Underplayed Gems

Heroes Rise: The Hero Project (2014)

Heroes Rise: The Hero Project cover
Developer
Choice of Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, RPG
Rating
3.9 of 5, 171 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You make consequential choices in a text-based reality show competition, balancing alliances and rivalries as a superhero contestant.

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What players say

Players are split on Heroes Rise: The Hero Project. Many say the reality TV premise makes choices feel like guessing what the developer wants, with harsh penalties for picking wrong. Others enjoy the improved writing and length over the first game, while some criticize the story as too linear and the focus on gender identity as intrusive.

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