Million to One Hero
- July 23, 2019
- Over the Top Games
Get on Steam"Million to One Hero" is a platformer adventure game where players can journey through the memories of Chronos and experience the story of Epicus, an aspiring hero. The game offers a variety of challenges including traps, puzzles, and mythical creatures. Additionally, players can create and design their own stages for added gameplay.
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- The game features a robust level editor that allows for extensive customization and creativity, making it accessible for players to create their own levels and mini-campaigns.
- Gameplay is smooth and engaging, with a variety of user-created levels that provide high replayability and fun platforming challenges.
- The game has a charming aesthetic and a unique ancient Greek theme, along with a great soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- The game is being delisted from Steam and will become unplayable due to insufficient sales to maintain server costs for user-created content.
- There is a limited player base, resulting in a lack of new levels being created, which diminishes the longevity of the game.
- The level editor, while powerful, has some restrictions such as a maximum of 10 levels per user and a limited selection of decorations and blocks.
- music7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a limited selection of six in-game tracks that can be tailored to fit various level themes, enhancing the overall atmosphere. While the soundtrack is praised for its quality and distinct style, players express a desire for more song options and the ability to incorporate their own music. Overall, the music contributes positively to the gameplay experience, complemented by excellent sound effects.
“You can add dozens of traps, pick-ups, golden orbs (the mtoh version of coins) and switch-based puzzles (there's an advanced section of the creation engine that delves deep into more complex puzzles) and you can alter the zone and music to one of the six in-game tracks to suit the mood of your level, whether it be an underwater stage; leaping across crumbling platforms in the sky or a dark dungeon area.”
“Very polished with its own distinct style, an absolutely amazing level editor giving the necessary tools to create an original level, a great soundtrack, and lots of toys to play with.”
“The playability is smooth, great soundtrack!”
“Not a lot of songs to pick from.”
“The only thing I noticed that you can't alter at all are the character sprites as well as providing your own music (although the developers are constantly adding tweaks, so this could be changed in the future, although I'm not sure).”
“You can alter the zone and music to one of the six in-game tracks to suit the mood of your level, but the limited selection feels restrictive.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its smoothness and intuitive controls, making it easy to learn yet challenging to master. It introduces innovative mechanics, particularly in level editing, which sets it apart from traditional platformers. Overall, the combat and movement mechanics, including running, jumping, and dashing, contribute to a fresh and engaging experience.
“The gameplay is smooth, well done, and controls are easy to pick up, difficult to master... everything a good game needs.”
“Personally, what I appreciated most is that it didn't try to imitate other more classic platformers and introduced new mechanics, especially in level editing, that gives you the liberty to make and experience something fresh and unique.”
“Gameplay consists of running, jumping, wall jumping, and dashing.”
“Personally, what I appreciated most is that it didn't try to imitate other more classic platformers and introduced new mechanics, especially in level editing, that give you the liberty to create and experience something fresh and unique.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story in "Million to One Hero" effectively combines fun platforming with an adventure-based narrative, featuring a unique adventure creator that allows players to craft their own stories through multiple levels. While the game offers a solid narrative foundation, some players express a desire for more developer-created content, as they enjoyed the tone set during the tutorial. The narrative kicks off with Chronos, the god of time, engaging the player and hinting at grand adventures.
“Another underrated lever editor platformer, Million to One Hero hits a great balance of fun platforming and adventure-based story.”
“It also features an adventure creator, where you can string multiple levels together to make a larger story.”
“The only downfall is that I really enjoyed the tone of the game in the tutorial and wish there was more developer-made story mode, even just 3 or so hours, but it's a minor gripe based on the quality of user-made levels I've seen.”
“Effectively split into two halves, the game has a fully functioning platforming side complete with a story as well as the ability to play one of the hundreds (and growing) user-created stages which range from gentle and casual to twitch-tastic.”
“The story begins with Chronos, the god of time, breaking the fourth wall and letting the player know of grand adventures of old.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features appealing graphics and animations, highlighted by its charming pixel art style. While the visuals consist of small sprites, they effectively complement the platforming gameplay, which is the primary focus of the experience.
“Has nice graphics and animations.”
“Great pixel art platformer with good graphics and animations.”
“The graphics are made up of tiny sprites, but the bulk and main reason to play this game is the platforming.”
“The visuals feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The art style is inconsistent, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
"Million to One Hero" is praised for its engaging gameplay and high replayability, making it a solid choice for players looking for a platformer that offers multiple opportunities for enjoyment.
“Million to One Hero is a solid platformer, very engaging and with high replayability.”
