Next Hero

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Next Hero is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by LINE Games Corporation and was released on March 16, 2018. It received negative reviews from players.

'Next Hero' is a Roguelike-shooting action RPG that explores dungeons, acquires weapons and equipment, and kills monsters. Find a girlfriend kidnapped by the dragon and rebuild the destroyed village to become a hero in the village!

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Single-Player

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33%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The retro pixel graphics fit the game's style and are visually appealing.
The music has a nostalgic feel, reminiscent of classic games like Zelda.
The game can be fun and challenging once players learn enemy patterns and mechanics.

Controller support is broken and has not been fixed since release, making gameplay frustrating.
The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a boring experience.
The game is often compared unfavorably to better titles like Binding of Isaac, highlighting its shortcomings.

graphics
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The game's graphics feature retro pixel art with a fixed resolution and controls, which some players find appealing, while others criticize them as a poor substitute for modern visuals. Despite being released in 2018, the reliance on outdated graphics has led to mixed opinions, with some users describing them as "crappy" and lacking talent. Overall, the graphics are seen as a divisive aspect of the game.
- “The retro pixel graphics are charming and nostalgic, perfectly capturing the essence of classic gaming.”
- “The graphics are visually appealing and enhance the overall experience of the game.”
- “The retro pixel graphics bring a unique aesthetic that adds to the game's character.”
- “In the same way that the developer was unable to include modern graphics, despite a 2018 release, (crappy ugly retro pixel graphics are used as a substitute for talent), the developer was unable to add content to the game and uses procgen as a substitute for story/content.”
- “Retro pixel graphics, fixed controls, fixed resolution.”
story
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The game's story is minimal and lacks depth, relying on procedural generation rather than a crafted narrative. Players should not expect complex storytelling or significant customization, but rather a straightforward and entertaining experience.
- “In the same way that the developer was unable to include modern graphics, despite a 2018 release, the developer was unable to add content to the game and uses procedural generation as a substitute for story and content.”
- “Don't expect a complex story or immense customizability, but just a simple and fun way to burn some time.”
music
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The music in the game draws inspiration from the iconic soundtracks of "Zelda: Ocarina of Time" and "Wind Waker," receiving positive feedback for its quality. However, some players found the enemy noises distracting and detrimental to the overall experience, suggesting that while the music is enjoyable, it may not significantly enhance a lackluster gameplay experience.
- “The music has an inspired Zelda: Ocarina of Time/Wind Waker sound to it; it's not bad at all, I liked what I heard.”
- “The music is pretty good.”
- “The music has an inspired Zelda: Ocarina of Time/Wind Waker sound to it; it's not bad at all, I liked what I heard, but the enemy noises were giving me a headache.”
- “The music has an inspired Zelda: Ocarina of Time/Wind Waker sound to it; it's not bad at all, I liked what I heard, but the enemy noises were giving me a headache.”