FIRST IMPRESSION: (1h into Gameplay)
My buddy Lincoln and I were about to throw in the towel. Yes, we had a good time playing, but progress felt like walking through mud. Our learning curve was happening, but our deaths were happening even faster. We clicked the reset button to switch from 2-player mode to 1-player, and spent the next ½ hour making some huge breakthroughs.
THE GOOD:
Almost Hero brings a solid mix of old-school 8-bit NES challenge and humor. The character’s sprite shapes look nice, bust some faces and kept reminding us of River City Ransom or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT). Once we figured out how to grind out enough coins for upgrades, it was a whole new game. The sense of accomplishment and progression was nice. Additionally, we appreciated having infinite lives and the ability to keep upgrades after each death. The throwable items added a nice touch to gameplay, and we went nuts over the green turtle shell.
THE BAD:
Targeting enemies is super tricky. Early on in the game, this is especially frustrating as it’s basically trade of blow for blow. It’s also frustrating that punches and kicks cannot be made while moving. It made for that muddy gameplay experience mentioned earlier.
FINAL IMPRESSION: (1.5h into Gameplay)
It's pretty amazing that in 2017, Mega Cat Studios is creating new, homebrew titles for the original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).
“Almost Hero” flies about as well as a brick. Being that this is a Beat ‘em Up, a flying brick is a good thing. Yes, it’s not a heat-seeking missile, but it’s a period appropriate piece of ammo for the NES lineup. It flies straight and packs a punch!
For a bunch of tips we put together while trying out this game, check em' out!
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Have a tip that’s not on our list? Let us know! We’d love to hear your impressions of Almost Hero!
Thank again to Mega Cat Studios who provided us a free copy of this game in exchange for an unbiased review.
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Thanks to my buddy Lincoln Kathner for being a good sport and doing a great job with this review.
2 окт 2024
