hero of Not Our Time is a singular top-down game with a funny reload gun mechanic; gameplay is like a roguelike where you have to gradually move from level to level.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized due to its unfinished and buggy state, with users reporting numerous issues and a lack of communication from developers for several years. Additionally, poor translation affects the clarity of the story, further detracting from the overall experience.
- “However, I cannot recommend it due to its unfinished and buggy state, as well as no word from the developers for several years now.”
- “I enjoyed this game, but it has its downsides; it is buggy and the translation to English is poor, so the story comes across a little cloudy.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be a mix of exhilaration and introspection, as the quick-paced action of clearing floors is contrasted by a more contemplative exploration of the dark environments, allowing for moments of reflection amidst the excitement.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The optimization aspect is highlighted by users as a means to enhance weapon performance through the use of specific hoods, indicating a focus on improving gameplay efficiency and effectiveness.
- “With these upgrades, we will be able to enhance the performance of our weapons.”
- “The optimization options available allow for a tailored gameplay experience that significantly boosts efficiency.”
- “I love how the game encourages players to fine-tune their strategies for maximum effectiveness.”

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Hero of Not Our Time is a casual action adventure game.

Hero of Not Our Time is available on PC and Windows.

Hero of Not Our Time was released on October 9, 2020.

Hero of Not Our Time was developed by Hide Head.

Hero of Not Our Time has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its atmosphere.

Hero of Not Our Time is a single player game.

Similar games include Strafe, Moonlighter, West of Dead, Lichdom: Battlemage, bit Dungeon II and others.

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