- July 30, 2018
- Artax Games
IRO HERO
No, it won’t replace the Ikaruga’s or Raiden’s of your past, but Iro Hero is a valiant crack at the all-too-rare shoot ‘em up genre. If you’ve got a top-down, bullet-heavy adventure itch that needs scratching, Iro Hero will likely satisfy.
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IRO HERO is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by Artax Games and was released on July 30, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from critics.
In a world where humans are used as power supplies, only one man has the will to change it all! Iro Hero is a vertical shoot ’em up with beautiful pixel art graphics inspired by many old-school classics. Staged across 9 action-packed levels, Iro Hero features a unique and fresh four-color polarity system, with interactive elements, puzzles, color zones, weapon upgrades and special skills to unloc…
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Iro Hero (Switch) Review
A punishing game that misses the mark.
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In short, if a developer wants to design a methodically-paced game that relies on the player's aptitude for problem-solving, then they should also present an option to easily retry difficult sections. Iro Hero already has its own identity, so there's no need to stray further from the pack by implementing so many strange design-decisions. Having to sit through several minutes of "filler" just for another crack at the real obstacle is not fun or challenging. This shmup is only recommended for those out there willing to put up with a lot of tedium.
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IRO HERO is a arcade shooter game.
IRO HERO is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, PlayStation 4 and others.
IRO HERO was released on July 30, 2018.
IRO HERO was developed by Artax Games.
IRO HERO is a single player game.
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