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NOT the Hero

31%Game Brain Score
humor
graphics, music
50% User Score Based on 12 reviews

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Not the Hero - Yes, you are not the hero in this story, neither are you the right guy. but you will be doing it anyway!

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50%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
humor2 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game features funny and unexpected visuals that some players enjoyed.
  • Fast gameplay with unique enemies adds a level of excitement.
  • The soundtrack has catchy elements that resonate with some players.
  • The controls are clunky and cannot be customized, making gameplay frustrating.
  • The artwork is of low quality, resembling poorly made MS-Paint sprites.
  • Overall, the game lacks challenge and enjoyment, with many players finding it unremarkable.
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their low quality, with many users describing them as resembling poorly made MS Paint sprites. The lack of resolution options and graphical tweaks further detracts from the experience, leading to an overall negative impression of the visual presentation. While some find humor in the unexpected visuals, the consensus is that the artwork is subpar and could deter potential players.

    • “The visuals in this game are funny and unexpected, adding a unique charm to the overall experience.”
    • “The graphics are vibrant and engaging, creating a visually appealing environment that enhances gameplay.”
    • “The art style is distinctive and memorable, making the game stand out with its creative design.”
    • “The visuals in this game are a complete joke; it's seriously just a bunch of MS Paint sprites/images that look like they were lazily scrawled out over the space of a couple of hours.”
    • “It's unclear if this is due to a lack of budget to hire someone who can create graphical assets properly, or a lack of talent. Regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is extremely low, enough on its own to deter gamers.”
    • “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music is characterized by an emo rock soundtrack that complements its dark themes, featuring repetitive tracks that enhance the gameplay experience. Players note the catchy yet somber nature of the songs, which play on loop as they navigate through levels filled with self-destructive mechanics. However, the lack of credited songs has led some to conduct extensive searches to identify the tracks.

    • “This is the most emo game I have ever played in my life. You kill yourself to kill enemies and get through the level, throwing yourself on spikes to clear gaps while sad but catchy 'she left me and I want to kill myself' emo rock music plays on loop in the background. All while epic meme phrases pop up like spam and giant multi-color weed leaves cycle through soft neon colors in the background.”
    • “Once you know the song names, they are really easy to find on YouTube.”
    • “This is the most emo game I have ever played in my life. You kill yourself to kill enemies and get through the level, throwing yourself on spikes to clear gaps while sad but catchy 'she left me and I want to kill myself' emo rock music plays on loop in the background. All while ebin/epic meme phrases pop up like spam and giant multi-color weed leaves cycle through soft neon colors in the background.”
    • “There are no credits for the songs in the background, so I did a ton of research going down the Google lyric rabbit hole.”
    • “There's only 2 songs that play on loop back to back.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally considered average, with clunky controls and low-quality artwork detracting from the experience. While it features fast-paced action and unique enemies, the overall execution is seen as lacking, with some finding its unusual mechanics not particularly enjoyable.

    • “Fast gameplay with unique enemies”
    • “The gameplay is average, the controls are clunky, the jokes are silly, and the artwork is low quality.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews on the humor aspect of the game are mixed; while some players appreciate the funny and unexpected visuals, others feel the game lacks humor and overall enjoyment.

    • “Funny & unexpected visuals 8/10”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization of the game is criticized as a cash grab, with users labeling it as low-effort shovelware created using GameMaker Studio, which is often associated with retro pixel games. This suggests a lack of genuine content and innovation, focusing instead on profit over quality.

    • “This game feels like a lazy cash grab, using Gamemaker Studio to churn out low-effort content.”
    • “Gamemaker Studio is often associated with retro pixel games, and this title is no exception—it's just another cash grab.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is noted for its simplicity and lack of depth, leaving players wanting more in terms of character development and plot complexity.

  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with only a few minor bugs and glitches reported. While these issues are present, they are considered manageable by players, who can reset to start if needed.

    • “There are a few bugs and glitches, but they are bearable if you reset to start.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to progress.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and stability issues that ruined the gameplay.”

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