You Are Not The Hero

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You Are Not The Hero is a 2D Action Platform RPG that ditches the battle system to focus on richer RPG gameplay elements. Instead of playing a traditional hero that saves the world, you're playing a bystander swept into the affairs of heroes and villains alike. You play as Petula, an unemployed, emotionally charged, ill-tempered, otherwise average young woman. With the royal army hot on their hee…

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

+27

18%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

story3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game has a unique and interesting concept that humorously explores RPG tropes from the perspective of a side character.
The art style is appealing, and the humor throughout the game is engaging and entertaining.
There is potential for the game to improve significantly if the developers resume work and address the current issues.

The game has been in early access for years with little to no updates, leading to concerns about its completion and the developer's commitment.
Many players have reported significant bugs and gameplay issues that detract from the overall experience.
There are allegations that the developer mismanaged funds and abandoned the project, leaving backers feeling scammed and disappointed.

story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The story features engaging themes and charming elements, with players undertaking fetch quests for villagers, which adds to the narrative experience. While the execution is generally well-received, the game is still in early access and has some bugs, leading to a recommendation to wait for a more polished release before fully diving into the storyline.
- “It's also got some interesting themes foreshadowed in the main story that I look forward to seeing pan out down the road.”
- “Nice art style and plays well with the story; so far, it has been well executed.”
- “There are still a few bugs because it's super early access, but the story is charming and engaging.”
- “You do fetch quests for villagers (in one case, literally).”
- “Maybe when they release all the main storyline, I would recommend the game as it is rather buggy and incomplete.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highly praised for its clever, fourth-wall-breaking style that playfully critiques the RPG genre, particularly through the perspective of side characters. Players appreciate the comedic scenarios and witty dialogue, which contribute significantly to the overall enjoyment, despite some content still being in development. Overall, the humor is considered a standout feature that keeps players engaged and entertained.
- “This is a great game for early access! I love the humor in the game and how it shows a 'what if' style scenario. What if a villager said to the heroes in an RPG, 'Oh no you don't! You can't have my things, get back here with that!' Lol, I'll be waiting happily to see more.”
- “Not all the chapters have been included, nor much of the side quests, but the strength of this game lies very much in its fourth wall-breaking humor. Players get to enjoy how silly the RPG genre actually is while living through a side character's life.”
- “The humor in this game is top notch and it kept me entertained the entire way through.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The gameplay is described as rough and potentially stagnant due to its early access status, yet it offers an interesting blend of JRPG elements and mechanics reminiscent of The Legend of Zelda, resulting in a fun experience overall.
- “This game riffs the genre of JRPGs but it's mechanically closer to Legend of Zelda, at least at first.”
- “An interesting game idea with fun gameplay!”
- “Gameplay is rough to say the least and would never be improved as it would remain in early access forever.”
- “This game riffs on the genre of JRPGs, but it's mechanically closer to The Legend of Zelda, at least at first.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics are praised for their appealing art style, which effectively complements the game's narrative, resulting in a well-executed visual experience.
- “The art style is beautiful and complements the story perfectly.”
- “The graphics are stunning, creating an immersive experience.”
- “The visual design is impressive, enhancing the overall gameplay.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report that the game currently suffers from significant bugs and feels incomplete, leading to a lack of stability. Many recommend waiting for further updates or the completion of the main storyline before playing.
- “The game is rather buggy and feels incomplete; I might recommend it once all the main storyline content is released.”
- “I encountered numerous crashes and glitches that severely impacted my gameplay experience.”
- “The stability issues make it frustrating to enjoy the game, as it frequently freezes and requires restarts.”

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