9.0
It frequently calls out tropes and the inherent silliness of video games from yesteryear without falling victim to the too-common trap of “I’m going to add this outdated mechanic that no one likes and make a joke about how no one likes it!” With its endless charm, solid gameplay, and beautiful display, Songs for a Hero is a fun platformer throwback that I couldn’t put down, falling into that familiar time sink state that is so often heralded by the phrase, “Just one more level.”






