Hero must die. again (2020)

Developer: Pyramid, G-mode
Publisher: KOMODO
Platforms: Windows
Genres: RPG
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 47 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 9.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A poignant, slow-burn RPG where you feel the weight of time slipping away as your character weakens, driving a melancholic search for lost memories and love.

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What players say

Players praise the original premise of a maxed-out hero who grows weaker over five days, but many find the need for multiple runs to see the full story repetitive and hard to navigate without a guide. Opinions are split on whether the execution lives up to the clever concept.

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