Million to One Hero

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Million to One Hero is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Over the Top Games and was released on July 23, 2019. It received positive reviews from both critics and players.

"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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Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

music8 positive mentions

The game features a powerful and easy-to-learn level editor, allowing players to create complex levels and adventures.
It offers smooth gameplay with engaging mechanics, making it enjoyable for platforming enthusiasts and speedrunners.
The game has a distinct style and great soundtrack, providing a unique experience compared to other platformers.

The game is being delisted from Steam and will soon be unplayable due to insufficient sales to maintain server costs.
There is a limited player base, resulting in few new levels being created and a lack of variety in user-generated content.
The game suffers from some technical issues, including crashes and an always-online requirement, which can hinder the experience.

music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising the great soundtrack and excellent sound effects that enhance the overall experience. However, some users note that the selection of songs is limited, leading to a sense of repetitiveness over time. Despite this, the polished art and gameplay help to offset any musical shortcomings.
- “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!”
- “Excellent sound effects and music.”
- “The music gets a bit repetitive.”
- “Not a lot of songs to pick from.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as a smooth and engaging 2D platformer that emphasizes user-generated content, reminiscent of Mario Maker but tailored for PC. While some players find the music and combat repetitive, the introduction of unique mechanics, particularly in level editing, allows for a fresh and creative experience. Overall, the controls are easy to learn yet challenging to master, contributing to a well-rounded gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay is smooth, well done, and controls are easy to pick up but 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 give you the liberty to create and experience something fresh and unique.”
- “It's basically a 2D platformer, based on user-generated content, a Mario Maker-like but for PC. The music gets a bit repetitive, and the combat can also be repetitive, but the art and gameplay make up for it.”
- “There's a lot of nuance in the gameplay and a lot of hard tricks discovered by the community.”
- “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 make and experience something fresh and unique.”
story
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The story in "Million to One Hero" is praised for its engaging blend of fun platforming and adventure elements, allowing players to create their own narratives through an adventure creator that connects multiple levels into a cohesive storyline. This feature enhances the overall experience by providing a platform for creativity and storytelling.
- “Another underrated level 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.”
graphics
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The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their quality, featuring appealing animations and well-executed pixel art that enhances the overall visual experience.
- “Has nice graphics and animations.”
- “Great pixel art platformer with good graphics and animations.”
replayability
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"Million to One Hero" is praised for its high replayability, making it an engaging platformer that encourages players to return for more gameplay.
- “Million to One Hero is a solid platformer, very engaging and with high replayability.”