Just Hero

About

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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

55%

Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews

music6 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game offers a challenging experience for beginners in the platformer genre.
It's inexpensive and can be completed in about 30 minutes, making it a quick test of platforming skills.
The graphics and music are decent, contributing to a fun, albeit frustrating, gameplay experience.

The controls are unresponsive and inconsistent, making jumps feel unreliable.
Fall damage adds unnecessary difficulty, often leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
The level design is poor, with some levels relying on luck rather than skill, which can detract from the overall experience.

music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and fitting for the game's vibe, while others describe it as mediocre or even unpleasant, leading them to mute it. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for its retro and funky elements, but it fails to leave a lasting impression for many players.
- “A funky indie game with a retro soundtrack.”
- “The music was enjoyable and I liked the character design.”
- “Despite that, the soundtrack is pretty nice and the art is also good.”
- “The graphics are cute and the music is awful, but I muted it.”
- “I didn't hate the music, but it was nothing to write home about.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The game's story is described as having potential with themes of betrayal, death, tragedy, and revenge, but many players feel it ultimately lacks depth and coherence. While some appreciate the moral about perseverance, others criticize the narrative for being vague and disconnected from the gameplay, leading to confusion about the protagonist's motivations. Overall, the story fails to deliver a satisfying experience, leaving players questioning its purpose.
- “The plot of this game is intertwined with themes like betrayal, death, tragedy, and revenge. Play it, and then look at that again.”
- “This game has it all: an intricate storyline, betrayal, death, tragedy, and finally, revenge!”
- “The story strikes me harder than all the rest; it makes you question why the character even goes on this adventure in the first place.”
- “Despite the description, there's no story here: you're just running around collecting bubbles for I don't know what reason.”
- “For this game, I don't know why it strikes me harder than all the rest, like, why does he even go on this adventure anyway?”
- “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.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics are generally described as cute, though some users find them overly bright and question the choice of color for the protagonist. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some appreciating the visuals while others express dissatisfaction.
- “- The graphics, why does everything seem so bright, and why green for the protagonist?”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and fun, but some users have noted issues that can detract from the experience, potentially testing players' patience. Overall, while it has its merits, certain aspects may frustrate some players.
- “It's a fun game, but it will test your patience. Check out some gameplay I had.”
- “However, there were a couple of issues I noticed that I think ruined the gameplay, at least in my opinion.”
- “It's a fun game, but it will test your patience. Go check some gameplay I had.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight positive sentiments towards character design, indicating that the visual representation of characters is appealing, but do not provide specific insights into character development or growth throughout the game.