Ultimately, I Am The Hero is fun for an hour or so but it’s impossible to recommend beyond that unless you really miss the halcyon days of the side-scrolling beat ’em up. It may well be that you can push through it if you like to chase scores, but it just lacks that special something that made the classics so good. It would be ludicrous to say you should play this and not just Streets of Rage 2 on one of the many compilations it has appeared on.
I Am The Hero
Crazyant · Nov 16, 2017
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I Am The Hero is a pixel art, beat 'em up, fighting game that tells the story of a "Hero" with a glorious but mysterious past. Is he the hero he thinks he is or is there a another side to this legendary figure?
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- Overall, I Am The Hero is a game that’s fun to play with a friend – while it lasts. It’s rough around the edges and too easy and short for veterans, but it’s got enough of a punch to make it worthy of an afternoon of brawling with a buddy.
- 6.0I Am The Hero finds its home with beat ’em up fans quite well. As far as appealing to the wider audience, however, it falls short. Combat that fails to offer a personal feel alongside a lack of depth and replay features leaves me wanting more. High-score chasers and leaderboard-savvy players will have lots to love, but those looking for a casual beat ’em up may find themselves turning away at some point.
- 6.8I am the Hero takes elements from both the classic beat ’em up and the traditional 2D fighter. The end result makes for a slightly unusual brawler that seems especially out of place as far as its combo system is concerned. Bear with it though, because underneath its somewhat confusing design, rests an accessible, action-packed journey that’s as varied as it is stunningly detailed.
- 6.0I Am The Hero is not your typical brawler, but it has typical brawler problems. On top of this, the game suffers from periodic slowdowns and crashes, which are completely infuriating. Unless all of its technical issues get worked out, I would avoid I Am The Hero, and—even when it does run a little better—its visual flair would be the only thing to write home about.
- 5.0By spending money on I Am The Hero, you are basically getting a retro-inspired beat 'em up that will last for an evening or two. It's enjoyable, but its tiny length and replay value make it feel more like a forgettable rental.
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