Very nice remake with good playability. However, a few more setting options, such as playing in window mode, would be appropriate. Our German-language review can be found in our recorded livestream starting at 04:29:35. English subtitles are also available. Subscription to our YouTube and Twitch channel is welcome. 🙂
The best H.E.R.O. remake by far. Very well made! Love the feel of the controls. They are close to perfection. The title screen and the hiscore screen is just LOVELY, with nice and fitting music.
The sound effects could be improved, though. The helicopter sound is especially bad, and that's what you hear the most during gameplay. :)
But all in all, this is fantastic work. Very happy to pay for this!
I Loaded it all back up today to listen to the helicopter sound. It seems fine to me... possibly a bit too loud? Would it help if I turned the copter sound volume down a tad?
Extremely good remake, with a couple of improvements, if I may. The sound of the helicopter is jarring. As are the explosions. Too weak. Especially at the end of the level when your remaining sticks are detonating. they just pop away. The 2600 sounds (or the MSX version!) are scintillating.
Also, in every version, you can stand closer to the explosions without being self-destructed.
Other than these minor (but hugely important) gripes, this is an excellent conversion. The new graphics suit the game very well indeed.
Eventually HERO is all about the agility and the playability of the main character, and you have got that down to a dot.
I loaded it up today to check out the sound. I also watched a video of the MSX version. I think maybe the helicopter sound in mine is a bit loud - would it help if I turned the volume of it down slightly? I wasn't impressed by the sounds on the MSX version at all - the helicopter sounded more like a steam train to me and when the dynamite sticks disappear it sounds like someone is shooting them! I do love 2600 sounds though.
In my opinion the 2600 is by far the best version, but HERO is my favourite game ever and I have played it constantly (still do). The MSX version comes in a close second.
Your version is awesome just as well. I could live with the sound, but the positioning needs tweaking for sure. Cheers.
I’ve only played the Atari 2600 version from the 80’s which is an excellent game, your version is absolutely outstanding! You’ve kept all the fun and addictiveness but improved things.. I really love this game!! Great Job !!! 😀
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Any chance of a Linux version? :)
Very nice remake with good playability. However, a few more setting options, such as playing in window mode, would be appropriate. Our German-language review can be found in our recorded livestream starting at 04:29:35. English subtitles are also available. Subscription to our YouTube and Twitch channel is welcome. 🙂
this looks like a great game. Can you please port it over to the new Atari VCS?
The best H.E.R.O. remake by far. Very well made! Love the feel of the controls. They are close to perfection. The title screen and the hiscore screen is just LOVELY, with nice and fitting music.
The sound effects could be improved, though. The helicopter sound is especially bad, and that's what you hear the most during gameplay. :)
But all in all, this is fantastic work. Very happy to pay for this!
I'll take a look at changing some of the sounds when I get a chance
I Loaded it all back up today to listen to the helicopter sound. It seems fine to me... possibly a bit too loud? Would it help if I turned the copter sound volume down a tad?
does not launch - windows 11. tried running as administrator and also other other compatibility settings.
Not sure what the issue may be there. It was written and tested on a Windows 11 PC
Thanks. Any chance to get it to amigaos 3.2?
You never know... when the new Amiga is release I might give it a try.
very good
Extremely good remake, with a couple of improvements, if I may. The sound of the helicopter is jarring. As are the explosions. Too weak. Especially at the end of the level when your remaining sticks are detonating. they just pop away. The 2600 sounds (or the MSX version!) are scintillating.
Also, in every version, you can stand closer to the explosions without being self-destructed.
Other than these minor (but hugely important) gripes, this is an excellent conversion. The new graphics suit the game very well indeed.
Eventually HERO is all about the agility and the playability of the main character, and you have got that down to a dot.
Very well made and a 9/10...
Happily Purchased.
Thanks for the purchase. When I have time I will load it up and look at changing the sound as you're not the only one who mentioned it.
I loaded it up today to check out the sound. I also watched a video of the MSX version. I think maybe the helicopter sound in mine is a bit loud - would it help if I turned the volume of it down slightly? I wasn't impressed by the sounds on the MSX version at all - the helicopter sounded more like a steam train to me and when the dynamite sticks disappear it sounds like someone is shooting them! I do love 2600 sounds though.
In my opinion the 2600 is by far the best version, but HERO is my favourite game ever and I have played it constantly (still do). The MSX version comes in a close second.
Your version is awesome just as well. I could live with the sound, but the positioning needs tweaking for sure. Cheers.
love your games - would love to see a remake of Saboteur and/or Dan Dare. cheers
I’ve only played the Atari 2600 version from the 80’s which is an excellent game, your version is absolutely outstanding! You’ve kept all the fun and addictiveness but improved things.. I really love this game!! Great Job !!! 😀
I agree. Playability is top notch. Vital in this game.
Dan Dare has been on my radar for a while, so maybe soon.
Ooooooh.... take my money!