Heroes Must Die (2016)

Developer: Heroic Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: RPG
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 60 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A challenging tactical RPG that offers a humorous and irreverent take on classic RPG tropes, viewed from the villain's perspective.

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What players say

Players praise the comedy and music but are split on the combat, which some call a clever puzzle and others find tedious. The lack of checkpoints and no manual save force replaying long battle sections, and the humor relies heavily on pop-culture references that not everyone enjoys.

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