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Hero or Villain: Genesis

53%Game Brain Score
story, replayability
graphics, music
66% User Score Based on 32 reviews

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"Hero or Villain: Genesis" is an open-world superhero RPG where players can create their own powerful character and choose their own path, becoming a hero or a villain. With a range of abilities and customization options, players will explore a detailed city and engage in missions that shape their character's story and morality. The game features a dynamic world where the actions of players can have far-reaching consequences.

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66%
Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews
story8 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game offers extensive customization options for characters and powers, allowing players to create unique superhero or villain personas.
  • The story is engaging and features a variety of choices that can lead to different outcomes, providing some replayability.
  • The author is actively updating the game and responding to player feedback, which shows a commitment to improving the experience.
  • Many choices feel inconsequential, as the game often leads players down a predetermined path, undermining the sense of agency.
  • The ending serves primarily as a setup for a sequel, leaving players feeling unsatisfied and questioning the relevance of their choices.
  • Character development is often shallow, with many characters lacking depth and failing to create emotional connections with players.
  • story
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is a mixed bag, featuring an interesting premise that allows players to navigate the duality of superhero and civilian life, but it suffers from inconsistent character decisions and abrupt endings. While some players appreciate the depth of choices and character interactions, others criticize the narrative for being bogged down by office politics and a lack of meaningful consequences. Overall, the story is engaging but may leave players feeling unsatisfied due to its execution and abrupt conclusions.

    • “The story has you trying to juggle your hero life and your civilian life, and deciding what kind of hero do you want to be.”
    • “Many different power sets and with varying ranges on your abilities, with a number of story hurdles progressing differently based on your choices.”
    • “Great game, fun story and so many choices; you can be a hero, a villain, a vigilante, a merc, and so many powers to choose from. Can't wait to see more from the guy who made this.”
    • “🔲 this game has no story”
    • “So I found this story to be exceedingly annoying to play; it has the typical problem these games have where you will make decisions you think are consistent but leave your personality stats all over the place because the author has their own idea of what you should be choosing rather than being consistent.”
    • “And then it just ends abruptly, without even giving you a chance to finish any of your plot lines, leaving you with a general feeling of 'what the hell happened'.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users generally find the game to have good replayability, with some describing it as infinitely replayable and enjoyable, especially considering its price. Overall, it offers a satisfying experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.

    • “Infinitely replayable.”
    • “Certainly enjoyable, especially for the price, with some nice replay value.”
    • “Overall, I would say it has good replayability at least.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are considered unimportant by users, suggesting that gameplay takes precedence over visual quality.

    • “The graphics are outdated and lack detail.”
    • “The visual style feels cheap and unpolished.”
    • “The environments are bland and uninspired.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is often praised for its immersive quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many players noting that it complements the gameplay effectively. Some reviews highlight memorable tracks that stand out, while others appreciate the variety and emotional depth of the soundtrack. Overall, the music is considered a significant strength that elevates the gaming experience.

  • gameplay
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its thoughtful design, particularly the inspired difficulty selection mechanic, which reflects the author's passion for creating an engaging experience.

    • “You can tell this was a passionate author, and the difficulty selection as a mechanic was inspired.”
    • “The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with a perfect balance of challenge and reward.”
    • “Each level feels unique and thoughtfully designed, keeping me hooked from start to finish.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the emotional depth of the game, noting that certain sidequests, while lacking direct consequences, provide touching and meaningful experiences that enhance the overall narrative.

    • “There are even side quests that seem to have no consequence save for purely emotional ones; one was really touching and nicely interwoven.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy appears to prioritize promoting unique characters over advertising external influences, suggesting a focus on originality rather than competing with global trends.

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