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Review of Has-Been Heroes on PS4

by Chucky Chucky photo Mar 2017
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Gamefings Score: 6.1
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 28 Mar 2017
Genre: Action, Roguelike, Strategy
Developer: Frozenbyte
Publisher: GameTrust

Introduction

Oh, welcome to the world of *Has-Been Heroes*, where you can experience the joys of strategy, action, and the existential dread of being a washed-up hero. Honestly, who doesn't enjoy the thrill of facing relentless enemies while desperately asking oneself, 'Did I really spend $60 on this?' Spoilers: Yes, yes you did.

Gameplay

As a wise philosopher once said, 'Life is like a box of roguelikes; you never know if you're going to enjoy it or just end up facepalming.' This game is a mixture of turn-based strategy and real-time action gameplay but executed in a way that might make you question your life choices as you send your heroes to their doom-for the fourth time. The heroes, who are no longer quite the hotshots they used to be, must embark on a quest to save the princess (because of course) and do it while referencing every possible fantasy trope you can think of. You pick a party of three heroes from a cast of slightly less than several; each has unique abilities that may or may not save you-or lead you to an early grave. Did someone say 'overpowered' or were we just imagining things while watching our team get decimated by pesky little goblins? Feedback loops aren't just for tech support folks; they're also for the unending cycle of dying, respawning, and hoping you learned something (hint: you didn't).

Graphics

Let's take a moment to appreciate the graphics, shall we? It appears we've ventured into the land of cutesy cartoonish aesthetics. It's like someone thought, 'What if we made a game that looks like a Saturday morning cartoon but with an overly intricate combat system that requires three PhDs in mathematics to master?' The visuals are colorful; indeed, you might want to wear sunglasses while playing-just to prevent your eyes from being burned by the sheer 'brightness' of it all. However, it could also be that the graphics will sometimes leave you feeling lost in a kindergarten art class gone rogue. Colorful, sure. But also somewhat confusing if you're trying to keep up with all the action happening onscreen.

Conclusion

In conclusion, *Has-Been Heroes* presents a puzzling blend of enticing strategic gameplay and the slow agony of repeatedly failing missions that makes one consider whether you actually had better things to do today. For all it's worth, this game provides a chuckle or two and an occasional, "What was I thinking?" moment. It's great if you enjoy punishment. If roguelikes spin your gears and you hold *Killing Floor* on a pedestal... then allow this 'has-been' a moment of your gaming life. Expect it to be as intense as your high school math class: challenging but oddly satisfying when you finally grasp that 'aha!' moment. Perfect for those times when you want a good mental workout and don't mind spending an entire afternoon cursing at your screen. So, strap in, grab some energy drinks, and have fun with the agony. Because you will need it.

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