I Am The Hero

Released Jan 2017

I Am The Hero is a pixel art, beat 'em up, fighting game that tells the story of a "Hero" with a glorious but mysterious past. Is he the hero he thinks he is or is there a another side to this legendary figure?

81% positive · 543 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

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Evaluation

I Am The Hero launched on January 16, 2017 as a pixel art beat 'em up from solo developer Crazyant. In the months following launch, the developer was actively engaged: they shipped several patches addressing bugs and performance, added features like EX-Skills and new character moves, and released a major multiplayer mode called Chaos-Fighting on June 30, 2017. A final update on October 17, 2017 added Russian localization and fixed a couple of bugs. That post is the last recorded communication from the developer. Since October 2017, there have been no further updates, announcements, or developer communications of any kind. The store description makes no mention of upcoming content, DLC, or a roadmap, and there are no DLC listings. The game launched as a self-contained product and appears to have concluded its post-launch update cycle with the October 2017 patch — over eight years before today's date. The developer never announced future content that went undelivered, and the game shipped as a complete experience.

Evidence

Bug fixes and Russian localization added — last recorded developer communication.

news post · Oct 17, 2017 source development ending

high

Chaos-Fighting multiplayer mode released, the only major post-launch content addition.

news post · Jun 30, 2017 source content shipped

high

Media

Details

Developer

Crazyant

Publisher

Crazyant

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS, Linux

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen

Action Indie Adventure Beat 'em up RPG Pixel Graphics Fighting 2D Side Scroller Local Co-Op

About this game

I Am The Hero is a pixel art, beat 'em up, fighting game that tells the story of a "Hero" with a glorious but mysterious past. Is he the hero he thinks he is or is there another side to this legendary figure?

I Am The Hero is a love note to retro gaming, ripped from the fuzzy memories of the developer’s childhoods and seasoned with a wild passion for fighting games. If you want a truly modern re-interpretation of classic gaming, then it’s time to join the fate and answer one simple question, “are you the hero?”

FEATURES:

Local and Online Co-Op

Fast Moving, Fluid Combat

Free Style Combos : trample, juggle, rush, and crush your enemies into submission with your own unique fighting styles

Critical Blink : by timing your attacks perfectly you can unleash massive damage on your foes with Critical Blink

GAME MODES:

Single Player Campaign

Local Co-Op

Online Co-Op In Survival Mode

Enjoy fast paced, retro action inspired by modern and old-school classics. I Am The Hero will give you shot of nostalgia and adrenaline that you’ve been crazing.

So what are you waiting for? It’s time to join the fight!