Street Hero
- August 14, 2020
- Tran Duc
"Street Hero" is an indie game where you play as a superhero with superhuman abilities in a large open-world city. Use the free-flow combat system, inspired by the Batman Arkham series, to defeat super-villains and save citizens. Customize your outfit with moddable textures and face a variety of enemy types and bosses. The game features a big city with 3 types of weather and pedestrians and vehicles.
Reviews
- Graphics and gameplay are ahead of their time, with a nuanced storyline and great replay value.
- Fun and engaging combat mechanics, with a vibrant city environment and decent visuals.
- Impressive achievement for a solo developer, showcasing creativity and potential for future improvements.
- Lacks controller support and has issues with performance on certain hardware, leading to frustration.
- Combat can feel clunky and unpolished, with some tedious objectives that hinder progress.
- Short gameplay experience with limited content, leaving players wanting more.
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for being impressive and vibrant, with detailed environments that enhance the gameplay experience. Users note the visuals as being ahead of their time, contributing to an engaging atmosphere, especially with dynamic weather effects and lively city scenes. Overall, the graphics are considered decent to good, especially for a budget title.
“Graphics and gameplay ahead of its time, nuanced storyline with two unpredictable twists.”
“The graphics are really cool; the city feels vibrant and real with weather effects, cars and pedestrians running around escaping from your 'hero ways'.”
“As a Vietnamese, I had no expectations from this $2 game, but it is entertaining. The gameplay is epic, the music is badass, and the graphics look good. What do you expect from this $2 game?”
“Pretty decent visuals.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its nuanced narrative and unexpected twists, contributing to its status as a standout title. While the plot features a mix of fantastical elements, such as sword-fighting lizards and an alien invasion, it is noted for its fast-paced delivery reminiscent of superhero narratives. Overall, players appreciate the engaging storyline, though some desire additional side missions and gameplay mechanics to enhance the experience.
“Graphics and gameplay ahead of its time, nuanced storyline with two unpredictable twists.”
“Truly one of the best games ever created... one mission you're fighting sword-fighting lizards, then the next you're fighting sword-fighting lizards who are slightly faster than the last ones, oh yeah, and there is an alien invasion!”
“Influenced by the Arkham games and the superhero buzz surrounding the world, Street Hero doesn’t waste any time in telling you a story.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as a mix of innovative and enjoyable elements, with some users praising its fun mechanics and nuanced storyline, while others find it lacking or unimpressive. Overall, the graphics are noted to be decent, but opinions on gameplay quality vary significantly.
“Graphics and gameplay are ahead of their time, with a nuanced storyline featuring two unpredictable twists.”
“Fun gameplay with decent graphics.”
“Gameplay is lame.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as "badass" and entertaining, contributing positively to the overall experience, though some users find it somewhat generic. Despite its simplicity, it enhances the gameplay without being a major drawback.
“The music is a little bit generic but it didn’t bother me.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight the game’s great replay value, indicating that it offers engaging content and experiences that encourage multiple playthroughs.
“The game offers great replay value, with multiple paths and endings to explore.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the diverse choices and character interactions.”
“I love how the game encourages you to try different strategies, making every run unique.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as it often involves completing repetitive objectives that hinder early progress.
“Tedious objectives that block you early in progress.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Progression is painfully slow, and the grind becomes a chore rather than a challenge.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players noting that it elicits laughter every time they engage with it.
“And it's funny every time.”
“The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch!”
“I can't stop laughing at the clever jokes and puns throughout the gameplay.”