One True Hero

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One True Hero is a single player hack and slash game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Rat Cliff Games and was released on October 20, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

One True Hero is a 3D platforming adventure following a young farmer-turned-Hero on his quest to save a sinking town from an evil tyrant, overcoming numerous enemies and puzzles in this quirky and humorous tale. Engage in nerve-racking sword fights with terrifying evil creatures, and prove your worth as the kingdom's One True Hero through loads of challenging platforming and exploration. Meet a cast of memorable characters, and unravel the mystery behind the sinking town before it's too late.

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Single-Player

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

humor6 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features a fun and comical story, with engaging combat that requires tactical thinking.
It offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic 3D platformers, with clever level design and a well-paced progression.
The developer is responsive to feedback and shows commitment to improving the game, which adds to the overall positive experience.

The controls can be frustratingly unresponsive, particularly during combat and platforming sequences.
There are numerous bugs and glitches, including audio issues and inconsistent hit detection during attacks.
Certain gameplay elements, like escape scenes and platforming challenges, can feel tedious and require excessive memorization without rewarding skill.

humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is a standout feature, blending sarcastic and self-aware wit with entertaining writing and cut-scenes that evoke laughter. It combines classic 3D platforming elements with modern gameplay, reminiscent of beloved titles like Zelda and Monkey Island, while delivering a fun and engaging experience that keeps players chuckling throughout. The high-quality dubbing further enhances the comedic elements, making it a memorable aspect of the game.
- “This game is very reminiscent in a good way of some of the classic 3D platformers from the 90s and 00s (your Crash Bandicoots and Spyros), mixed with some modern elements, hack and slash combos, sarcastic/self-aware humor, and skill challenges.”
- “The dubbing is top notch and the humor made me chuckle a few times already.”
- “I found the writing and cut-scenes to be hilarious and entertaining.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its well-written soundtrack and effective pacing, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the fun skills and the nostalgic homages to other games in the genre, with particular highlights on the soundtrack during puzzle platforming and challenge levels.
- “The soundtrack is well written, the progression is well paced, and the skills are fun, with many homages to other great games of the genre.”
- “The soundtrack is great, and I'm loving it.”
- “The puzzle platforming, cut-scenes, music, voice acting, and particularly the challenge levels in the hollow realm are all impressive.”
- “The puzzle platforming, cut-scenes, music, voice acting, and particularly challenge levels in the hollow realm are lacking.”
- “The music feels repetitive and fails to enhance the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack does not match the game's atmosphere, making it feel disjointed.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as fun and comical, enhancing the overall experience of the game. Players appreciate its engaging narrative, which complements the tactical combat, especially in the later stages where enemy encounters intensify.
- “The story is fun and comical, making for an engaging experience.”
- “A very good platform with a great story.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, leading many users to feel that it required significantly more development time—at least an additional six months—to address these stability issues effectively.
- “So many bugs and glitches.”
- “Rat Cliff Games, if this is your first game then most of these issues can be forgiven, but honestly, this game needed more time to work out bugs, glitches, and issues... like another 6 months minimum.”