Underplayed Gems

Community College Hero: Trial by Fire (2015)

Community College Hero: Trial by Fire cover
Developer
Hosted Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, RPG
Rating
4.2 of 5, 254 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

a text-heavy interactive novel where you navigate superpower college life, balancing exams, dating, and villain takedowns through choices.

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What players say

Players consistently say your choices barely matter and your powerless protagonist feels useless in a school full of superheroes. The writing is often called immature with forced humor, while stats decide everything and the story ends on a cliffhanger for its sequel.

Screenshots

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