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Hero of Not Our Time

Hero of Not Our Time is a 2D top-down action game with elements of 90s classics. The player will have to move through neo-noir dungeons looking for a way out, simultaneously destroying various monsters using magic and weapon, cleaning up location after location.

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Developer
Hide Head
Publisher
Hide Head
Release
October 9, 2020
5 years and 298 days ago
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Mostly Positive158 reviews71.5%

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About the Game

Hero of Not Our Time is a 2D top-down action game with elements of 90s classics. The player will have to move through neo-noir dungeons looking for a way out, simultaneously destroying various monsters using magic and weapon, cleaning up location after location.

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    A bunch of details and no customization restrictions.

  • CREATE MAGIC SPELLS USING YOUR OWN BLOOD
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  • IMPLANT ELECTRONIC STUFF RIGHT IN YOUR HEAD
    Different chips and improvements that might be connected to your skull will make your gameplay more fun and crazy.

  • DISMEMBER CROWDS OF ENEMIES
    You will meet new enemies on your way, difficulty will increase over time.

  • ULTRAVIOLENCE STIMULATION
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