Hero or Villain: Genesis (2019)

Developer

Hosted Games

Platforms

Windows, macOS, Linux

Genres

Adventure, Indie, RPG

Rating

3.5 of 5, 38 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 5.3 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A deeply branching interactive novel where your choices steer a personal journey of power and morality.

text-basedchoice-drivenimmersivebalancedambitiousinteractive

What players say

Players are split on this superhero interactive novel. Some praise the wide customization and variety of powers, but many say the abilities all play out identically in combat and that choices don't meaningfully change outcomes. Others note an abrupt ending and a forced path toward heroism even when choosing villainy. A few enjoy the campy writing, while others call it forgettable.

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