Just Hero

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Just Hero is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Anatoliy Loginovskikh and was released on September 28, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

Just Hero is a classic platformer starring a green-hatted man destined to be a hero, with an intricate storyline involving betrayal, death, and revenge. After losing his memory, the protagonist must uncover what happened to him and find answers to many questions. With challenging levels and intricate mechanics, players will face difficult obstacles on their path to the end.

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35%

Audience ScoreBased on 154 reviews

music10 positive mentions

graphics6 negative mentions

The game has a low price point, making it accessible for players looking for a quick experience.
The retro soundtrack is enjoyable and adds a charming element to the gameplay.
The game can be completed in a short amount of time, making it suitable for achievement hunters.

The controls are unresponsive and awkward, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Fall damage is implemented poorly, causing unnecessary difficulty and frustration during platforming sections.
The level design is basic and often feels random, lacking coherence and challenge that would make it enjoyable.

graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally described as cute and simplistic, often reminiscent of 8-bit or 16-bit styles, but many reviewers find them to be below average and monotonous. While some appreciate the quaint aesthetic, others criticize the lack of customization options and the overall execution, leading to a perception of mediocrity in both visuals and gameplay. Overall, the graphics may appeal to a niche audience, but they are often overshadowed by issues with controls and level design.
- “If you enjoy precision platformers that are far from perfect but provide some fun music and cute graphics, I'd say go for it.”
- “On one hand, the graphics are quaint, if not minimalist (granted, it's an aesthetic that feels more niche nowadays).”
- “A game with simplistic, cutely drawn graphics that managed to have an in-depth, well-written storyline; you'll be surprised with what this little game has to offer, so you shouldn't be fooled by the cute graphics.”
- “It has monotonous graphics, painfully awkward character movements, no way to customize the controls, and a completely confusing loading system that can toss you to a random spot in the level when you use the load function in the menu.”
- “As it is, very mediocre platformer with very mediocre graphics, sprites, and gameplay, annoying looping audio track that started to grind my ears and nerves as I played this, random bugs every now and then that would make me glitch through a wall and just be stuck there, and overall unresponsive controls. I don't recommend it to anyone.”
- “- below-average art style, even for a game in this price range.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been widely criticized for its frustrating mechanics, particularly fall damage and unresponsive controls, which detract from the overall experience. Many reviewers noted that the platforming elements feel clunky and simplistic, leading to a lack of enjoyment and frequent deaths due to poorly designed mechanics. While some appreciated the art style, the consensus is that the gameplay is mediocre at best, plagued by technical issues and a lack of depth.
- “Feels like art that goes back to the roots of video games, and doesn't detract from the gameplay like others in the genre.”
- “The classic platform mechanics are always there making it quite intuitive to play; you run, jump, pick up stuff, and take down enemies by jumping on them, while some surfaces hurt (water, lava, etc.).”
- “When you stay with basic graphics, simple MIDI tunes, and almost no story, everything about the game relies on the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay experience on Steam Deck OLED was deeply frustrating.”
- “Overall: fun art style, so-so level design, and bad controls and mechanics.”
- “Basic gameplay is crippled by technical and design problems that severely flaw the overall playability and enjoyment.”
music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
44%
13%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising the soundtrack as a standout feature despite the overall lackluster gameplay and graphics. Descriptions range from "pretty good" and "funky" to "obnoxious," indicating that while some found it enjoyable and charming, others found it overwhelming or forgettable. Overall, the soundtrack is often highlighted as a redeeming quality in an otherwise disappointing experience.
- “The soundtrack is actually pretty good and this gets some credit for being a completed product, but it's not a great addition to the crowded platformer market.”
- “A funky indie game with a retro soundtrack.”
- “The music was enjoyable and I liked the character design.”
- “I booted it up to a screen claiming the title to be 'Just Hero Hard Game', paired with music playing at a few million decibels with no way of turning it off other than the sound mixer.”
- “The graphics are cute and the music is awful, but I muted it.”
- “Art style is below average, music is obnoxious at best and maddening at worst, the lack of basic options required in any PC game as of 2017 and too simplistic gameplay formula do not allow this game to even be worth considering in the library of any self-respecting player.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews present a stark contrast in opinions regarding the game's story, with many players criticizing it for lacking depth and coherence, often describing it as non-existent or poorly executed despite claims of an intricate narrative involving betrayal and tragedy. Some users express frustration over the absence of a meaningful plot or background to justify the protagonist's actions, while a few highlight the potential for a well-written story that is overshadowed by simplistic gameplay and graphics. Overall, the consensus leans towards disappointment in the storytelling aspect of the game.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “This game has it all: an intricate storyline, betrayal, death, tragedy, and finally, revenge!”
- “A game with simplistic, cutely drawn graphics that managed to have an in-depth, well-written storyline; you'll be surprised with what this little game has to offer, so you shouldn't be fooled by the cute graphics.”
- “The supposed plot doesn't have a hint of a story.”
- “Do you see the introduction in English under the game's thumbnail: 'the plot of this game is intertwined with things like betrayal, death, tragedy, and revenge.' Play it, and then look at that again.”
- “There is no background story, even minimal, to justify or explain the actions of the protagonist.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate a lack of character development or progression in the game, with some players appreciating the music and character design but feeling disappointed by the absence of growth or upgrades for the characters.
- “There is no character development or upgrading at all.”
- “The characters feel flat and lack any meaningful growth throughout the game.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of depth in character progression.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is polarizing; while some find the protagonist's antics genuinely hilarious and worthy of merchandise, others criticize it for lacking self-irony and relying on nonsensical elements.
- “First of all - the hero: he's so funny I'm ready to wear him printed on my t-shirt.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has been criticized for poor performance, attributed to its development tools, and frustrating level design that includes short fall damage distances and luck-dependent challenges in the later stages. Overall, players find the optimization lacking and detrimental to the gameplay experience.
- “The level design is awful; the distance at which fall damage occurs is ridiculously short. The performance is poor, especially considering it was made with GameMaker Studio and MS Paint. How is that even possible? The last few levels are completely luck-dependent.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the emotional impact of the game, noting that unexpected damage often occurs even when they are not actively engaging with enemies, leading to feelings of helplessness and annoyance.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs that significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of gameplay.
- “Buggy as all hell and just doesn't feel fun to play.”