Songs for a Hero - Definitive Edition (2016)
- Developer
- Dumativa, Castro Brothers
- Publisher
- Dumativa, Nuuvem Inc
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Adventure, Casual, Indie
- Rating
- 4.8 of 5, 4,415 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 11 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A playful, sing-along platformer where the hero constantly improvises songs and jokes, reacting to every jump and enemy encounter in a bright, cartoonish world.
whimsicallightheartedmusicalinteractiveold-school platformerhumorouscolorfulcasual
What players say
Players love the dynamic singing narration where the hero comments on everything through song lyrics. The pixel art and humor get consistent praise, though controls feel stiff with mouse-and-keyboard especially during a spike in the volcano level. It is short and best played in small sessions as the vocals can wear. Players cannot skip dialogue or cutscenes, which annoys completionists.
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