Next Hero

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'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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Play Modes

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

33%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story3 positive mentions

The retro pixel graphics fit the game's style and are visually appealing.
The music has an inspired Zelda-like quality that some players enjoyed.
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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
The game's graphics feature retro pixel art with a fixed resolution and controls, which some players find charming, while others criticize it as a lack of modern graphical development despite its 2018 release. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some appreciating the nostalgic aesthetic and others deeming it a poor substitute for more polished visuals.
- “The retro pixel graphics are charming and nostalgic, perfectly complementing the gameplay.”
- “The graphics are visually appealing and enhance the overall experience.”
- “Retro pixel graphics, fixed controls, fixed resolution.”
- “In the same way that the developer was unable to include modern graphics, despite a 2018 release, the use of ugly retro pixel graphics serves as a substitute for talent. Additionally, the developer failed to add meaningful content to the game, relying on procedural generation as a substitute for story and content.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal and lacks complexity, relying on procedural generation rather than rich narrative content. Players should not expect deep storytelling or extensive customization, but rather a straightforward and enjoyable experience for casual play.
- “The story is straightforward but engaging, making it a simple and fun way to spend some time.”
- “While the graphics may not be modern, the narrative offers a nostalgic charm that complements the gameplay.”
- “The game provides a unique experience with its blend of retro aesthetics and a light-hearted storyline.”
- “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; just a simple and fun way to burn some time.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game draws inspiration from classic titles like "Zelda: Ocarina of Time" and "Wind Waker," receiving positive feedback for its quality. However, some players found the enemy noises distracting and detrimental to their experience, suggesting that while the music is enjoyable, it may not significantly enhance the overall gameplay.
- “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 OOT/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.”