Not a Hero
Main Game
RELEASED
7.0
May 14, 2015
PlayStation 4Linux+3byRoll7•Devolver Digital
Overview:|
Not a Hero is a 2¼D cover-based tactical shooter adventure, originally released in 2015, where you play as Steve, an assassin working for BunnyLord, a future rabbit mayoral candidate, tasked with eliminating the city's crime wave. The core gameplay loop involves recruiting various heroes, each with unique skills, to execute missions using cover, sliding, and diving mechanics across three districts. The game blends intense, arcade-style gunplay with a satirical political premise, requiring players to master diverse operative abilities to progress the campaign.
This is a 2¼D cover-based shooter adventure released in 2015, available across PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The premise casts players as Steve, a professional assassin who finds himself drafted into an unlikely political campaign. His new boss is BunnyLord, an anthropomorphic rabbit and mayoral candidate hailing from the future, whose platform demands the complete eradication of the city's criminal underworld. To achieve this bizarre political agenda, Steve must recruit and utilize a growing roster of questionable heroes, each possessing unique skills, to clean up the city's three major districts.
Core Gameplay Mechanics and Atmosphere
The gameplay centers around intense, tactical shooting combined with fluid movement mechanics. Players engage in fast-paced combat where precision and positioning are crucial. The core loop involves navigating distinct environments, utilizing cover effectively to survive enemy fire, and eliminating targets using the specialized abilities of the current operative. The atmosphere blends dark, action-oriented crime cleanup with absurd, satirical political undertones, driven by the bizarre mandate from BunnyLord.
Success in missions directly contributes to the campaign, requiring players to not only survive firefights but also "persuade undecided voters," which translates into completing objectives within the chaotic urban environments.
What is the primary focus of the action?
The primary focus is on high-stakes, cover-based gunplay where movement—including sliding and diving—is essential for survival. Each operative brings a distinct approach to combat, encouraging experimentation with the expanding roster to find the most effective way to tackle various criminal elements.
Roster of Dubious Heroes
A key feature of the experience is the variety of playable characters. As Steve manages the campaign, he gains access to new operatives. Each character is designed with a specific set of tools and abilities, fundamentally changing how players approach combat scenarios. Mastering the unique skill set of each hero is necessary to effectively dismantle the criminal infrastructure across the city.
How does the political theme integrate with the action?
The narrative frames the violent elimination of criminals as a necessary step in a political platform focused on "ethics, accountability, and an inordinate amount of gunfire." Players are effectively running a campaign where eliminating targets serves as direct policy enforcement.
Additional Content Availability
This main game title includes one downloadable content (DLC) package available for players seeking further content beyond the initial release.
Game Details
Primary Name: Not a Hero
Alternative Names:
NOT A HERO: SUPER SNAZZY EDITION (Other Alias)
NOT A HERO.exe (Windows Executable)
Type: Main Game
Developer: Roll7
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Engine: Clickteam Fusion
Release Information
Release Date: May 14, 2015
Genres & Themes
Genres: Shooter, Tactical, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Themes: Action, Comedy
Platforms
PlayStation 4LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox OneMac
Game Modes
Perspective: Side view
Player Modes: Single-player
Game Modes: Single player
Age Ratings
ESRB:M (Mature)
PEGI:16+
CLASS_IND:16+
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