Underhero

Critic reviews

• Darkstation

  Adam Vyfhuis · Oct 15, 2020

  6.0

  While UnderHero provides a fantastical divergent critique of overdone narrative tropes that plague both classic and modern RPGs, the boring character/level design and steady reliance on conventional mechanical tropes prevent it from being a wholly transformative, reimagining of the genre.
• NintendoLife

  Mitch Vogel · Oct 13, 2020

  7.0

  This isn’t exactly a ‘go out and buy it now’ kind of gam, but if you like the sound of it, you likely won’t be disappointed by the content on offer here. It's not perfect, but a well-paced story, engaging combat system, and beautiful world make UnderHero a game that rarely disappoints, and we’d recommend it to anybody looking for a good ‘deep cut’ for their Switch library.

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• ZTGD

  Ken McKown · Mar 10, 2020

  8.0

  The combat continuously evolves to keep it interesting, and the charm manages to last all the way through. While there are plenty of games keeping us busy these days, Underhero is one that should be on your radar at some point. The light price tag and unending charm make it a sleeper hit and one I can whole-heartidly recommend.

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• Nintendo World Report

  Jordan Rudek · Mar 06, 2020

  9.0

  Even though it relies a little too much on circuitous paths and the slingshot weapon is frustrating to aim, it’s hard not to smile the entire time you’re playing Underhero. It’s another in the long list of amazing, must-play indie titles that every Switch owner needs to take a long look at. If nothing else, who hasn’t wanted to peak behind the curtain at the everyday machinations of an evil overlord and his scores of minions?

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• Way Too Many Games

  Aaron Price · Feb 26, 2020

  9.0

  If you’re looking for the similarities, almost everything out of UnderHero will feel like a jab at other games while still feeling like a breath of fresh air. Given how well the game plays, it will be a definite Switch pick up as well.

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• Xbox Tavern

  Rob Turnbull · Feb 24, 2020

  8.8

  An amazing game and a joy to play. Is Underhero perfect? No, but there’s little to dislike, and similar to the crush phase of a new relationship, the game’s faults are extremely easy to overlook. The many diverse gameplay elements of Underhero mesh well and add benefit to the game rather than retract from it. It’s charming and highly recommended.

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