Z.H.P. Unlosing Ranger vs Darkdeath Evilman

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User Score
9.5

Universal acclaim- based on 1119 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,039 out of 1119
  2. Mixed: 41 out of 1119
  3. Negative: 39 out of 1119
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  1. frantisek
    Mar 28, 2011
    8
    Probably the best roguelikes on console this gen, even more addicting than the already awesome Shiren titles. NiS obviously put a lot of effort into this title, and it definitely shows thanks to the plentiful options for customization.
  2. ttocs
    Nov 4, 2010
    8
    If you aren't familiar with roguelikes, there is something you need to know from the beginning: roguelike games, like this one, remove all of your items and revert you to level 1 every time you die. Before you click back on your browser though, know that this isn't a bad thing. Items in the game are easy to come by and really aren't that great anyways. Dying though increased your maxIf you aren't familiar with roguelikes, there is something you need to know from the beginning: roguelike games, like this one, remove all of your items and revert you to level 1 every time you die. Before you click back on your browser though, know that this isn't a bad thing. Items in the game are easy to come by and really aren't that great anyways. Dying though increased your max level and helps you gain skills and powers. So in a way, dying = surviving...in some odd way. When you die, or complete a level, all the levels you accumulated on your current romp through the dungeon level will increase your overall level and your strength and other stats increase. The basic gameplay is dungeon crawling with similarities to Shiren the Wandered and the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon series. Just know that every move moves everyone else in the dungeon. It's turn based, but pretty fast turned based.

    If challenge scares you, you might shy away from the title, but you'd be missing a pretty good romp through a very good game.    … Expand
  3. Chocobean
    Apr 19, 2011
    10
    NIS has always written excellent dialogue, and NIS America has always localized beautifully. Great humor, smooth gameplay, lots of things to customize, and doesn't take itself too seriously. If you think "Prinny dood!!" is an awesome thing to shout, then this game is for you.
  4. Taisuru
    Oct 27, 2010
    10
    Truly a unique experience, Zettai Hero Project bring great humor, loads of customization, and unique gameplay that no PSP owner should overlook, especially those who are fans of NIS's other works such as Disgaea and Soul Nomad.
  5. Skrapmettle
    Nov 3, 2010
    9
    It is really amazing to me that a game like this is getting as good of reviews as it is. Typically, the roguelike genre tends to be fairly polarized, and has a hard time getting higher than a 70%. I think the scores really reflect the quality of the game. Having played several mystery dungeon roguelikes, I find this game a real pleasant surprise as far as gameplay. The formula isIt is really amazing to me that a game like this is getting as good of reviews as it is. Typically, the roguelike genre tends to be fairly polarized, and has a hard time getting higher than a 70%. I think the scores really reflect the quality of the game. Having played several mystery dungeon roguelikes, I find this game a real pleasant surprise as far as gameplay. The formula is shaken up by the line of sight of the enemies, and the "total level" you earn as you proceed. Even if you don't generally like roguelike gameplay, this game may change your mind.
    The story is entertaining, in line with Disgaea in satire, but for me doesn't provide the main draw. The solid, consistently entertaining gameplay really makes this a must buy in my book.    … Expand
  6. 709zzy
    Nov 1, 2010
    10
    This game's name. 'Nuff said.


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  7. x2495iiii
    Dec 27, 2011
    1
    It's one thing to make a game where dying means you have to start a piece of the game over. It's another thing to make a game that actively punishes the player by effectively erasing their file. This game takes away your equipment, your experience points, your level progress, and your money should you be unfortunate enough to die, and dying is very easy thanks to the broken enemy strengthIt's one thing to make a game where dying means you have to start a piece of the game over. It's another thing to make a game that actively punishes the player by effectively erasing their file. This game takes away your equipment, your experience points, your level progress, and your money should you be unfortunate enough to die, and dying is very easy thanks to the broken enemy strength curve. There's no point in playing this game, because at some point you're going to die, and when you do, it will be as if you had never started playing, since you'll lose all the things you earned up to that point.… Expand
  8. Nathanimations
    Sep 4, 2022
    5
    Userscore too high. They were at the top of Best user rated games of all time.
  9. Pu55yLicker
    Dec 18, 2021
    0
    Mediocre thrash metal that doesn't deserve such high ratings. I don't know how such a large number of players, in principle, can like such a talentless and negligent project.
  10. Hah99
    Dec 4, 2021
    0
    The game is overrated and it sucks and the user score is to high ⁰000000000
  11. Detonatorblyat
    Dec 18, 2021
    0
    Аниме, СЕРЬЁЗНО? Как во имя высшых сил это оказалось в топе? Останавливайте эту планету, я выйду
  12. SukaBlyatVobka
    Dec 19, 2021
    0
    Анимешники в очередной раз показали какие они говноеды, как у этой параша может быть оценка выше чем у гта, ведьмака и прочих шедевральных игр?
  13. truthbetold1981
    Jun 16, 2021
    10
    I think the scores really reflect the quality of the game. The basic gameplay is dungeon crawling with similarities to Shiren the Wandered and the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon series.
  14. RunFish12B8
    Dec 28, 2021
    10
    The game is divine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awards & Rankings

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#7 Best PSP Game of 2010
9
#9 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2010
19
#19 Most Shared PSP Game of 2010

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. RPG Fan
    Aug 1, 2011
    85
    The mature storyline featuring well-written character arcs, the deep and engaging gameplay, and the overall high quality in every aspect are all reasons that I can easily recommend this game to any gamer interested in turn-based PSP fun.
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  2. GameCritics
    Mar 11, 2011
    70
    Winning even as one loses is nothing new in gaming-at least, not in how I play-and the way Zettai Hero Project: Unlosing Ranger vs. Darkdeath Evilman implements it means that nothing the player does, no matter how foolish, is a waste. That implemention isn't exactly groundbreaking (while the game makes grinding for levels easier, it doesn't make it more palatable) but it does force players to think about failure in a slightly new way.
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  3. Everyeye.it
    Feb 18, 2011
    90
    Z.H.P. Unlosing Ranger vs Darkdeath Evilman is another confirmation of the great talent of NIS. It is one of those titles that will never appear on a cover of a magazine, but it will remain in the hearts of many gamers.
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